Sadly we've decided to sell our beloved MX5

[ducatilover]

There is the saying, if you can't afford a new European you can't afford a second hand one.

And an early worm gets killed :innocent:
Don't see the hassle myself, just buy a car with good history and generally it's fine, know where to shop for parts etc
I got a new radiator for my Ovlov 850 recently for a whopping $214nz delivered.
Front struts were around the same price for OEM (Sachs-Boge).
It cost me more for a rear Hyundai Lantra strut, at trade cost, than an Ovlov one, or a Biltsien for an E36

Peoples needs edumacations, or keep selling me "horrible, unreliable eurotrash" :laugh:

[Ocean1]

There is the saying, if you can't afford a new European you can't afford a second hand one.

:laugh: I had that exact phrase in my head last week, I was looking at a 2009 Volvo C30.

Nice drive, sat nice and flat and the 2.4 5 cyl wasn't bad. But I ended up with a Toyota Blade.

[SVboy]

And an early worm gets killed :innocent:
Don't see the hassle myself, just buy a car with good history and generally it's fine, know where to shop for parts etc
I got a new radiator for my Ovlov 850 recently for a whopping $214nz delivered.
Front struts were around the same price for OEM (Sachs-Boge).
It cost me more for a rear Hyundai Lantra strut, at trade cost, than an Ovlov one, or a Biltsien for an E36

Peoples needs edumacations, or keep selling me "horrible, unreliable eurotrash" :laugh:

Yes, but you obviously have mechanical aptitude and knowledge......as for volvos, I heard that from new they are the fastest depreciating car brand in nz.

[ducatilover]

Yes, but you obviously have mechanical aptitude and knowledge......as for volvos, I heard that from new they are the fastest depreciating car brand in nz.

I'd like to tell myself that :D people have been known to pay me to ruin their cars on a regular basis though

Wouldn't be surprised about that. I got mine for free and it's a '95... :blink: I'll have to pay someone to take it next year?

[Edbear]

Astute comments from a man in the game. Problem can be people can afford to buy the Audi/merc/french POS but expect to run them on a "toyota" budget!

True dat!


:laugh: I had that exact phrase in my head last week, I was looking at a 2009 Volvo C30.

Nice drive, sat nice and flat and the 2.4 5 cyl wasn't bad. But I ended up with a Toyota Blade.

I would like a Blade Master! Had the opportunity to buy one and still could get the guy to find me a good one if I had the dollars.

[Ocean1]

I would like a Blade Master!

Fuck off, I'd just sold 'Er indoors WRX and was trying to wean her off gratuitous horsepower in a commuter. I had to tread carefully in order to avoid potential comparisons with the LOKI.

[Edbear]

Fuck off, I'd just sold 'Er indoors WRX and was trying to wean her off gratuitous horsepower in a commuter. I had to tread carefully in order to avoid potential comparisons with the LOKI.

Mrs. Bear would love a WRX. I saw a lovely blue one in Wingers when I had the Kizashi in for its last service. A horsepower bargain! She doesn't mind gratuitous horsepower in anything... :yes:

[Nova.]

you cant be considering a poobaru?
I'm beginning to think I am to fussy about cars. :yes:

[Edbear]

you cant be considering a poobaru?
I'm beginning to think I am to fussy about cars. :yes:

There are only two I would own and like a shot! The standard WRX and the BRZ. Nothing else in the brand appeals to me.

[Laava]

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

Edit, holy fuck it has a 3.5l v6!
Aaaaaaand 276hp!

Hoeri shit!

[ducatilover]

I love the look of the BRZ, the front bumper is tasty. Saw a black FT/GT today with a huge wing, ewww.
The Blade Master is an interesting idea.
I've always wondered if it'd torque steer off every corner, straight line, wet road, driveway... :innocent:

[ducatilover]

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

Or a down spec RUNX?

[Edbear]

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

The Blade Master has the 3.5lt V6 in it. Not sure what the HP is but you could note that the chassis and front wheel drive is stretched to the limits...

[Laava]

Or a down spec RUNX?

Heh! I had to edit my post after googling blade master.
We have a runx z manual and my wife hates me driving it cos I let all 180hp out to play!
Fuck it is a cool car to drive tho.

But to stay on topic I could mention that I have not driven or been in an MX5

[Edbear]

Heh! I had to edit my post after googling blade master.
We have a runx z manual and my wife hates me driving it cos I let all 180hp out to play!
Fuck it is a cool car to drive tho.

But to stay on topic I could mention that I have not driven or been in an MX5

You must do so! A day like today with the top down! Redline it in second and third, (on a private road, officer...:innocent:), and take it around some twisty road... :love:

[onearmedbandit]

Peoples needs edumacations, or keep selling me "horrible, unreliable eurotrash" :laugh:

My favourite personal cars have been my euros. Owned an HSE Rangie, merc C260 and currently driving a 3 series coupe. All have been fantastic. Well apart from the air suspension in the range pig, but got that sorted under warranty.


Yes, but you obviously have mechanical aptitude and knowledge......as for volvos, I heard that from new they are the fastest depreciating car brand in nz.

I'd agree with that.

[Sable]

Got a first generation Poobaru Legacy GT. Brilliant bang for buck, mine owes me $1300 although I did build it out of two separate cars. Not as unreliable as everyone says, parts are very cheap and a lot of stuff from later WRXs bolts straight up - alloy A arms, 4 pot brembos, struts, drivelines, transmissions, engines, seats.

[ducatilover]

Got a first generation Poobaru Legacy GT. Brilliant bang for buck, mine owes me $1300 although I did build it out of two separate cars. Not as unreliable as everyone says, parts are very cheap and a lot of stuff from later WRXs bolts straight up - alloy A arms, 4 pot brembos, struts, drivelines, transmissions, engines, seats.
They are good value, if you get a decent one. There's a significant lack of decent ones though, the majority are fucked :angry: I've fixed a shedload, but, there's been a few really good ones in the mix.

My favourite personal cars have been my euros. Owned an HSE Rangie, merc C260 and currently driving a 3 series coupe. All have been fantastic. Well apart from the air suspension in the range pig, but got that sorted under warranty.



I like Rangies. But they scare the beejesus out of me :shutup:

[328FTW]

The 2GR in the blade will make 300whp with a set of headers/slight tweaks. They are a monster of a motor. I'll put one in my mr2 one day.

[unstuck]

Shit, no ones mentioned Fiat yet. Had a nice 131. Wrote it off out the back of puhoi. And had the misfortune to own a couple of 127,s, absolute junk.:facepalm:

[Ocean1]

So a blade is an upspec corolla with 130ish hp?

Edit, holy fuck it has a 3.5l v6!
Aaaaaaand 276hp!

Hoeri shit!

You see me ever owning something pedestrian? But hers is the less thirsty 2.4 camry engine, a bulletproof 180hp.


The Blade Master is an interesting idea.
I've always wondered if it'd torque steer off every corner, straight line, wet road, driveway... :innocent:

They don't, much. And the traction control keeps it straight.


Or a down spec RUNX?

Think the Blade superceded the Runx. Supposed to be their "flagship" up-spec hatch.


Got a first generation Poobaru Legacy GT. Brilliant bang for buck, mine owes me $1300 although I did build it out of two separate cars. Not as unreliable as everyone says, parts are very cheap and a lot of stuff from later WRXs bolts straight up - alloy A arms, 4 pot brembos, struts, drivelines, transmissions, engines, seats.

