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Ic3Man now must I incriminate myself... on this site?

Surely after a night out and then some rest and solid food at China Bar most of use have driven home right?

I best leave it there.

thats crap to hear mate... I killed half of my front right wheel twice! wondering how?

1. after a night out drinking, coming home to park, i kissed the side crub made of BLUE STONE with sharp edges, it killed the wheels and took a chuck out of my tyres.

- after 10,000 changed the wheels from front to back and vv.

2. after a night out... no not drinking just tired at 6am... i once again kissed the side crub.

damn... can't be stuffed changing.

I agree with pippy when a truck is near i either LIFT and pass him or stay back... way back.

meet was good but had to leave early... a cruise would be preferred thought.... meets don't do much for me as my sportivo is STOCKio.

I don't know anything bout cars... esp. all the technical stuff..

i just love to drive my car

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria

P.O. Box 1636 Melbourne Vic 3001 http://www.bom.gov.au

Forecast for Melbourne Issued at 2305 on Saturday the 3rd of September 2005

Sunday

Mainly fine with just a light shower or two possible. Partly cloudy with light

wind.

Min 9 Max 17

Another update for you all... which is looking better.

eGene? so will we meet up with you at your cafe first? I am up for a latte before the meet.

it's been a while mate.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Victoria

P.O. Box 1636 Melbourne Vic 3001 http://www.bom.gov.au

Forecast for Melbourne Issued at 1625 on Saturday the 3rd of September 2005

Tonight and Sunday

A few :( showers <_< this evening then a further light shower or two clearing later.

Light winds. <_<

Min 9 Max 17

Done.. Lonely Planet is only around the corner from my place so I don't have an excuse... should be seeing you all there. Art.

front/side looks great. however the back ... hmmm gotta take some time to get used to it.

the power would be nice.

:o Crap..... along with everyone else, good to hear your gf is ok and recovering.

the images of the two cars got me... damn it was a bad head on.

Reading the entire thread, I can't help but make a comment.

Like "SilvaRolla":

my car is stock as a rock.

I got my car in April 2004 and yes STILL stock as a rock.

Example:

Driving along any given road you.

1. See a gap.

2. Left hand on gear stick.

3. Left foot resting on clutch.

4. Check side mirror.

5. Check blind spot.

6. Fully extend left foot.

7. Quick shift into 3rd.

8. Sportivo comes ALIVE!

Simple as that. Gotta love this car for all its worth.

ZEEROLLA

The steering in the Stivo is something i hate.. way too light and you pick up every vibration and irregularities on the road.

Vibrationwise, have you tried a REX? Go around to the corner Milk Bar, buy milk and you'll have milk SHAKEN not STIRRED arriving home.

For those who actually drove along, how was the cruise?

I haven't been on one for a long time.

Can't believe your complaining about the smell of a new car... gees.

For those less fortunate, not able to afford a new car... I am sure smell would be the last thing on their minds.

Just focus on the driving mate...

SHOW off.. ahahah.

nah. mate.. as SILVABULLIT and mtbrider said.. good choice in colour.

Good stuff for the first post.

that's sweet.. gotta print myself an A3 size and stick at my desk. :P

nice.. good stuff.. from a far.. does look like the standard stivo.. however enlarging the photos looks striking. :)

let's do it!

1. Ilivfor6

2. Peekay34

3. IZZ-FE

4. lucio_libre

5. artivo

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Sorry to hear that Arcxis!

Especially that happening to you while being a good christian.

Good to catch up with E-Gene, Peakey34, Iliv4 and a few others at the Crema.

To all the stivos on the list below that didn't show on Saturday Febuary 5th 2005 @ 3PM at Cafe Crema pretty sad guys.

All talk and no show...

1. Orsk

2. Sport1vo

3. Pecker with the Black Master (not the one in his pants )

4. Latin Till I Die (Tentative)

5. Disk__1 (Tentative)

6. IZZ-FE

7. E-Gene (to confirm) with Melbourne's version of Snowflake

8. Peakey34 in the Euro

9. Iliv4-RX8

10. TRD_141 where are you dude?

11. Kcorro aka orrocK

12. etc

13. etc

14. etc

Red seat covers.. hmm that would be pretty cool.

Was playing with the idea of red leather seats.. hahah

It's now 8.45am in Melbourne and only 2hrs and 30mins ago no one would have know that it had been raining for more than 24hours!

Hope your enignes are survive.. luckly i didn't have to drive yesterday.

Ren: On what I call normal or simply driving, taking off and changing gears I usually change just before 3K RPM (in the hope of a smoother ride).

I only hit lift when I need to.

Good stuff guys, our cars are rather economical when we need it to be.

ive been gettin crap fuel eco.

i can only manage around 450-500km max (driving around, never highway). i revv to about 4000 usually and 5500 sometimes. i dunno whats wrong with it. must be something. 

Screaminrolla 800kms awesome.. thanks just wanting to know what my stivo can do on long easy drives.

IZZ-FE 780kms... hmmm... highway driving as well?

Thanks guys.

Hey Yah All.

Just wondering what's the furthest any one has got on one tank of Petrol.

I got 620kms. Getting too freaky for me after driving nearly 70kms after the petrol light turned on. I use Optimax.

On a serious note Lawman, increase the personal loan, get a second job, increase the mortgage on the home, sell your wife and children, i and every other fellow here can attest it is worth every dollar.

COPY & PASTE from REDBOOK.com.au

2003 TOYOTA COROLLA

ZZE123R Hatchback Sportivo 5dr Man 6sp 1.8i (May onwards)

average kms 40,000 - 50,000

Trade in price guide* $19,800 - $22,600

National average price - private sale* $21,900 - $25,300

Price when new (RRP) $29,990

all prices quoted are GST inclusive

Artivo