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by **Mr Ree** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:03 pm

I think cars in general are a money pit for anyone who sees them as more than transport from A to B. Just up keep/maintenance alone is a huge bill per year if you are fussy about what products you use.

I have spent 4 times my cars purchase price already on modifications so far and as we all know, its never ever truly finished is it? There is always something we "need" haha

4 or 5 years ago, I thought about buying a cheaper, lighter car so I could just go out and have fun, thrashing around in a huge variety of motorsport and to not worry so much about how it looked or whether it had a few dents and scrapes on it, but I ended up spending all my money on the money pit I own now so theres no going backwards.

No regrets though

by **Leon** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:00 am

Mr Ree wrote:I think cars in general are a money pit for anyone who sees them as more than transport from A to B. Just up keep/maintenance alone is a huge bill per year if you are fussy about what products you use.

I couldn't agree more.

I have a daily driver that I totally ignore, and the "race" car, which is a $2000 Corolla I spent about $10k on over three years, and it's STILL just about a standard Corolla at the end of that money spend

by **Mr Ree** » Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:13 am

I have a 1997 camry station wagon as my daily. I bought it 7 years ago as it flies well and truly under the radar, and I knew it would never break down, provided that I took care of the basics. Cambelt is due soon though but once that is done I will have another 8 years of trouble free motoring before another major spend hopefully. Apart from the $12k purchase price, she has only ever asked for tyres and oil changes.

The supra was bought for the same amount as the wagon, but in half the time, Im now knocking on $40k spent. Her happiness is directly proportionate to the unhappiness of my wallet haha

by **CAMB01** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:19 pm

So whats the happs with this cruise we were talking about?

by **Lurkin** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 5:45 pm

by **Mr Ree** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:07 pm

Out of everyone who has expressed an interest to attend something, when would suit everyone the best.

The next two weekends are out for me, so early march works best for me.

Everyone please give an indication

Website · by **Bling** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:22 pm

Easiest way is to just pick a date, time and location with a few weeks notice. You won't find a date that will suit everyone. And if you ask for everyones opnions, it will be another 3 months before its happened :wink:

by **Lurkin** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:17 pm

27th Feb onwards, preferably a saturday would be good...

by **holden_fan2005** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:46 pm

Wait on, after all this time is Leon the same Leon from the seabright forum??

Must be one of those years huh?

by **Girvs** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:02 am

Having a small meet at lindale farm on sun 27th. Probably going to be there from lunch from 12. Just look for the regatta of supras that are there and you will find us nearby
http://www.lindale.co.nz/index.php?page=location

by **Leon** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 8:07 am

holden_fan2005 wrote:Wait on, after all this time is Leon the same Leon from the seabright forum??

Must be one of those years huh?

Yes, and also Leon on NZ Hondas too.

by **Mr Ree** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:40 am

Girvs wrote:Having a small meet at lindale farm on sun 27th. Probably going to be there from lunch from 12. Just look for the regatta of supras that are there and you will find us nearby
http://www.lindale.co.nz/index.php?page=location

Or a regatta of work vehicles and excuses

by **holden_fan2005** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:56 pm

Leon wrote:
holden_fan2005 wrote:Wait on, after all this time is Leon the same Leon from the seabright forum??

Must be one of those years huh?

Yes, and also Leon on NZ Hondas too.

It all makes much more sence now!! :lol:

by **Stott69** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:37 pm

Girvs wrote:Having a small meet at lindale farm on sun 27th. Probably going to be there from lunch from 12. Just look for the regatta of supras that are there and you will find us nearby
http://www.lindale.co.nz/index.php?page=location

Should be able to come in the Aristo to this

Website · by **Luke - BZG** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:36 pm

Mr Ree wrote:Or a regatta of work vehicles and excuses

Are you actually going to make it?

Are you sure you're not DJ'ing the night before and wont be able to make it?

Or your manifold needs to be replaced? etc etc?

that is all.

by **Mr Ree** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:46 pm

Luke - BZG wrote:
Mr Ree wrote:Or a regatta of work vehicles and excuses

Are you actually going to make it?

Are you sure you're not DJ'ing the night before and wont be able to make it?

Or your manifold needs to be replaced? etc etc?

that is all.

Just refitted the manifold and turbo last week after getting some welding done so I cant use that as an excuse

But..... I just found out I have a close friends 40th on the night before, and as you are well aware already Luke, Jager always takes precedence over ...well....everything really hehe. But I still do "plan" to attend provided I dont get too pissy eyed. Would hate to still be under the influence of alchomahol when driving up for lunch.

Damn black liquid gold

by **CAMB01** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:47 pm

So what is the plan?

by **Girvs** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 10:01 am

CAMB01 wrote:So what is the plan?

Girvs wrote:Having a small meet at lindale farm on sun 27th. Probably going to be there from lunch from 12. Just look for the regatta of supras that are there and you will find us nearby
http://www.lindale.co.nz/index.php?page=location

^^

Unless someone wants to organise anything else on another day.

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