I had a GT30 for a couple of years. Similar HP, but smooth as silk. Only sold it because it was getting up towards 150k, and local inteligence had it they were best owned by someone else after that. I think they've got that same motor in a legacy shell nowadays, (not NZ) but blown. :yes:

[ducatilover]

Shit, no ones mentioned Fiat yet. Had a nice 131. Wrote it off out the back of puhoi. And had the misfortune to own a couple of 127,s, absolute junk.:facepalm:
I like old FIATs.
But I'm fucked in the head :facepalm:





They don't, much. And the traction control keeps it straight.



Think the Blade superceded the Runx. Supposed to be their "flagship" up-spec hatch.




I'd like to drive one, that's a mighty motor for a "small" (by today's standards) FWD hatch :Punk:
I liked the RUNX, was the car to buy if you didn't want a Honda that goes better. Real fun little things.

[huff3r]

I like Rangies. But they scare the beejesus out of me :shutup:

The old 3.5 V8s are reliable, and a shedload of fun... for a $1900 car! :laugh:

[Ocean1]

I'd like to drive one, that's a mighty motor for a "small" (by today's standards) FWD hatch :Punk:
I liked the RUNX, was the car to buy if you didn't want a Honda that goes better. Real fun little things.

Hers has a CVT gearbox, which I had to talk to my local expert about. He said it's fine, faster than either manual or auto and reliable. Feels weird, though. You can switch it to flappypaddle mode if you insist on having actual "gears", in which case it simply divides the range into 7 set ratios and pretends it's a particularly smooth 7 stage auto. Tell you what, though, it takes a minute to figure out what's going on when the traction control kicks in.

And you can get an AWD version, which I'd probably have looked at if I'd decided on the V6 option. But by that stage common sense is pretty well out the window anyway.

[ducatilover]

The old 3.5 V8s are reliable, and a shedload of fun... for a $1900 car! :laugh: I do like 'em. My 3.5 P6B was relaible... but I never really drove it


Hers has a CVT gearbox, which I had to talk to my local expert about. He said it's fine, faster than either manual or auto and reliable. Feels weird, though. You can switch it to flappypaddle mode if you insist on having actual "gears", in which case it simply divides the range into 7 set ratios and pretends it's a particularly smooth 7 stage auto. Tell you what, though, it takes a minute to figure out what's going on when the traction control kicks in.

I'm a fan of CVT in theory, but not any CVT with a torque converter, defeats the purpose.
Having the option to play flappy paddle is great
A mate of mine had a '10 Corolla 1.5 VVTi CVT AIDS etc, was a useless pile of shit. Hungry for a 1.5, very gutless and handled like a penis in a vacuum on Jupiter. Never enjoyed the feeling of CVT
The Blade does look pretty well specced, I'd like to drive one and see what I think of it :yes: TC with CVT would be...err interesting!

[neels]

I like old FIATs.
I like cheap fiats.

I've seen both of the ones I used to own driving around recently, when I sold them the Uno was at 340k's and the Tipo about 250k's, great engines it's just a shame the rest of the car falls apart around them.

[Ocean1]

I'm a fan of CVT in theory, but not any CVT with a torque converter, defeats the purpose.
Having the option to play flappy paddle is great
A mate of mine had a '10 Corolla 1.5 VVTi CVT AIDS etc, was a useless pile of shit. Hungry for a 1.5, very gutless and handled like a penis in a vacuum on Jupiter. Never enjoyed the feeling of CVT
The Blade does look pretty well specced, I'd like to drive one and see what I think of it :yes: TC with CVT would be...err interesting!

There's no "kick" as it changes, so it feels decidedly sluggardly, it's not until you look down at the speedo after a couple of seconds that you realise it's not.

Toyota's version looks like this:

[ducatilover]

There's no "kick" as it changes, so it feels decidedly sluggardly, it's not until you look down at the speedo after a couple of seconds that you realise it's not.

Toyota's version looks like this:

That's quite a neat bit of kit :yes:
I bet it's leaps and bounds ahead of the earlier CVT stuff

[Edbear]

Modern CVT's are very good. The Kizashi is a wee bit sluggish just off the mark but by the time you are halfway across the intersection it is really picking up speed. Trick is not to use full throttle, about half and then feed it in as speed increases.

Stated 0 - 100 is 8 sec which is ballpark for the class and top speed is supposed to be 205, and I have little doubt that it would do that easily. Manual is a bit quicker and faster. On the open road and especially in the twisties it is a very fast car and recently had fun with a Commodore with
a young fellow behind the wheel. He couldn't keep up even though I had the Missus with me and had to keep reasonably safe for her.

Very quick from about 75km/h for overtaking. About the best torque figure in its class even though a couple of Kw down at the top end. It's torque that counts on the road.

[Kickaha]

Having the option to play flappy paddle is great
A mate of mine had a '10 Corolla 1.5 VVTi CVT AIDS etc, was a useless pile of shit. Hungry for a 1.5, very gutless and handled like a penis in a vacuum on Jupiter. Never enjoyed the feeling of CVT
The Blade does look pretty well specced, I'd like to drive one and see what I think of it :yes: TC with CVT would be...err interesting!

Flappy paddle on the Nissan CVT is fucking rubbish

I have a 2011 Corolla 1.5 VVTi CVT and it has none of the problems you describe although that all depends on what they're bing compared to

[unstuck]

This one sounds alright.:Punk:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/g78ROrQzJKk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>:yes:

[ducatilover]

Flappy paddle on the Nissan CVT is fucking rubbish

I have a 2011 Corolla 1.5 VVTi CVT and it has none of the problems you describe although that all depends on what they're bing compared to

I was comparing it to how I expect $30,000 to drive in a new car... a Swift, or Polo for instance. Or something that's not a vague flexi-chassis :innocent:
Mind you, 'rolla wagons have never driven well.

[carburator]

my road car does'nt have gearbox issues, though it tends to be amusing at VTNZ when the guy get's in
and is faced with a fourspeed lenco..

the other amusing part one night raced a guy backwards up one of the local roads as the lenco runs
four speeds in forwards or reverse... ( though a bit twitcy in reverse )

[Nova.]

my favorite fiat

http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/12/a-teenage-dream-gordan-zurovacs-1968-fiat-125/

[SVboy]

my favorite fiat

http://www.stanceworks.com/2012/12/a-teenage-dream-gordan-zurovacs-1968-fiat-125/

I clicked on the link, but it had rusted away by the time it opened!

[scumdog]

my favorite fiat]

Mine?
The '62 Bambina (Nuova) I had in the '70s.

[Nova.]

Theres a '71 Fiat 125 on trademe in almost mint condition but the guy wants 9k for it.. to hell if I'm going to pay 9k for it lol.

[ducatilover]

my road car does'nt have gearbox issues, though it tends to be amusing at VTNZ when the guy get's in
and is faced with a fourspeed lenco..

the other amusing part one night raced a guy backwards up one of the local roads as the lenco runs
four speeds in forwards or reverse... ( though a bit twitcy in reverse )

So...
What serious bit of gear is in front of that Lenco :blink:

[unstuck]

I have some fond(but cramped)memories of a night in a bambina in the riverhead forest in 1982.:love:

[avgas]

I'm a fan of CVT in theory, but not any CVT with a torque converter, defeats the purpose.
I never understood CVT on anything bigger than 1L. I put this in the same field of FWD.

