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02-12-2012, 10:00 PM
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Hey guys, got a friend who is looking for a new car. (Hatchback)
Must be/have the following: -auto -air-con -$5,000 or under -newer than her 97 daewoo nubira. Found a decent black 2002 Astra with 140,000 Kms, full service etc. thoughts on this? Cheers
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02-12-2012, 10:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tamworth
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Mirage?
My missus had a 2001 lancer and it was a faultless car, can't imagine a mirage being too far removed.
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02-12-2012, 10:18 PM
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Bearded Hermit
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: blue mountains, NSW
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that's all i really know about them. i know a couple of people who ran them near 200,000kms with no major dramas.
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02-12-2012, 10:18 PM
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Now Fordless
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fremantle, WA
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I wouldn't go an Astra. Too many problems.
My recommendations: CE Mirage/Lancer KN Laser or the 323 equivalent The last of the N15 Pulsars Toyota Corolla or Echo |
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02-12-2012, 10:20 PM
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02-12-2012, 11:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: In between gas stations
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99 vt commodore, with a vn shell, them things are horn apparently
Don't get the astra, parts etc aren't fun nor is servicing
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03-12-2012, 01:10 AM
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Computer Torque Control
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ballarat East
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KN/KQ Laser, BJ 323, BH 323 Astina or N14/N15 Pulsar, all in manual of course. Why auto on a car of this size, or any car really?
Avoid the N16 Pulsar. Some of these cars may be of a similar age to her Daewoo, but the handling, steering, build quality and reliability would be leaps and bounds ahead.
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03-12-2012, 02:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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What he said ^  Spot ON! |
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03-12-2012, 03:24 PM
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MY2010 SV6 SIDI -Black-
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Location: Townsville
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theres an n15 pulsar in the for sale section.
manual.. looks pretty damn mint |
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03-12-2012, 03:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: South Island High Country
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If you look hard enough you can find a good selection of Euros with less than 180k for that money. I nearly got a 2000 Saab 95SE for 3k, I was beaten to it in the end as I couldnt get to the guy fast enough and somebody closer got there first. 3k is not bad for full leather heated seats, dual zone climate control etc. Just be patient and a bargain will appear.
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03-12-2012, 04:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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That Saab will most likely cost 3 times its purchase price to keep on the road for 2 years... Good value (under 5k) will be generally in unpopular categories like medium to large sedans - hatchbacks are pretty worn out by the time they drop under 5k. |
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03-12-2012, 04:49 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hyundai excel . Good value twin cam plenty Of grunt and easy to maintain .
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03-12-2012, 08:42 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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Location: TAS
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There is NO better car than an AU in this case...you will not beat it and will be able to find one with lowish k's for that price.
AU2 Fairmont FTW.
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03-12-2012, 09:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I have an au fairmont and whilst nice , it's very thirsty and not a hatch lol ...
Meant Hyundai Accent not excel btw .
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03-12-2012, 09:58 PM
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Cars under 5k?
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