Wow... cars are boring...

[Ragingrob]

G'day all,

After my frolicking around on the slopes in Canada for 5 months, I've been driving my old man's Peugeout 406 Hdi around the city and beyond since I got back in April. Beautiful car, great manual to drive with some decent turbo diesel grunt - not to mention the thing went a good 1,200km on a tank, getting 4.9L per 100km! Now the weather has been getting better and better, and I've been awfully jealous of every bike I've seen on the road or parked up, salivating from the seat of my tractor car... That was until the car died. The clutch fully shagged itself and we're selling it as is.

Time for car shopping methinks, but after spending hours trawling trademe I find myself completely uninterested... Any car that I could want is either friggen expensive as crap or costs a fortune to run. Every other car just seems like shitty plastics encaging a crappy interior with a shoddy driving experience. Yet every single bike I look at, no matter how big or small, new or old, I just crave. :headbang:

Who could have thought that buying a new car could be so boring...

I would love to buy a new bike and could buy one in an instant, god I wish I could grab my gixxer 750 back :drool:. But I live 4km from work, there are some decent hills but it's walkable in 40min and runnable in 15min... drivable in 5min. Having to gear up and warm up the bike seems like a waste for such a commute, not to mention zipping down to the local for a box of beer. If I still lived in Karaka I'd buy a bike in an instant for commuting, but when I live so central, is there a point??

Can anybody save me and give me reasons for buying a bike or fill me in on some great cars for under 12k??? Mmm tempted to buy a bike even just for the summer, the market's so cheap... but leathers on top of a shirt, for a 4km ride... :(

What do I do?!?! :Oi:

[Hanne]

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[Ragingrob]

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Already got one, only use it for the odd trip to Welly though :scooter:

[slofox]

Can anybody save me and give me reasons for buying a bike

You don't need a reason. Just buy one. G'wan, y'know you want to...

[Ragingrob]

You don't need a reason. Just buy one. G'wan, y'know you want to...

I know I want to, but I don't know if I want to torture it with a 4km morning commute!!

And no, I don't want to wake up 30mins early to take it for a scenic commute each morning!!!!

[Ender EnZed]

Can anybody save me and give me reasons for buying a bike or fill me in on some great cars for under 12k??? Mmm tempted to buy a bike even just for the summer, the market's so cheap... but leathers on top of a shirt, for a 4km ride... :(

What do I do?!?! :Oi:

This really isn't that hard.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/camry/auction-420074638.htm

and

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-376740256.htm

[slofox]

I don't want to wake up 30mins early to take it for a scenic commute each morning!!!!

I call that "taking the scenic route"

[TIBLE_90]

Bikes always beat cars :headbang:

[onearmedbandit]

Bikes always beat cars :headbang:

Well, not technically true. But I know what you mean.

As for wearing leathers over your work clothes, done that before myself. Some of the clothes you can leave at work, some can wear under your leathers no problem.

[wanpo]

Get a scooter, they don't dress up in leathers

[BMWST?]

get a push bike or a scooter and a decent bike...

[BMWST?]

it seems most 406 hdi are selling for about 10,000 surely its worth having a look see...

[Ragingrob]

it seems most 406 hdi are selling for about 10,000 surely its worth having a look see...

Yeah but not one ten years old with 328,000km on the clock :cool:

Been quoted over 2k just for a flywheel... But yeah if we wanna have a real look then the whole gearbox is gotta come out etc and once I've paid for all the labour we might just still be back at square one... think I'd prefer to leave someone else to it

On the other hand, yeah it's on TM for 2k so somebody could get a great deal if it's an easy fix :clap:

[Berries]

I would love to buy a new bike and could buy one in an instant, god I wish I could grab my gixxer 750 back :drool:. But I live 4km from work, there are some decent hills but it's walkable in 40min and runnable in 15min... drivable in 5min. Having to gear up and warm up the bike seems like a waste for such a commute, not to mention zipping down to the local for a box of beer. If I still lived in Karaka I'd buy a bike in an instant for commuting, but when I live so central, is there a point??

What do I do?!?! :Oi:
Move.


>10char

[otter]

This really isn't that hard.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/camry/auction-420074638.htm

and

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-376740256.htm

This man has it right.

