I am getting a car also!!!

[mmm_aapls]

I saw everyone was getting new cars so I thought I would let you know what I am getting. I am getting a new MY05 Subaru WRX, manual, aqua blue no other options. I also saw the standard test for proving a car so when I get it I will endeavour to complete it.

[Blue Supra]

awesome stuff mate:) look forward to seeing some pics soon:)

why not join the club hey?;):D

[fa22_raptor]

Being 22, insurance is going to be pretty hard to come by because it's a WRX. Anyway, sounds like fun, congratulations mate! Good to have another Melbournian on the board too!

[charged]

I saw everyone was getting new cars so I thought I would let you know what I am getting. I am getting a new MY05 Subaru WRX, manual, aqua blue no other options. I also saw the standard test for proving a car so when I get it I will endeavour to complete it.Lucky Barstard :D

[fpv_gtho]

I saw everyone was getting new cars so I thought I would let you know what I am getting. I am getting a new MY05 Subaru WRX, manual, aqua blue no other options. I also saw the standard test for proving a car so when I get it I will endeavour to complete it.

Was there anything in particular that stood out for you wanting the WRX? Standard form theyre a pretty good car, most people who've driven them reckon they stick to the road like shit to a shovel

[whiteballz]

thats a bad thing? they grippy as all hell!

[fpv_gtho]

i meant it as a good thing :p

[whiteballz]

right, coz i mean, shit sometimes DOSENT stick to a shovel..

[Blue Supra]

but mostly it does:p

Wow all australia but new cars week!:D

[clutch-monkey]

it doesn't stick if its really sloppy

[Blue Supra]

:P

too much info Clutch:p

[SlickHolden]

What about the new liberty thats a fine looking set of wheels there.

I don't wan't to sound rude but i think the liberty GT shits on the WRX now a days, It's got the look rex had.
I guess it's more expensive but it's worth it:)
http://www.carsales.com.au/cvr/6uqlibfd.jpg http://www.carsales.com.au/cvr/746wrxfd.jpg

[fpv_gtho]

The Liberty does look smoother, but its heavier than the WRX and styling's subjective anyway

[SlickHolden]

They have lost there way with the wrx over the years.
My sister will give up her VL calais only for 2 cars... A VS Commodore SS. And 98 WRX.

[mmm_aapls]

Being 22, insurance is going to be pretty hard to come by because it's a WRX. Anyway, sounds like fun, congratulations mate! Good to have another Melbournian on the board too!

Well lucky for me the car is actually going to be a company car. That means $0 excess and anyone is insured to drive it. It also means I get the car tax free, pay for fuel and services tax free and then own the cra after 3 years. it is such a good deal.

What made me choose the WRX? Well I have always liked Holdens, I even worked in their engineering department for a year as a student, but they really are to expensive and for a "sports" car they don't really impress me. But I do love RWD. I looked at the WRX because of the chasis and also because of the fact that the car is so nimble. You can throw them into things that larger RWD cars will have problems with.

[2ndclasscitizen]

nice choice buddy enjoy

[Blue Supra]

What company do you work for? i doubt theyll "give" you a car after just 3 years.

[mmm_aapls]

I would rather not say what company I work for but i am getting the car on Novated lease. That means we make a salary sacrifice with pre tax dollars towards the car. Then after 3 years, I own it, but until then it is essentially a business car.

[Blue Supra]

i know the lease system, i was going to lease an XR6T. I was going to go through Leaseplan.

[clutch-monkey]

noooooo don't lease

[mmm_aapls]

Why not? The pros far out weight the cons. Especially in this case.

[Blue Supra]

depends how much you make, im assuming youre in the higher tax bracket? being taxed over 30c to the dollar? that makes it worthwhile. if youre in the lower echelons then it works out more expensive.

[mmm_aapls]

Yeah thats right. Plus now you have an option of FBTor employee contribution. Because lease brings your tax bracket down, you obviously get paid less super. So if you choose to make a small contribution to your super (which the goverment matches dollar for dollar up to $500), you don't need to worry about FBT. Then on top of that you pay for fuel and services with tax free dollars, it does turn out cheaper. Much cheaper.

[Blue Supra]

plus if you make those voluntary super contributions then youre goin to be sweet when you retire too:)

[mmm_aapls]

yeah. I am only 22 though, retirement is a long long way away (unless I get really rich)!

[fpv_gtho]

if you get in now though at 22, at least you'll have some security when you retire though :p

[2ndclasscitizen]

My dad's car is leased through his company, his company pays for the lease, fuel, service and after 4 years it's his, he just has to pay the residual like in a normal lease

[fpv_gtho]

sounds like hes getting a pretty good deal there then

[2ndclasscitizen]

yeah his company changed the way they do company cars, it used to be it was owned by the company and you got up to a certain model level, now its up to a certain value, so when dad got his he got a runout VY2 with V8 and leather for $50k

hopefully the residual will be cheap enough for me to afford :D

[Blue Supra]

yeah his company changed the way they do company cars, it used to be it was owned by the company and you got up to a certain model level, now its up to a certain value, so when dad got his he got a runout VY2 with V8 and leather for $50k

hopefully the residual will be cheap enough for me to afford :D

VY2 what?

in 4 years if you have arounf 25 - 30k you could buy one outright. i dont know what the residual would be though.

[2ndclasscitizen]

VY2 Calais, Barbados Blue with the fat 5-spoke wheels, slicks favourite i bet

[Blue Supra]

poor bloke would be in tears knowing you have that:(

just jokes, youre his new best friend i bet:D

[fpv_gtho]

VY2 what?

in 4 years if you have arounf 25 - 30k you could buy one outright. i dont know what the residual would be though.

