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Not_Sean

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Hey guys, so as you know my last Outback ended up been a dud and I'm walking away from it, Just not happy. 

 

So Looking to spend around $6K for something, might be able to push it a extra $500 if its really worth it. 

 

My original Idea was to grab a outback/Legacy and do a kinda camper conversion in the back as I plan to do a fair amount of traveling here. Found two possible ones, Both Legacy Bsports both above 145k Km and both maxing the budget at $6500

 

The other thing I was looking at is a A3 2.0 FSI 2003 up. Reason for this is it is only me and the partner, No kids and no plans for kids any time soon and they coming in around $4k-5500 which leaves me a little 

 

Thinking the A3 option might be the better bet as can fit what we would need and they are lovely to drive than return to a Scooby once money is better and I can get the one i want. 

 

Know I'm asking a slightly Bias group here but you guys have been in this country longer than me, What you rate ? ?

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wtf is an audi?

 

I 2nd the legacy, as for value maybe go for the 93-97 GTB,or a non turbo version. loads of room and they are cheap as flip

 

A 4wd system is really necessary for traveling in nz i reckon, unless you are just planning to visit all of our lame cities of concrete and not go exploring nature style

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hahahaha You guys do know I used to work for Audi :P:P 

 

I really do like the idea of one, but if I go for the Legacy i want Gen3 so 2004 up and that's the issue. 

 

Don't worry guys will Def's be returning to Subaru if i go with the A3, this car will push onto the Partner and I'll get my Outback. 

 

or get my outback now :P:P 

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I'll take 

1 minute ago, A_J_T said:

Have you considered a Justy and a Tent? 

 

ummm what is a Justy ? ? 

 

I'll look for some wrx wagons, Already from what I've been reading just avoid the 2.5 as they love to pop gaskets rather try stick with the 2.0L 

The Audi is only a option as the A3's the old mechs at a few of the dealerships used to agree they were bulletproof. but lets see, the other issue is the all the nice cars are down in auckland and I'm all the way in Kerikeri with no car to get down or around. 

 

I'll continue the search today lets ee what pops us. If anyone wants to drop a link to anything they think is work looking at please do. need help :P 

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41 minutes ago, Not_Sean said:

From what i know about these is they are gutless and still use all your money on fuel. 

 

If you can find a good BPE then you have what you wanted in the first place and the 3L seem to run good. 

 

I realize location is an issue for you but eh, Super high Ks, example of their durability if nothing else http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-1197070955.htm

 

 

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15 minutes ago, A_J_T said:

From what i know about these is they are gutless and still use all your money on fuel. 

 

If you can find a good BPE then you have what you wanted in the first place and the 3L seem to run good. 

 

I realize location is an issue for you but eh, Super high Ks, example of their durability if nothing else http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-1197070955.htm

 

 

The was a 250K km 3L going close by in dagaville but its off now, guy wanted think around 4K for it. was on auction was a high spec but can't find it. 

 

I did find a 2004 A3 110K km Mechanical warranty till feb. had the big gearbox recon and coil packs at 100K complete service history and looks in very good condition I'm going to have a look at.

 

Hopefully jumping on a bus tomorrow morning and off to Auckland, will view it and hopefully a few other cars. seem's the only way I'll pick up something decent is in the city. nothing up this side.

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Hey guys, 

 

Thanks for the updated.. Been seeing so many different cars during my 4 days here in auckland. I did choose yesterday ended up going with a A3 that checked out in been looked after, full service history and condition. 

 

I really hope we can still be friends :') 

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So little update so far, and Hope I'm still welcome around these here parts :P:P 

 

Drove back from auckland to Kerikeri, cant didn't miss a beat, was a such a lovely drive. Ordered some parts online just little bits going for a OEM+ build. than ordered Quadcopter parts and the cars going to have to wait for the next batch of parts :P 

 

Will keep you guys updated and lets see if buying a second hand Euro car is a bad idea. 

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