What Car do you Drive..?

[Tigerwould]

is that a car that freaks out on red lights

What do you mean by freak out ?

shuts it engine off EV drive?

I haven’t had that happen

 

[Tigerwould]

Needing a new 7 seater, good old tarago is almost due for retirement.

The Kluger is a good 7 seater. Lots of space and reliable.
Base models were 40K about a year ago. Not sure what they are now. There seems to be a wait on most new cars and 2nd hands ones are expensive atm.

 

[tigerbenji]

S S Redline great car & Volvo S60 also a great car, also was given a 2007 Subaru Outback 3.0l with 60,000 klms on it & looks like new & goes like new.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Just to refresh this topic. The attached thread refers to Series 2 Mazda RX7.

http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=252362

I considered purchasing a Series 2 Mazda RX7 Sports shell from a vendor in Geelong. The Sports model was stripped of all luxuries such as electric mirrors, radio, rear wiper and came with steel wheels and dress rims. It was intended these Sports models be converted for racing.

The example I saw from photos. (which was completely white) had very little to it plus a front ender which was repairable. Besides the accident damage, this example was clean in typical rust spots - chassis rails, firewall, rear quarters and the obligatory rust around the rear hatch. I decided not to buy it as the logistics of getting a rolling shell from Vic was difficult.

Unfortunately it was the wrong decision as it turns out it was one of two promotional Mazda RX7s used by Mazda Australia for publicity for the soon to race Moffat RX7 team. These two cars did not race but interestingly had the Series 1 Group C front air dam fitted than the Moffat Series 2. Refer photos on the attached link.

If you're interested, this is a later Series 3 1985 Mazda RX7 Sport owned by Blue Mountains Mazda.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQGChjhAcbI

This car below is presented as a 1979 Mazda RX7 Mirage. There were only 10 built for homologation purposes for the Moffat RX7 team. There was also a prototype built by Penrose Mazda in Vic which I am on the hunt to locate. I was informed by a good source that all 10 had been destroyed however this may have been resurrected. The 'monster' port 12A engine was not standard fitment for the Mirage. The cooling arrangements also seem a bit underwhelming for the heat likely to be generated.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKdEofqWoyY

This is the thread with the Mazda Moffat promotion car which on reflection I should have purchased. As you can see, it needed a restoration but is a part of Mazda motoring history.

http://www.ausrotary.com/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=247506&hilit=series+2+rx7+sports

 

[carltonleach]

Good old faithful Toyota hilux!! Hasn’t let me down since the day I bought it!!

 

[rex2ce]

BMW X5 40 d , awesome car , also Peugeot 407

 

[Enmoretiger 0]

Series 2 VE SSV Commodore Sportswagon, had it since new and I am very happy with it, goes really strong and is great on long trips. Sydney to Melbourne 9.6liters per 100km's is fantastic for a two tonne car & a 6 liter V8.
I had a GT Alfa 2004 3.2 V6 before that and I loved that car.
I have had a couple of Alfas before, GTV & 105 and they get under your skin. Alfa is designed to the best a car can be, but not all the time.
Dream car, Maserati Grand sport coupe, V8 4.2, I have driven one and I want one.

 

[Devon Head]

Just bought a Haval H2 LUX. For the price and all the inclusions it was pretty hard to beat. Obviously not a performance based purchase however if you're after a smaller SUV with all the luxury bells and whistles for a low price then it ticks all the boxes. 7yr warranty and 5yr roadside assist as well for peace of mind.

 

[Spartan117]

Needing a new 7 seater, good old tarago is almost due for retirement.


The Kluger is a good 7 seater. Lots of space and reliable.
Base models were 40K about a year ago. Not sure what they are now. There seems to be a wait on most new cars and 2nd hands ones are expensive atm.

In truth Im off Toyota and am drawn to the Pajero Sport at the mo, We do more and more National Parks and its diesel.

The Mrs hates it cause it doesn't have a sun roof.. LOL

For Me I fancy the Peugeot 508 Wagon, Its different

 

[bathursttiger1]

Needing a new 7 seater, good old tarago is almost due for retirement.


The Kluger is a good 7 seater. Lots of space and reliable.
Base models were 40K about a year ago. Not sure what they are now. There seems to be a wait on most new cars and 2nd hands ones are expensive atm.

