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Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:20

Well, as some of you may know I had a rather large aussie sedan. It went pretty hard but also liked a drink - 8 years old, 250bhp in a FWD 3.5 V6 and weighing 1500kg was taking its toll all over the shop. 100,000 miles now meant front suspension was in dire need of major work and in general it needed some $$$ spent on her to keep her going. some piccies - http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=575789

SO, bit of a digression but tomorrow I am picking up a 2011 RenaultSport Clio 200 Cup Trophee in black. Its not a common car here in Australia which is kind of why I went for it. I love the look and since taking it for a test drive I was sold.

Better pics tomorrow or weekend once I get my hands on it haha

whitter45

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:22

excellent stuff - what are the prices like over there for one of these

Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:24

don't ask

Aussies get RAPED on all imported cars, this was $39k drive away

39,000.00 AUD = 24,383.67 GBP

Brand new drive away they are about $45k!!

Nath

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:25

Ouch

but also

whitter45

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:27

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
don't ask

Aussies get RAPED on all imported cars, this was $39k drive away

39,000.00 AUD = 24,383.67 GBP

Brand new drive away they are about $45k!!

jesus what other options did you have for that price tag

Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:32

Even the Focus XR5 (Focus ST for you) is around $36k drive away and thats the run-out price. I bet the Focus ST isn't 25k GBP?!!?

Get this:
Mini Cooper S Chilli - $42k
Mazda 3 MPS Luxury - $45k!!!
Lancer Evo X - $70k

Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:33

quote:
Originally posted by whitter45

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
don't ask

Aussies get RAPED on all imported cars, this was $39k drive away

39,000.00 AUD = 24,383.67 GBP

Brand new drive away they are about $45k!!

jesus what other options did you have for that price tag

Not much. Thats just the way of imported cars in Australia. I could have bought a Commodore SV6 or Falcon XR6 Turbo roughly for the same as the Clio, which would be slower in the bends, thirstier, and no way near as fun.

BluKoo

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:36

You could have had a Focus RS for that money in this country.

Ouch indeed.

Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:38

oh yeah, Focus RS.

69,990.00 AUD = 43,778.31 GBP

Jambo

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:41

Very cool

I would love one of these!

Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:46

Already getting the modding itch and I dont even have it yet

Any ideas/pointers for modding??

Daveskater

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3rd Mar 11 at 13:57

I do like these

See one on the way to work sometimes. Very nice colour scheme

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures

3CorsaMeal

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3rd Mar 11 at 14:07

this deserves the

smiley face imo

looks very swish, like the wide arches

Cybermonkey

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3rd Mar 11 at 22:46

Hehe thanks guys. Currently sitting in the dealership waiting to pick it up. Soooo excited

Jambo

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3rd Mar 11 at 22:54

The pic of the rear quarter shows how shiney it is

I'd love an alien green one myself.

Where the Recaros an option?

Adam_B

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3rd Mar 11 at 22:57

How much does petrol cost in Australia?

ste_p23

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3rd Mar 11 at 22:59

25k for a Clio makes me sad

Lovlely looking car though

ste_p23

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3rd Mar 11 at 23:00

quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
How much does petrol cost in Australia?

About half the price of ours according to a friend i have out there

Cybermonkey

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4th Mar 11 at 05:24

Thanks for the kind comments, just drove it to work with a huge stupid grin on my face, it's so fun!!

I just paid $1.40/L for 98 BP Ultimate which is 87p. How much is the same per litre in UK now?

wwwNOOBcom

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4th Mar 11 at 06:07

The tesco down the road atm was £1.25 per liter a few hours ago

Alex_Rally

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4th Mar 11 at 06:44

am moving to oz ..... i wish lol would be great

VegasPhil

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4th Mar 11 at 07:34

Nice car dude

Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold

Daveskater

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4th Mar 11 at 08:13

quote:
Originally posted by Cybermonkey
Thanks for the kind comments, just drove it to work with a huge stupid grin on my face, it's so fun!!

I just paid $1.40/L for 98 BP Ultimate which is 87p. How much is the same per litre in UK now?

There's a place up the road from my work doing it for £1.35

Extortion.

Numberwang!

Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men

Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle

Look at my pictures

Cybermonkey

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4th Mar 11 at 22:12

Holy shit it's practically the same £ for $!!! hey at least you don't gave to pay $24k for a Renault Clio

big eck

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5th Mar 11 at 00:15

Wouldnt it be cheaper buying a car over here first (thats if you still have relatives over here) then getting it shipped over to oz or would it work out the same???

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