[baptist]

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Aaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgggggghhhhhhhhhh wow what is that...:sick:


You don't need a reason. Just buy one. G'wan, y'know you want to...

do it:yes:, do it:yes:, do it:yes:, do it:yes::yes::yes:

[Squiggles]

Time to return to your roots Rob. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-418849677.htm)

[Ragingrob]

Time to return to your roots Rob. (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-418849677.htm)

What a rip! I got mine for 2k :killingme

[\m/]

Bikes always beat cars :headbang:
An R35 GTR will beat any stock superbike around most tracks, although the bike will cost a fraction to buy and run.

[slowpoke]

Man, you are taking the piss ar'ntcha? You have been blessed with assistance and luxury that most of us only dreamed of having at your stage in life. Now it's time to man up, take some responsibility and pick your own bloody car, there are heaps of good options within your price range.

[The Pastor]

if you have to ask for permission to buy a bike, you shouldnt be riding.

[baffa]

Do you need a car?
Do you need a bike?

If the realistic answer to both is no, then get a bike for putting around in.
You can always walk or bus to work most days, take the bike on the occasional day, take the long way home, and spend the weekend getting lost. Now that I know how much fun bikes are, I'd go nuts if I didnt have one to ride.

[Ragingrob]

Ah maybe I should get my old old old CT90 outta the shed and whack a number plate on the back to putt to work... pity the engine is crumbling apart :(

[Ragingrob]

Do you need a car?
Do you need a bike?

If the realistic answer to both is no, then get a bike for putting around in.
You can always walk or bus to work most days, take the bike on the occasional day, take the long way home, and spend the weekend getting lost. Now that I know how much fun bikes are, I'd go nuts if I didnt have one to ride.

Mmm I like your thoughts...

Do I need a car? Technically, no, my girl has a car that we're looking at upgrading soon anyway.

Do I need a bike? Well again, no, but I do need SOMETHING to get around on.

So I don't NEED a specific form of transport, just A form of private transport...

"You can always walk or bus to work most days, take the bike on the occasional day, take the long way home, and spend the weekend getting lost."

Wise works indeed!!! :not:

[Ragingrob]

Man, you are taking the piss ar'ntcha? You have been blessed with assistance and luxury that most of us only dreamed of having at your stage in life. Now it's time to man up, take some responsibility and pick your own bloody car, there are heaps of good options within your price range.

Not really sure of that second sentence, but yes... the problem I have is that no cars excite me... like, really!

[Flip]

An R35 GTR will beat any stock superbike around most tracks, although the bike will cost a fraction to buy and run.

Depends on the track........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Man0X0bf8vk

These days my sports bike has 4 wheels, a stereo and air con. On the Akaroa hill road propper I find the sports bikes a bit slower than I would like. However when you get onto the sweeping roads going there the bikes just have such a enormous power to weight its impossible to keep up with them and they kick ass.

[Flip]

Not really sure of that second sentence, but yes... the problem I have is that no cars excite me... like, really!

A Lotus 7 perhaps. One of these with a 200hp jap motor is a beast of a road car.

[Hanne]

4km? Man, that's totally cyclable! Don't waste your petrol :P

[Ragingrob]

4km? Man, that's totally cyclable! Don't waste your petrol :P

Bro I don't even know if I CAN cycle up the hill, it's pretty epic.

Plus the cyclists I've seen round must have 9 lives I swear!

[Edbear]

Do you need a car?
Do you need a bike?

If the realistic answer to both is no, then get a bike for putting around in.
You can always walk or bus to work most days, take the bike on the occasional day, take the long way home, and spend the weekend getting lost. Now that I know how much fun bikes are, I'd go nuts if I didnt have one to ride.

So THAT'S my problem... :(


Not really sure of that second sentence, but yes... the problem I have is that no cars excite me... like, really!

Hmmm, nowadays I use our MX5 for excitement, next best thing to a bike! :2thumbsup

[neels]

Hmmm, nowadays I use our MX5 for excitement, next best thing to a bike! :2thumbsup
That's my suggestion too, buy a convertible.

