Stella Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Yep, the time has come to sell my motorbike and buy a car so I can learn to drive / (yes, I am 30 and haven't learned to drive...) In case anyone is selling (or knows someone that is selling) I am after: Hatchback Manual economical to run/repair tidy condition and reliable under $2500 Something like a toyota corolla or honda civic, though open to anything that fits the above. I have knowledgable friends in Wellington or Wanganui that I trust to look over one for me, and elsewhere may be do-able. Feel free to email me with details if you have something that might fit. :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsweet Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hi, will ask around up this way for you. Does it have to be a hatch tho? or will a tidy sedan do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted September 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 thanks! Does need to be a hatchback. I really need it for fieldwork over summer with buckets and electrofishing gear and the like, so easy back-access and lots of space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 i have to recomend ford laser hatchbacks, cause i have one lol its only 1200cc = really cheap to run the hatchback boot is heaps bigger than most, which is why i chose it, plenty of space for dogs and bags and stuff. Mine was $1500, they're pretty cheap. And manual. Backseats fold down for more space, once put 4ft and 3ft tanks plus my two giant dogs in with the back seats down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 toyota hilux!!!! get a real crappy old one, and it will never ever die. not even if you strap it to the top of a building and then dynamite it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_r Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 toyota hilux!!!! get a real crud old one, and it will never ever die. not even if you strap it to the top of a building and then dynamite it or tie it to a pier with the highest tidal movement, even if its ropes come undone and gets lost at sea it will still go!!! should be able to find an old laser/familia/civic hatch etc there are plenty around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 You two have been watching too much Top Gear! Don't tell Caryl, she hates the program.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I heard that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 i know of a MINT toyota corola 4door in the waikato? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 My Son is selling his Toyota Celica Only thing is, it's Auto and he's wanting $3000 for it :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 I would go with a hilux as a learning car.... as others have said, it is indestructable. and you can put any road kill in the back. or parts of the vehicle that happen to fall off when you hit something.. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 22, 2009 Report Share Posted September 22, 2009 yes. although if fuel efficiency is important to you, the hilux is probably not what you are after. although im sure it will run on anything you can put down that fuel tank :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 As a motorcyclist, a learner in a Hilux scares me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 The only problem with the older hilux's is the price has been pushed up alot due to all the boy racers buying them to sack out on big rims they are very overpriced for what they are.. Go with a toyota hatchback corolla or starlet or maybe ford lazer those things just seem to keep on going, I had a TX3 that had 365k's on it with no issues.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supasi Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Go a nissan Pulsar Hatch. Even better Stella. Get a wagon. I own a wagon, and would never go back to a sedan or hatch. Its so handy to chuck everything in the back and still have room for passengers. Also handy for shifting large tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morcs Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 There are a lot of cars for that money. I picked up a delsol in good condition for 2500. A mazda familia (great little car) for 1000 aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted September 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 whoops, just bought one! (mostly). Nissan pulsar, '92, white (hmmm could do livingart's cool zebra-stripe trick!) Take possession on tuesday, subject to their flatmate not crashing it on the way to welly on the weekend...! (hence 'mostly' bought a car) A mechanic friend had a good look over and was really happy with the condition, all he found needed is to replace the radiator hose (not urgent). I contacted them an hours ago to take a look! Now I have to learn to DRIVE!! Thanks for all the suggestions here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Driving's easy(ish). I'm learning now, can get my restricted some time in Nov' I think. Don't have my own car but my private driver can take me places. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 You already have your bike licence though don't you Stella? Easy as to get your car licence after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 I recommend a mazda familia, awesome wee motor. What type of bike you got? <--------- (Motorbike freak) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted September 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I have a GN250. Now for sale ..... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 heheh, my first bike was a GN 250, cool little bike,slow but reliable and economical, traded it in at Phill Turnbulls for a GSXRR. that was the exact opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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