Too cheap to do properly.

A proper 2L+ car does not have CVT, it has DSG. Likewise it would not be FWD it would be 4WD or RWD.
But people are too cheap to build it/buy it. Myself include.

It kinda like a faulty tower skit really.
"What do you mean you wanted an automatic manual that changed gears. No this CVT does that, yes we can put in a double clutch gearbox in but you haven't even tried the belts yet"
"Are you sure that its wrong, it looks right, the front wheels drive, no you see they have simply installed the seats in the wrong way"

[Berries]

I have some fond(but cramped)memories of a night in a bambina in the riverhead forest in 1982.:love:
It was you was it? Never could get second gear after that.

[avgas]

I've always wondered if it'd torque steer off every corner, straight line, wet road, driveway... :innocent:
The Mazda SP25 (Mazda 3, 2.5 turbo) I drove.........turning in a corner was 'optional'.
The car wen't straight or straight when you dropped the hammer.

If you played with the throttle however - was a very quick car. Much quicker than my Focus was. Even with no traction.

[ducatilover]

The Mazda SP25 (Mazda 3, 2.5 turbo) I drove.........turning in a corner was 'optional'.
The car wen't straight or straight when you dropped the hammer.

If you played with the throttle however - was a very quick car. Much quicker than my Focus was. Even with no traction.

I drove the old MPS in the wet once. :shit:

[imdying]

Electrical issues? Mitsubishi (again lol) GTO reigns supreme. Even worse than a Ducati..... <_<GTOs are fine! You just need to replace every capacitor in every one of the multiple ECUs it has with ones that don't leak and eat the PCBs :laugh:

[Edbear]

I had to go and see a dealer this morning. Days like today are just made for open-top driving, so naturally took the MX5. I really don't want to sell it, now... :no:

[SMOKEU]

I never understood CVT on anything bigger than 1L. I put this in the same field of FWD.



FWD leaves a bit more room in the cockpit than having a driveshaft and diff up the back.

[Edbear]

FWD leaves a bit more room in the cockpit than having a driveshaft and diff up the back.

More room, better efficiency, less weight. With all the controls these days very hard to get into trouble with. However, Ford made one crucial mistake in bringing out the Mazda sourced Capri convertible... I was Front Wheel Drive... :no:

[SMOKEU]

FWD doesn't have to handle badly either, take a look at a type R Integra.

[Edbear]

FWD doesn't have to handle badly either, take a look at a type R Integra.

Nearly half of all the cars I've owned have been FWD. First time with FWD was in Mum's Mk1 Morris 1800 on gravel roads. Fun!

[ducatilover]

FWD doesn't have to handle badly either, take a look at a type R Integra.

I like FWD, when they're good. I love the DC2 Teg, they're a proper handling car.
They'll also obliterate an MX5 in any condition and use less gas.

[avgas]

FWD leaves a bit more room in the cockpit than having a driveshaft and diff up the back.
You would think that........but most manufacturers fill it in. Look at BMW 1-series and compare that to the new mini.

Basically it saves metal. Saving metal saves $. $ car = more sales.

[avgas]

They'll also obliterate an MX5 in any condition and use less gas.
Huh? You can't say that in the same sentence. You missed the word "can"
Type R uses more gas than a V8 when you put your foot down.
The one I drove (press car) killed 20L gas in 100km. But we had a hell of a time with it.

@Smokeu
Yeah FWD can have good handling. But so can a shaft drive bike.......are you saying all bikes should be shaft drive because one does it well? Because I am in the firm belief that you think FWD is a good compromise to RWD or 4WD.

[avgas]

Nearly half of all the cars I've owned have been FWD. First time with FWD was in Mum's Mk1 Morris 1800 on gravel roads. Fun!
Expect that ratio to dramatically change for all future generations.
Have a look out the window and count the number of RWD cars................two stroke motorcycles................or any other cool thing from our past.

Anyone want to place bets as to what next cool thing we are going to lose?
I am guessing soft-serve ice-cream.

[Edbear]

Expect that ratio to dramatically change for all future generations.
Have a look out the window and count the number of RWD cars................two stroke motorcycles................or any other cool thing from our past.

Anyone want to place bets as to what next cool thing we are going to lose?
I am guessing soft-serve ice-cream.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :gob:

[ducatilover]

Huh? You can't say that in the same sentence. You missed the word "can"
Type R uses more gas than a V8 when you put your foot down.
The one I drove (press car) killed 20L gas in 100km. But we had a hell of a time with it.


There was something wrong with it then...
I've driven countless ones and have a fair few mates with 'em and they're exceptional on petrol. Got somewhat spirited on some open roads recently in a mate's DB8 Type R (sedan) and we almost went over 8.0L/100km :laugh:
They'll drink a reasonable amount on a track, but anything will...won't it
The same mate has a manual VN SS and I can politely tell you that it uses a lot more petrol than the Integra ever can

As a drivers car, they're very hard to beat for the money

[Edbear]

There was something wrong with it then...
I've driven countless ones and have a fair few mates with 'em and they're exceptional on petrol. Got somewhat spirited on some open roads recently in a mate's DB8 Type R (sedan) and we almost went over 8.0L/100km :laugh:
They'll drink a reasonable amount on a track, but anything will...won't it
The same mate has a manual VN SS and I can politely tell you that it uses a lot more petrol than the Integra ever can

As a drivers car, they're very hard to beat for the money

I have to confess to liking the Integra Type R. But it is not a convertible and there is nothing better, (apart from a bike, of course), in cruising with the top down on a fine day. It's like biking really, if you have to have it explained to you, you just don't get it.

[unstuck]

The only complaint I have about any honda car I have owned is trying to source parts for them, there are so many different model variations that it can be a real headache. :shit:

[SMOKEU]

@Smokeu
Yeah FWD can have good handling. But so can a shaft drive bike.......are you saying all bikes should be shaft drive because one does it well? Because I am in the firm belief that you think FWD is a good compromise to RWD or 4WD.

I'm not trying to say that at all, what I'm trying to say is that just because a car is FWD doesn't automatically make it a poor handling shitbox. These days it's illegal to use a RWD to its potential on public roads anyway.

[ducatilover]

I have to confess to liking the Integra Type R. But it is not a convertible and there is nothing better, (apart from a bike, of course), in cruising with the top down on a fine day. It's like biking really, if you have to have it explained to you, you just don't get it. :Punk: Which brings us back to the S2000 again Ed.
I think I could happily live with one.

Top down motoring is fab, even driving a Z3 is good on a sunny, warm day, you can ignore the horrible handling and obscene lack of power and just cruise along pretending to be a 90's Bond :D ('till an MX5 passes you, or a VTEC Accord, then you cry a little and carry on)


The only complaint I have about any honda car I have owned is trying to source parts for them, there are so many different model variations that it can be a real headache. :shit:
Just need to be obsessed with cars and you'll be fine mate.
:laugh:

[Edbear]

I'm not trying to say that at all, what I'm trying to say is that just because a car is FWD doesn't automatically make it a poor handling shitbox. These days it's illegal to use a RWD to its potential on public roads anyway.

I think it's illegal to use any car or bike to its potential on public roads these days... :no:

[Edbear]

:Punk: Which brings us back to the S2000 again Ed.
I think I could happily live with one.

