bradc
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Why can't you import Mark II Blit's over there? I've seen two here and they are AWESOME
Mitsubishi RVR
- Thread starter king_panther
- Start date
Because we had a Liberal government for about 13 years and they wrecked everything.
The turbo versions would probably be eligible on the power-weight criterion, but under the laws brought in by the then Liberal government about 4 years ago it is now very difficult and expensive to get compliance approval for new models. It'll only happen if someone thinks there's a significant market here.
- Location
- NSW
- First Name
- Bruce
- Drive
- 2000 Galant; metallic dark blue; manual; Recaros; Momo steering wheel; and sunroof!
Shocking on fuel though Brad ... and slow for 180kW!
- Location
- NSW
- First Name
- Bruce
- Drive
- 2000 Galant; metallic dark blue; manual; Recaros; Momo steering wheel; and sunroof!
Brad.
Another option to consider - Toyota make a Corolla station wagon, both in FWD (current shape) and 4WD configuration (older shape).
Small engine, good on fuel and low running costs.
Check it out:
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=8277&vf=1
http://www.countrycars.com.au/CentralWest/showAd.php?ref=737609&back=55&tcode=BILL1
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
- Thread starter
- #45
Yea was looking at that too Bruce, but prob getting on in years in my book now.
- Location
- NSW
- First Name
- Bruce
- Drive
- 2000 Galant; metallic dark blue; manual; Recaros; Momo steering wheel; and sunroof!
You can get the current shape (up to around 2006-7-ish) in a wagon but it will be FWD.
Being a 1.8 litre NA Corolla, it will be cheap as piss to run.
Being a 1.8 litre NA Corolla, it will be cheap as piss to run.
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
- Thread starter
- #47
Hehe I had company Corollas for 8.5 years so excuse me if I say I will pass on that.
I'm looking at some 1st gen Outbacks too. Libery wagons, 7G Galant hatches etc .... some others I'm not game to list on here
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
- Thread starter
- #48
Can anyone confirm for me the auto gearboxes for the RVR ?
I'm seeing manual ones listed with 3sp boxes ... surely they would be 4sp auto & 5sp manual ?
I'm seeing manual ones listed with 3sp boxes ... surely they would be 4sp auto & 5sp manual ?
mookers
puri puri
- Location
- Frankston, Melbourne, VIC
- First Name
- Derek
- Drive
- CL9 Accord Euro Lux, GE Jazz VTi, Evil Supervillain Chair, Homemade Portable Square Drumkit
... some others I'm not game to list on here
Awwww, c'mon... tell!
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Unregistered
Kia Rio!!
godzilla
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- Location
- QLD / Tweed Coast
- First Name
- Trevor
- Drive
- 1/19 2002 FL Legnum Type 'S' Manual in Black with Suede Recaro's!
My run-about is the girl's 1990's Suzuki Vitara. Still in great nick, getting the roof and bonnet re-sprayed, towbar fitted (mountain bikes). A surprisingly capable 4WD because of its lightweight and torquey 4cyl motor. At 100km/h freeway speeds, it's foot-to-the-floor, breath-of-wind-slows-it-down territory though.
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
- Thread starter
- #54
The RVRs are reminding me of a jacked up Nimbus.
I wonder if they share parts at all.
I wonder if they share parts at all.
mookers
puri puri
- Location
- Frankston, Melbourne, VIC
- First Name
- Derek
- Drive
- CL9 Accord Euro Lux, GE Jazz VTi, Evil Supervillain Chair, Homemade Portable Square Drumkit
They certainly look like shortened 2-door versions of the Nimbus.
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
- Thread starter
- #57
Yes but have heard horrible stories about their auto boxes. They use Ford transmissions.
montgomery
Leaving Skid Marks
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Which model?
All of the 80's and 90's 626's were all mazda! , ford used their parts.
Ie 626 / telstar - same car , all mazda besides badges.
king_panther
Gettin' tanked
- Location
- New South Wales
- First Name
- Brad
- Drive
- 2012 VW Caddy 1.6TDI 7-Speed DSG. Still crappy DSG.....
- Thread starter
- #59
I found this from Wikipedia ;
Mazda's 2.5L V6 engine (enlarged from the 1.8L V6 on the 1992 MX-3) debuted to rave reviews. Though the manual transmission was highly regarded, 4-cylinder 626s from 1994 onwards used Ford's CD4E automatic transmission, which quickly became known for its extremely high failure rate. All 626 automatic transmissions, meanwhile, continued the previous generation 626's habits of ill-timed shifts and indecisive kickdowns.
Mazda's 2.5L V6 engine (enlarged from the 1.8L V6 on the 1992 MX-3) debuted to rave reviews. Though the manual transmission was highly regarded, 4-cylinder 626s from 1994 onwards used Ford's CD4E automatic transmission, which quickly became known for its extremely high failure rate. All 626 automatic transmissions, meanwhile, continued the previous generation 626's habits of ill-timed shifts and indecisive kickdowns.
montgomery
Leaving Skid Marks
Well there you go.
