Need A New Work Car

[simpletool]

So I've had my 2-door R33 for 6 years now. It's still running well, maybe better than ever.

It's time I got something with 4 doors and a bigger boot for 2 reasons:

1 - I need something to kart my 9 month old in (currently a baby seat sits in the Skyline)

2 - I need something more "respectable" and newer for work (I get a car allowance and tax deduct).

Do I keep the R33 and buy a 2nd hand Mazda 6 liftback for $17k.

Or

Do I sell the Skyline and buy a Ford G6E Turbo for $27k ?

This is my dilemma. I change my mind twice per day. Hit me with all your crazy ideas !

p.s. Yes I have considered a Turbo RX8....oohhh baby.

[simpletool]

I don't really want to get rid of my R33 as it is set-up nicely for hacking the streets with pretty much everything I want. Yet it'd sell for fark all.

eg.

Quality stereo/speakers and 12" sub

Bilstein shocks

5kg/mm front, 4.5kg/mm rear springs

adjustable whiteline swaybars

Apexi turbo

Front Mount

3.5" exhaust

Nistune

18" Rays wheels

R32 GTR seats

[Seano350GT]

G6E turbo FOR SURE. I used to work for FORD and absolutely loved driving these around, very comfortable and has all the safety and technology you need. Also at the same time it's a very good looking and respectable car, then once you punch it you poo your pants. They have a lot of power and look stunning. Damn if i still worked for FORD i'd sell you one and deliver it to you!

[sydking]

Keep the R33 - Get a nice car that is practical for work/baby duties- and even a weekend lug around

And enjoy the benifits come tax time- 90% business use im sure

im sure you will miss the 33 when you get a little urge for some fun.

[sydking]

Also is teh 10k extra for the ford really un feisable without selling the R33?

crunch the numbers- Work out the position you will be in with selling the R33 and buying the ford.

or keeping the 33, Buying the ford and what you would get back once all is delcared/car allowance

The figures wont be as scary then

Edited September 6, 2012 by sydking

[GTR-N1]

$27K is a bit cheap for a G6E Turbo isn't it?

I'd grab one of those at that price.

[Seano350GT]

$27K is a bit cheap for a G6E Turbo isn't it?

I'd grab one of those at that price.

I think that's the changeover price he's talking about if he were to trade it in or sell it privately, or if it's a used G6E Turbo

[GTR-N1]

Fair enough.

[t5iv]

V35 sedan! Exec styling, isn't a ford, easily fits a baby seat, respectable, not a ford - what more could you want!

[Seano350GT]

V35 sedan! Exec styling, isn't a ford, easily fits a baby seat, respectable, not a ford - what more could you want!

Haha.

[Cowboy1600]

Keep the 33 and buy an M35 to tow the family around with.

[*LOACH*]

V35 sedan! Exec styling, isn't a ford, easily fits a baby seat, respectable, not a ford - what more could you want!

[Yo-Yo]

sell the family, buy gtr

problem solved

[Seano350GT]

sell the family, buy gtr

problem solved

HAHAHA

[zebra]

V35 sedan! Exec styling, isn't a ford, easily fits a baby seat, respectable, not a ford - what more could you want!

Might not have a ford badge

But you will then be the ugliest car on the road

[MattR]

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/trd-hilux-2008-13266568?base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=0&eapi=2&__N=1246+1247+1252+1282+4294856360+4294962537+1216&num=15&silo=Stock&sort=~Price

[NRV155]

Ha! I read 'Need a New York car'. Was gonna suggest a caddy or something.