Top down motoring is fab, even driving a Z3 is good on a sunny, warm day, you can ignore the horrible handling and obscene lack of power and just cruise along pretending to be a 90's Bond :D ('till an MX5 passes you, or a VTEC Accord, then you cry a little and carry on)


Just need to be obsessed with cars and you'll be fine mate.
:laugh:

Yup! The S2000 for me and the MX5 for Mrs. Bear. :yes:

I passed and was subsequently passed by a lady in a Z3 this morning heading into town on the Northern M/way. The Z3 was a bit of a failure for BMW but the Z4 went a long way to correcting that. However only ToyBaru since have managed to recapture the essence of the MX5 in making an affordable, fun sports car. Not too powerful but handles brilliantly and looks good doing it. Only downside is it's still not a convertible.

I wouldn't buy a new MX5 though, too dear and too complex. Having said that I might change my mind if I get to drive one... :innocent:

[avgas]

However only ToyBaru since have managed to recapture the essence of the MX5 in making an affordable, fun sports car. Not too powerful but handles brilliantly and looks good doing it. Only downside is it's still not a convertible.
Until 2014.........opppps I mean "I Know NOTHING!!!".
:laugh:

Probably won't get here anyway. Just like the Hyundai......:no:

I still think they could have made the FT86 cheaper for NZ. Yes its cheaper than a 350z.........but so a lot of stuff.

I want Mitsi to redo the Sapporo/Colt/Starion/Challenger and Subaru to bring back the Leon.

[ducatilover]

Yup! The S2000 for me and the MX5 for Mrs. Bear. :yes:

I passed and was subsequently passed by a lady in a Z3 this morning heading into town on the Northern M/way. The Z3 was a bit of a failure for BMW but the Z4 went a long way to correcting that. However only ToyBaru since have managed to recapture the essence of the MX5 in making an affordable, fun sports car. Not too powerful but handles brilliantly and looks good doing it. Only downside is it's still not a convertible.

I wouldn't buy a new MX5 though, too dear and too complex. Having said that I might change my mind if I get to drive one... :innocent:

The S2K is by far my favourite of the more affordable 4 cyl sports cars :yes: I agree on the MX5 front too, I love the way the NA series drive, no P/Steering models are my favourite, just a basic, fun little toy

Remember the S15 Silvia Spec R though? That was extremely good value, around $48k nz new I think, for a car that'd go 'round corners, up hills, look great and it was fast too. Sadly, the whole boxer 4 doesn't float my pickle in the 86/BRZ, but there's no denying they're awesome

[Edbear]

The S2K is by far my favourite of the more affordable 4 cyl sports cars :yes: I agree on the MX5 front too, I love the way the NA series drive, no P/Steering models are my favourite, just a basic, fun little toy

Remember the S15 Silvia Spec R though? That was extremely good value, around $48k nz new I think, for a car that'd go 'round corners, up hills, look great and it was fast too. Sadly, the whole boxer 4 doesn't float my pickle in the 86/BRZ, but there's no denying they're awesome

The S15 was trialled by the Plice in the Waikato as pursuit cars. Not sure what the outcome was on that but I bet the drivers loved them!

I drove a GT86 auto and loved it! Crisp auto changed my mind about preferring the manual and it had plenty of "go".

[ducatilover]

The S15 was trialled by the Plice in the Waikato as pursuit cars. Not sure what the outcome was on that but I bet the drivers loved them!

I drove a GT86 auto and loved it! Crisp auto changed my mind about preferring the manual and it had plenty of "go".

I heard one of them got crashed? (the S15) Great car those

Haven't had the chance to drive one yet.
Interesting fact, on paper they're pretty similar to an E30 M3. Having been in one recently, I can testify 200hp can still be a giggle. It was certainly no ball of fire, but it was just excellent! Sadly, it's no gruntier, or better than my brother's Msport suspended manual E36, which is worth nothing!

[Nova.]

my mate had a nuts rb26dett s15, paid 16k for it and sold it for 16.5k

[unstuck]

Im a Honda fan, so Im allowed to be ghey. Just like that ducati lovin prick is allowed to be beige.:Punk::Punk:

[ducatilover]

Well colour me pink and call me ghey!:bleh::Punk: Will you hold my hand while I do it?


Im a Honda fan, so Im allowed to be ghey. Just like that ducati lovin prick is allowed to be beige.:Punk::Punk:

http://qooh.me/images/profile_photo/NormanBeige.jpg?1346009716 Beige, Norman Beige. I'm here about the tweed, good sir.

[unstuck]

What about cars with bike engines, is that ok.:innocent:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qIEgGMFQtjg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>:Punk::Punk:

[scumdog]

Really?

The only other time I've ever used the word ghey on this site is to describe trikes.

MX5s are right up there with trikes.

Well I'm glad somebody can explain what's ghey although why I'm glad I don't know - 'cos I don't give a fat rats arse what other people think.

I'll ride/drive what I want, don't need no drongo to tell what I 'should/should not' ride/drive....

[Edbear]

Sorry?
Somebody spoke?
Maybe a closet trike rider???

(In best Basil Fawlty voice)

Nah, "nobody" spoke... :whocares:

[SVboy]

Truly ghey bro.....

...truly ghey.

You're usually a forum contributer that does not make comment without thinking they have some fact and reason behind them. Why do you find mx5s "ghey"?[rather than you just saying so-which does not carry much weight really]
And no, Madness is doing a great job and should be encouraged.....

[Katman]

You're usually a forum contributer that does not make comment without thinking they have some fact and reason behind them.

Sometimes I like to surprise people.

[scumdog]

Sometimes I like to surprise people.

OK - surprise us!:yes:

[Madness]

Anyone else think Madness seems desperate..? :blink:

Sorry Ed, my bad. I clean forgot this was a thread about you selling your Mrs' car on a bike site that's not even in the classified section.

Is this better?

http://24.media.tumblr.com/d519152fe0515243a7840bb280bcab87/tumblr_mf0gwoMqOa1rgft2co1_500.jpg

[SVboy]

Sorry Ed, my bad. I clean forgot this was a thread about you selling your Mrs' car on a bike site that's not even in the classified section.

Is this better?

Madness for the win! Love to be the gear stick in that car..............

[Edbear]

While you're scoring high as an attention whore.

Evewy boddy wuvs me... :yes:

A couple of members don't like me but they don't matter as noboddy else wuvs dem either. :no:



Sorry Ed, my bad. I clean forgot this was a thread about you selling your Mrs' car on a bike site that's not even in the classified section.

Is this better?]

Better for who? I have a real woman to ogle and kiss and... :Offtopic:

[Madness]

So has this thread actually generated any interest from prospective buyers for your MX5, or is it all just a wank-fest typical Ed Thread?

[Katman]

So has this thread actually generated any interest from prospective buyers for your MX5, or is it all just a wank-fest typical Ed Thread?

Hasn't he mentioned Shorai in here yet?

[Madness]

Hasn't he mentioned Shorai in here yet?

Yeah, first couple of pages. Like that's a suprise, eh?

[unstuck]

http://www.houseofjapan.com/images/2013/02/MazdaMX5Super25gal.jpg

[unstuck]

Dreamt about having one of these since I was a kid.:love::love:http://www.diseno-art.com/images/alpine_a110.jpg

[Edbear]

Dreamt about having one of these since I was a kid.:love::love:[I]

You're not alone, Renault are recreating it, but it is prohibitively expensive, new. There was a tasty one on TM a while ago!

