V6 ones go very well, I drove an '04 model today, with the highest spec trim, leather seats, sunroof, etc. Very nice.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:45am
Yes it seems anything with a bit of room in it and made this century is priced around the 10k mark
thejazzpianoma,
Dec 14, 8:46am
4 Cylinder isn't much better. You are looking at around 10.5l/100km for general running around, thats a lot for a modern car.
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 8:46am
They use about as much as a '96 model, 6 cylinder Falcon (I'm told).
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 8:47am
More like 12l/100km.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:47am
I imagine that is a lot!
horsepower7,
Dec 14, 8:47am
mazda atenza! they would fit a bale of hay in the back easy lol
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:48am
okay, Tribute falls down the list.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:49am
what year do you suggest!
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:50am
mate has a RAV4 and likes that, said she doesnt find it too much to run but then her previous car was an ss commodore!
gracey_lain,
Dec 14, 8:51am
I need my milk and minty tim tams MrJazz!
thejazzpianoma,
Dec 14, 8:51am
Good luck, it seems duty calls.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:53am
tidy isnt it!
I used to drive an Audi A4 Turbo Diesel in the UK - took it over to Europe and on the autobahn and man that thing could move!
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:54am
lol - thanks
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 8:55am
Well, will resume the search tomorrow - thanks everyone for the suggestions
taipan4,
Dec 14, 8:56am
to tow a horsefloat hmmmmm
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 9:06am
lol I wont be towing a horse float - have my V8 for that
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 9:09am
When I lived in the UK the golfs were very popular. but are they prone to random problems with the electrics/computer etc!
thejazzpianoma,
Dec 14, 9:18am
Some of the late 90's ones had the odd problem. The last of the Mk4's like that should be well sorted though. You can get a really top example in your price range too which would help. Also, the problems are generally well known now too andare not usually end of the world price wise to fix. so long as you are sensible about where you take it for repair. (asking on here is always good if you get stuck)
The likes of the 2.0 engine is a very reliable and straight foward unit too which helps with reliability and servicing too.
Brent from "The garage" at Papamoa is very reasonable for pre-purchase checks and has the computer interface to scan these and give you a heads up if there are any problems lurking. Tell him Alex sent you, he will likely mutter something about how you really need a Toyota and how anything European is a tool of the devil, but none the less he does excellent work on VW's and has all the gear.
horsepower7,
Dec 14, 9:21am
1999 - 2002 ish they look good too (atenza) you can get a good bargin if you look hard
mugenb20b,
Dec 14, 9:24am
Read post #6.
27pukeko,
Dec 14, 6:15pm
Good morning - and thanks.Will check them out.
carstauranga001,
Dec 14, 6:35pm
Hi 27pukeko, I remember seeing you yesterday. I recomend you come back to me and take the Primera wagon for a run. We can have a general chat about all sorts of options mentioned here too if you like. Cheers.
darryl,
Dec 15, 12:55am
Well of course you do. Gee - harrassed by salesmen on messageboards now
LoL
carstauranga001,
Dec 15, 2:38am
Hi darryl, would you like some assistance too! We take Gisborne currency.
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