Just bought one for mrs, perfect on a day that would be nice for the bike but have too much gear to cart, just drop the top and you don't feel like your stuck in a cage.

[Edbear]

That's my suggestion too, buy a convertible.

Just bought one for mrs, perfect on a day that would be nice for the bike but have too much gear to cart, just drop the top and you don't feel like your stuck in a cage.

They are so small and nippy you'd be surprised how quickly you can get through traffic or pass on the open road. I never tire of experiencing the amazing steering and handling. 130hp might not seem a lot but you rarely want more.

[scumdog]

Not really sure of that second sentence, but yes... the problem I have is that no cars excite me... like, really!


So how many have you tried?

And it isn't ALL about power, there's other factors too:yes:

[Indiana_Jones]

Why can't you replace the clutch? =/

-Indy

[Ender EnZed]

And it isn't ALL about power, there's other factors too:yes:

Yes. Like how fast they can go.

[scumdog]

Yes. Like how fast they can go.

And that, kiddies, is why everybody always buys the fastest bike...regardlesss of any other factors.:rolleyes:

[Blackshear]

I can count the cars I've driven on 2 hands.
Cortina Mk III/IV/V, Subaru ute thing, Honda Legend, Subaru Legacy, Corolla FXGT

And I can happily say I would give my actual left nut for a worked Caterham, or save diligently for a monster Mx5 (LS1 swap) or at least a KA18DET swap.

[Ragingrob]

Why can't you replace the clutch? =/

-Indy

Still considering it... Car is probably worth like 4k or so when running... if the flywheel is shagged then it's over 2k just for the part, nevermind the clutch kit + hours of labour.

Problem is we won't know exactly what's wrong until the whole gearbox is taken out, and once you've gone that far...

[Hellzie]

If you're really against moving house ( in order to justify riding to work) how bout changing jobs? There's plenty on the north shore? That would be a decent commute from town and you can't cycle over the bridge so there's another reason you need a bike! Done!

[Indiana_Jones]

Still considering it... Car is probably worth like 4k or so when running... if the flywheel is shagged then it's over 2k just for the part, nevermind the clutch kit + hours of labour.

Problem is we won't know exactly what's wrong until the whole gearbox is taken out, and once you've gone that far...

Well depends how much you like the car etc. If you've got the time and space, can always do it yourself.

-Indy

[Ragingrob]

Well depends how much you like the car etc. If you've got the time and space, can always do it yourself.

-Indy

My arm's being twisted...

Anybody got an opinion on their preference of these two bikes...??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=413897066

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=419889902

[Sable]

Both alright bikes. SRAD's a bit overpriced I think

[Ragingrob]

Both alright bikes. SRAD's a bit overpriced I think

My thoughts too... Offered him 4k cash pick up but not interested.

Dunno if a '93 zxr750 is getting a bit old though... looks pretty mint however.

[baffa]

That's my suggestion too, buy a convertible.

Just bought one for mrs, perfect on a day that would be nice for the bike but have too much gear to cart, just drop the top and you don't feel like your stuck in a cage.

This is why I loved my 300zx. In summer weather you could take off the targa tops, 3l v6 manual goodness, and on a windy road or a trackday you had a grin a mile wide. Using anything other than a bike after that would have been depressing.

[imdying]

Who could have thought that buying a new car could be so boring...Same deal mate. The wifes little MR2 is just on 200,000kms, and it's getting pretty tired. She has loved that, and I'd probably just get her another if I could find it, but low mileage unmolested ones are hard to come by it would seem

. Failing that, it's a matter of picking something, but like you I find them all pretty uninspiring. She has a bee in her bonnet about a blue XR6, so might just lease one of those for a few years, and save up for something else (would love an NSX). Given you have no particular love for cars, have you considered leasing?

[actungbaby]

What about those ktm spiders i like the look of thoses
I really enjoyed my mazda mx5 i still got it after 8 years and there plenty of good cars
I whould get a mazda RX 8 if had the money
seriously who cares if you cummute with any bike its not made of china or a ferreri
people to precious about what other people think geez


G'day all,

After my frolicking around on the slopes in Canada for 5 months, I've been driving my old man's Peugeout 406 Hdi around the city and beyond since I got back in April. Beautiful car, great manual to drive with some decent turbo diesel grunt - not to mention the thing went a good 1,200km on a tank, getting 4.9L per 100km! Now the weather has been getting better and better, and I've been awfully jealous of every bike I've seen on the road or parked up, salivating from the seat of my tractor car... That was until the car died. The clutch fully shagged itself and we're selling it as is.


