withers Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 So I've decided to set a budget of under $8k for a DD.. There's ALOT to choose from! So what would you go for? So far I've found a cute '03 206 GTI.. (I didn't say any of these were sensible choices!) Or a sensible '07 Ford Focus ( I didn't say any of these cars were good looking....) Ok I'm over this linking business.. Toyota Echo or old Corolla Subaru Impreza or Forester (these have high km usually tho) Suzuki Swifts are a bit out of this price bracket... Barina - Dad said no Holdens are allowed in his driveway.. no really he did! I know the Pug was always considered a little pocket rocket and fun, must say I find that appealing. But at the same time I don't want anything that might be 'trouble'. If you were in my shoes ie knowing you were adding a classic 911 to your garage, what would you pick up in this category? I don't lug kids around. Have 2 small dogs that fit on a floor well or back seat. Wouldn't mind being able to cart 2 bikes around on it but thats not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 A friend of mine dd a 206gti. Is a very crash, rough ride, but a good city car for parking etc. He has a bike rack for the back, so you could go at way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 A Toyota. Simple fact is while dull they know how to make a small car and when you're done you will sell it for close to what you paid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Sensible car for a daily will make the weekend drive so much sweeter.IMHO dump the Peugeot idea unless it's an older GTi-6 of course.I'd go reliable and low maintenance. Corolla sounds good.Subarus get exy to maintain.Barina.....bang for your buck but Toyota is always a better build.My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9fan Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Amanda' You may not want to hear this but - you can pick up a nice 944 for that money and they are reliable, just have to be patient in your search !!! And you can do all of the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 A Toyota. Simple fact is while dull they know how to make a small car and when you're done you will sell it for close to what you paid for it. +1. Couldn't agree more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 28January, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Yeh after a bit more reading dumped the Pug idea already. I will stick to the Toyota plan I think. Aren't Barinas Opels tho? My brother said steer clear of them. I know someone on here has one, sorry cant remember who it was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveF Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 +1 on the Toyota. I believe that the older Barinas were based on the Opel Corsa but the newer ones are a rebadged Daewoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Should be able to get a Yaris for that sort of money. We bought one new in 2005 as Ann's shopping trolley. Been a terrific car. I think she may have just clicked over 20,000km in 8 years! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Automotive law#47. Never buy a Holden with a name that ends in A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB911 Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 If you're active my 2 cents is the Forester. I like the Forester because you have the flexibility to go pretty much anywhere you would want to in the country, the snow, etc. It's amazing how many more places you will take your bikes or go away for the weekend when you have that bit more clearance and dual range 4wd, it just helps with your confidence even just on dirt roads. I have one and it is brilliant. Subarus are a bit like Porsches, very well made and they rarely go wrong, but you will pay a little bit more when they do. Hard to beat. If you're purely a city girl then I agree something like a Yaras would be pretty hard to beat value for money. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 28January, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Thanks fellas! I do find the Forester appealing because we do go hiking, love Wilsons Prom and weekends away. But we have done all these things in Mazda 3 or a GTI Golf. So a Yaris will do the job too I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 Ann loves her Yaris. Actually I quite enjoy driving it to..... C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 28January, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 VEHICLE DETAILS: Vehicle: 2008 TOYOTA YARIS NCP90R YR Body: 3 door HATCH Trans: Manual Odo: 86,978 kms Dealer: Used Car $6850! For more information on this vehicle please visit: http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/TOYOTA-YARIS-13806027 Sent from my iPad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tungatina64 Posted 28January, 2013 Report Share Posted 28January, 2013 i bought of these for my mother-in-law recently (although the 5 dar) after researching the other options. She has had it for 6 months and all going very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterP Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 I'd go the Yaris or the best Corolla you can get for the money.......alternatively dump the car aspect and spend the 8k on a Porsche Mountain Bike.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 +1 on all the above about Corollas. Usually good for 10years with out too much hassle. Make sure they have all the recalls and services up to date. Automotive law#47. Never buy a Holden with a name that ends in A. Doesnt leave much to choose from. (btw working for Holden helped me buy my 911) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 29January, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 I'd go the Yaris or the best Corolla you can get for the money.......alternatively dump the car aspect and spend the 8k on a Porsche Mountain Bike.... Ha yeh you didn't meet me did you? I don't have the physique for riding from Ascot Vale to Romsey to see my folks, or riding across town to go to training twice a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caver Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 If you're active my 2 cents is the Forester. I like the Forester because you have the flexibility to go pretty much anywhere you would want to in the country, the snow, etc. It's amazing how many more places you will take your bikes or go away for the weekend when you have that bit more clearance and dual range 4wd, it just helps with your confidence even just on dirt roads. I have one and it is brilliant. Subarus are a bit like Porsches, very well made and they rarely go wrong, but you will pay a little bit more when they do. Hard to beat. If you're purely a city girl then I agree something like a Yaras would be pretty hard to beat value for money. Good luck. Yeah....and they have a Boxer engine too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 29January, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 I only need one Boxer engine I reckon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vas Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 +1 on a Corolla or Yaris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 8K budget? I'd get a good s/hand motorbike - and not a HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Man Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 8K budget? I'd get a good s/hand motorbike - and not a HD Yeah, maybe an Aprilia or a Monster. Now they would get you around town quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 29January, 2013 Author Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 Err no thanks... helmet hair isn't very fetching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GC9911 Posted 29January, 2013 Report Share Posted 29January, 2013 I'm with Uncle on this one, under $8K only 1 choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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