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Old Aug 24, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Here's the catalogue for the next one: http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...sale=103000362
There you go Michael -- I reckon you'll pick up another Yella for a bargain basement price -- only 31k on the dial
Lots of 'on behalf of a financial institution' items there. Plenty of Mercs.

Wonder what they get for the Plymouth Prowler - not even registrable here are they??
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:20 AM
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Those Fazza 360s look rather tasty
Not to mention that 7.2L Mustang

Something for everyone
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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P plate are not legally able to drive the RX-8 under the 125kW/tonne rule. Having said that, automatic?

Unless you want to make friends with the police, do not put your P plate on a sports car.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Here's the catalogue for the next one: http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...sale=103000362
There you go Michael -- I reckon you'll pick up another Yella for a bargain basement price -- only 31k on the dial
Somehow cornering the market of Yellow RX8"S IS not my prime objective in life but its interesting Thanks

how to hide the car from the wife is a harder task

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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:12 AM
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Thanks for you advice guys. I've learnt alot. I'll be sure to do some intensive research, after my external exams that is.

But I'm pretty bumbed about the RX8 mt being considered to be a high powered car in Victoria, now I might have to go for automatic
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 01:51 AM
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I know this heresy for an RX8 forum but can I offer you some advice?

Since the manual 8 is not an option for you, why not get yourself a hot hatch for the time being (assuming there's one the speed ***** in Victoria will let you drive)?

There's plenty of them on the market to choose from these days. If turbo is an absolute no-go because of the P-plate regs down there, even an SP23 is a good option.

You'll save a lot of money, still have a fun car to run around in and it's a better step up to cars like the 8 once you're on your black licence.

Think about it.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 03:32 AM
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Yeah, get a Polo GTI (gets in under the Kw/tonne limit......it's all torque, you know )
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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no. your 17? god son. graduate then talk shop.... didnt learn anything. im sorry i didnt want to disrespect you but you seem to have taken a few hard shots at guys on here that know more than you ever will. danny i am not one of those rotorygods or gomez's but i do have more than 7 posts. go use the search button more google more. cmone i thought our gen was the internet generation we are supposed to be good at this. no imports. youll pay more and have problem to be fixed to get it all straight. forget it. in the end what do you gain. get the new 8 with leather and all the options for 45K. or like i said buy a used one and mod the **** out f it.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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NSW and Vic have very different laws
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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That is very true

Here is the list from VicRoads regarding high power car.

Basically it is 125kW/tonne or 3.5L/tonne as a limit

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrpdf...edVehicles.pdf
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Yeah guys, sucks. No manual for me! And the auto really turns me off.

Any suggestions on what I can do?

Thanks for the links by the way.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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if your dad is buying the car for you then register it in their name. they can't stop you driving the family car.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Its either an Auto or a different car for me.

I'm currently searching around for a different car. Can you guys please give me suggestions for a car? Except for the ones already mentioned before.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy
if your dad is buying the car for you then register it in their name. they can't stop you driving the family car.

Driving does not equate to owning , but it still BANNED for age group .



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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyboy
Its either an Auto or a different car for me.

I'm currently searching around for a different car. Can you guys please give me suggestions for a car? Except for the ones already mentioned before.
I don't know enough about the restrictions in Vic to comment further.

Might be easier if you first worked out what your shortlist is.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dannyboy
Its either an Auto or a different car for me.

I'm currently searching around for a different car. Can you guys please give me suggestions for a car? Except for the ones already mentioned before.

If you must go Auto , dont get the 4 speed GET THE 6 SPEED AUTO BEING RELEASED SHORTLY .

Once the 6 speed Auto is released the 4 speed will drop rapidly in value .

Get the Honda civic type R shortly coming to OZ

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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly8
Get the Honda civic type R shortly coming to OZ
But, they look like a pregnant rollerskate!
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Grizzly8
Driving does not equate to owning , but it still BANNED for age group .



Michael
there is a clause in the rules for families that only have cars on the banned list, so these families don't need to buy another car. you would have to check the rules to see if it's a good enough loop hole.
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Old Aug 25, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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Want suggestions for a car?
http://www.carsales.com.au
That's the best advice you've had so far!

Seek and ye shall find...
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