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frizky101 · 04-09-2009, 01:23 PM

tell me about it lol

whats a good safe nice car these days?

haha

mill_mobile · 04-09-2009, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frizky101

tell me about it lol

whats a good safe nice car these days?

haha

I did the same man, wet road, tight corner... Before I knew it i was sliding and my BJ was a write off

Sorry to hear the same happened to you, I know, it sucks heaps.
I now have a 06 Forester, and love it!
Depends what you want in a car though - I recently had thoughts of changing to a A3 or a R32 Golf, but realistically it wasnt a practical choice for what I need in a car... Look at your needs, and go from there

frizky101 · 04-09-2009, 01:35 PM

oh ok
basically i want something small like the astina that can get me around, and that i can modify and make it look sex.

but then again on the other hand, i dont mind sedans like beamers etc.

as long as it looks good, easy to drive. im up for it.

wouldnt even mind a rexy

Noddinoff · 04-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Looks like you have done a pretty good job of trying to knock that pole over.....ah well; atleast you are ok, not everyone is so fortunate.......As far as another car; I think RX8's are pretty cool.

chrisw · 04-09-2009, 03:42 PM

IMHO If you want a small car thats practical, reliable with a tonne of aftermarket parts... get a Honda, any civic that hasn't been molested or thrashed.

I would suggest the 2001+ corollas as I own one as a backup car, but to be honest im not a fan of the drive it gives you. Personally it feels like a bit of a barge for a small car, annoying feedback through the huge steering wheel, and not a tonne of aftermarket parts for them. But they are decently quick and provide a nice daily car.

How about a new shape mazda 2! (hopefully they fixed that steering rack issue)

frizky101 · 04-09-2009, 03:50 PM

i used to own a corolla with a silvertop 20valve in it, quick as hell but yeh it was bit of a rust mobile.

i wanted to get a civic but they are just wayyy to common. i liked the astina because there were hardly any modded ones around. with the civic its like every corner you turn theres one with hektik chromies on it or fully sick bodykit on it uleh and yeh.

what about a proton?

70NYD · 04-09-2009, 03:50 PM

question tho what is ur budget?
cus there are a million different cars you can pick from, best one is only limited by the bankrole, or where your hart is set

frizky101 · 04-09-2009, 04:01 PM

budget is about 10k?

my heart is set on something with heaps of aftermarket modding parts that i can keep wasting money on hehe

marcs_sp20 · 04-09-2009, 04:07 PM

you can pick up SP20's for around 10k these days... Thats if you still wanted a 323'...

project.r.racing · 04-09-2009, 04:11 PM

EK Civic
BJ 323
FC RX7
S13 Sil or 180

70NYD · 04-09-2009, 04:11 PM

civic.. type R, get a coupe not THAT many of those.

proton satia is same as a mirage pretty much so think bout that haha

i would say a P1 BA and turbo it but ur on red P so u got ages till u get or opens...

aristo? but it would spend so much petrol and its not small..

s13 (can u get s14 for under 10K?)

mid 90s A3's are nice(i almost got one of those instead of this little beauty

)
pleanty more options just dont know ur taste haha
dont get a subi unless you get the wrx impreza

chicaboo · 04-09-2009, 08:53 PM

Frizky: I'm glad to see you're OK after looking at those pics. But I'm absolutely amazed you're already sitting back planning another car to mod that will go even harder. And even more surprised what older and more experienced drivers are recommending you get and potentially ruin next...

This is exactly why we have red/green Ps, HP/L and turbo restriction laws on young drivers! Sorry to comes across so harsh mate, but I haven't seen a voice of reason in this thread yet, and I'd hope that after this you'd now know how easy it is to bonk and lose it all. That bonnet could have just as easily been your passenger door with your best friend or girl behind it...

Safe cars are second only to safe drivers. So if you're gonna play, get good quick or plan for the worst.

Gav.

frizky101 · 04-09-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicaboo

Frizky: I'm glad to see you're OK after looking at those pics. But I'm absolutely amazed you're already sitting back planning another car to mod that will go even harder. And even more surprised what older and more experienced drivers are recommending you get and potentially ruin next...