[SVboy]

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That is awesome!

[unstuck]

I have seen a couple of really nice mx5,s doing the targa in Tasmania, They have a nice shape with the right paint job I reckon.:yes:

[unstuck]

Still prefer the shape of the old A110 to the new, but would not say no if someone threw me the keys.

http://www.ausmotive.com/2012/05/26/renault-alpine-a110-50-revealed.html

[SVboy]

Yes,I doubt the haters have had any experience in MX5s. I personally find their build quality a bit cheap in places and lacking the quality of say an sw20 mr2, but for a rear wheel drive sports car that is affordable, handles brillantly and is reliable, they are unbeatable IMHO. I have had 4, so I guess I must like em! They are hard to easily modify re power output and suspension really only needs good shocks and sticky tyres to be sublime.

[ducatilover]

Boom, on topic!

Best Motoring did a few neat features on the MX5s.

[unstuck]

Would love to take one for a spin down through the catlins at the moment, with the weather we have been getting. That would be fun, as long as scummy and mates were north of the clutha.:Punk:

[avgas]

Sadly, the whole boxer 4 doesn't float my pickle in the 86/BRZ, but there's no denying they're awesome
You don't have to keep it.....
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<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/G-8lBWz9H9I" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
(sorry about the horrible soundtrack)

[ducatilover]

You don't have to keep it.....
(sorry about the horrible soundtrack)

:Punk: This is something I like

[neels]

This thread is still not selling me an mx5.

I think I'll stick to playing in the wife's peugeot 306 convertible, about the same hp, drives as well as a flexing convertible body can, still usable with 4 seats, fully automatic soft top that puts its self away at the press of a button.

Not to mention that it's the same age as ed's car, with less than half the k's, and cost me a smidge more than 1/4 of what he's asking.

Now where are the lesbians.....

[ducatilover]

This thread is still not selling me an mx5.

I think I'll stick to playing in the wife's peugeot 306 convertible, about the same hp, drives as well as a flexing convertible body can, still usable with 4 seats, fully automatic soft top that puts its self away at the press of a button.

Not to mention that it's the same age as ed's car, with less than half the k's, and cost me a smidge more than 1/4 of what he's asking.

Now where are the lesbians.....

Prob get the tail out better in the wet too...
They're a bit of a giggle when you're being silly (not that I would be one of those people who seems to find lift off over steer in a Pug a very nice thing)
A mate has a 306 GTi, fun little thing and owed him bugger all, apart from the snapped cambelts (plural)

[Ocean1]

I have seen a couple of really nice mx5,s doing the targa in Tasmania, They have a nice shape with the right paint job I reckon.:yes:

If you're there for the next one you'll se the bro-in-law doing it in an 86.

Was reading an article about them when they were released over there, and one comment from the OE rep stood out like dogs balls. Asked if there were any plans to offer them with turbos he said: "Toyota have no plans to make the 86 anything other than naturally asperated for the current 2 year build cycle." He then apparently got all coy and wouldn't elaborate. So while I think they've hit the nail firmly on the head with the current spec' I wouldn't be astonished to learn that 2015 revealed a blown 86.

Another story from the same article suggested that Toyota, (who own a controling interest in Subaru's parent co) approached Subaru and asked them to develop the boxer engine for a new rear wheel drive car. Subaru said: No, we don't do that class of engine, neither NA or RWD. Mr Toyota simply replied: "You do now."

[Edbear]

Still prefer the shape of the old A110 to the new, but would not say no if someone threw me the keys.

http://www.ausmotive.com/2012/05/26/renault-alpine-a110-50-revealed.html

You and me both.


Yes,I doubt the haters have had any experience in MX5s. I personally find their build quality a bit cheap in places and lacking the quality of say an sw20 mr2, but for a rear wheel drive sports car that is affordable, handles brillantly and is reliable, they are unbeatable IMHO. I have had 4, so I guess I must like em! They are hard to easily modify re power output and suspension really only needs good shocks and sticky tyres to be sublime.

Yeah, but as you say, they are so much fun standard I wouldn't need to upgrade the power by much. I've spent most of my life driving vehicles of, shall we say, "modest power" that I get a kick out of getting the very best out of them.


Would love to take one for a spin down through the catlins at the moment, with the weather we have been getting. That would be fun, as long as scummy and mates were north of the clutha.:Punk:

G'arn, he'd prob wanna join in...! :laugh:

[Akzle]

Dreamt about having one of these since I was a kid.

me wants the ferarri 275GTB.
all class.

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Ferrari/67_Ferrari_275_GTB-4_Cpe_DV-06_PBI-01.jpg

ended up with a '78 300zx instead. the poor man's ferrari.

[SVboy]

A bit removed from an MX5, but cant argue with your taste. Not going to say THAT often....

[Edbear]

me wants the ferarri 275GTB.
all class.

ended up with a '78 300zx instead. the poor man's ferrari.


A bit removed from an MX5, but cant argue with your taste. Not going to say THAT often....

Try as I might, I have no choice but to agree with you on the Ferrari.

[ducatilover]

ended up with a '78 300zx instead. the horridble. ill handling twisting chassis gutless turd
Yah, them early ones were shit eh...

[Akzle]

for all the people who aren't visual learners: it's a 3.3lt hex carb v12 making about 260 bhp. it was the last race car to use spoke wheels, because, with the pirelli tyres made specifically for it, it kept snapping drive shafts and delaminating tyres. i think there were about 12 made. it's sex on four wheels.

for anyone interested in a neat video, check out claude lelouche's "275gtb doing 150mph through paris"

[Akzle]

Yah, them early ones were shit eh...

i quite enjoy it. doesn't have poke to speak of, but once it's rolling at 160 it'll hold it, and the road, with dirty 9" tyres on the rear.
i want a multiplate and lightweight gearbox for it.
and an RB30.
supercharged.

...with six R&H carbs. :D

[unstuck]

I always wanted to have a Ferrari too, until I drove a Dino. I was sure my spine was gonna snap. Nice power though.:yes: That 275 does look cool though.:Punk:

[SVboy]

I would think that owning exotic cars would be disappointing, unless you had the $$ to treat them as normal cars. I had a mate who had a 90s ferrari of some sort. It only came out very occasionally, still cost a fortune for annual maintainence and still could be tempermental. Owning it-nice, but owning and using it as the maker intended-a lot nicer imho.

[Edbear]

I would think that owning exotic cars would be disappointing, unless you had the $$ to treat them as normal cars. I had a mate who had a 90s ferrari of some sort. It only came out very occasionally, still cost a fortune for annual maintainence and still could be tempermental. Owning it-nice, but owning and using it as the maker intended-a lot nicer imho.

One reason for the popularity of the MX5. How many exotics can get to 19 years old and 185,000km with only regular servicing, no major repairs and can still be thrashed at the redline in total confidence? Sure the exotics go fast, but as you point out, most are only suitable for special occasions. Unless you can afford a Porsche, of course... :yes:

[ducatilover]

I always wanted to have a Ferrari too, until I drove a Dino. I was sure my spine was gonna snap. Nice power though.:yes: That 275 does look cool though.:Punk:

I hate to be one of "those cunts" but the Dino was never badged a Fezza. <_<

[unstuck]

I hate to be one of "those cunts" but the Dino was never badged a Fezza. <_<

True, not a real one as it was only the 308. But it impressed the girlfriend at the time.:bleh:

[ducatilover]

True, not a real one as it was only the 308. But it impressed the girlfriend at the time.:bleh:

Ah I assumed you were talking about a 246 :facepalm: or that one that nobody mentions with the FIAT badge... :laugh: as you were.

