predator Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 rolla.. u want something a) cheap B) parts cheap c) doesn't use much petrol d) ..not.. too slow .. thats probably most of them. .and as there are so many around you can beat a good price, or take your pic of which one you are after.. Rather than looking for the 3 or 4 turbo "cool hatches" or whatever in the state at any one time which may or may not be trouble. i've heard of a few that have bought daily hynundais or whatever else and its cost heaps as they just aren't as reliable.. spoils the point of a cheap car.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1545247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zymotic Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I test drove one of those new shaped toyota corollas a few months back and was pleasantly surprised with the zippy 1.8L. A roomy small car. Compared to the 2004 pulsar a much more enjoyable car to drive. Those new swifts have also had a lot of good reviews. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1545302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewid Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Heres a crazy idea, Why not take the r33 back to stock? Take off the huge exhaust, wind the boost back down.. and dont floor it everywhere! There you go, an economical car and you didnt have to spend a cent, and your not driving a shitbox. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Doesn't work like that. A stock as a rock R33 is still a gas guzzler. Change the ECU or lean it out a bit with an SAFC and you're going to wind up with more power and less fuel consumption. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1545372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrotec Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 The solution to all your problems http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...bayphotohosting Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1545701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEF11E Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I just went out and got the DETGEP system for my car! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTshortie Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 2002-2004 Toyota Corolla Sportivo approx $25k 1996- 1998 Honda Civic VTi-R $15-20k 1999-2003 Toyota Celica $20-$30k (these can go for around 20k friend got one 1 year ago for 19k 90,000kms 1999-2002 Lexus IS200 $25-$30k 1999 - 2000 Nissan Pulsar SSS ??.. pay a bit more: New Mazda 3 $24-26k? Honda Civic $24k NIssan Pulsar eer.. maybe maybe not haha my 2c Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 pft new pulsar u can get new from about 20k flat. likewise with the astra Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATR32 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 SSS pulsar, gives you the option of a easy sr20det swap later on!!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546343 Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stink Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 i would go a new turbo diesel hatch, but they are priced aroung the high 20's low 30's so probably out of your price range. diesel is more expensive but diesel engines are more efficient so they end up costing less to run assuming difference between the price of diesel and petrol doesn't get too extreme. or you can go to the local truck stop with a jerry can peugeot 307 1.6 HDi $30k 6.1 l/100km city 4.3l/100km highway VW golf 1.9 trendline TDi $28k economy is slightly worse than peugeot i think only thing with these might be the cost of servicing/spares.... at least you would save on spark plugs. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHATR32 Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 and diesal is cheap now is it? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaFF Posted August 26, 2005 Author Share Posted August 26, 2005 Thanks for all your reply's guys. I'm kinda leaning towards a 2000 SSS pulsar or a newish corolla. The sportivos seem to be a bit over the 20K limit though so pulsar is more likely. Thanks again for all your input. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546666 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_ Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 (edited) and diesal is cheap now is it? When you use half as much it is Edited August 26, 2005 by Daniel_ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1546893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan.1337 Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 i'd say corolla or civic vti-r Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1554636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
insu Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 I'd go for either: A mitsubishi FTO GPX Mivec!! Or have you considered one of the new levins available under sevs? 1.6 litre, 20valve, 6spd manual! sure they're front wheel drive but every review I've read has praised them! I'm sure they couldnt be that bad on fuel.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1555421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thommo Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 peugot 306 1.8L petrol try 800km to a tank, and not terrible to live with Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1556237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
predator Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Or have you considered one of the new levins available under sevs? Aren't they just a glorified Corolla? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1556383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELI Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 my vote is for the pulsar sss, friend of mine has one and ive driven it a fair bit, very fun, very good car, if i was to sell my car i would probly be looking for a sss Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1556430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrtytwo Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 go a integra or prelude VTi-R. from memory the teg is 128kw stock...not sure for lude. But 4 cyl and cheap on insurance too, i got quoted $400 full compo for a 17 year old P plater. cant be too bad on fuel either. PLUS VTEC LAH!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1557217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 i really suggest u test drive a civic vti-r b4 u settle on a pulsar SSS. Driven both and i believe civic will kill pulsar on straight & corner. Better built quality and keep their value better too Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1558777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rizza Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 Renaultsport Clio! Surely the best value hot hatch on the market! It won Motor's Bang for Your Buck award a couple of years back if you care about such awards. 124kw isnt much, but ain't too shabby in 1000kg. 0-100km/h in a shade over 7 seconds. Plus you get 4 airbags and 1/2 leather interior. Official fuel consumption 6.8 l/100km highway, 9.0 l/100km city. Can pick up used for under $20k now. Check out M5 Board for some info on the Clio. I realise a BMW forum is a wierd place for Renault information - but its a good thread! The posted pics are worth looking at. Hmmm... if I'm not careful I might convince myself to buy one! If you are just worried about fuel consumption, the 1st generation Toyota Prius (not sold here - the first one we got was the mkII) is available under SEVS for under $20k. Less than 5 litres/100km. Alternatively check out the locally delivered Honda Insight - most fuel efficient vehicle ever sold in Australia, (a little impractical though). Although Hybrids look like they are going to be poor for resale value - particularly the Insight. If all else fails, VTEC honda civic or integra should be a bit of fun, and probably more tunable than the renault. I still would go the Renault though. Or get a scooter. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/85280-what-economical-car-would-you-buy/page/2/#findComment-1559179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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