The specs for my ideal car is ............

.......... 4 cylinder,  at least 5 speed auto, A/C, fulltime 4WD, cloth seats, can tow 3T, great NVH.


Not leather seats, not climate control, not pushbutton start, not low profile tyres.

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 20^th, 2016 at 1:58pm:

The specs for my ideal car is ............ .......... 4 cylinder,  at least 5 speed auto, A/C, fulltime 4WD, cloth seats, can tow 3T, great NVH. Not leather seats, not climate control, not pushbutton start, not low profile tyres.

Just ordered Ford G6E 4L   2300KG TOWING

now I have xr6 ute 2012  50k on the clock to sell

:) :)

G6E - hhhhhhmmmmmm.

Well done.

http://blogs.youwheel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Aisin_AA80E.jpg

oh yes.

I have a car stiffie on

How about a Morgan?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Morgan_Plus4_Drophead_1963.jpg

well done Nef .... I like it

Neferti wrote on Apr 20^th, 2016 at 8:35pm:

How about a Morgan? https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Morgan_Plus4_Drophead_1963.jpg

they should make cars that look like that nowadays

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 20^th, 2016 at 8:48pm:

Neferti wrote on Apr 20th, 2016 at 8:35pm: How about a Morgan? https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/Morgan_Plus4_Drophead_1963.jpg they should make cars that look like that nowadays

They still do: http://www.morgancars.com.au/

The Morgan Plus Four is still in production.

Morgan have even reintroduced their famous three wheeler - a modernised design of a car they produced before World War II:

http://www.morgancars.com.au/data/cms/galleries/aus3wheeler/010.jpg

My ideal car? One that is paid for.

HI ALL

One that is running

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AiA wrote on Apr 21^st, 2016 at 7:14am:

My ideal car? One that is paid for.

yep, that is a biggie.
One that is running, registered, insured ...........

One that has over 100,000 kms on it and I am quite ok with dents.

I'm quite happy with the car I have now.  I see no need to change.

Wolseley wrote on Apr 24^th, 2016 at 7:23pm:

I'm quite happy with the car I have now.  I see no need to change.

me too.

Sometimes I have a research on it anyway.
the pajero sport might be my next car.
Once they get old/cheap enough

My car VFii

http://i67.tinypic.com/2z65yts.jpg

My ideal car would have this for the engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-G7pF6gUQ

and one of these instead of a poofy 'turbo'

https://youtu.be/Bxkt2vx9EOQ?t=451

Went to calder in the early 80's to watch the Waltzing Matilda (WM) (jet engine on a tow truck) race against The big boss (TBB) (another tow truck) from the USA.

When the WM started her engine she nearly blew the people at her backside of the hill, but that's about all she did, didn't get very far, the big boss blew her away.

Jet engines don't belong on the road.

427 Monaro.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzZ-1dXnQPk
Or a 327 HK.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxejN5pB3qk

And here I am stuck with an SS commodore and a twin turbo Subi B4.

Setanta wrote on Apr 24^th, 2016 at 11:40pm:

427 Monaro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzZ-1dXnQPk Or a 327 HK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxejN5pB3qk

nice, I'm a holden man,i've had 8 holdens so far.

.....

ian wrote on Apr 25^th, 2016 at 12:16am:

.....

Looks like you could do with some new shockies.

___ <good shocks. ;D

Setanta wrote on Apr 24^th, 2016 at 11:56pm:

And here I am stuck with an SS commodore and a twin turbo Subi B4.

Sounds good to me.

I have a camry

then again, my camry probably won't do this .....

https://youtu.be/Ga3K8QfJb0g?t=170

view from 2.45 onwards

or this

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tU8uMa1RT-A/maxresdefault.jpg

the Slaedehunden. It has 2 * V12 transmash diesel motors from a tank.
4 Turbochargers, a Keith Black Hemi 526 cubic inch gas motor

I really miss this one - it was a 1975 ZG Fairlane 500 with a 351 Cleveland and all the options.

Was wandering around Cairns in 1997 while on holiday, and spotted it in a car-yard. Upon inspection, it
proved to be a one-owner car in very good condition with all documentation and paperwork. It came with
a complete list of everything that had ever been replaced, and the mileages these occurred.

It had belonged to a bloke who bought it new in Victoria with his retirement-package, then he and his wife
had done the 'grey nomad' bit then settled in cairns. She'd passed on, and eventually they took his licence
due to age, hence the car being on the market.

The dealer allowed us to leave our car (an XE Falcon) at the dealership, and take the Fairy overnight for
a test-drive. And yes, it drove as good as it looked.

