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Postby B1NZ » Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:51 pm

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.:O4AGTZ:. wrote:Yea seems to be a lot of opinions but my general idea seems to be swaying towards a jappa 2L Turbo of sorts, STis prob top of the list but I also have always wanted a ST205


205's are wicked, only down side is not as practical (Size wise) as the Sti/GSR


Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Dont really like the GSRs aye. As for EVOs IMO the only good ones were 3 and 7 and 8. EVO 4s are rediculously common these days and I hear are the slowest and most troublesome ones of all of them.


they not SLOW, I mean they would be as quick as an V4 sti.

The main issue with them appears to be the AYC, apparently the diff shit's itself but other than that you seem to see a few with high kms still going strong

But yeah evo 7's are hot


Friend of mine has an EVO 4 and our V4 STi is fractionally quicker in a sraight line from what I've seen, not much in it at all though, The AYC is only an issue if you dont look after it, get it serviced and it will be fine as my friend has found.

By GSR Im guessing you mean GSR EVO? Or do you mean the 1.8 Turbo GSR? Ive seen a few of those explode over the years, but I have known of people that look after them and they seem to do ok?
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Postby dnalunchie » Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:34 pm

B1NZ wrote:
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dnalunchie wrote:
.:O4AGTZ:. wrote:Yea seems to be a lot of opinions but my general idea seems to be swaying towards a jappa 2L Turbo of sorts, STis prob top of the list but I also have always wanted a ST205


205's are wicked, only down side is not as practical (Size wise) as the Sti/GSR


Yeah I was thinking the same thing. Dont really like the GSRs aye. As for EVOs IMO the only good ones were 3 and 7 and 8. EVO 4s are rediculously common these days and I hear are the slowest and most troublesome ones of all of them.


they not SLOW, I mean they would be as quick as an V4 sti.

The main issue with them appears to be the AYC, apparently the diff shit's itself but other than that you seem to see a few with high kms still going strong

But yeah evo 7's are hot


Friend of mine has an EVO 4 and our V4 STi is fractionally quicker in a sraight line from what I've seen, not much in it at all though, The AYC is only an issue if you dont look after it, get it serviced and it will be fine as my friend has found.

By GSR Im guessing you mean GSR EVO? Or do you mean the 1.8 Turbo GSR? Ive seen a few of those explode over the years, but I have known of people that look after them and they seem to do ok?


Nar 1.8 gsr.

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Postby RS13 » Wed Jul 14, 2010 7:50 pm

tsoob wrote:batty s7 (save a little more cash) :)


Seconded.

Evo4s aren't too bad, the main issues are the AYC as mentioned, and the crank walk when running an upgraded clutch. I'd rock one in a second, but keep it reasonably standard, maybe replace the AYC with an RS mechanical diff. Nice looking cars too.
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Postby BZG Wagon » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:01 pm

* Coupe = Celica GT4
* Hatch = Pulsar GTiR
* Sedan = Evo 4 or Accord Euro R
* Station Wagon = Caldina GTT

I was in a similar situation when I bought my car a few years back (spending up to $15k). I wanted something decent on long trips, had plenty of room & could tow my boat.

What I found:
Golf GTi: Mind-numbingly borning to drive.
Evo 4: Rear seats don't fold. AYC issues. Prefered a wagon.
WRX: Reliability issues.
WRX STi: Impossible to find a straight one.
Legnum VR4: Really, really bad on fuel.
GTT: Ugly interior. Not as 'sporty' as the others.

If I was doing it again - Accord Euro R or Caldina GTT.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:51 pm

Some peoples idea of a "weekend/roadtrip" car is a bit boring :?
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Postby S T E A L T H » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:59 pm

2.5L Galant VR4 manual

or a E39 BMW, depending on whichever way the wind blew on the day :lol:

or one of those http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Alfa-romeo/auction-287309936.htm
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Postby Crampy » Wed Jul 14, 2010 10:59 pm

Aristo!!!
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Postby sergei » Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:07 am

whatever you do don't buy Galant/Legnum VR4.
GTT is 100 times better vehicle.
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Postby .:O4AGTZ:. » Thu Jul 15, 2010 9:38 am

sergei wrote:whatever you do don't buy Galant/Legnum VR4.
GTT is 100 times better vehicle.


Yeah ive only ever heard bad things of those VR4s aye. As for the S7 Batty idea, I like a lot :) Little bit more money. Maybe it is worth the extra saving. Never know lol.

GTiRs I have liked since I was like 15 and always wanted one. If I was to get one it would be to finally relinquish that craving. Not that they are a bad ca at all, ive heard of problems with understeer and the gearboxes are not the flashest. Getting hard to find a decent one though. Anyone know what these things are like on gas? Ive only known one person who had one while I was at school and he was rediculous with cars so cant trust him...he used to put like $7 gas in to full it up to empty.
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Postby tsoob » Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:11 pm

here some more motivation for you 8)

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Postby Timmo » Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:16 pm

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Timmo wrote:Mx5! Winter is the time to buy before the prices start to head up coming into summer.

They have enough space in them to get a bit of luggage (my girlfriend and I managed to fit enough gear for a week away including sleeping bags and pillows etc), enough power for some fun and the most sublime chassis and steering you'll probably ever experience.




Not a person attack I just always see them as hairdresser cars since my school days where i picked it up. Each to their own but I could never be seen driving one or else my man card would be gone.


Yeah that was something that I pondered over for a while before deciding to buy mine....I haven't regretted it. Its a fantastic car. Depends on how you judge a good car I guess: How it actually drives vs what other people that aren't driving it think.
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Postby S T E A L T H » Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:30 pm

sergei wrote:whatever you do don't buy Galant/Legnum VR4.
GTT is 100 times better vehicle.


Why?
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Postby .:O4AGTZ:. » Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:44 pm

tsoob wrote:here some more motivation for you 8)

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Yeah i nearly creamed just then. God that is a sexy thing. I just have to somehow find a way to justify spending that amount on a car lol! Not that I would have problem but the other half would rip me in half
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Postby tsoob » Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:48 pm

be a man and tell her whats up :lol: :lol:
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Postby .:O4AGTZ:. » Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:15 pm

tsoob wrote:be a man and tell her whats up :lol: :lol:


Ha! Im pretty sure it would be wiser not to.
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Postby tsoob » Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:31 pm

hahaha well im good at giving toy advice but pretty terrible at relationship advice :D
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Postby sergei » Thu Jul 15, 2010 2:56 pm

S T E A L T H wrote:
sergei wrote:whatever you do don't buy Galant/Legnum VR4.
GTT is 100 times better vehicle.


Why?



problems:

Gearbox
Lifters
Turbos
Diff (AYC)
Fuel consumption
Electrical

Cambelt is a very costly exercise on those (being V6 and all).
Brakes are weak for that car. Handling is so-so. Has this asthmatic feel due to tiny turbos.
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Postby Lith » Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:03 pm

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Postby .:O4AGTZ:. » Thu Jul 15, 2010 3:53 pm

Lith wrote:Nissan Cima!


lol wtf
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Postby dnalunchie » Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:06 pm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 502160.htm

what about one of those?

Anyone ever driven one of those? They go ok?>
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