Just bought my first cage

**SpankMe** · 7th September 2009, 18:27

Originally Posted by FROSTY

for a starter I hope ya diddn't pay that kinda money for it --thats 3k over its value

I got it for 15k and it's only done 25,000kms and has a few extras put on by previous owner like a car alarm.

The interesting thing was trying to get insurance for Gif who is on an international drivers license.

AMI wanted her Thai insurance records (which she has none) so they would add $500 onto the yearly insurance cost.
State refused to give her insurance.
AA said she was technically a tourist so wanted $3000

So I've gone with Toyota Vehicle Insurance for $1141.

**FROSTY:Me** · 7th September 2009, 18:50

but seriously dude. with one of those things I'd honestly say just give it a birthday right off the bat.
Fuel filter,plugs,oil n filter,air filter and trans flush (auto Im picking). Then -(And I KNOW this sounds nuts.) Put a new decent battery in it.Then just forget the servicing for 10000-15000km when its just Oil N filter every 15000 for about another 5 years or so.
Bring it to me if ya like and Ill organise my guy to do it all for ya

**XxKiTtiExX** · 7th September 2009, 18:57

Next comes babies.....

**crazyhorse** · 7th September 2009, 19:09

Well, me being a chick, I'd read the instruction book. I always take my car for annual R&M checks. Leave up to the boys to decide if anything needs doing to it. But I did just give my bike a oil change and did the spark plugs myself - so i'm learning!

**pzkpfw** · 7th September 2009, 21:07

Just this weekend was test-driving cars with the Wife who needs a shopping basket/commuter/get her to dance class car.

Didn't much like the Yaris. Was gonna get a sore neck/eyes glancing over at the speedo every two seconds. Not that I plan to drive it much.

She ended up really liking the Suzuki Swift, but bloody wants the flashy one with fancy wheels and extra plastic trims. ("Euro" version of the LTD.)

(Still to test drive a Mazda 2 and it's Ford badged relatives).

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Pay someone to service it. Not worth the time or hassle. A car like that is a consumer appliance.

Get full insurance.

**Edbear** · 8th September 2009, 09:43

Originally Posted by Laava

It's a Toyota, change the oil every 10,000 and filter every 20,000 and when you are too old to drive you can sell it to the grandkids for 3x new price

Pretty much the story. It's gonna be boringly reliable and never break down. She'll be able to hop in and go anywhere anytime even if she decides to cruise down to Bluff for an oyster.

It will be cheap on fuel, tyres, brake-pads and everything else.

She'll probably name it and love it forever.

**SpankMe** · 8th September 2009, 10:27

Originally Posted by FROSTY

but seriously dude. with one of those things I'd honestly say just give it a birthday right off the bat.
Fuel filter,plugs,oil n filter,air filter and trans flush (auto Im picking). Then -(And I KNOW this sounds nuts.) Put a new decent battery in it.Then just forget the servicing for 10000-15000km when its just Oil N filter every 15000 for about another 5 years or so.
Bring it to me if ya like and Ill organise my guy to do it all for ya

Sweet FROSTY. I might give ya a call. The Toyota yard said they had done a full service on it, but I'll get the details of what they've actually done/replaced.

**p.dath** · 8th September 2009, 11:03

Originally Posted by SpankMe

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The interesting thing was trying to get insurance for Gif who is on an international drivers license.
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Don't forget those permits only last 12 months.

**FROSTY:Me** · 8th September 2009, 12:22

Originally Posted by SpankMe

Sweet FROSTY. I might give ya a call. The Toyota yard said they had done a full service on it, but I'll get the details of what they've actually done/replaced.

No worries mate.

**SpankMe** · 8th September 2009, 13:04

Originally Posted by marty

One thing spank - get some always-on driving lights - I'm pretty sure there's a place for them in the front bumper/skirt. silver cars are a bitch to see in flat light.

Gif did day she wanted those. I assume it's something that's available after market. Any idea where in Auckland I can get stuff like that?

**Slyer** · 8th September 2009, 13:32

They are a nice car but I CANNOT understand why they put the instrument cluster in the middle of the dash. It's infuriatingly bad design.

**marty** · 8th September 2009, 13:33

actually, having done 50000kms in one (an Echo), it's not really a problem. Works for the Mini too.

**merv** · 8th September 2009, 13:48

Its a Toyota Spank, should be no worries.

**ready4whatever** · 8th September 2009, 13:58

Oil, oil filter and plugs every 10,000 km. fuel filter every 40,000 km. check air filter every now and then. cambelt every 100,000 km. I let mine warm up before driving.
It is a Toyota so it'll keep on going. which is more than I can say for my Mazda