Can't remember now whether we paid $2500 or $3500 for it, but we bought it. Paid cash, and had it
shipped home on a car-carrier, it arrived about 10 days later.

Had it for around 18 months then, as is often the case when you have young kids, needed money so sold
it, and have regretted doing so ever since.

Sadly, I have no pics, they went astray in a house-move, but it was IDENTICAL to the one shown, same
colour paint and vinyl roof, but with a sun-roof. And it had twin driving-lights and 'foggies'.

One car I REALLY wish I'd hung onto.

http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/15/49/73/20/zg_fai10.jpg

Kat wrote on Apr 27^th, 2016 at 3:48am:

I really miss this one - it was a 1975 ZG Fairlane 500 with a 351 Cleveland and all the options. Was wandering around Cairns in 1997 while on holiday, and spotted it in a car-yard. Upon inspection, it proved to be a one-owner car in very good condition with all documentation and paperwork. It came with a complete list of everything that had ever been replaced, and the mileages these occurred. It had belonged to a bloke who bought it new in Victoria with his retirement-package, then he and his wife had done the 'grey nomad' bit then settled in cairns. She'd passed on, and eventually they took his licence due to age, hence the car being on the market. The dealer allowed us to leave our car (an XE Falcon) at the dealership, and take the Fairy overnight for a test-drive. And yes, it drove as good as it looked. Can't remember now whether we paid $2500 or $3500 for it, but we bought it. Paid cash, and had it shipped home on a car-carrier, it arrived about 10 days later. Had it for around 18 months then, as is often the case when you have young kids, needed money so sold it, and have regretted doing so ever since. Sadly, I have no pics, they went astray in a house-move, but it was IDENTICAL to the one shown, same colour paint and vinyl roof, but with a sun-roof. And it had twin driving-lights and 'foggies'. One car I REALLY wish I'd hung onto. http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/15/49/73/20/zg_fai10.jpg

Jaw dropping car.

It is better to have loved and lost ...........

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 20^th, 2016 at 1:58pm:

The specs for my ideal car is ............ .......... 4 cylinder,  at least 5 speed auto, A/C, fulltime 4WD, cloth seats, can tow 3T, great NVH. Not leather seats, not climate control, not pushbutton start, not low profile tyres.

and one you can sleep in if necessary.

So, stationwagon sort of thing.
Small 4wd diesel van ?

thinking of a camper vehicle, Hyundai iLoad van?

fit it out for sleeping/cooking

https://www.realestate.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/airstreambeauty.jpg

Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars?

(Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?)

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3^rd, 2016 at 10:48pm:

Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?)

I have a Skoda Octavia, which is a cheaper version of the same thing.  I know someone who used to have an Audi A3 and, from what he told me, Audis cost a lot more for servicing and parts than Skodas or VWs do, although he cut his costs by using VW parts when he needed anything for it.

Wolseley wrote on May 3^rd, 2016 at 11:23pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3rd, 2016 at 10:48pm: Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?) I have a Skoda Octavia, which is a cheaper version of the same thing.  I know someone who used to have an Audi A3 and, from what he told me, Audis cost a lot more for servicing and parts than Skodas or VWs do, although he cut his costs by using VW parts when he needed anything for it.

Ahhhh....I see.

One of our neighbour's girls came home today with her new Audi A3.

She's 25 yrs old, and she's driving a new 2016 Audi A3 which cost her 45K.

Anyway, she excitedly told me it's got a 1.6 litre turbo engine yadda yadda yadda but by God it looked "plain".

Ohh well.... ::)

You have a Skoda Octavia?

BRB....need to see what they look like.

http://www.skoda.com.au/models/octavia

Looks good.
+
Is more realistically priced IMO.

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3^rd, 2016 at 10:48pm:

Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?)

I work on medical research equipment built in different companies and have researched cars and 4X4s for years.

My experience is german stuff is overrated.
It's delicate and must be operated exactly as the manufacturer says.
they are arrogant about what they build and accept no criticism.

japanese stuff is excellent.

American stuff is pretty good.

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3^rd, 2016 at 10:48pm:

Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?)

in short, a mazda/toyota/honda/mitsubishi will be a far better car

http://s9.favim.com/orig/130908/car-chick-fashion-lamborghini-Favim.com-906000.jpg

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3^rd, 2016 at 11:38pm:

http://www.skoda.com.au/models/octavia Looks good. + Is more realistically priced IMO.

