Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hey Guys, I'm looking for a bunkie for some lols, basically wanna have a cheap car that I can play about with mechanically and learn how to look after etc Those are the options for sale in Perth at the moment ... the budgets a MAX of 1000 for the car (unrego'd is fine) but id really rather not go the whole 1000, most of those are about 600-800 unrego'd .. the pulsars are about there but with rego! I need it to be ok on reliability (not screwing up every few weeks - I dont make enough money for that!) and cheap on parts I'd love the ke30, but the one for sale at the moment is a bit of a nightmare ... went to see it today and was a bit taken aback by the amount of work it would need To be practical im leaning towards the corollas or the pulsar .. but the galant is tempting me as well What do you guys think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 before i owned the skyline i had the N13 pulsar (1990). very easy to work on and learn. parts are dirt cheap ( wreckers, if not your local holden dealer). the engine is pretty solid and killing one is pretty hard. if you do, second hand engines are dirt cheap anyway. they are good on fuel awell. i'm also looking for another N13 as a daily myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Ah thats good to hear, the pulsars really the cheapest option out of all of those! I find the ke30 incredibly cool though ... but yeah probably not a good option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I had a N13 SSS but it needed oil top ups weekly as it had a head job but it used to leak a little. In my experience with $1k and under bunkies, they will all blow headgaskets... = $$ so I gave up and bought a decent daily.. AU Falcon ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yeah most of the cars do have blown headgaskets .. the ke30 has one haha But I just want the car for some fun in the garage, may think about getting a better daily one day in the future but for now im not making enough money! From what people have said ill be leaning towards the pulsar or the galant the galant has apparently had a full mechanical check and everything and only needs a few things to pass the pits which the seller specified in the ad ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 corolla man.. i voted 89 but meant to vote the Ke, I had a stack of geminis one with a webber and extractors/exhaust but my mates 1.2 stock corolla could beat it. The Gemini was great for circle work in the dirt though which is why id get something rwd so you can slide it around.. One thats not on your list though and i think would be the best car to get would be a late 70s escort they are magnificent little cars,, i picked a mint one up for 300 a few years back, all it needed was a new clutch , even standard it handled like a dream. They have been raced in rallys with lots of success, look em up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yeah I'd love the KE but was really worried about this one .. 800 bucks for it and it was pretty bad and I dont have much experience working with cars and theres a ton of work so not too sure if i could handle it But its really my favourite car on that list .. Ahhh I forgot the escort! I'll have a look for any on sale, Perth has a pretty crappy range of cars for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 None for sale, cheapest one was 3000!! I do love the old "muscle" car shapes though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 bummer, i think i got really lucky when i bought that one, found it in the local trader. Its the car I wish id never sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Their all worth a fair bit now if their in good condition! Id love a car from the 70s, great bodywork ... but all the ones for sale in Perth at the moment are pretty much in terrible condition .. http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=284567546 Thats the KE30 i went and had a looked at .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) Plus side to ^, get the head done properly, new cooling system and it'll be good forever.. I'm really tempted to buy this as a fun thrash car..... http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Honda-Civic-94-W0QQAdIdZ286017205 Edited May 28, 2011 by 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 ITS BLACK... Aweome!! yeah there ugly as hell but a fairly tough little car, i think you can get a 1.6lt that bolts in as well. offer him 500$ cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 400,000kms and a blown headgasket he wants 800$ tell him hes dreaming.. this looks cool.. http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-CUSTOM-RACEBREAD-FORD-FALCON-WORTH-THE-READ-P-W0QQAdIdZ280673854 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 400,000kms and a blown headgasket he wants 800$ tell him hes dreaming.. this looks cool.. http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-CUSTOM-RACEBREAD-FORD-FALCON-WORTH-THE-READ-P-W0QQAdIdZ280673854 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Hahaha yeah I did think for 800 it was a bit expensive, but its such a nice car .. but the interior on its real shoddy .. basically falling apart ... couldnt even get the key out of the ignition :s Since I don't really know much to begin with about cars I couldnt tell if the car was alright or not, may bring someone with more knowledge with me and check it out with a battery and some fuel so it can go for a drive! Anybody know how much a head gasket would cost to fix up? I think its originally blue .. the engine bay was in a light blue, but the outsides of the car were sprayed black .. poorly Civics are good cars .. but I'm asian ... asian boy in a honda civic ... stereotype much? That 100 dollar pricetag is a deceiving lil trick! actually going for 2800 hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10 4 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 (edited) I'm half asian but I look full. Idgaf what other people think of me? lol. BHG for a proper job should be 1-1.5k? I'd avoid that corolla unless its $100 or a carton (srs). Edited May 28, 2011 by 10 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 400,000kms with a blown headgasket and he wants 800$ TELL HIM HES DREAMING!! Some funny ads on here custom ford http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-CUSTOM-RACEBREAD-FORD-FALCON-WORTH-THE-READ-P-W0QQAdIdZ280673854 heres a low km barina with a very straight body, it runs perfectly and the paint is perfect, except it was run into a pole http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Holden-Barina-For-Sale-150-Ono-URGENT-W0QQAdIdZ276498094 Gemini 200$ low kms, fair condition, but no keys...nothing suss http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Gemini-for-Sale-W0QQAdIdZ282205387# hyundai excel 200$ with a "sleeping clutch" ..thats a new one.. http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Hyundai-Excel-1993-W0QQAdIdZ264312104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liger Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 hyundai excel 200$ with a "sleeping clutch" ..thats a new one.. didnt you know? clutches need sleep too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTZ Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Yeah the corolla is shit mate, and that ford I posted just for lols.. anyone elses browser playing up or just me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno34 Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 1.5k!? Oh dear .. I dont have that kind of money Perhaps I should just throw them a ridiculously low offer and see if they go for it ... Hahaha yeah i thought i found a great deal on the gemini .. then i saw the "no keys" bit The links to the others im looking at 89 rolla - http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Corolla-Hatchback-89-Have-a-look-W0QQAdIdZ282418864 90 pulsar - http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-lic-cheap-transport-W0QQAdIdZ280649044 86 rolla 4 door FWD - http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-FOR-SALE-1986-TOYOTA-COROLLA-5SPD-UNLIC-GOOD-COND-W0QQAdIdZ284577689 89 pulsar - http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Great-Nissan-Pulsar-for-sale-W0QQAdIdZ277600075 91 galant - http://perth.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-Mitsubishi-HG-Galant-VERY-GOOD-COND-but-UNLIC-W0QQAdIdZ285151266 ill be taking a look at the galant tomorrow arvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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