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rigsey said:
Nice
I had a couple of mk2 MR2s as well, and it's the best bits of those and the S2000.Wrapped in better engineering and design.
Compared to the GTS, it doesn't have the grunt of 6 litres. I miss that.
But 1355kg vs 1845kg. I don't miss that.
The S2000 is all about the redline. But it needs a blower for torque. If you are near some country roads it'll be fun though, but I got bored pretty quick.
Edited by Bibbs on Tuesday 23 May 03:19
rigsey said:
After many years of consideration, we as a family (including 2 children) are moving to Adelaide in November.
We have visited Adelaide many times to visit my wife’s family so very familiar with Adelaide.
During these visits, I have found some great driving roads in the Adelaide hills, etc but also noticed the relatively low speed limits compared to the UK.
Where in Adelaide are you planning to move to.We have visited Adelaide many times to visit my wife’s family so very familiar with Adelaide.
During these visits, I have found some great driving roads in the Adelaide hills, etc but also noticed the relatively low speed limits compared to the UK.
I'm in Happy Valley which is just in the Adelaide Hills, and yes the roads are great for driving but heavily policed.
Bibbs said:
I had a couple of mk2 MR2s as well, and it's the best bits of those and the S2000.
Wrapped in better engineering and design.
Compared to the GTS, it doesn't have the grunt of 6 litres. I miss that.
But 1355kg vs 1845kg. I don't miss that.
The S2000 is all about the redline. But it needs a blower for torque. If you are near some country roads it'll be fun though, but I got bored pretty quick.
Out of interest, how old is the Boxster and how reliable are they in Aus? :-)Wrapped in better engineering and design.
Compared to the GTS, it doesn't have the grunt of 6 litres. I miss that.
But 1355kg vs 1845kg. I don't miss that.
The S2000 is all about the redline. But it needs a blower for torque. If you are near some country roads it'll be fun though, but I got bored pretty quick.
Edited by Bibbs on Tuesday 23 May 03:19
I used to own a MK3 MR2 - great car but the mid-engined RWD layout caught me out a few times in the wet (unexpected rear movements - the car and me) and wobbled my confidence.
Ozerob said:
Where in Adelaide are you planning to move to.
I'm in Happy Valley which is just in the Adelaide Hills, and yes the roads are great for driving but heavily policed.
Seaford/Moana as we have family in Woodcroft and Aldinga beach.I'm in Happy Valley which is just in the Adelaide Hills, and yes the roads are great for driving but heavily policed.
I've not really noticed the policing during visits but as tourists you tend to drive alot slower than locals; I know my brother-in-law has collected a few points.
We will have to arrange a PH Adelaide get togethor/outing.
rigsey said:
Out of interest, how old is the Boxster and how reliable are they in Aus? :-)
I used to own a MK3 MR2 - great car but the mid-engined RWD layout caught me out a few times in the wet (unexpected rear movements - the car and me) and wobbled my confidence.
10 years old. Seems to be, but i put a few years of warranty on too, just in case.I used to own a MK3 MR2 - great car but the mid-engined RWD layout caught me out a few times in the wet (unexpected rear movements - the car and me) and wobbled my confidence.
S2000 would be similar, a lot of weight in the middle. Engine behind the front axle. After modding mine it had more weight in the front which made it more predictable and controlable (for me).
rigsey said:
Seaford/Moana as we have family in Woodcroft and Aldinga beach.
I've not really noticed the policing during visits but as tourists you tend to drive alot slower than locals; I know my brother-in-law has collected a few points.
We will have to arrange a PH Adelaide get togethor/outing.
That will be very close to me, shout out when you get over here and we can arrange a PH meet.I've not really noticed the policing during visits but as tourists you tend to drive alot slower than locals; I know my brother-in-law has collected a few points.
We will have to arrange a PH Adelaide get togethor/outing.
Lambchopski said:
Hello mate
I've got a feeling we spoke on another post before?! But I can't find it
... EDIT - It was email. I thought I knew too much haha.
Anyway I'm in Adelaide down in Hallett Cove. Always keen for a chat about cars.
Let us know when you arrive...
Chop
:-)I've got a feeling we spoke on another post before?! But I can't find it
... EDIT - It was email. I thought I knew too much haha.Anyway I'm in Adelaide down in Hallett Cove. Always keen for a chat about cars.
Let us know when you arrive...
Chop
As I remember I was meant to get in touch when we visited in February but things were slightly manic (house visits, school visits, etc).
Will be in touch.
How is the Focus RS?
Ozerob said:
To be honest, anything from Europe is going to cost you a fortune when it goes wrong.
All European cars aren't built for the summer heat over here and will break.