I love Fezzas, I think they're a bit like Ducati though, use the term passion to make up for building shit vehicles.

[Akzle]

One reason for the popularity of the MX5. How many exotics can get to 19 years old and 185,000km with only regular servicing, no major repairs and can still be thrashed at the redline in total confidence? Sure the exotics go fast, but as you point out, most are only suitable for special occasions. Unless you can afford a Porsche, of course... :yes:

how is that auction going, btw ed?

came through orewa the other day. lots of harley fags. i assume they were there to check out the car...

[Edbear]

how is that auction going, btw ed?

came through orewa the other day. lots of harley fags. i assume they were there to check out the car...

Nah, no bites yet. About 100 views on TM so far, but I'm not that keen to sell, so no probs. I won't be giving it away...

The Harley's are always cruising through Orewa, can hear them go through Grand Drive every weekend.

[avgas]

This thread is still not selling me an mx5.
I think I'll stick to playing in the wife's peugeot 306 convertible, about the same hp, drives as well as a flexing convertible body can, still usable with 4 seats, fully automatic soft top that puts its self away at the press of a button.
Not to mention that it's the same age as ed's car, with less than half the k's, and cost me a smidge more than 1/4 of what he's asking.
FWD
Pug
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NEsisB3Ongs/TaT5TiNfjDI/AAAAAAAAFKg/XQuBtfkjI6c/s1600/this_bear_has_no_friends.jpg
You point is invalid.

[Akzle]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=278308&stc=1&d=1360555356. .

[ducatilover]

:laugh: I've run out of bling to give out

[Edbear]

:laugh: I've run out of bling to give out

It is kinda funny...

[ducatilover]

It is kinda funny...

Is it sad that I want the bear, the hat and the MX-5?

[unstuck]

Is it sad that I want the bear, the hat and the MX-5?

Yes, yes it is.:yes:

[ducatilover]

Yes, yes it is.:yes:

I'll just settle for the hat, it'll look great when I'm driving my beast of a cage

[unstuck]

I'll just settle for the hat, it'll look great when I'm driving my beast of a cage

Now if you were riding the bear while wearing the cap, that would be cool.:Punk:

[ducatilover]

Now if you were riding the bear while wearing the cap, that would be cool.:Punk:

How 'bout this throbbing manly thing 278316

[Akzle]

How 'bout this throbbing manly thing

sack that shit on chromies and get a 11 inch muffler tip bro, it'll give you way m0ar hache pees! lik, 15, i saw it in NFS2 so it must be true.

[ducatilover]

sack that shit on chromies and get a 11 inch muffler tip bro, it'll give you way m0ar hache pees! lik, 15, i saw it in NFS2 so it must be true.

Yeah Geeeeeeeeee , reppin the Swedes bro

BTW it's not lowered, when I got given it, it had a sagging spring and non existant spring seats... :facepalm:

[Nova.]

How 'bout this throbbing manly thing

some of the volvo's go pretty hard the 850R's are 240hp stock, throw a manual conversion in the mix and you have a pretty decent car...

[ducatilover]

some of the volvo's go pretty hard the 850R's are 240hp stock, throw a manual conversion in the mix and you have a pretty decent car...

I'd like me a T5 one, this is just a DOHC n/a 5 cyl, but it's incredibly comfy, so it meets all my current needs. Plus a big as fuck boot for all the tools for rallies.

[scumdog]

How 'bout this throbbing manly thing

Too many freakin doors - what is it - a bloody taxi???

One door each side is all you need for a proper car - even a Marina! :wings: :laugh:

[ducatilover]

Too many freakin doors - what is it - a bloody taxi???

One door each side is all you need for a proper car - even a Marina! :wings: :laugh:

:facepalm:

I know
But I'd take a Minor over a Marina any day, because Marinas look ghey

[scumdog]

:facepalm:

I know
But I'd take a Minor over a Marina any day, because Marinas look ghey
Minors are way too common.

Marina utes ain't quite so much

And ghey is good if it pisses off people!:niceone:

[ducatilover]

Minors are way too common.

Marina utes ain't quite so much

And ghey is good if it pisses off people!:niceone:

Too common? Nah, need more of 'em mate

2nd point, yes, true. Marina utes are neat

And most certainly! :Punk:

[Edbear]

Sadly we have decided to sell our beloved MX5... (Now where have I heard that before..? :rolleyes:)

I spent a couple of days commuting in it while wifey was away with the Kizashi. While it is as ever a joy to drive and as much fun as you can have with your pants on, I ended up rather sore. It took several days for my back to recover, and after talking it over with Mrs. Bear and finding she is also having entry and egress issues we feel it is time to get something that doesn't cause pain.

So once again we will be putting it on TradeMe but will wait until I have fixed the passenger window. The electric motor died and it will cost about $100.00 to fit a replacement.

All serious offers will be considered. We aren't going to give it away though.

[Akzle]

Sadly we have decided to sell our beloved MX5... (Now where have I heard that before..? :rolleyes:)

I spent a couple of days commuting in it while wifey was away with the Kizashi. While it is as ever a joy to drive and as much fun as you can have with your pants on, I ended up rather sore. It took several days for my back to recover, and after talking it over with Mrs. Bear and finding she is also having entry and egress issues we feel it is time to get something that doesn't cause pain.

So once again we will be putting it on TradeMe but will wait until I have fixed the passenger window. The electric motor died and it will cost about $100.00 to fit a replacement.

All serious offers will be considered. We aren't going to give it away though.

hah! you're going to end up in a rav4.

and i was deadly serious with my last offer...

[Edbear]

hah! you're going to end up in a rav4.

and i was deadly serious with my last offer...

Mrs. Bear wants a Swift Sport and I want an Isuzu D-Max LS. I think Mrs. Bear will get her car first. The Kizashi is still my fav car after 46,000km so I will have to put the D-Max off for a bit...

I think you need to add a few zeros to your offer, though.

[Akzle]

I think you need to add a few zeros to your offer, though.

add as many as you like. before the 5 or after a decimal point.

[macka77]

add as many as you like. before the 5 or after a decimal point.

haha here is a joke,

A biker was riding over the bridge when he noticed an MX5 parked at the side and a girl on the bridge edge about to jump off.

He stops and asks the girl what she is doing. "I'm going to commit suicide" she says.

"Wait" he says, "don't jump until you've given me a kiss"

She agrees, "Wow, he says thats the best kiss I have ever had, your going to waste a great talent, why are you commiting suicide?"

"My parents don't like me dresing up as a girl....."

[Akzle]

haha here is a joke,

A biker was riding over the bridge when he noticed an MX5 parked at the side and a girl on the bridge edge about to jump off.

He stops and asks the girl what she is doing. "I'm going to commit suicide" she says.

"Wait" he says, "don't jump until you've given me a kiss"

She agrees, "Wow, he says thats the best kiss I have ever had, your going to waste a great talent, why are you commiting suicide?"

"My parents don't like me dresing up as a girl....."

we have two jokes threads here. As much as you could be forgiven mistaking ed for a joke, unfortunately, he's serious.

