Silver-Arrowz Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 The Jazz has an interesting gearbox. 7 Speed CVT transmission. However the small engine leaves a little more to be desired. Intresting seating arrangements too! I would go the SP23. I drove just the base model 3 and it's simply amazing how refined small cars are these days. They don't shake and rattle going over bumps. Very solid chassis. Motor had a good pull. I can only imagine the SP23 being better. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1188540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksII Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 my sister was looking at sort of similar cars i had a good look at all of them and the sp23 is the best in my opinion, she has had it now for about 5 months and it has been perfect, also the customer service and service costs are very good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1189427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow13dude Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hmm, I just realised there's a bit of a price discrepancy here: Jazz & Pulsar = <$20000 SP23 & RS = >$29000 I think 9k is a bit of a difference. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1189432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awurth Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 well none seem like proper sports cars and you seem to want a good car with a good warranty, go a magna might not look the best and i don't know heaps about the fuel economy but 10 years warranty on the engine and driveline, you can't go wrong. otherwise I reckon the Maz 3 looks the best. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1189696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS2500 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 The price isn't really an issue as long as it comes out under 30-35k. Subaru still don't have a test vehicle for me....I might just buy the Mazda 3 out of boredom waiting. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1190117 Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[d a n n y]] Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 why dont u get an accord then ? the euro accord? K20 engine same as the integra type R Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1190946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksII Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 get a mazda, the interiors and seats are really nice as well and even the stereo volume goes up and down with speed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1191034 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow13dude Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 If you're going to go $30k why not Mazda 6? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1191781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siksII Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 you can only get a poverty spec mazda 6 for around 30k, the sports luxury version is ~46 on the road. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1192302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Paladin Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I voted RS i had a mate who had one, got it new. very well built car, he didnt have any drama's that i knew of......................it would have the best resale too. insurace would be a bit i imagine........... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1192496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilt-Toy Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 You only live once - R34 4 door. Family friendly. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1194913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kor'axis Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 My girlfriends Dad owns a Peugot 407 and that thing got 1500km off a 70L tank! which turns out to be about 4.7L/100km some of which is city driving. The car isn't as slow as you might think either. I know it doesn't fit the NEW criterium, But you coud get a next to new one! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1194949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImPrOvIsE Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 PULSAR. I work at a Nissan dealership and these are good value for money cars. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1195020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seraphyn_r33 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 Go the sp23, but has to be the sedan, hatch looks shit. My mum owns a sp23 sedan and its a great car, i learnt to drive in it and drove it on my p's for a while. handling is good, and the car still has a little bit of get up and go wen ya put the foot down. the engine is quiet which takes a little getting used to though. The sedan scores in the looks department as well, i reckon more so than any other of your choices. I vote the mazda 3 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1195156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow13dude Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Try and stretch to a Prius Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1197678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 for not buying a skyline just make sure the car's photogenic and you'll be sweet Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1207637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTshortie Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Personally, i was considering selling my Line for a mazda 3, they look so good, good price.. & practial only reason i don't like the RS is because think of this, its STILL a RS Impreza then a WRX pulls up next to you, then you think to yourself WHY didn't buy one of those? Its got an extra vent + TURBO (you remember how they are? ,you'll have this thing in your head saying, i should of got the WRX) or something different a Mazda 3. btw i don't think the looks of the impreza are too hot... but thats how i feel well thats my 2cent... everyone has different opinions.. UP YOU MY FRIEND GOOD LUCK! =) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1209687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow13dude Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 LOL, get the Pulsar, you don't want the guy in the ad to get in trouble do you? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1210011 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guerilla Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 Read my sig Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1270461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlin Posted March 28, 2005 Share Posted March 28, 2005 '04 runout model 4WD Magna. Call me old, but you can't beat that for value. And if you actually drive one you'd prob agree. They "drive" and feel japanese (read: good) and get up and boogie too. Economy is good, and 35K may get a VRX version? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/63013-saying-no-to-a-skylineagain/page/3/#findComment-1270815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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