I would recommend the 370z a good handling fun car and the price of petrol here makes it useable everyday.
Not in my experience. All European cars aren't built for the summer heat over here and will break.
I would recommend the 370z a good handling fun car and the price of petrol here makes it useable everyday.
E36 BMW x2 which I took from 166k to 270k and 180 to 320k,
Audi s3 80k to 170k which cost me but that was performance chasing. Not the cars fault.
Vw Golf R new to 105k
Citroen DS3 8k to 70k
Skoda Octavia Rs 1k to 13k (current car)
All cheaper to run than my parents Subarus and Honda Civic.
Maybe I've been lucky but I do a lot of country and freeway driving including out to Cobar in summer with zero issues.
With your requirements I'd look at s 370z or a Megane 265. Australia is one of the largest renaultsport markets around so there's gpod support around.
Well t certainly is in my experience.
Perhaps we were lucky with the couple of Mazdas that got to 185,000 & 150,000 kilometres with out a spanner going near them, but we have not been lucky with European stuff.
Not only was the Fiesta a dreadful thing to drive, it was off the road for 5 weeks, waiting for a transmission.
That was good compared to this Peugeot 3008. This is the third time it has been off the road, waiting for warranty replacement parts to come from France, all in just 32000 kilometres. Now 9 weeks & counting.
So far 3 weeks for a broken valve spring, or so we are told, but one has to wonder. We should have it back in another couple of weeks, or perhaps 3 they say. How long does it take to stick a valve spring in an airmail post pack, & drop it in the mail for gods sake. Am I nasty to be smelling a rat shaped cover up of the real problem.
I can get bits for my TR7 in half the time it takes to get main stream bits out6 of Europe.
Perhaps we were lucky with the couple of Mazdas that got to 185,000 & 150,000 kilometres with out a spanner going near them, but we have not been lucky with European stuff.
Not only was the Fiesta a dreadful thing to drive, it was off the road for 5 weeks, waiting for a transmission.
That was good compared to this Peugeot 3008. This is the third time it has been off the road, waiting for warranty replacement parts to come from France, all in just 32000 kilometres. Now 9 weeks & counting.
So far 3 weeks for a broken valve spring, or so we are told, but one has to wonder. We should have it back in another couple of weeks, or perhaps 3 they say. How long does it take to stick a valve spring in an airmail post pack, & drop it in the mail for gods sake. Am I nasty to be smelling a rat shaped cover up of the real problem.
I can get bits for my TR7 in half the time it takes to get main stream bits out6 of Europe.
Defs check out a Megane 250/265 - for the price they are going for these days, there isn't a whole lot else which ticks all of the boxes performance wise. I had a 250 Cup Trophee until recently - amazing car and I miss it dearly! Has been replaced with a 182 Cup.
Other than that, an Octavia vRS would be reasonable, but lacks the outright pin sharp nature of a Megane or Clio 200!
Other than that, an Octavia vRS would be reasonable, but lacks the outright pin sharp nature of a Megane or Clio 200!
Colonial said:
Not in my experience.
E36 BMW x2 which I took from 166k to 270k and 180 to 320k,
Audi s3 80k to 170k which cost me but that was performance chasing. Not the cars fault.
Vw Golf R new to 105k
Citroen DS3 8k to 70k
Skoda Octavia Rs 1k to 13k (current car)
All cheaper to run than my parents Subarus and Honda Civic.
Maybe I've been lucky but I do a lot of country and freeway driving including out to Cobar in summer with zero issues.
With your requirements I'd look at s 370z or a Megane 265. Australia is one of the largest renaultsport markets around so there's gpod support around.
Megane is a good shout cheersE36 BMW x2 which I took from 166k to 270k and 180 to 320k,
Audi s3 80k to 170k which cost me but that was performance chasing. Not the cars fault.
Vw Golf R new to 105k
Citroen DS3 8k to 70k
Skoda Octavia Rs 1k to 13k (current car)
All cheaper to run than my parents Subarus and Honda Civic.
Maybe I've been lucky but I do a lot of country and freeway driving including out to Cobar in summer with zero issues.
With your requirements I'd look at s 370z or a Megane 265. Australia is one of the largest renaultsport markets around so there's gpod support around.
Hasbeen said:
Well t certainly is in my experience.
Perhaps we were lucky with the couple of Mazdas that got to 185,000 & 150,000 kilometres with out a spanner going near them, but we have not been lucky with European stuff.
Not only was the Fiesta a dreadful thing to drive, it was off the road for 5 weeks, waiting for a transmission.
That was good compared to this Peugeot 3008. This is the third time it has been off the road, waiting for warranty replacement parts to come from France, all in just 32000 kilometres. Now 9 weeks & counting.
