Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/12/08 11:05 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 11:05 AM I'm only 19 and this would have to be one of the biggest decision's I've made in my life and I don't wanna screw it up lol. Mate can you get insurance for it? If so how much? I would hate to see you screw it up/Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 18y 11m 27d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/12/08 11:56 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 11:56 AM I'd say every car on here cops a thrashing, they are a performance car afterall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 1d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/12/08 12:47 PM Share Posted 02/12/08 12:47 PM It'd be more of a concern if it didn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRDOSE BIGRED Donating Members 1,410 Member For: 17y 8m 3d Gender: Male Location: Sth East Melb Posted 02/12/08 11:45 PM Share Posted 02/12/08 11:45 PM I rekon get a RAC vehicle inspection and make sure its been regularly serviced. With turbo cars the oil needs to be changed regularly to ensure the turbo has a good supply of oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAUNY Silver Donating Members 300 Member For: 16y 29d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 04/12/08 07:01 AM Author Share Posted 04/12/08 07:01 AM I gave the car a test drive today, it was pretty nice.....only thing I noticed was that slow speed cornering it shuttered.the guy said that was because of the 19" rims put more load on the powersteering pump cause it was designed for 17's and that's why it shuttered. other than that it drove great and I think im gonna get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKing Member 150 Member For: 20y 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 04/12/08 11:37 AM Share Posted 04/12/08 11:37 AM Go buy a factory original from an old bloke.It will have been looked after and more probably not thrashed.Given the cost to repairs - turbo, boxes etc..... pay more for the right car - low K's, old bugger, and, factory standard - and save on the maintenance costs!!You can`'t go too far wrong if you take the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAUNY Silver Donating Members 300 Member For: 16y 29d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 10/12/08 11:38 PM Author Share Posted 10/12/08 11:38 PM hey everyone,just to let you know how everything went, I bought the car, and I fell in love instantly haven't had any problems, atm im just doing some of the things on the raa check like retentioning the hand brake.I do have insurance for it so im safe.thanx for your advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 6m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/12/08 11:41 PM Share Posted 10/12/08 11:41 PM Well done mate, but please tell me it's a 4 speed Auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
our06t Mmmmm......BOOST Member 3,135 Member For: 17y 6m 30d Gender: Male Location: central coast Posted 10/12/08 11:43 PM Share Posted 10/12/08 11:43 PM good stuff mate ,have fun and stay safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 2m 21d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 11/12/08 12:59 AM Share Posted 11/12/08 12:59 AM Nice car but please do something about the rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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