Quote Originally Posted by jeffreymui View Post
I thought 96 dc dun hv abs brakes? Correct me if I'm wrong
I think it might have been an option, but I'm unsure of that. It says it has on the Carsales site, but it could've been posted automatically on the listing.

I'd still rather have the sunroof (I'm 6' and still growing).

Quote Originally Posted by dougie_504 View Post
Commowhores are for commowhores <lol>


What's your budget for the engine work? Or not really set one?

I really like the idea of fixing up the body. I think the external appearance of a car really says a lot about a person and how they relate to their vehicle. I'm almost against full resprays though, because I know a lot of people who do them just to cover small damage or because they want a change of colour, but a new spray job only lasts until the first scratch anyway <lol>

As for the engine I think a swap would be better before you go turbo due to insurance reasons mostly...I dunno what it's like for you but my friend who's 24 just got an Audi Quattro turbo and his insurance is $5000 per year...hardly worth it I reckon, but it might be different for you.

And with the tune it might not really be worth getting it dyno tuned if it's not yet modified very much and you're thinking of swapping the engine or going turbo - just do the tuning all in one go maybe, to prevent spending money repeatedly. Has the car got I/H/E already?
I'm unsure if I/H/E has been added, but if not, I will add them. I'm not sure if I'm going to do the turbo/swap, but if I do, it won't be for a few years (when I can get a stable part-time job), or at least until something major (engine part/gearbox) dies.

I won't do a full respray, but might do a few touch-ups (if I can afford a good-quality one), otherwise, I'll wait until the engine swap.

I might be doing motor restoration and maintenance courses at TAFE as well.