[ducatilover]

hah! you're going to end up in a rav4.



Don't be rude Akzle. There's no need for shit like that.

[Edbear]

Don't be rude Akzle. There's no need for shit like that.

Yeah, just when I was thinking he might not be such a bad boy after all... :no:

[ducatilover]

Yeah, just when I was thinking he might not be such a bad boy after all... :no:

I bet he holds his handbag on the gearknob of his Rav4

[Akzle]

I bet he holds his handbag on the gearknob of his Rav4

it's a MAN bag, and i do hold my knob.

wait. what?

((never, ever, a rav4))

[Laava]

Ed you could get the same for your wife as I have just made for mine.
she thinks she will be just like Hermione

[blackdog]

Ed you could get the same for your wife as I have just made for mine.
she thinks she will be just like Hermione

Dangerous. I imagine you will be getting flogged with that for the first indiscretion.

[Laava]

Dangerous. I imagine you will be getting flogged with that for the first indiscretion.

I am hoping that she does look like Hermione for this one!

[Edbear]

Ed you could get the same for your wife as I have just made for mine.
she thinks she will be just like Hermione

Nice broom!

[BMWST?]

why the isuzu ed?

[blackdog]

why the isuzu ed?

Bumped his head when he broke his back?

[Edbear]

why the isuzu ed?

I drove one and it really impressed me! The fact that it uses a tried and proven truck running gear is another plus. The engines go forever and are less demanding to service. It is (just), the most economical of the big utes, several thousand dollars cheaper than the Ranger/B50 and Amarok, (my second choice), and very comfortable for my back. I also think the black Swazi edition looks fab! :first:

[macka77]

we have two jokes threads here. As much as you could be forgiven mistaking ed for a joke, unfortunately, he's serious.

about what??

[Akzle]

about what??

jesus.


and WMDs.

[Madness]

Note to self: Give extra wide berth to all black Isuzu D-Max utes. Better safe than sorry.

[Edbear]

Note to self: Give extra wide berth to all black Isuzu D-Max utes. Better safe than sorry.

Gonna be a while before I get one yet. But a good habit to get into. :msn-wink:

[ducatilover]

Note to self: Give extra wide berth to all black Isuzu D-Max utes. Better safe than sorry.

I think you have secret feelings for Ed.

[Madness]

I think you have secret feelings for Ed.

It's nothing personal, I have similar feelings about driving near Asians.

[ducatilover]

It's nothing personal, I have similar feelings about driving near Asians.

You have feelings?

[Madness]

You have feelings?

Sure do but you'll have to try harder to hurt them.

[ducatilover]

Sure do but you'll have to try harder to hurt them.

Over the internet? Waste of time/effort. It's better when there's the punch in the dick risk.

[willytheekid]

Sure do but you'll have to try harder to hurt them.

Got hurt feelings?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zI3_pnUU3k
...:weep: tears of a rapper!



:killingme

[Edbear]

Well now we really have sadly decided to sell it. We've decided to get a camper van as being more practical for us now. If I could afford to buy the camper and keep the car I would even though I can't drive it much any more.

It's on Trade Me for $4,900. 00. Less than it owes us but there are a lot of them for sale now. Naturally it has a Shorai battery. Being the '94 1800 manual, it's the best model and the most sought after.

We are going to miss it almost as much as the C50T. :(

[Katman]

Well now we really have sadly decided to sell it.

I don't think anyone gave a fuck the first time you told us.

[Akzle]

5 buck and a bag of chips ed nigger.

[SMOKEU]

Well now we really have sadly decided to sell it. We've decided to get a camper van as being more practical for us now. If I could afford to buy the camper and keep the car I would even though I can't drive it much any more.



You better not be one of those slow cunts that gets (sexual) pleasure from holding up traffic and refusing to let traffic past when you're driving a camper van.

[scumdog]

I don't think anyone gave a fuck the first time you told us.

I did:bleh::bleh:

[FJRider]

I did:bleh::bleh:

This is KB ... we all care ... honest ... :shifty:

[skippa1]

This is KB ... we all care ... honest ... :shifty:
Depends on the type of battery. ......

[caspernz]

Depends on the type of battery. ......

No battery hens here, we like our eggs free range...and that's for shorai :msn-wink:

[Yamahardman]

I drove one and it really impressed me! The fact that it uses a tried and proven truck running gear is another plus. The engines go forever and are less demanding to service. It is (just), the most economical of the big utes, several thousand dollars cheaper than the Ranger/B50 and Amarok, (my second choice), and very comfortable for my back. I also think the black Swazi edition looks fab! :first:

my old isuzu cracked 450,000 today. still on original diff gearbox and engine, nothing rebuilt. Shes worn out and slow, but mechanicly flawless.

[caspernz]

Shes worn out and slow, but mechanicly flawless.

This oxymoron challenges Military Intelligence in my book...:laugh:

[Yamahardman]

This oxymoron challenges Military Intelligence in my book...:laugh:

It doesn't leak or make funny noises..
But it does dislike towing loaded trailers, and especially dislikes that hill between hamilton and rotorua, with the passing lane...
I just tell her it's alright and shes allowed to do the best she can...
haha! :P

[caspernz]

It doesn't leak or make funny noises..
But it does dislike towing loaded trailers, and especially dislikes that hill between hamilton and rotorua, with the passing lane...
I just tell her it's alright and shes allowed to do the best she can...
haha! :P

Yeah, but my black eye proves that my wifey doesn't like this kinda thinking...:eek:

[Edbear]

You better not be one of those slow cunts that gets (sexual) pleasure from holding up traffic and refusing to let traffic past when you're driving a camper van.

Nah, last slow van we had was an old Commer and I wrote a few funnies on the back doors so everyone would pull in behind us, read the doors and then pass laughing and tooting giving me the thumbs up. I always try to be considerate of following traffic.


Depends on the type of battery. ......

You'll never guess what type of battery it has. ..:rolleyes:

[SMOKEU]

I always try to be considerate of following traffic.


http://www.mytinyphone.com/uploads/users/anaverry/173700.jpg

[caspernz]

Nah, this was the sign on the Cummer van I reckon...

[avgas]

Nah, this was the sign on the Cummer van I reckon...
His wife much have a huge handbag then.
http://popbotics.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/141_Yes-Dear.jpg

[Edbear]

Went for a drive today to check out a camper van South of the Bombay's. Tried out another cushion on the seat. The car needed a good run and performed faultlessly. My back didn't hurt either so that cushion worked too.

Had fun driving it as always.

[FJRider]

my old isuzu cracked 450,000 today. still on original diff gearbox and engine, nothing rebuilt. Shes worn out and slow, but mechanicly flawless.

