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just an example, AU2 is worse to be in then an MX-5 (2000) only with the BA did they catch up to the imports http://www.ancap.com.au/results/sear...1+00%3A00%3A00 so according to ANCAP either import (not including the Hyundai etc... dishwashers) or Local they are as safe as each other so there goes your argument. |
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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+1 for a Hilux, truly unbreakable, great for throwing anything in the back (fishing gear, RC cars, tools, girls - anything your son is into). so cheap to run, and could even do a turbo build on the 2.7, 4 cylinder RZ motor - plenty out there making huge power.
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If you want a Celica you should go a 6th Gen GTFour :P
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First car for me was RX4 coupe, periphial ported 13B, 4 speed. Cops loved it. Man that was a fast as fook car. Let him learn either way, right or wrong it has to be his decision. Just support his ideas and thoughts on what car is right for him.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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unless its a gt4
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
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what about an older model hilux or so, 4cyl, drive it into anything, take it anywhere, get the turbo diesel model and not be an absolute pig on the road.... toyota reliability (was then anyways :P )
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ACT
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Any idea what he wants to do for a career??
If it is a trade, steer him in the direction of a ute. Uni, something cheap to run, fuel wise and maintenance. |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Mid North Coast, NSW
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I have a friend that just bought a 94 Nissan NX-R with 120,000 k's for $4250, nice sporty looking 2dr coupe.
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The Red Rocket
Join Date: May 2009
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i would say anything up 1995 until he if a confident driver. more power while on your p's i flog my kh laser to within a inch of its life on my p's more power means harder flogging.
good starter kf/kh tx3 N/A has sporty look, 1.8L DOHC so has a bit of poke but not excessive, decent motor as its built by mazda. heaps of parts available from both kf/kh & Mazda BG, and in the future can convert it to a turbo |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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15 k you could probably pick up a nice xr6 on gas.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth, WA
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i think best bang for buck would be a subaru my99-00 rx impreza (non turbo)
awd, 4 wheel disc brakes, 5 speed manual, driver and passenger airbags. you can get a low kilometer easily for 10k. the non turbo boxer motors last forever + their easy to get parts and upgrades. ![]()
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The BEST Falcon is the AU
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: VIC
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Maybe I could share some input!
I'm turning 22 soon and I was looking back at the amount money I have spent on cars! I've always enjoyed BMW coupes! So my first 2 cars were a 95 318is then a 02 330ci both fantastic cars with handling and safety but parts wernt cheap! Now I have a bucket as every day car an a T3 I couldn't be happyier but that's off topic! I wish I went more practical with cars! I always go to music festivals, camping and the snow! I always borrow a mates caravan too! I wish I bought a GU Or GQ patrol! Nice safe car/practical/tough looking rig! They arnt quick or sporty but as a young guy a car that can do everything and holds alot of cargo and mates I wish I had! |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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some great suggestions here no doubt. he is definately looking to 'feel' like he is in a sporty 'image' machine to impress his mates ....even if its all looks. that suits me fine at this stage in his life.
there is a bit of foward thinking in this process. facts to consider. 1. when it has a problem, can a local mechanic fix it? 2. if he crunches something while parking, is there going to be panels readily available. (i smashed a VL calais once, try getting bits for the front end of one of those....) 3. if we get an over 10 year old car, does the manufacturer have to supply parts anymore for that model? bottom line is how many of us got to drive what we want for a first car? i was handed over my dads VK valiant, (at a time when anything made by chrysler was laughed at), and i stuck some of those 6 inch charger sports wheels, (not the 7inch alloys) a charger sports steering wheel, lowered the front bolts slightly on the torsion bar front end...and i was in heaven.
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Ballarat
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I think you are straight on the money with the AU XR6.
Easy to drive (wont get hairy in the rain) Plenty of power but very well controlled, so he probably wont touch it power wise for quite a while Very reliable, just like all AU;s Parts are easy to get, but the front bumper or quad lights are pretty expensive Very attractive (my opinion) Easy to maintain Theyre at that point now I dont think the AU XR's are going to get any cheaper, you can get good AU xr6's for well under 10 grand. And with a momo wheel and in manual trim, they do seem like a sporty car. Really no other choice, dont go import. |
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I say find a clean example Condition 1 AUIII XR6 VCT. I did own an XR6 HP and whilst they are quicker due to weight, the live axle is no where near as polished as the IRS and the VCT has a limited slip diff and if he goes the manual a slicker, shorter shifting gear selector. Yes the VCT/XR8 had an upgraded shifter over the HP and base model.
Try to find one of the last AUIII XR6 ST they have the factory rebel kit with 18inch wheels and some other goodies. Whats more is that they built only 125 of these i believe.
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Join Date: Aug 2009
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Yeah an AU XR6 would be great.... power wise, it just depends what you think he's like. I know plenty of people on P plates that would get in any car, powerful or not and go faster then they ever should, yet I only ever drive 2 BA Falcon's and a 3L Turbo BT-50 on my P's and I never go over the speed limit.. it just depends what type of person he is and if you think he will be sensible enough if you get him a car like an AU, or whether you think he would be safer in a smaller car. Another thing to think of is chances are even if he did go faster in the AU, an AU in a 150km/h crash might be safer then some little cars in a 100km/h crash.
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335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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^^ +1
With an AU he can get sensible and good image at the same time (unless he got an AU1 Forte) I'm not even a learner driver yet and I already have my heart set on an AU Fairmont. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Personally I'd be after an XR6, preferably BA and they're getting around the 10-15k mark.
If he's after an import an early 90's 320i or 325i would be a seriously cool car for a P plater. |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melb SE
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I vote for an AU - S, SR, Fairmont Ghia or XR
Though I would go for EF-EL XR. Save up the rest once the he's more experienced then get into something even more IMAGE worthy BA-BF XR6-T Good Luck
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Thailand Specials
Join Date: Aug 2009
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On the BMW front, 328i coupes are fairly nice and have a bit of punch and style, only problem is its a bit squeazy if you are 6ft like me. My head was just lower than the roof by about 2cm.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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My son chose his car, I was surprised he had done some homework. Two door coupe, along the Silvia style but without the stigma and horendous parts price and availability trouble. Lightweight, a 2.5litre V6 and a power to weight ratio not dissimilar to my BA XR6. Some very good samples still around. Japanese reliability and although I was concerned with the rear setup he has had a faultless run from his Mazda MX6 4 wheel steer.
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Brisvegas
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My first car was $600 nissan exa, had to repair alot of parts. Something newer would be the way to go.
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for me when the time comes I want my kid in the highest ancap star rating car I can get them, first cars get smashed in the majority of cases, put your kid in the safest thing you can get hold of and tell them when they are off their p's then you will get them something else.
All my mates went out on their p's and bought nice cars, and they all got smashed and ruined, unless times have changed first cars get smashed if you get him an image machine his image will be shattered when he bends it
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