And it's very economical.  Around Sydney, I usually get somewhere between 5.4 and 6.4L/100km.  On my last trip to Canberra, it returned 4.9 (and that included a fair bit of driving around Canberra as well as there and back).  The best figure I have seen so far was 3.3 on a run from Mount Victoria to Penrith (all downhill of course) although by the time I got home, the figure was 4.9.  I find it a very pleasant car to drive too.  Here it is, at rest outside a cafe in Bilpin:

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/jimjarron/Photo394.jpg

My previous car was a 1990 Mitsubishi Magna, which I had from new and kept for almost 25 years and 200,000km and was the most reliable car I have had (although hopefully the Skoda will equal or better that).  I would have considered buying another Mitsubishi, but I wanted something slightly larger than a Lancer, and Mitsubishi don't make anything like the Magna or 380 any more.

Wolseley wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 12:24am:

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3rd, 2016 at 11:38pm: http://www.skoda.com.au/models/octavia Looks good. + Is more realistically priced IMO. And it's very economical.  Around Sydney, I usually get somewhere between 5.4 and 6.4L/100km.  On my last trip to Canberra, it returned 4.9 (and that included a fair bit of driving around Canberra as well as there and back).  The best figure I have seen so far was 3.3 on a run from Mount Victoria to Penrith (all downhill of course) although by the time I got home, the figure was 4.9.  I find it a very pleasant car to drive too.  Here it is, at rest outside a cafe in Bilpin: http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s36/jimjarron/Photo394.jpg My previous car was a 1990 Mitsubishi Magna, which I had from new and kept for almost 25 years and 200,000km and was the most reliable car I have had (although hopefully the Skoda will equal or better that).  I would have considered buying another Mitsubishi, but I wanted something slightly larger than a Lancer, and Mitsubishi don't make anything like the Magna or 380 any more.

Sensible and practical.

The car looks great.

Well done on those figures Mr Wolseley.

I've no idea where Bilpin is lol.

Sprintcyclist wrote on May 4^th, 2016 at 11:46pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on May 3rd, 2016 at 10:48pm: Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?) I work on medical research equipment built in different companies and have researched cars and 4X4s for years. My experience is german stuff is overrated. It's delicate and must be operated exactly as the manufacturer says. they are arrogant about what they build and accept no criticism. japanese stuff is excellent. American stuff is pretty good.

Ok.

What about the English ones?

http://m.bluemts.com.au/info/towns/bilpin/

Ah.

Nice  :)

Lisa Jones wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 8:42am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on May 4th, 2016 at 11:46pm: Lisa Jones wrote on May 3rd, 2016 at 10:48pm: Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?) I work on medical research equipment built in different companies and have researched cars and 4X4s for years. My experience is german stuff is overrated. It's delicate and must be operated exactly as the manufacturer says. they are arrogant about what they build and accept no criticism. japanese stuff is excellent. American stuff is pretty good. Ok. What about the English ones?

Classy, full of character, unreliable.

Sprintcyclist wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 8:59am:

Lisa Jones wrote on May 5th, 2016 at 8:42am: Sprintcyclist wrote on May 4th, 2016 at 11:46pm: Lisa Jones wrote on May 3rd, 2016 at 10:48pm: Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?) I work on medical research equipment built in different companies and have researched cars and 4X4s for years. My experience is german stuff is overrated. It's delicate and must be operated exactly as the manufacturer says. they are arrogant about what they build and accept no criticism. japanese stuff is excellent. American stuff is pretty good. Ok. What about the English ones? Classy, full of character, unreliable.

So.....it's Japanese and/or American eh lol?

I'm happy with my current cars.
Nothing fancy.
The Volvo XC90 SUV for the missus and munchkins.
I've got a BMW M135 1 series. Don't need anything big, it's just me.


I've never been obsessed on cars like some are.

Andrei.Hicks wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 9:24am:

I'm happy with my current cars. Nothing fancy. The Volvo XC90 SUV for the missus and munchkins. I've got a BMW M135 1 series. Don't need anything big, it's just me. I've never been obsessed on cars like some are.

You drive a Volvo and a BMW....but you've never been obsessed by cars.

Okkkkkayyyy. ::)

Lisa Jones wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 9:03am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on May 5th, 2016 at 8:59am: Lisa Jones wrote on May 5th, 2016 at 8:42am: Sprintcyclist wrote on May 4th, 2016 at 11:46pm: Lisa Jones wrote on May 3rd, 2016 at 10:48pm: Anyone here have any exerience with Audi cars? (Well...apart from the fact that they're luxury versions of Das Auto cars?) I work on medical research equipment built in different companies and have researched cars and 4X4s for years. My experience is german stuff is overrated. It's delicate and must be operated exactly as the manufacturer says. they are arrogant about what they build and accept no criticism. japanese stuff is excellent. American stuff is pretty good. Ok. What about the English ones? Classy, full of character, unreliable. So.....it's Japanese and/or American eh lol?

