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Post by beagle on Jun 6, 2013 19:38:12 GMT 12
Overtime at work is slowly decaying and the Van is costng a bit on gas to and from work each day. so what do I chosse. Want something super economical, but still enough power to give a boy racer a fright, plus able to occassionally able to carry 6-8 crates of bread. The mrs's Vitz is reall good on economy as CHCH to Dunedin the other month cost only $35 each way and is quick enough to lose a licence if I am silly enough. There is a van version claled afun cargo but haven't seen any RS models. Thought about a Fiat Multipla to wind the guys up at work due to it's ugliness but not sure on it's history regards things that go wrong etc and being european the cost of spares etc. Toyota put out something called a Ractus that would maybe do but not sure on the power thing. Subaru have taken the latest version of this and called it a Trezia STi which looks pretty cool but none in the country as yet. Would like the latest Nissan Elgrand E52 stationwagon/van but at 70k, yeah right.
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Post by suthg on Jun 6, 2013 19:43:42 GMT 12
Mazda CX5's may be a bit pricey too? I'm in the market for a Mazda 626 SW (Alteza) but even second hand 5yrs old, they are still pricey cf Nissan and Toyota cars.
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Post by craig on Jun 7, 2013 8:29:37 GMT 12
I can vouch for the Mazda CX 5. Great machine. One thing to watch though. These SUV's are getting wider and struggle to fit thru conventional tilt type garage doors (CX 5 has about 2" either side) so really need the electric folding mirrors (which it doesn't have). My better half won't back it out of the garage so hence is living under the car port. On the bright side more room for my junk in the garage!
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Post by ErrolC on Jun 7, 2013 9:08:53 GMT 12
Those 6-8 crates of bread appear to be costing you a lot (in looks if nothing else), is that vital?
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Post by shorty on Jun 7, 2013 10:32:50 GMT 12
I'm also looking, I watch the Turners auction site everyday (definitely the cheapest way to go) for a hatchback about 5 years old. Not fussed on the brand as long as I can get my models in the back and its not an auto. Mind you manuals are getting harder to find these days.
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Post by flyinkiwi on Jun 7, 2013 12:38:24 GMT 12
Hmm so I guess this is out of the question?
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Post by suthg on Jun 7, 2013 13:30:32 GMT 12
He won't get the 6-8 crates of Tip-Top bread in there... beers perhaps, bread no!
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Post by shorty on Jun 7, 2013 14:31:52 GMT 12
I has something more like this in mind
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Post by beagle on Jun 7, 2013 15:12:01 GMT 12
Those 6-8 crates of bread appear to be costing you a lot (in looks if nothing else), is that vital? Sent via Proboards Android App I do some deliveries on the way home to some places where it is out of the way for the normal delivery guy.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 7, 2013 18:56:45 GMT 12
Tip Top should give you a company car the Beags.
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Post by dakman on Jun 7, 2013 19:16:51 GMT 12
Just curious Suthg own a Toyota Alteza manual great car be interested in the specs for the Mazda model Alteza
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Post by beagle on Jun 7, 2013 19:32:31 GMT 12
I found this which would hold the required product plus could be used for a bit of advertisement for the company.
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Post by dakman on Jun 7, 2013 19:58:48 GMT 12
Beagle perfect for a Subway promo vehicle ,
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 7, 2013 21:00:16 GMT 12
Or durex!
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Post by mumbles on Jun 7, 2013 23:10:58 GMT 12
Just curious Suthg own a Toyota Alteza manual great car be interested in the specs for the Mazda model Alteza The post 2003 or so chain driven ones have a good reputation - same platform as the Ford Mondeo. We had a look at one a couple of months ago when our Capella died (and it was our first choice to replace it when the time came anyway), but couldn't find the right one that met our needs quickly enough, so settled for an entry level Subaru Legacy wagon instead, which I've been very pleased with so far.
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Post by htbrst on Jun 8, 2013 7:53:27 GMT 12
Just curious Suthg own a Toyota Alteza manual great car be interested in the specs for the Mazda model Alteza The post 2003 or so chain driven ones have a good reputation - same platform as the Ford Mondeo. Any hint on how much volume the bread crates take up? We went with a Liftback Mondeo after our old car ended up T-Boned into the side of a very naughty truck at pace (which we were pretty lucky to get away with!). The newer shape Mondeos (2008+?) are much bigger than the Baz style ones and the boot is enormous for the size of the car. We had fully expected to go with a Mazda 6 as our Mazda 3 did so well in the crash and we liked to drive it, but the Mondeo was nicer in most areas.
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Post by suthg on Jun 8, 2013 8:04:47 GMT 12
Our Capella has been rear ended by a Ford Transit work van and the guy did not want it to go through Insurance. Trouble is we can't find rear tail lights so we are looking at that style of car - thanks for comments about the Ford Mondeo - all same platform.
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Post by mumbles on Jun 8, 2013 8:42:57 GMT 12
Our Capella has been rear ended by a Ford Transit work van and the guy did not want it to go through Insurance. Trouble is we can't find rear tail lights so we are looking at that style of car - thanks for comments about the Ford Mondeo - all same platform. No worries. The Capella isn't the same as the Mazda6/Atenza/Mondeo, it is the old 626 platform that dates from the 70's/80's, and was retired in 2001. Ours was a 2000 model, the "new" Subaru a 2004, but there is a clear generational difference between the two in terms of standard features and comfort. Our shortlist for wagon replcement was basically Toyota Fielder (kind of a super corolla), Mazda6/Atenza, or Ford Mondeo, none older than 2003. That done, it will soon be time to look at replacing our other car, the MX-5 As for not going through insurance, is that his call to make?
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Post by mumbles on Jun 8, 2013 8:52:14 GMT 12
The post 2003 or so chain driven ones have a good reputation - same platform as the Ford Mondeo. Any hint on how much volume the bread crates take up? If they are the ones I see at the supermarket you'd get four or five at least in the back of a Mondeo wagon easy I reckon. Depends on how wide they are
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Post by suthg on Jun 8, 2013 15:02:29 GMT 12
Mumbles - The Capella is only facevalue of $1100 (Insurance market value) (1987 but very reliable and cheap to run, 2nd vehicle) and he is trying to stay good with his company he works for and not claim a vehicle-vehicle accident but a nudge with a fence or something, and was wanting to see us right for $2500 cash or so which is about the cost of repairs if rear lamp assemblies can be found. The rear is out of shape a bit but fixable. We have discussed this with our insurance company and they agree, we stand to get our car back running if we pursue this path. - then we can sell it...
We had just been discussing selling both vehicles (1993 Mazda MPV) and get this 626 Station wagon or as others have suggested, a Ford Mondeo SW. Hence my interest in this topic as it talks about a car style I am interested in as a 2 to 1 replacement. Our family has reduced in size from 6 to 3 at home these days. Four kids and very sporty family makes for a high cost of living in a 75yo 10ft stud bungalow in cool Tokoroa...
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