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David Goldthorpe
TryHard
NSW
UZZ31 GT-L

Posts: 260
Reg: 11-2007

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Sunday, August 26, 2012 - 04:43 pm, by:  David Goldthorpe (Sprocket82) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

After 5 years of Soarer ownership, I've decided to sell the old girl trade 4 wheels for 2.

She was purchased Friday night by a new member here, Eric Lam, who will hopefully learn as much as I did from the experience.

I definitely wouldn't have been able to maintain a 20 year old import GT without the help I've had through the members on this forum and I would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all!

With running costs going up, other priorities on the horizon and a more practical daily driver required, it was time to sell but hard to let her go all the same.

Here's the new pride and joy:


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Still on my P's but already itching to find something bigger... maybe a touring bike... but this thing is still great fun around town.

Cheers everyone. I'll no doubt be back here at times to contribute whatever I can.

Dave.
Chris Ryan
TryHard
NT
UZZ30

Posts: 379
Reg: 09-2005

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 10:26 am, by:  Chris Ryan (Ryzan) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Soarers are fantastic cars, but they are getting expensive to run, especially compared to their current value.

I have the same 2-wheeler, good fun little bikes. Good luck on 2 wheels.
Tai Johnsen
Goo Roo
QLD
JZZ30 Pov Manual LSD & black!

Posts: 1194
Reg: 04-2006

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 01:11 pm, by:  Tai Johnsen (Privatejohnsen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

This is my latest scooter and while it is very fun and very cheap to run, it is not cheap to own..

over $500 in fines and 3 points so far


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Dan McColl
Goo Roo
Victoria (The Nazi State)
Pretty Red Thing and The Black Rattler

Posts: 3670
Reg: 07-2005

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 08:28 pm, by:  Dan McColl (Hoon) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Chris Ryan wrote on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 10:26 am:

Soarers are fantastic cars, but they are getting expensive to run, especially compared to their current value.


I disagree. My 500hp barge needs little more than regular servicing and tyres.

You'll find cheap soarers that have been neglected take a large input of time and money to bring them up to scratch, but find a well looked after one that's been cared for then you'll likely have very few issues.
Dan McColl
Goo Roo
Victoria (The Nazi State)
Pretty Red Thing and The Black Rattler

Posts: 3675
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Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 08:44 pm, by:  Dan McColl (Hoon) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

After the things I've seen on the road, Including a good friend, while on his bike, get hit by an inattentive driver about 5 meters away from me, I will never ride a bike on a public road.
Tai Johnsen
Goo Roo
QLD
JZZ30 Pov Manual LSD & black!

Posts: 1195
Reg: 04-2006

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 03:37 pm, by:  Tai Johnsen (Privatejohnsen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah, they really will give a licence to any muppet these days.. You have to have eyes like dinner plates in traffic.. Being a bike rider does make you a much more aware car driver..

State forests are much safer ;)


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David Goldthorpe
TryHard
NSW
UZZ31 GT-L

Posts: 261
Reg: 11-2007

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 06:47 pm, by:  David Goldthorpe (Sprocket82) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice bikes there, Tai. I think I've been lucky so far - no problems with the law .


Tai Johnsen wrote on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 03:37 pm:

Being a bike rider does make you a much more aware car driver




Yeah I did the P's course for the bike in the same week as doing a truck license - both instructors hammered me about thinking ahead and being aware. I reckon you become a better driver too, after learning to ride on the road.

Another interesting thing I've noticed: People look at you differently on a bike. There seems to be a general respect for riders in the community. In the Soarer, I could tell people were looking at me like I was a hoon or they were jealous they couldn't afford a Lexus (not that that really bothered me ).
David Henderson
TryHard
Nsw
TT

Posts: 327
Reg: 08-2007

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Saturday, September 01, 2012 - 08:06 am, by:  David Henderson (Hendo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Nice motard Tai! what did you get caught doing?

I'm restoring an '84 XR500 which I ride to work/ uni, havent got a fine yet (touch wood!)

I usually wear a garish high vis jacket, I look like a tool but it really helps people seeing me on the road. I've had to throw kicks out the side of the bike in traffic when retards try merging into me
Ian Johnston
Goo Roo
South Australia
1995 UZZ31, BA XR6Turbo Ute. 2007 VE GTS.

Posts: 1531
Reg: 07-2005

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Monday, December 10, 2012 - 07:48 pm, by:  Ian Johnston (Ted) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree with Dan. No more expensive than an Ozz car if its in good nick when purchased. My 1st one I have had for 8 years, and has been no more costly than some of my other cars.
I hope the one I have now is as good as the last one.
Have had my share of bikes over the years, just ask my missus
Scott Vim
TryHard
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

Posts: 462
Reg: 12-2010

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Monday, December 10, 2012 - 08:15 pm, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yeah I picked up a pretty good one and haven't had many issues. Pwr steering pump was already done, alternator and a few other things so just has a small oil leak I need to fix and really have had no other issues.
Boris Siljanoski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
LS400 + Soarer.

Posts: 1776
Reg: 11-2007

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 - 02:21 am, by:  Boris Siljanoski (Z2tt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I've driven a few z30 Soarers and I have to say it's hard to find a car that drives as nice.
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

Posts: 12430
Reg: 11-2004

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Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 01:23 am, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Almost sounds like a Soarer fan club! :-)
Scott Vim
TryHard
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

Posts: 466
Reg: 12-2010

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Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 02:09 am, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The only thing I ever had to fix was one airbag and one coil. Done about 50,000 kms
Christian Somerville
Goo Roo
South Australia
16v Corolla, KE70 track

Posts: 1452
Reg: 03-2009

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 03:36 pm, by:  Christian Somerville (Csomers) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I agree with Dan, clean, looked after examples are hard to come by. A few weeks ago I found a 94 pearl white UZZ31 in mint condition, owned by an elderly lady, around 70 years old.
The car was seriously clean and I am kicking my self for not getting her number because she was looking at selling it!

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