This is exactly why we have red/green Ps, HP/L and turbo restriction laws on young drivers! Sorry to comes across so harsh mate, but I haven't seen a voice of reason in this thread yet, and I'd hope that after this you'd now know how easy it is to bonk and lose it all. That bonnet could have just as easily been your passenger door with your best friend or girl behind it...

Safe cars are second only to safe drivers. So if you're gonna play, get good quick or plan for the worst.

Gav.

yeah mate totally understand where your coming from.
i was just thinking my next car i should just leave standard and just maybe make it look good and thats it. i have one point left and i dont want to screw it up you know?
like i cant live my day to day life without a car, it makes it a whole lot harder thats why i need to plan it properly and stuff you know?

but yeah..
what can i say s*** happens.

might just go for a nice BJ-II. something that can get me from here to there

any more suggestions?

chicaboo · 04-09-2009, 11:23 PM

Hey Frizky, good to see you understand what I was getting at.

Suggestions for another car? To break it down, look at your needs. Do you need 5 doors for versatility? Is economy important to you? Is reliability a big factor? Are you worried about it getting scratched in a carpark when you're not there? Trouble free cars are your Toyota Corollas (bulletproof/boring motoring) and Ford Lasers. Mazda 323s are generally more appealing than these two, but just get the VICS checked out if you get a BJII.

Cheers, Gav.

Kevaclone · 05-09-2009, 01:16 AM

E36 or later 318i Beemers are going for cheap money these days, damn nice looking cars and a hell of a lot safer than the equivalent Jap cars, 10k should get you a good mid 90s 318i, a nice set of two piece rims and slight lowering is all that's needed, maybe an M3 front and rear bumper and skirts

Might impress a higher class of girly too

Ghoru · 05-09-2009, 07:38 AM

hey i own a corolla, bloody easy to get it sideways too, how is that boring?

not that i ever do something stupid like that lol

frizky101 · 05-09-2009, 09:03 AM

haha.
a beemer sounds very nice, but most em have that are going for 10k or under have done heaps of k's, but that would be hell nice ay.

i always have a soft spot for corollas since my first car was a rolla..but my heart is saying yes my brain is saying no haha

didnt realise this could be so hard.

..hmm what about like a impreza?

MonoxideChild · 05-09-2009, 09:14 AM

i say stick with the mazda family. cant ever go wrong with a little Zoom Zoom in the garage.

chicaboo · 05-09-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoru

hey i own a corolla, bloody easy to get it sideways too, how is that boring?

I have one too, with about ~150kW.

I meant they are boring in the sense that their interiors are bland with plain moulding and trims. It's not bad, and not offensive, just safely and economically designed. This is why ppl call them appliances or white goods, since they do what they do well, and last a long time.

Gav.

70NYD · 05-09-2009, 11:39 AM

my mate has a E36 318i its such a good car, looks and drive wise, but then again it is a BMW, thats to be expected

04-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#24
Noddinoff Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Albury Car: AE86 Supercharged, Astina BA11F3, Honda Accord Posts: 51	Looks like you have done a pretty good job of trying to knock that pole over.....ah well; atleast you are ok, not everyone is so fortunate.......As far as another car; I think RX8's are pretty cool. __________________ Sometimes faeces makes contact with the rotating oscillator.

04-09-2009, 03:50 PM	#27
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	question tho what is ur budget? cus there are a million different cars you can pick from, best one is only limited by the bankrole, or where your hart is set __________________

04-09-2009, 04:07 PM	#29
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	you can pick up SP20's for around 10k these days... Thats if you still wanted a 323'... __________________

04-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#31
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	civic.. type R, get a coupe not THAT many of those. proton satia is same as a mirage pretty much so think bout that haha i would say a P1 BA and turbo it but ur on red P so u got ages till u get or opens... aristo? but it would spend so much petrol and its not small.. s13 (can u get s14 for under 10K?) mid 90s A3's are nice(i almost got one of those instead of this little beauty ) pleanty more options just dont know ur taste haha dont get a subi unless you get the wrx impreza __________________