What do I do?!?! :Oi:

[Edbear]

Same deal mate. The wifes little MR2 is just on 200,000kms, and it's getting pretty tired. She has loved that, and I'd probably just get her another if I could find it, but low mileage unmolested ones are hard to come by it would seem

. Failing that, it's a matter of picking something, but like you I find them all pretty uninspiring. She has a bee in her bonnet about a blue XR6, so might just lease one of those for a few years, and save up for something else (would love an NSX). Given you have no particular love for cars, have you considered leasing?

NSX...!!! :love:

There are only two other sports cars I'd want and they are, of course! the NSX and also the S2000. Unfortunately you can't get either of them for the $5400 I paid for the MX5... :bye:

Dollar for dollar the MX5 has to be the best sports car you can buy, bar none! Ours has done 187k, I did the cambelt and water pump at 180k and all that is wrong now is a minor oil leak that I haven't bothered to get fixed yet. I'll take it out to Tim's, (Classic_Z), before Summer and get it up to scratch. :yes:

[baffa]

I whould get a mazda RX 8 if had the money


Friend had one. No torque at all. 5th gear on the motorway at 100 km/hr with foot to the floor, would accellerate at a glacial pace. Was fine if you revved the tits off it, but he would regularly see 250 km out of a full tank. Paying $140 odd to full it got old pretty quickly.
In saying that, I did like the car.


Oh, and anyone who wouldnt want an NSX needs their head examined.

[whowhatwhere]

Examine my head.

[neels]

There are only two other sports cars I'd want and they are, of course! the NSX and also the S2000. Unfortunately you can't get either of them for the $5400 I paid for the MX5... :bye:

Dollar for dollar the MX5 has to be the best sports car you can buy, bar none! Ours has done 187k, I did the cambelt and water pump at 180k and all that is wrong now is a minor oil leak that I haven't bothered to get fixed yet. I'll take it out to Tim's, (Classic_Z), before Summer and get it up to scratch. :yes:
I guess ours isn't really a sports car, given that it's front drive an has 4ish seats, but I figured $2k for a eurojunk ragtop with 83k's on it was worth a giggle.

[Sable]

Friend had one. No torque at all. 5th gear on the motorway at 100 km/hr with foot to the floor, would accellerate at a glacial pace. Was fine if you revved the tits off it, but he would regularly see 250 km out of a full tank. Paying $140 odd to full it got old pretty quickly.
In saying that, I did like the car.


Oh, and anyone who wouldnt want an NSX needs their head examined.

..it's a rotary.

[imdying]

Was trying to motivate myself out of bed and heard on the radio the Team Hutchison Ford advert.... apparently you can lease a new XR6 for $653 a month or something similar. I'd never considered that, might be worth a look... saves me getting stuck with the shitter later; I assume once she has driven it for a while she'll see why I'm lukewarm on the idea of one.

[Brett]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/skateboarding-rollerblading/other/auction-420895935.htm

Cheap on gas, cheap to buy...2 stroke fun..SORTED.

[Ragingrob]

250083

'nuff said

By the way... 250 no 400 no 750 yes yes yes

[Brett]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-417727062.htm

Car-wise...these can punch above their weight and are cheap to buy and run.We grew up thrashing these sorts of things around...semi-bulletproof.

[Subike]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-417727062.htm

Car-wise...these can punch above their weight and are cheap to buy and run.We grew up thrashing these sorts of things around...semi-bulletproof.

fuck thats ugly

[=cJ=]

Still considering it... Car is probably worth like 4k or so when running... if the flywheel is shagged then it's over 2k just for the part, nevermind the clutch kit + hours of labour.

Problem is we won't know exactly what's wrong until the whole gearbox is taken out, and once you've gone that far...

Just replace the clutch, seriously.

New car could go poof at any stage, at least you know where you're at with the pug.