My Soon to be Car!! - DPChallenge Forums

07/02/2007 06:22:48 PM · #1

Okay i have decided that my first car is going to be a 1992 Suzuki Cappuccino!
it's a very nice compact fast little car that will do everything i need it to do.
its a right hand drive and very good mileage. im pretty exciited!

//www.autospeed.com/cms/A_1918/article.html

ahhhh i love it soo much!

okay and now my next dilema, should i save up for this car next or for a 70-200/2.8L ???

i cant chooose!! :(

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 18:47:36.

07/02/2007 06:25:13 PM · #2

I remember racing those in video games. I'd honestly rather have a miata beater to tune. But it wil probably suit your mileage needs. Less then a litre and under 60 killowatts of power.

My Austin Healey is a bit like it but slightly larger. Has a larger 4 cylinder at 1.1 Litres and pumps out only 61 ft pounds of torque. Then again that was normal for a 4 banger "sports car" (remember mustangs and muscle cars are not sports cars) in 1966.

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 18:27:35.

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07/02/2007 06:26:00 PM · #3

Are you getting one that is right hand drive? Can you drive them in Victoria? Cool car though! Hope you like it

wavelength

Nikon D300

07/02/2007 06:26:01 PM · #4

yes, but where will you put your legs?

07/02/2007 06:26:11 PM · #5

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

I remember racing those in video games. I'd honestly rather have a miata beater to tune. But it wil probably suit your mileage needs.

I don't want to get a beater, i want something to just import it in and its ready to go.

07/02/2007 06:26:52 PM · #6

Originally posted by wavelength:

yes, but where will you put your legs?

haha its fine im only 5'9 :P

07/02/2007 06:27:19 PM · #7

Originally posted by macleodn:

Are you getting one that is right hand drive? Can you drive them in Victoria? Cool car though! Hope you like it

yes its going to be RHD, yup there completely legal here

are they legal in PEI?

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 18:27:44.

07/02/2007 06:37:12 PM · #8

Originally posted by noisemaker:

yes its going to be RHD, yup there completely legal here

are they legal in PEI?

I really have no idea... I've never heard of anyone trying to bring one in to PEI. I will have to look into this now, maybe I want to screw people up by driving on the wrong side of my car.

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 18:42:01.

07/02/2007 06:40:36 PM · #9

My Austin Healey which you can get in RHD. Let me go grab an aluminum head and a supercharger+carb. We will put it down on the asphault lol.

07/02/2007 06:47:11 PM · #10

okay and now my next dilema, should i save up for this car next or for a 70-200/2.8L ???

i cant chooose!! :(

07/02/2007 06:50:21 PM · #11

Originally posted by noisemaker:

okay and now my next dilema, should i save up for this car next or for a 70-200/2.8L ???

i cant chooose!! :(

Cant get around without a car, cant shoot without a lens. Trust me you can shoot alot more when you feel free and can go places. Im limited right now and whenever i go somewhere i want i shoot better.

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 18:51:34.

kawana

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07/02/2007 06:51:04 PM · #12

car.. get the car :)

I had $5000 in my hand and was very tempted to get a lens or 2. But then i thought, if you dont have a car, you cant go anywhere to take pictures. Cant wait till i get a 3.8L v6 swap and throw a turbo at it, easily a mid 11sec car muahahahaha!

edit: Oh, rain beat me to it. Get the car.

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 18:53:08.

07/02/2007 06:53:34 PM · #13

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Originally posted by noisemaker:
okay and now my next dilema, should i save up for this car next or for a 70-200/2.8L ???

i cant chooose!! :(

Cant get around without a car, cant shoot without a lens. Trust me you can shoot alot more when you feel free and can go places. Im limited right now and whenever i go somewhere i want i shoot better.

so you think i should go for car first?

i do already have the 24-70mm, which can do me for a while

07/02/2007 07:33:52 PM · #14

I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

07/02/2007 07:40:43 PM · #15

Originally posted by macleodn:

and get a girlfriend that has a car and doesnt mind driving you everywhere and that your a loser without a ride. Only works in some countries lol.

07/02/2007 08:06:23 PM · #16

Originally posted by macleodn:

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

07/02/2007 08:08:47 PM · #17

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:
I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

Gas, Maintenance, Insurance. Over the life of the car it costs alot more then the car ever would. A 600cc Suzuki engine isnt something thats gonna last more then 100,000 miles in my opinion. My 250cc bike has alife expetency of 50,000 miles. Many Honda CBR 600's go up 80 to 90,000 miles many sooner because people ride them hard and dont keep tabs on valve clearences.

