Question about driving a manual car (1 Viewer)

[ToO LaZy ^*]

Originally posted by yenta
I only need a little car. Do you know how good they are on fuel efficiency?

have a look at toyota echoes..very reliable and fuel efficient

6.2L/100km city, 4.6L/100km highway

 

[Ziff]

Yeah but they look like poo. I prefer the Starlet even if it has a crap name.

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

well it's that's best lookin poo I'VE seen!
just do some touch ups on it...even some good mags will make it look like a hot little car

 

[Ziff]

Body kit!!!

 

[yenta]

Originally posted by Ziff
Yeah but they look like poo. I prefer the Starlet even if it has a crap name.

Exactly. I hate the look of echoes...in fact I don't like the look of most new cars because I hate the chunky look...same goes for the current corolla. Plus I'm looking to spend under $6000 on my next car.

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

$6000?...i'd rather get a motorcycle

 

[yenta]

Yeah well we aren't all rich you know. I've thought about a motorcycle, but realised I want the comfort of a car. When it's pissing down raining or really hot I'd rather be inside a car so I don't have to worry about it!

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

well..i'm anything BUT rich..you're lucky you're even GETTING a car..
if i were you, i'll stick to my manual for the time being..then when you reach 10k...you could get a reasonable car that's safe and reliable (cummon..you really can't get safety/reliability/peace of mind car that's $6000)

 

[yenta]

Yeah that would be a good idea...but I'd be waiting forever if I tried to reach 10k, it'd take at least 2 years of saving. And the car I have atm isn't very reliable (I've already had to replace the whole engine) so I need to get rid of it and get something more reliable, which I'm sure I could do with $6000. Sure you can't get the best car with that much but I'm sure I can get something more reliable than what I currently have. THEN I can save for awhile for a better car.

 

[jay2000]

Originally posted by ToO LaZy ^*
well it's that's best lookin poo I'VE seen!
just do some touch ups on it...even some good mags will make it look like a hot little car

body kits on an echo....thats a BIG no

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

i saw a done up black echo and to tell you the truth it looked quite snazzy..especially with the 17inch mags

of course...echos arn't the best car to do up...but hey..we're on a budget

 

[iambored]

Originally posted by ToO LaZy ^*
(cummon..you really can't get safety/reliability/peace of mind car that's $6000)

i don't trust them either

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

yeah...and the costs of running it (repairs, leaks, rust, worn tyres, brakes) will make more sensible to buy a reliable car ie >10k...at least!

 

[yenta]

Geez you make it sound like all cars under 6000 are shitboxes ready to fall apart that's what I have atm anyway (shitbox about to fall apart) so what's the difference if I buy another one that's cheaper...However it was previously said that the 89/90 model toyotas are pretty reliable! I'm sure there are reliable cars out there for $6000 (especially if they haven't done that many k's)

 

[Ziff]

The max with a car that has a few KM under the belt is to fix the timing belt and some other sundry crap. It won't cost much.

 

[Josie]

My car is under 6000 (definately) and it's incredibly reliable. All that needs to be replaced has been done, it's been garaged all its life. It even starts on a cold day. Mostly. I expect it to last a good 3-5 years, and it's already 15 years old.

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

..i still don't trust them..

 

[Malazn Pleasure]

Originally posted by ToO LaZy ^*
well it's that's best lookin poo I'VE seen!
just do some touch ups on it...even some good mags will make it look like a hot little car

haha hey an echo is pretty cool. i bought a 2003 one last yr brand new.

yes i kno its not the best car in the world, but i was on a budget and had to get a car that was reliable and fuel efficient. and i just needed something to get me around and easy to park esp wen im travelling to clients, i aint gona drag or race it so no point in getting a really nice car atm, but in a few yrs after i get more money il will definately get my BMW

 

[ToO LaZy ^*]

quite nice indeed..how much did those light cover thingys cost ya?

 

[Dash]

Originally posted by ToO LaZy ^*
boooooooooorrrrr-innnggg
i drive an auto coz i don't have a manual, but as soon as this HSC shit is all over, i'm all up for manual!

True... I feel ya... I drive an auto...
But wheneva I get the chance I drive my friends manual...
It's hectic!

Originally posted by yenta
Geez you make it sound like all cars under 6000 are shitboxes ready to fall apart that's what I have atm anyway (shitbox about to fall apart) so what's the difference if I buy another one that's cheaper...However it was previously said that the 89/90 model toyotas are pretty reliable! I'm sure there are reliable cars out there for $6000 (especially if they haven't done that many k's)

A friend of mine is gettin a civic for like 3K...
Drives pretty well...