The delay in getting new cars is that one of the major "Chip" manufacturing plants burnt down and there is a world wide shortage of chips.
Some car makers are stopping production of top end cars due to the amount of chips per car, some other are reducing the amount of models the make.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Have had a Citroen Picasso for 7 years. Had 2x Chryslers Voyagers before that. With 4 kids the space is appreciated. Have had Holdens, Fords and Toyotas which all were good but the Citroen twin turbo 2 litre 7 seater is without a doubt the best. Half a tank from Sydney to Yamba $35.00. Sad it has been discontinued in Oz as we were about to buy another one. Couldn't believe how many Picassos were in the UK and France(obviously) on a trip in 2017 and 2019. About to buy a new Transporter or Multivan. Hopefully they will be as good as the Citroen.

I'm currently driving a Subaru Forester.
Purchased it brand new 6 months ago and only has a bit over 9, 000 klms on the clock.
But I'm now looking to purchase a new LWB high roof VW Transporter and have it fitted out as a camper van.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts on your new VW when you get it @NCC_Tiger.
The dealer in Newcastle told me there could be up to 6 months wait after paying my deposit.

Unless you have particular needs, I would be considering buying something ready to go myself 63, as you will be saving a lot of dollars on both the new vehicle and the fit out. Not to mention that the 6 months delay gives you time to search.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Normally would have long replaced them, but still driving the two vehicles purchased new in 2010, being a Tuscon and Hilux. They only have 111k and 114k respectively on their meters, so dedpite their age not yet at the point for major repairs and chugging along with very little maintenance.

 

[BZN]

Have had a Citroen Picasso for 7 years. Had 2x Chryslers Voyagers before that. With 4 kids the space is appreciated. Have had Holdens, Fords and Toyotas which all were good but the Citroen twin turbo 2 litre 7 seater is without a doubt the best. Half a tank from Sydney to Yamba $35.00. Sad it has been discontinued in Oz as we were about to buy another one. Couldn't believe how many Picassos were in the UK and France(obviously) on a trip in 2017 and 2019. About to buy a new Transporter or Multivan. Hopefully they will be as good as the Citroen.

I'm currently driving a Subaru Forester.
Purchased it brand new 6 months ago and only has a bit over 9, 000 klms on the clock.
But I'm now looking to purchase a new LWB high roof VW Transporter and have it fitted out as a camper van.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts on your new VW when you get it @NCC_Tiger.
The dealer in Newcastle told me there could be up to 6 months wait after paying my deposit.

Unless you have particular needs, I would be considering buying something ready to go myself 63, as you will be saving a lot of dollars on both the new vehicle and the fit out. Not to mention that the 6 months delay gives you time to search.

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[WeststigsRdaBest]

If you don’t drive a miata(mx5) are you even a man?

 

[hobbo1]

If you don’t drive a miata(mx5) are you even a man?

Are you a hairdresser?

 

[pawsandclaws1]

If you don’t drive a miata(mx5) are you even a man?

Get rid of the 2 litre and get it to PAC Performance for a 13B turbo 550hp package, a white leather interior, 18 inch wheels etc.

 

[WeststigsRdaBest]

If you don’t drive a miata(mx5) are you even a man?

Are you a hairdresser?

I am interested in men’s hair bahahaha

 

[WeststigsRdaBest]

If you don’t drive a miata(mx5) are you even a man?

Get rid of the 2 litre and get it to PAC Performance for a 13B turbo 550hp package, a white leather interior, 18 inch wheels etc.

Bro my Miata is so slow it makes my grandmas Camry seem likes it’s got Atleast 700hp🙁

 

[hobbo1]

If you don’t drive a miata(mx5) are you even a man?

Get rid of the 2 litre and get it to PAC Performance for a 13B turbo 550hp package, a white leather interior, 18 inch wheels etc.

Bro my Miata is so slow it makes my grandmas Camry seem likes it’s got Atleast 700hp🙁

But white leather would get you more looks ?
@Demps would love it ?

 

[happy_tiger]

Look I know many would be already doing this , but when you have chosen what car you want , the next step is sending an email to every dealership in your state for the best deal

If you can wait to make your purchase , buy at Xmas time , it is the worst time of year for new car sales and they will do almost anything to get a deal and offer ridiculous amounts for trades

What are you blokes up to ......driving the car back from picking the young fella and have warning light s coming up and the car is spluttering worse than the WT's

Hoping it is minor ....wanted to wait on some stuff until buying a new vehicle