So far 3 weeks for a broken valve spring, or so we are told, but one has to wonder. We should have it back in another couple of weeks, or perhaps 3 they say. How long does it take to stick a valve spring in an airmail post pack, & drop it in the mail for gods sake. Am I nasty to be smelling a rat shaped cover up of the real problem.
I can get bits for my TR7 in half the time it takes to get main stream bits out6 of Europe.
I'm pretty sure Peugeot's are not reliable anywhere :-)Perhaps we were lucky with the couple of Mazdas that got to 185,000 & 150,000 kilometres with out a spanner going near them, but we have not been lucky with European stuff.
Not only was the Fiesta a dreadful thing to drive, it was off the road for 5 weeks, waiting for a transmission.
That was good compared to this Peugeot 3008. This is the third time it has been off the road, waiting for warranty replacement parts to come from France, all in just 32000 kilometres. Now 9 weeks & counting.
So far 3 weeks for a broken valve spring, or so we are told, but one has to wonder. We should have it back in another couple of weeks, or perhaps 3 they say. How long does it take to stick a valve spring in an airmail post pack, & drop it in the mail for gods sake. Am I nasty to be smelling a rat shaped cover up of the real problem.
I can get bits for my TR7 in half the time it takes to get main stream bits out6 of Europe.
Admittedly part supply is probably better in Europe
rigsey said:
Hasbeen said:
Well t certainly is in my experience.
Perhaps we were lucky with the couple of Mazdas that got to 185,000 & 150,000 kilometres with out a spanner going near them, but we have not been lucky with European stuff.
Not only was the Fiesta a dreadful thing to drive, it was off the road for 5 weeks, waiting for a transmission.
That was good compared to this Peugeot 3008. This is the third time it has been off the road, waiting for warranty replacement parts to come from France, all in just 32000 kilometres. Now 9 weeks & counting.
So far 3 weeks for a broken valve spring, or so we are told, but one has to wonder. We should have it back in another couple of weeks, or perhaps 3 they say. How long does it take to stick a valve spring in an airmail post pack, & drop it in the mail for gods sake. Am I nasty to be smelling a rat shaped cover up of the real problem.
I can get bits for my TR7 in half the time it takes to get main stream bits out6 of Europe.
I'm pretty sure Peugeot's are not reliable anywhere :-)Perhaps we were lucky with the couple of Mazdas that got to 185,000 & 150,000 kilometres with out a spanner going near them, but we have not been lucky with European stuff.
Not only was the Fiesta a dreadful thing to drive, it was off the road for 5 weeks, waiting for a transmission.
That was good compared to this Peugeot 3008. This is the third time it has been off the road, waiting for warranty replacement parts to come from France, all in just 32000 kilometres. Now 9 weeks & counting.
So far 3 weeks for a broken valve spring, or so we are told, but one has to wonder. We should have it back in another couple of weeks, or perhaps 3 they say. How long does it take to stick a valve spring in an airmail post pack, & drop it in the mail for gods sake. Am I nasty to be smelling a rat shaped cover up of the real problem.
I can get bits for my TR7 in half the time it takes to get main stream bits out6 of Europe.
Admittedly part supply is probably better in Europe
PomBstard said:
First car I bought over here, back in 2004, was a 1994 405 SRI. Was so much more fun than the new BA Falcon I had at the same time as a company car, and better built. Spares and specialists were cheap and easy to come by, at least in Sydney, and there was an active on-line community too. Small sample, granted, but a better experience than my more recent Volvo woes... I still find myself having a look at various 90's Pugs - I reckon a tidy 306 GTI6 would be a cheap bit of fun that could be kept.
I owned a 106 Rallye S2 many years ago, epic car which I should have kept.rigsey said:
:-)
As I remember I was meant to get in touch when we visited in February but things were slightly manic (house visits, school visits, etc).
Will be in touch.
How is the Focus RS?
No worries mate, any time.As I remember I was meant to get in touch when we visited in February but things were slightly manic (house visits, school visits, etc).
Will be in touch.
How is the Focus RS?
It's fantastic. I love it! Exhaust and a remap now make it go pretty well
Been in Adelaide just over 1 week.
Found (and had an offer accepted on) a house in Seaford Rise + brought the wife a Mazda CX-5 which drives much better than I expected.
Started work at my company's Aus office on Monday.
So far so good.
A BRZ has caught my eye and I have arrange to view on Friday
Found (and had an offer accepted on) a house in Seaford Rise + brought the wife a Mazda CX-5 which drives much better than I expected.
Started work at my company's Aus office on Monday.
So far so good.
A BRZ has caught my eye and I have arrange to view on Friday
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