DoBro Jesus

Sold my middys grandparents one of those camrys in that shape with the 3.0v6. Had it at ours and punted it around for a week. Was about as quick as any other v6 sedans but my God it was a dreary, beige POS. There's a good reason camrys are regarded as the most boring car known to man.

56 minutes ago, mjrstar said:

That's for sure the issue with any true shit box, neglect of maintenance is probably more widespread than an enthuiasts car of the equivalent age / mileage. 

This. I test drove 2 turbo airtreks. One was also a smokey boy but was complete neglect (only reason I was keen was cause full ralliart spec with the kit and all the sweet gubbins) brown muddy rad, service well overdue etc. Strangely enough it was a smokey piece of shit.

The other one I drove was actually well maintained with all the service history blah blah. And it drove mint and blew no smoke. Crazy what happens when you maintain a car...

3 hours ago, mjrstar said:

Is this only for small cars? 

 

The airtrek turbo I have has been pretty decent, it's close to 230,000km and has had little bits and pieces like a split in the radiator top tank and leaky shocks at the last of..

Sure it's a bit hungry on gas, but it's ability to go from 0-50 kph in not very long due to the small turbo is bloody handy for taking gaps in traffic you wouldn't normally consider.. 

We first purchased it in 2008, had for ~100,000 then foolishly traded it on some hyundai diesel thing. 

Popped up on trademe for 4 grand in 2017 so brought it back. Has provided cheap motoring since then. Not bad in the mud either with the basic awd system.. 

Almost bought one of them. I think ultimately the reason we didn't is how shallow the boot is on them. Ticked all the boxes in every other respect. They definitely GHFWTA.

Here's one for you sickos.

https://www.manheim.co.nz/damaged-vehicles/000000000006511521/1998-nissan-march-hatch?referringPage=AuctionListing

We squeezed 7 or 8 of us in one of those on the way to beerfest in chch a couple years back. Can't say I'd recommend it...

6 hours ago, Nominal said:

Wounders motto? 

There's a good reason we have a few paddocks semi full of cars...

Pro tip.

Onli bai

Neva sell.

I also spotted one of them the other day. Although not as tidy as that white one.

I'd say a 106 rallye would fetch near 205gti prices if not more haha.

Last I checked the 306 gti6 and s16 were still pretty cheap. I'd say they'd be about ready for a price hike tho. Have seen several 306 xsi's for minimal money. But probs not overly exciting to drive.

Bit of goat on goat action.

And an omega with bonus jdm capella sedan.

Pack of wounding English tings

Couple from my travels down souf this week.

Yep. Absolutely agree. Would love a 106/citroen saxo.

2 hours ago, xsspeed said:

punto abarths seem cheap for what they is

Yeah they do pop up cheap. I'd be quite keen to give one a hoon eh. 

Does anyone know if any fiat cinqecento/seicento ever made it here?

They look fun

https://youtu.be/xKJVfkbc38Q

This clio rs197 was at turners for sale the other day so went and had a gander and test drive. Fucking cool wee things. Said on the website the ressy was 2000-2500 so I got excited and ready to bid. Was gonna go up to 4kish.

Sold for 6k. Fuk. 

22 minutes ago, myk00l said:

$1500 242,000 km shitbox in 2013. Still going at 455,000 km.

 

 

Gti? 

57 minutes ago, Shakotom said:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/daewoo/listing/3684759960
 

betcha wont

When did that pop up! I've been checking almost daily for one hahaha. But nah. Wayyyyy too much coin. Plus I may have something already lined up for much less money...

We all know what the king of shitboxes is...

8 hours ago, GuyWithAviators said:

Honda Logo are fun

Would genuinely like a logo TS

On 11/07/2022 at 13:14, ul9601 said:

Gah! Gimme that kit for my 164 plz.

Don't really know what I have to bring to this. But most likely will be the high ks, rattly,smokey, leaky alfa v6.