07/02/2007 08:11:49 PM · #18

Originally posted by RainMotorsports:

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:
I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

Gas, Maintenance, Insurance. Over the life of the car it costs alot more then the car ever would. A 600cc Suzuki engine isnt something thats gonna last more then 100,000 miles in my opinion. My 250cc bike has alife expetency of 50,000 miles. Many Honda CBR 600's go up 80 to 90,000 miles many sooner because people ride them hard and dont keep tabs on valve clearences.

ah okay, gas will be good for this car though, i bet insurance will be super expensive, and for maintance, my girlfriends dad can help with that.
I belive that the 1992 Capp, is a 660cc engine, but still shoudl be about the same mileage.

07/02/2007 08:13:41 PM · #19

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Yep...Rain said it best. I think in the last 6 months of my cars life i have put about 5000.00 into my car. None of it was non-necessary. I do drive a Lincoln which are not cheap cars to buy or maintain. You are planning to get a sports car! Have you looked into insurance? I think you will be looking at over 4000.00/year to insure something like that, being as it is in your first car.

07/02/2007 08:19:36 PM · #20

Originally posted by macleodn:

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:
I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

Yep...Rain said it best. I think in the last 6 months of my cars life i have put about 5000.00 into my car. None of it was non-necessary. I do drive a Lincoln which are not cheap cars to buy or maintain. You are planning to get a sports car! Have you looked into insurance? I think you will be looking at over 4000.00/year to insure something like that, being as it is in your first car.

I dunno what they consider it over there it is the classic definition of a sports car but a 47killowatt powered card that weighs around 700kg. The only insurance worry is death. Its super fun but most cars could outrun it.

People say my Motorcycle is too expensive to insure its a crotchrocket OMG... Get real you dumb a** f*** faces. Its a 250cc with 50 hp. Its no faster then a dodge neon srt4. I have 3 accidents, 3 tickets and 5 points. Its 220 a month for full coverage which is expensive for bike insurance, but its 5 times cheaper then my current car insurance lol.

As far as the suzuki goes not sure its not a safe car but its a Kei Car which something like the Original Honda Fit would be. Depending on where you insure it it could be cheap could be expensive and thats if where u live requires insurance.

07/02/2007 08:32:51 PM · #21

Originally posted by macleodn:

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:
I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

Yep...Rain said it best. I think in the last 6 months of my cars life i have put about 5000.00 into my car. None of it was non-necessary. I do drive a Lincoln which are not cheap cars to buy or maintain. You are planning to get a sports car! Have you looked into insurance? I think you will be looking at over 4000.00/year to insure something like that, being as it is in your first car.

definitly wouldnt be $4000. its only a 3 cylinder, 64bhp engine

07/02/2007 08:37:32 PM · #22

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:
I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

Yep...Rain said it best. I think in the last 6 months of my cars life i have put about 5000.00 into my car. None of it was non-necessary. I do drive a Lincoln which are not cheap cars to buy or maintain. You are planning to get a sports car! Have you looked into insurance? I think you will be looking at over 4000.00/year to insure something like that, being as it is in your first car.

definitly wouldnt be $4000. its only a 3 cylinder, 64bhp engine

Here on PEI I could drive a cardboard box and it would be at least $3000 (and I have a perfect driving record). It only goes up from $3000 here. I figured since it is more expensive out there anyway I figured you could add $1000 easy. Just call around before you buy it... Let me know what they quote you, it would be interesting to know.

07/02/2007 08:49:41 PM · #23

Originally posted by macleodn:

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:

Originally posted by noisemaker:

Originally posted by macleodn:
I like to have photography equipment but I like having my car more. Just think... If you get the car maybe you can get some photo gigs and pay for the lens.

Also remember that buying the car is the cheapest part ;)

ha what doyou mean buying it is the cheapest part?

Yep...Rain said it best. I think in the last 6 months of my cars life i have put about 5000.00 into my car. None of it was non-necessary. I do drive a Lincoln which are not cheap cars to buy or maintain. You are planning to get a sports car! Have you looked into insurance? I think you will be looking at over 4000.00/year to insure something like that, being as it is in your first car.

definitly wouldnt be $4000. its only a 3 cylinder, 64bhp engine

Here on PEI I could drive a cardboard box and it would be at least $3000 (and I have a perfect driving record). It only goes up from $3000 here. I figured since it is more expensive out there anyway I figured you could add $1000 easy. Just call around before you buy it... Let me know what they quote you, it would be interesting to know.

My girlfriends dad is an insurance salesman so ill talk to him, im guessing 1000ish for a year