4 years though they'd basically be cheaper to buy straight off the used market, the benefit here is you know who was the previous owner and what theyve done :p

[Blue Supra]

this is true, took me a bit to figure out what you meant though.... it been a loooong day:o

[fpv_gtho]

BA's and VY''s though havent exactly met the 3 year point on the used market yet though so theyre still attracting alot

[Blue Supra]

some 2003 XR6s are selling for under 30k now. Dont know about SS's and XR6T and XR8

[clutch-monkey]

hopefully i can buy my uncles XR6T if its dropped in value... i hate the orange stripe down the side tho
and insurance will be hell

[Blue Supra]

4k a year for me, youre prolly a bit older then me (20?) so closer to 3k prolly.

[clutch-monkey]

yeah, roughly 3k. i'm better off getting a n/a car

[fpv_gtho]

under $30K for XR6's isnt too much of a surprise, the NA's sell new for $38K afterall and the BA's have i think 75-80% of their value after 1 year, XR6's tend to hold about 60% over 3 years, although the BA will probably drop a bit cause theyre no longer a rarity

[mmm_aapls]

Well guys I am getting my car at 2pm tomorrow (sorry to go off subject but thats what this thread was about). I will try and take some dodgey photos with my camera phone and post some up before I got home tomorrow.

[SlickHolden]

VY2 Calais, Barbados Blue with the fat 5-spoke wheels, slicks favourite i bet
You bet ya, I'll take it in any color to:D
You wouldnt happen to need someone to wash it :D Or just drive it when you are all asleep:p
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=98253&stc=1
I got my eye on this one. VY II Calais New (http://www.drive.com.au/used_cars/holden/calais/melbourne/detail.aspx?id=2022109&pg=1&pp=2&d=0&nv=1)
My mum could get her insurence payout in 3 months or 3 years:(
It's with morris and cashman Wish they would hurry up it's not going to be there forever:(

[Blue Supra]

we're all waiting on something slick. None here more then you though.:o

Hope it hurries through for you:)

Looking forward to seeing pics of the Rex mate:)

[fpv_gtho]

just make sure you dont literally turn it into a slushbox with the 5000rpm launches :p

[2ndclasscitizen]

thats it exactly. dad has only let mum drive it once, the farthest i've ever driven it is backed it off the lawn and into the garage. gave it a good rev in N whilst i was stopped in the street :p

[SlickHolden]

Sounds better inside then out yeah:)

[Blue Supra]

bit raspy the old ecotech:(

alloytechs sposes to sound better i believe.

[2ndclasscitizen]

ecotech? try Gen3, though it didn't sound as good as i thought it would

[SlickHolden]

Very subdued sound but a couple of mods and it will crackle down the road like a race car:D

[2ndclasscitizen]

yeah but this is my dad, he doesn't want it to sound like that. my dad's boss on the other hand, has been through THREE exhuasts on his R8 cause they've all been to loud and now his got one that combined with the chip and intake gives him 360kw

[SlickHolden]

I love the VYII Calais. It's like a little mouse till you kick it in the N*TS :p
Then it opens up a can of V8 juice:D Love it. Still a 6.0sec 0-100 car in stock:)

[fpv_gtho]

stop drooling slick, you'll fry the keyboard in a minute

[SlickHolden]

I just been out today and bought a new one :p

[Blue Supra]

mate i cant find where the hell the 0 -100 specs for my car are:o its a bit annoying. any help appreciated guys if you come accross anything.

[whiteballz]

my bet is 6.7.

[Matra et Alpine]

mate i cant find where the hell the 0 -100 specs for my car are:o its a bit annoying. any help appreciated guys if you come accross anything.
Not sure oif UK spec is the same ....
"The Nissan 200SX S13 was fitted with the CA18DET engine in the UK. The body is better known as the RS13 or 180SX internationally. The Nissan Silvia S13 K's is mechanically identical.

The engine is an 1809cc unit with twin overhead belt-driven camshafts (DOHC) and 16 valves. The turbocharger is a Garrett T25 configured to provide 10PSI of boost.

The CA18DET engine produces approximately 170BHP and 228NM in stock form. The vehicle weighs about 1100Kg including a driver and can accelerate from 0-60MPH in 6.7 seconds. Top speed is over 140MPH. Despite this, 29.1MPG is possible.
"
PS: Be careful on trackdays and not end up like this guy :) (earlier version 200)

[Spastik_Roach]

His is the S14, with the SR20DET, not the S13, with the CA18DET.

[whiteballz]

my bet is 6.7.



0-60MPH in 6.7 seconds

do i have magic or what!! :P

[charged]

Not sure oif UK spec is the same ....
"The Nissan 200SX S13 was fitted with the CA18DET engine in the UK. The body is better known as the RS13 or 180SX internationally. The Nissan Silvia S13 K's is mechanically identical.

The engine is an 1809cc unit with twin overhead belt-driven camshafts (DOHC) and 16 valves. The turbocharger is a Garrett T25 configured to provide 10PSI of boost.

The CA18DET engine produces approximately 170BHP and 228NM in stock form. The vehicle weighs about 1100Kg including a driver and can accelerate from 0-60MPH in 6.7 seconds. Top speed is over 140MPH. Despite this, 29.1MPG is possible.
"
PS: Be careful on trackdays and not end up like this guy :) (earlier version 200)Track days can get very expensive(lost it at the kink at Mallala)
Looked in a wheels magazine 6.9 to 100kays thats a s15 cant find a s14

[fpv_gtho]

Wouldnt be surprised if S15's were a touch heavier, i think they were about 1400kg for the top of the line Spec-R or whatever Nissan called them, but at least theres 2 figures now to work between