Branno's Mixup

[Branno]

Alrighty,

I haven't made one of these yet so here it goes.

I started off with an 08 ZRE Wildfire.

Mum wrote off her car so I had do donate it back to her,

Dad then bought me a car with the insurance claim money which lead to me getting a 1998 Holden vectra with 66,000kms on the clock.

I had it for around 5 weeks until last saturday, The unthinkable happened, I was at ashgrove where a learner driver pulled out infront of me which resulted in me stopping suddenly,

The driver of the car behind me (Ford Territory) did not see that I had stopped and ran up my *****.

I took it into repairs and they quoted $7366.16 for the parts. Apparently the chassis was bent in, so a part of the floor had to be replaced.

It will most probably be a write off, But I am still waiting to hear from the insurance company about what is going to happen, If so, I will probably buy a 1997 Celica or a 1990 Mazda Mx-5. Im leaning more towards the Mx-5. But what do you guys think?

[Guest]

my toyota bias says the celica, but my car enthusast says the mx5

[Branno]

Well, Im leaning well towards the mx-5 side of things,

1. Its RWD

2. More fuel efficient

3. I find it a "cooler" car on the streets.

Mick, if you are going to the meet on thursday, ill talk to you more about my accident.

[DJKOR]

I wouldn't exactly say the MX-5 is "cooler" on the streets, but each to their own.

And the RWD vs. FWD argument for the sake of what it is rather than what it can do... I will stay out of that one.

[Guest]

I wouldn't exactly say the MX-5 is "cooler" on the streets, but each to their own.

And the RWD vs. FWD argument for the sake of what it is rather than what it can do... I will stay out of that one.

lets be honest here, both are hairdressers cars.

Its just that the MX5 is a more fun hairdressers car.

[Branno]

Wise words Daryl.

I guess its all about personal opinion.

Lets not argue and admit that Daryls car PWNS.

[Andrew357]

I wouldn't exactly say the MX-5 is "cooler" on the streets, but each to their own.

Agreed. Despite it's obvious advantages I severely dislike the MX5.

I'd go for the silly car.

[DJKOR]

lets be honest here, both are hairdressers cars.

Its just that the MX5 is a more fun hairdressers car.

Mick... If I saw you driving around in an MX-5, I would question your sexuality.

Yes the car is more fun... but some things you need to make an exception. But everyone is always going to think differently.

[Branno]

Well lets just wait and see how much I get for the written off vectra.

[Guest]

lets be honest here, both are hairdressers cars.

Its just that the MX5 is a more fun hairdressers car.

Mick... If I saw you driving around in an MX-5, I would question your sexuality.

Yes the car is more fun... but some things you need to make an exception. But everyone is always going to think differently.

What about a convertible RA65? haha.

[Branno]

No mick. Im not buying your flood ruined convertable, it has much more potential in your hands!

[DJKOR]

I think that was directed at me mate. Mick, the RA65 has manly edges... it passes.

[eviltwin]

im just gunna throw out the SW20 MR2 - so much win and a toyota!

[whitestivo]

Find yourself a 2ZZ corolla or celica, they will destroy anything you have mentioned so far, cheap parts, cheap insurance, no hassles, reliablity, need i go on...

The MX5 IS a hairdressers car, the 90's celica has a motor from a camry, and the SW20, try finding one

whitestivo

[Guest]

No mick. Im not buying your flood ruined convertable, it has much more potential in your hands!

Yeah, it was directed at D. I am NOT selling the convertible.

[Steven]

I'd say stick with the Toyota - didn't the Top Gear Christmas special teach you anything?

"I make no bones about it, I still maintain this is a fantastic little sports car... but I haven't bonded with it. Steering's lovely, ride's lovely but the one thing you don't do is love it."

- Jeremy Clarkson on the Mazda MX-5

[SecaBoy]

my toyota bias says the celica, but my car enthusast says the mx5

agreed, but then my hetrosexuality says neither..

Lets not argue and admit that Daryls car PWNS.

NEVAR!!! daryl's car does NOT pwn... he pwns as a driver though!! hahahaha

[and1]

There's alot of MX5 bagging going on here <_< <_<

Go the MX5. Endless amounts of parts available and a hell of a lot of fun.

The NA6 may be a lil slow so try to find a later model NA8. I have a hard time differentiating between the difference in power between my stivo and my MX. But the MX handles so much better and is way more forgiving.

[Branno]

Thankyou and1. But everyone has valid points, considering its pretty much my second car and i only have 4 points on my license, I dont need something powerful, but something fun and reliable.