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thinking of upgrading to 2012 lancer active...thoughts?
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- BUZZ_QWERTY
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BUZZ_QWERTY wrote:Personally Id rather throw a couple grand on top of what your planning on paying for the active and buy a second hand ralliart
I'm with Buzz on this... .
Stretch yourself out and you could have a pretty high mileage RA for about A$26K. Drive it conservatively for awhile before sending it in for a full service which no doubt will cost a bomb but upgrading from an ES to an Activ is a waste of time.
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In theory, the manual uses less fuel when driven around the city, but the CVT revs lower during a freeway cruise so it could be more economical in that regard.
I personally think there's no reason to change to a newer but essentially the same car. The only time to switch from manual to auto is if you're tired of shifting by yourself.
I personally think there's no reason to change to a newer but essentially the same car. The only time to switch from manual to auto is if you're tired of shifting by yourself.
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7 airbags
6-speed SST
5-star safety
4-wheel drive
3-diamond badge
2 overhead cams
1 awesome ride
0 demerit points and gutter rash
Isnt the Activ basically an ES with some extra equipment? I wouldnt recommend changing it. I mean as said, it is essentially the same car.
but if you are out to buy a car thats more fun, then what Irving (Ofey) suggested would be the best idea. Ralliarts would be the way to go.
but if you are out to buy a car thats more fun, then what Irving (Ofey) suggested would be the best idea. Ralliarts would be the way to go.
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-Cosworth Air Filter
-Evo X BOV
-Evo X Intercooler
-Grimmspeed 3 port
-Ultimate Racing UPICP & LICP
-HFC & Ultimate Racing catback
- RawrlliArt
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- RawrlliArt
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AdamD wrote:[quote:8ad8049652=RawrlliArt]I picked up my 09 RA with 27,000ks for $26k Pretty sure you could pick a 50,000 or higher km one for cheaper[/quote:8ad8049652] Thats a good buy. But, in general, I have noticed that cars are cheaper in WA.
I always thought cars in NSW/QLD were the best bang for buck ;o
I was going to buy an evo 8 MR from over east because they were cheaper then the RA's here haha
AdamD wrote:[quote:8ad8049652=RawrlliArt]I picked up my 09 RA with 27,000ks for $26k Pretty sure you could pick a 50,000 or higher km one for cheaper[/quote:8ad8049652] Thats a good buy. But, in general, I have noticed that cars are cheaper in WA.
On the contrary! I found 2nd hand cars here are more expensive then the eastern states. There are relatively less cars for sale here which means less competition.
the active is an es model with some functions and features mainly cosmetic from the upper models. Main ones being cosmetical you see from outside but then also audio controls on steering wheel, bluetooth handsfree phone control and leather wrapped steering wheel. If you see the car from outside you can see some major cosmetic differences. Best color to see this is in black with a lot of the chrome features really offset against the black.
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