diamondjo Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 So, I may be panicing prematurely, but pretty much everyone who has seen my car so far has said "Nah, that'll get written off" - assessor is yet to see it though. As I'm sure we all are on this forum, I am very attached to my particular car and really don't want it to be written off. But if it does, I'm thinking I'm going to take the money and start saving for either a R33 GTR or R34 GTT... maybe something completely different, I don't know. The thing is, in the mean time I'd want to buy a car that is as cheap as possible but pretty much bullet proof. I don't particularly care about looks, age, ride comfort, anything other than something that keeps going and going and going. The old mid-80s toyota corollas spring to mind. My old Daihatsu Charade was also a bloody amazing car and nippy too for its little 1300cc engine. We're talking about sub $1500 cars here - I don't want to eat too much into my budget if worst comes to worst and the 33 is a write off. So, harken back to the days of your P-plates and lets hear about your best old bullet proof bunkie! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjo Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Just wanted to add that the Charade GTti is also a formiddable bunkie. Hard to find though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
That_timothy Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) If you don't mind looking like a farmer or a tradesman look over the episode of Top Gear trying to kill an old mechanical hilux [talking about zero electronics here, except obvioulsy lights/battery etc]. That and, dare I say it, I've had mates with Skylines, and daily Excels that have overcome some phenominal situations. Edited March 23, 2010 by That_timothy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr0j3kt_Supra Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 go the ke70 corolla rocket proof..... and do damn good n fuel 2 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146733 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic_A31 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 +1 for Hilux. No cliche's or anything but they seriously are unbreakable. They just don't stop. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146760 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanaldo Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I am also thinking of buying a bunky, but more to save kms when the new engine goes in... Will be following this thread. Should throw good fuel economy into the mix as well, no point having a car that never stops but costs you as much in petrol as it would to service... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiper the Fox Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 buy a VL...when finished you can steal the bottom end. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146772 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayuri Krab Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 +1 for corolla as a "it just keeps on running" car. or the Hilux if you don't want to run the risk of getting ran over by soccer mums in 4x4s. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5146784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Keets Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Dude! I have the perfect bunky for you. Nana...1991 Pulsar, low profile baby sh!t brown, 90k on the clock, needs the hoodliner glued in and thats it...and at a price you maybe able to afford. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5147322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WA_R32 Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 i have a 93 camry thats for sale at the moment pm me if you need more details Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5147421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony de Wonderful Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Get an A31 Cefiro. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5148287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angr33_Sparcorella Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I drove thru the hail storm in my 21yr old A31 Cefiro and the only damage was pin prick dents in the roof which u can only see if u look hard enough, all the windows survived which i was sooo surprised about. Awsome hardy car but i would say MOST reliable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5148491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecentrix Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Seriously , anything 4age will be great. Problem is that if you have a ke70 it will rust while you drive it down the street . Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5148781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Keets Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Doh!...Nana is off the table...hairdresser parts are taking longer than expected. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5149037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroglider Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 im currently selling a 1990 toyota camry bunky... that car is tough as HELL just an fyi though, if you want more info PM me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5149630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
94GTRR32 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I have a 78' Corona for sale (my dad is selling it) 4spd manual, 2L. Licensed to November this year... It hasnt stopped in the 8yrs we've had it. PM if interested... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5149644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjo Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Doh!...Nana is off the table...hairdresser parts are taking longer than expected. Dude! I thought you'd dropped off the face of the planet, how the hell are you? Too bad about the nanamobile. I haven't seen you in... well.. must be getting on a year and a half. I'm in Balcatta now incidentally. Assessor STILL hasn't been so I don't know if I'll be needing a bunky or not. I like the idea of a little shitbox to tool around in though - I really hated taking and parking the line anywhere unusual... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5150285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 buy a VL...when finished you can steal the bottom end. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5150305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondjo Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hmmm.... RB30DET... I must admit that does sound interesting. But I think it would be more responsible (there's that word again) to buy something I can flog for around what I bought it for in a few months... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5150333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32 Driver Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 get a corona tuff as nuts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/313237-bullet-proof-bunkies/#findComment-5153194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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