So ... it's FUCKED ... but runs perfectly ... right .. ??? :scratch:

[Yamahardman]

So ... it's FUCKED ... but runs perfectly ... right .. ??? :scratch:

exactly, haha. It doesn't have the power figures it wouldve had 24 years ago, haha, and certainly nothing near modern deisels.
Although, it seems to get along off the line pretty quick, the new utes have retardedly tall gearing, and you have to give them quite a bit of welly, or you bog in the next gear. It's the apple of my eye and can never do no wrong :bleh:

[ducatilover]

exactly, haha. It doesn't have the power figures it wouldve had 24 years ago, haha, and certainly nothing near modern deisels.
Although, it seems to get along off the line pretty quick, the new utes have retardedly tall gearing, and you have to give them quite a bit of welly, or you bog in the next gear. It's the apple of my eye and can never do no wrong :bleh:

I'll line you up in an STX550 any day

[Yamahardman]

I'll line you up in an STX550 any day

haha bugger that! those things are pretty insane, lol. We've got new hilux's where I work, they're 4wd, and the ratios are so tall, that i wonder what its like towing a boat up a hill or something, haha

[ducatilover]

haha bugger that! those things are pretty insane, lol. We've got new hilux's where I work, they're 4wd, and the ratios are so tall, that i wonder what its like towing a boat up a hill or something, haha

They tow fine, the Hilux have power only low down (gutless bloody things) so the long-ish gearing works well in them. Used one in the Silver Fern rally as a chase vehicle and it did well, apart from being very slow and handling like a duck with diphtheria :(

[Yamahardman]

They tow fine, the Hilux have power only low down (gutless bloody things) so the long-ish gearing works well in them. Used one in the Silver Fern rally as a chase vehicle and it did well, apart from being very slow and handling like a duck with diphtheria :(

The silver fern? I hear that's a good rally, aparantly uses the old rules in regards to re-entering after retiring on a stage. Dads mate tried to get him to do it in his chevette, haha

[ducatilover]

The silver fern? I hear that's a good rally, aparantly uses the old rules in regards to re-entering after retiring on a stage. Dads mate tried to get him to do it in his chevette, haha

It's a bloody awesome event. We re-entered once after an elec fault but finished nonetheless. I'd love to do another one :niceone:

[Yamahardman]

It's a bloody awesome event. We re-entered once after an elec fault but finished nonetheless. I'd love to do another one :niceone:

haha nice! what'd you do it in?

[ducatilover]

haha nice! what'd you do it in?

I was servicing for a chap in an RX-3. Only reliable rotary I have ever seen

[Edbear]

Well, Mrs. Bear had a change of mind, as women are wont to do. She decided that an economical small car would be more practical and give her more freedom and flexibility. So we have bought a nice small four door hatchback. It's got all the bells and whistles, and is a fresh import from a very nice man. Mrs. Bear loves the reversing camera and the DVD player and the way you just press the button to close the hatch.

So now, naturally, she wants to park it in the garage. Unfortunately we still haven't sold the MX5. It's on Trade Me for $4900, but I will consider reasonable offers. Notice the word reasonable there. ..

[Akzle]

ed, just fucken give it to me out of the goodness of your jewhoover heart.

[Katman]

ed, just fucken give it to me out of the goodness of your jewhoover heart.

Have you taken up hairdressing?

[nodrog]

Fuck you are going to get an awesome camper for $4900......

[Akzle]

Have you taken up hairdressing?

no, i've taken up getting shit for free.

[Shaun Harris]

Well, Mrs. Bear had a change of mind, as women are wont to do. She decided that an economical small car would be more practical and give her more freedom and flexibility. So we have bought a nice small four door hatchback. It's got all the bells and whistles, and is a fresh import from a very nice man. Mrs. Bear loves the reversing camera and the DVD player and the way you just press the button to close the hatch.

So now, naturally, she wants to park it in the garage. Unfortunately we still haven't sold the MX5. It's on Trade Me for $4900, but I will consider reasonable offers. Notice the word reasonable there. ..





cars are more exspesive down here than up there Ed if ya get my point

[Edbear]

cars are more exspesive down here than up there Ed if ya get my point

Does that mean you will pay me more. .?

[Shaun Harris]

Does that mean you will pay me more. .?



haha it means book a flight home from here and leave it here a week or 2 if you wish

[Edbear]

Fuck you are going to get an awesome camper for $4900......

As I said, Mrs. Bear changed her mind and I bought her the car instead. Selling the MX5 will clear the garage for it and get money back. Today I got her a Navman GPS to go with it.

[Edbear]

haha it means book a flight home from here and leave it here a week or 2 if you wish

Lol! Tempting, but I like to go with people on test drives.

[Shaun Harris]

Lol! Tempting, but I like to go with people on test drives.







Tell the truth, you just know I would thrash it haha:msn-wink:

[Edbear]

Tell the truth, you just know I would thrash it haha:msn-wink:

Well, I was trying to be polite... :msn-wink:

[BMWST?]

Just trade it in,no worries or agravation,ok you lose a few$,but its all done in 25 minutes

[Edbear]

Just trade it in,no worries or agravation,ok you lose a few$,but its all done in 25 minutes

That was my last resort as dealers don't want cars this old and only offer a very low price and send them to the auctions. I got the car for Mrs. Bear for a bit over half the written valuation and $1500 below its trade in value so I can't complain. We don't mind if the MX5 takes a while to sell. My son-in-law wants it but they’re spending a lot on their house and building another unit on their section so free cash is non - existent.

[BMWST?]

That was my last resort as dealers don't want cars this old and only offer a very low price and send them to the auctions

I know the downsides, just sayin,perhaps the s.i.l can store it in the meantime?

[Edbear]

I know the downsides, just sayin,perhaps the s.i.l can store it in the meantime?

Don't worry, he's already suggested that! I may yet take him up on it with some rather strict instructions... ;)

[BMWST?]

Don't worry, he's already suggested that! I may yet take him up on it with some rather strict instructions... ;)

Ikwym.....

[Edbear]

Ikwym.....

Lol! Yup. I let him use it for our last holiday to take his teenage son in while the rest of us went in the Kizashi. They had a ball! My biggest worry is the soft top. Being quite old I would worry they could tear it. I am very careful when putting it up and down.

[Edbear]

Sad to say, the car sold today. At least now Mrs. Bear can park her car in the garage for the Winter. Shame we didn't have a three - car garage, though.

[ducatilover]

Time to buy that S2000 then, Ed?

[avgas]

Nah GT86 / BRZ

[Edbear]

Time to buy that S2000 then, Ed?

Nah, another toy we don't have room for. If I could have a dream garage...

[Edbear]

Nah GT86 / BRZ

I'd have the BRZ version, but as I said above, what we want doesn't always match the budget and space. Sigh. ..

[Akzle]

Nah GT86 / BRZ

fuken, seen the 13yr old kid racing them, in the paper?
I heart ae86 trueno. Theyre fuken sik!.

[avgas]

Nope haven't seen the article - but after getting the wife the new impreza I have to admit the new suspension and where they have placed the engine.....I see huge potential with having the setup in the BRZ. Even more so than the MX5 I drove 15 years ago. It has a lower center of gravity than the MX5, and an interesting torque curve and power delivery.
I expect to see a BRZ turbo next year.......there was nothing except new outback in the New York Autoshow.

[MVnut]

Unbelieveable, 31 pages about a very ordinary (at best) car.....what's KB coming to?

[Tazz]

Unbelieveable, 31 pages about a very ordinary (at best) car.....what's KB coming to?

I'm wondering what sort of commision is paid for only taking 30 pages and a few years to move it on :p

[Edbear]

Unbelieveable, 31 pages about a very ordinary (at best) car.....what's KB coming to?

If it has to be explained. ..

[ducatilover]

Nah GT86 / BRZ

You're welcome to them :bleh: was speaking to a chap who is starting to build them up as rally cars and spoke to a fellow who works for Allport, seems they have a fair few reliability issues already. Shame, really, because they're a nice idea.
And an S2000 is half the price, and does everything better