Akasully2 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) @portlaunay Don't you think that this thread is an opportunity to assess each other's status and 'pulling power'. I feel inclined to declare I drive something totally bizarre just for the shock and awe / smoke and mirrors effect. For some, asking what car you drive is like asking a bloke how big his penis is? I haven't got one, but I would like to say 'Huge!'. Edited August 20, 2014 by Akasully2 Weird spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I find amongst my Australian friends there is far less snobbery about cars than my UK (here and there) friends. We've had our car almost 6 years. That would be unheard of amongst my UK friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 @portlaunay Don't you think that this thread is an opportunity to assess each other's status and 'pulling power'. I feel inclined to declare I drive something totally bizarre just for the shock and awe / smoke and mirrors effect. For some, asking what car you drive is like asking a bloke how big his penis is? I haven't got one, but I would like to say 'Huge!'. At 43, with an ever increasing waistline and an inability to judge the size of my manhood without the aide of a mirror you may, perhaps, be right. The Cube isn't a particularly manly car, maybe I bought it to connect with my feminine side? I've never had any inclination to have a fast car but maybe the Porsche is to compensate; I should spend this evening contemplating my bisexuality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I find amongst my Australian friends there is far less snobbery about cars than my UK (here and there) friends. We've had our car almost 6 years. That would be unheard of amongst my UK friends. Completely agree with this, none of my Aussie friends have even mentioned cars and when I do their response is mostly one of indifference. Everyone in the UK seemed obsessed with what car you were driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 agree but Aussis are obsessed with property.Starting a argument me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 agree but Aussis are obsessed with property.Starting a argument me thinks. Not starting an argument at all, merely an observation amongst my circle of friends. An observation someone else has also had amongst their circle of friends. Some of my Australian friends have investment properties, I wouldn't call it an obsession but their way of providing a pension when they choose to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I drive a Merc E class and 'er indoors has a new Jag XF. Both rented as its silly to buy such a depreciating asset in the UK where cheap lease deals are available to both business and personal users. Owned Porsche,M cars loads of Bmw's Audi etc so I must have a small piece Do I win! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akasully2 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I drive a Merc E class and 'er indoors has a new Jag XF. Both rented as its silly to buy such a depreciating asset in the UK where cheap lease deals are available to both business and personal users. Owned Porsche,M cars loads of Bmw's Audi etc so I must have a small piece Do I win! sorry, no. To win you have to keep it to yourself that you have all these flash cars and admit only to yourself that you have a 'small one' but publicly, be modest and say you have a 'run around'. To quote Jeremy Clarkson, "The sad thing about owning a flash car is that, by the time you can afford them, you will have a big gut and a bald head. If you have a convertible, the roof is always up to protect the bald head from sun burn and the big shadow of the gut. You should have a flash car when you are young, rich and proud to be in it". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 sorry, no. To win you have to keep it to yourself that you have all these flash cars and admit only to yourself that you have a 'small one' but publicly, be modest and say you have a 'run around'. To quote Jeremy Clarkson, "The sad thing about owning a flash car is that, by the time you can afford them, you will have a big gut and a bald head. If you have a convertible, the roof is always up to protect the bald head from sun burn and the big shadow of the gut. You should have a flash car when you are young, rich and proud to be in it". I think Clarkson would of been describing me! Cars were fun once,but now I'm old a nice lazy automatic Merc is perfect for me. The price of European metal in OZ is ridiculous,anything Japanese will do for me when we get over there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 ....so no one has taken a VW over can offer any sort of reply about parts and repairs then!!