05-09-2009, 07:38 AM	#36
Ghoru Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rockhampton Car: '92 BG Astina Sp Posts: 999 View Photos By: Ghoru	hey i own a corolla, bloody easy to get it sideways too, how is that boring? not that i ever do something stupid like that lol __________________ BG Astina - work in progress.... Scooters are like fat chicks, fun to ride until your mates find out... NOS is like a hot chick with AIDS, you know you wanna hit that,your just afraid of the consequences... http://www.eveonline.com/

04-09-2009, 01:23 PM	#21
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	tell me about it lol whats a good safe nice car these days? haha

04-09-2009, 01:35 PM	#23
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	oh ok basically i want something small like the astina that can get me around, and that i can modify and make it look sex. but then again on the other hand, i dont mind sedans like beamers etc. as long as it looks good, easy to drive. im up for it. wouldnt even mind a rexy

04-09-2009, 03:42 PM	#25
chrisw 2-Wheeled Weirdo Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: sydney. Car: '09 GT650r Posts: 569 View Photos By: chrisw	IMHO If you want a small car thats practical, reliable with a tonne of aftermarket parts... get a Honda, any civic that hasn't been molested or thrashed. I would suggest the 2001+ corollas as I own one as a backup car, but to be honest im not a fan of the drive it gives you. Personally it feels like a bit of a barge for a small car, annoying feedback through the huge steering wheel, and not a tonne of aftermarket parts for them. But they are decently quick and provide a nice daily car. How about a new shape mazda 2! (hopefully they fixed that steering rack issue)

04-09-2009, 04:01 PM	#28
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	budget is about 10k? my heart is set on something with heaps of aftermarket modding parts that i can keep wasting money on hehe

04-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#30
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	EK Civic BJ 323 FC RX7 S13 Sil or 180

04-09-2009, 08:53 PM	#32
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Frizky: I'm glad to see you're OK after looking at those pics. But I'm absolutely amazed you're already sitting back planning another car to mod that will go even harder. And even more surprised what older and more experienced drivers are recommending you get and potentially ruin next... This is exactly why we have red/green Ps, HP/L and turbo restriction laws on young drivers! Sorry to comes across so harsh mate, but I haven't seen a voice of reason in this thread yet, and I'd hope that after this you'd now know how easy it is to bonk and lose it all. That bonnet could have just as easily been your passenger door with your best friend or girl behind it... Safe cars are second only to safe drivers. So if you're gonna play, get good quick or plan for the worst. Gav.

04-09-2009, 11:23 PM	#34
chicaboo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Logan prefecture Car: Touge monster Posts: 7,585	Hey Frizky, good to see you understand what I was getting at. Suggestions for another car? To break it down, look at your needs. Do you need 5 doors for versatility? Is economy important to you? Is reliability a big factor? Are you worried about it getting scratched in a carpark when you're not there? Trouble free cars are your Toyota Corollas (bulletproof/boring motoring) and Ford Lasers. Mazda 323s are generally more appealing than these two, but just get the VICS checked out if you get a BJII. Cheers, Gav.

05-09-2009, 01:16 AM	#35
Kevaclone Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queensland Car: Landcruiser Posts: 193 View Photos By: Kevaclone	E36 or later 318i Beemers are going for cheap money these days, damn nice looking cars and a hell of a lot safer than the equivalent Jap cars, 10k should get you a good mid 90s 318i, a nice set of two piece rims and slight lowering is all that's needed, maybe an M3 front and rear bumper and skirts Might impress a higher class of girly too

05-09-2009, 09:03 AM	#37
frizky101 Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, NSW Car: 03 323 Astina SP20 Posts: 149	haha. a beemer sounds very nice, but most em have that are going for 10k or under have done heaps of k's, but that would be hell nice ay. i always have a soft spot for corollas since my first car was a rolla..but my heart is saying yes my brain is saying no haha didnt realise this could be so hard. ..hmm what about like a impreza?

05-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#38
MonoxideChild Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: rockford, IL. U.S Car: cars and a moped Posts: 6	i say stick with the mazda family. cant ever go wrong with a little Zoom Zoom in the garage.

05-09-2009, 11:39 AM	#40
70NYD Veni, vidi, vici Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane Car: 1996 BA Hatch & 2005 RX8 Posts: 4,911 View Photos By: 70NYD	my mate has a E36 318i its such a good car, looks and drive wise, but then again it is a BMW, thats to be expected __________________