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  1. #31
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    Wow, that's an awesome car!

    Nothing like your own car, no matter how old it is!

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    keep it sleeper how's insurance for it?
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    No idea, although I thought that for cars over 25 years old its cheaper, not sure though.

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    That's excellent!

    Always remember that with cars condition is critical - it's better to have an older car in showroom condition than a newer, more sporty car (for example) that's been abused before your custody of it.
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    I got a 2000 model with 147,000km and i was very happy with that..

    Your new car has 141,000km and it's over 20 years old!! Man that's a rippa.
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    You would be surprised how easy they are to fit, And they make some decant power have seen these fitted to Falcons and Commodores, With lower boost they are quieter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clivey View Post
    That's excellent!

    Always remember that with cars condition is critical - it's better to have an older car in showroom condition than a newer, more sporty car (for example) that's been abused before your custody of it.
    A lot of older cars are more reliable than newer cars too

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan View Post
    A lot of older cars are more reliable than newer cars too.
    Too right!

    Will: I wouldn't think about modifying your car straight away, you may decide you want to save the money for a better car once you've got some driving experience. I did that - I could have modded the Corsa (tasteful stuff), but instead decided to get a car more worthy of large outgoings first.

    If however the car really is a supreme example of it's type, go for it (when it's reasonable to do so)!

    EDIT: After looking at the pics again, it does appear to be in fantastic condition and has a kind-of retro charm and charisma (not "Carisma" - that car NEVER had any!).
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    I'm thinking a cold air filter right now and a better exhaust but thats it for a while. Really not interested in alot of power for when I'm just learning to drive. Mod's aren't really too high on the priority list as cash is limited!

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    yeah, just unbolt the exhaust from the cat back
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    SE that was the luxury model wasn't it?

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    Think it was yeah. Flashy seat material and electric windows, not to mention a tape and radio stereo! Central locking too.

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    Its home at last... got a quarter of a tank of free petrol too!

    All behold the pimp stick auto shifter....
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    ha, that looks near immaculate
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    The shifter looks like a Pimp cane.
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    Funnily enough thats exactly what I told him on msn a few hours ago.
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