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 ....so no one has taken a VW over can offer any sort of reply about parts and repairs then!!.... Parts are unlikely to be a problem but insurance and resale values will likely be. Personally I think it's a false economy bringing a car. By the time you've paid to ship it, compliance, rego, insurance over the next xxx years and resale value at the end of it there's very little benefit. Sure, if you're looking at the price of cars from a UK perspective, converting from sterling, then they look expensive but once you're here, earning $AU you'll realise it's not that bad. In fact, the cars I've been looking at are around the same price in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) HSV GTS. Had this too, but the wife is taking it in the divorce : Toytoa Hilux SR5 (4.0) Edited August 20, 2014 by Bibbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 ....so no one has taken a VW over can offer any sort of reply about parts and repairs then!!.... Wouldn't bother. If it was something rare and older or classic (pre 90's) or sporty (Ferrari, Porsche, Aston) I would, but anything that is a common modern car I wouldn't. Maybe you could pick up a 964 Turbo for me and bring that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wouldn't bother. If it was something rare and older or classic (pre 90's) or sporty (Ferrari, Porsche, Aston) I would, but anything that is a common modern car I wouldn't. Maybe you could pick up a 964 Turbo for me and bring that? Or a nice 356 for me please! Shame on you Port, these water cooled VW's your into are not the way forward!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Or a nice 356 for me please! Shame on you Port, these water cooled VW's your into are not the way forward!! Have you seen the red one @ Hertz at the top of Hay St in the city? Don't know if it's a real one, but I smile every time I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I haven't no! Its a bit of a trek for me to go and oggle at it tho. Maybe i could take my wife on a shopping trip and have a butchers at it. I have seen some for sale in the USA going for over $200,000! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 ....so no one has taken a VW over can offer any sort of reply about parts and repairs then!!.... There is a large VW franchise in Osbourne Park, there may be others, i cannot advise on costs etc as i only have the older air cooled variety of VW. There are quite a few VW's around ( the water cooled variety) so i'm guessing servicing/parts isn't an issue but regarding price, i would be prepared for a shock because if its like anything else here it will be expensive. I would personally consider selling yours in UK, keeping the cash, convert to OZ $ and see what you can get over here. I would think you are talking around £5k to get it over here and legal on road. If i was to have brought my VW Kombi over the oz government wanted more in TAX than i paid for it in UK, let alone the cost of shipping it and getting it inspected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I haven't no! Its a bit of a trek for me to go and oggle at it tho. Maybe i could take my wife on a shopping trip and have a butchers at it. I have seen some for sale in the USA going for over $200,000! Slight correction, it's Budget. Can kinda see it here. https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-31.951623,115.851027,3a,75y,8.33h,84.11t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1s5Gekjskuq_q5KdIl_mXwQw!2e0 I'll take a pic at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Mine is a TVR Tuscan and the wife drives an E class, have a bike i built myself for the 2 days of the year we have really nice weather. May bring them all as they are all paid for as to sell them may get rubbish money. Checked out Merc in Perth and to buy the wifes car used at the year of our car is $70k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7cdb Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Mine is a TVR Tuscan and the wife drives an E class, have a bike i built myself for the 2 days of the year we have really nice weather. May bring them all as they are all paid for as to sell them may get rubbish money. Checked out Merc in Perth and to buy the wifes car used at the year of our car is $70k Wouldn't the TVR melt in the heat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Mine is a TVR Tuscan and the wife drives an E class, have a bike i built myself for the 2 days of the year we have really nice weather. May bring them all as they are all paid for as to sell them may get rubbish money. Checked out Merc in Perth and to buy the wifes car used at the year of our car is $70k Don't think Perth has heard of TVR or AJP engines so not sure how you will get on with parts and servicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Don't think Perth has heard of TVR or AJP engines so not sure how you will get on with parts and servicing. There are a few about, but an I6 is an I6 .. I recon it'd be just as hard to get parts in the UK now. I'm sure if you get down to Cars & Coffee in Freo you'll see at least one. I always wanted a Sagaris, and prices seem to be climbing in the UK. I believe there is one in Aus, out in Sydney. I'd love one (with an LS engine swap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 It looks like I have the worst of the bunch. A 2004 bright canary yellow Hyundai Getz. But, it gets me about, has never failed to start and is very good on fuel. How funny, I have one too, same colour, easy to find in the car park ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I haven't no! Its a bit of a trek for me to go and oggle at it tho. Maybe i could take my wife on a shopping trip and have a butchers at it. I have seen some for sale in the USA going for over $200,000! This one is rather nice; http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Porsche-356B-1960/AGC-AD-15989914/?Cr=2&sdmvc=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plimthing Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 very nice port! they sound amazing with a sebring exhaust. It will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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