Japanese or Japanese.

Maybe Korean, Hyundai or kia

Lisa Jones wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 9:26am:

Andrei.Hicks wrote on May 5th, 2016 at 9:24am: I'm happy with my current cars. Nothing fancy. The Volvo XC90 SUV for the missus and munchkins. I've got a BMW M135 1 series. Don't need anything big, it's just me. I've never been obsessed on cars like some are. You drive a Volvo and a BMW....but you've never been obsessed by cars. Okkkkkayyyy. ::)

No I have never been honestly Lisa.

A Volvo? Since when were they wild ass cars???

A 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 350
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/eb/10/72eb10c0a254c76dcc93dbbd65c7f84e.jpg

Sprintcyclist wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 9:48am:

Maybe Korean, Hyundai or kia

Hyundais are definitely worth considering unless you're a "badge snob" - there still is a perception in some quarters that they're cheap and nasty, although these days they're not.  The same is true of KIA (I'm pretty sure the two companies are related) although, to my eyes the styling of the KIAs is rather clumsy and unattractive.

Marla wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 9:57am:

A 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 350 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/eb/10/72eb10c0a254c76dcc93dbbd65c7f84e.jpg

Nice ...


not usually a fan of fords, but for The Mustang I make an exception

John Smith wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 12:05pm:

Marla wrote on May 5th, 2016 at 9:57am: A 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 350 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/eb/10/72eb10c0a254c76dcc93dbbd65c7f84e.jpg Nice ... not usually a fan of fords, but for The Mustang I make an exception

yep, a real car.

Interesting story behind that car. Hard to believe they were originally made as rentals.

https://youtu.be/elh0m8ReOcc

Marla wrote on May 5^th, 2016 at 9:57am:

A 1966 Ford Shelby Mustang GT 350 https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/eb/10/72eb10c0a254c76dcc93dbbd65c7f84e.jpg

66 and 67 mustangs are the only two I like. I'd take a '68 Camaro if'n my only choice was yank.

Currently for sale locally - this 1957 Humber Super Snipe.

Engine & 'box are out, but are both there.

Interior very good.

$2000.00

Just wish I had somewhere to put it...  >:( :'(

My Dad had a 1952 Super Snipe when I was a primary-schooler.

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Setanta wrote on May 6^th, 2016 at 3:13am:

66 and 67 Mustangs are the only two I like. I'd take a '68 Camaro if'n my only choice was yank.

My first car was a '68 Mustang.

Marla wrote on May 6^th, 2016 at 11:34am:

Setanta wrote on May 6th, 2016 at 3:13am: 66 and 67 Mustangs are the only two I like. I'd take a '68 Camaro if'n my only choice was yank. My first car was a '68 Mustang.

That's part of your problem Bob. If you or parents had have put forward the dollars for a '68 Camaro 396BB, you would have been a queen. Instead you embraced a wild mare without an alpha stallion.

Am taking a new tack, for this month ...........

Toyota coaster minibus converted into a motorhome.

Also, converted into a 4WD!
Undecided on an old 6cly Toyota 4.2 diesel or Toyota petrol V8

this is a 2015 model ...........


http://s3.caradvice.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/TOY_Coaster_150310p2647hr.jpg

Lordy lordy ..........

The Coaster is looking better the more I research it.

Lots of them around, so repairs and spares are viable.

They have toyota reliability and driveability.
You are not towing anything.
Truck tyres, so fewer punctures.

A diff locker might be an idea.

https://youtu.be/MusHpBvbJms

Sprintcyclist wrote on Apr 24^th, 2016 at 10:29pm:

My ideal car would have this for the engine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RW-G7pF6gUQ

That's not an engine , this is an engine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk1Meuh30yE

Lefty - yep, that is impressive.

love the 'stuttering' exhaust note on idle.

look at this angry beast at about the 1 min mark.

the black smoke is the topping .......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygbVUEn_mHc

Hino N04C engine, used in recent coasters.

http://www.hino-global.com/etc/designs/hino_global/images/products/engine/performance/PC-N04CUA.png

Sprintcyclist wrote on Jun 5^th, 2016 at 3:43pm:

look at this angry beast at about the 1 min mark. the black smoke is the topping .......

Surely you'd prefer white smoke.