SupremeMoFo Posted 20, April 2009 Report Share Posted 20, April 2009 Hi all! Recently, mum has been looking for a car... she's been without one for a couple of months, she got sick of that so we bit the bullet and I found a new car for her. After trying an 02 Liberty RX, 04 Mazda6, 03 Focus ST170, 01 Bora V5, this is what we settled on: It's a 2002 RS 172. Mum & I both love it because it's just a ball to drive. Everyone here already knows this of course. We bought it from a great bloke by the name of Vlad who inhabits these forums he tells me, now that we've bought this hopefully he can his new wheels soon It drives brilliantly although I'm somewhat dubious about the Toyo Teo Plus "eco" tyres which are on it - pretty sure the car has more to give than what these tyres allow... My own car is a 2001 TJ Magna Sports, in the background here. Handles alright for a barge, nearly as quick as the Clio in a straight line, very cheap to maintain and of course reliability is faultless. I'd like something a bit more exciting but I'm 18 and can afford insurance for it so that's that really. I get to drive the Clio when the chance arises so w00t!! Me, I'm into photography and cars, work at a Dick Smith in the city and am on a gap year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkie86 Posted 20, April 2009 Report Share Posted 20, April 2009 Welcome! Good work picking up Vlad's RSC! It looks great with the charcoal wheels & badges. There is a photography thread in off topic if you're interested & there are a few pro's amongst the ranks. I have an keen interest in the subject too! Hopefully you get to drive the RSC lots Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 20, April 2009 Report Share Posted 20, April 2009 Welcome! She looks to be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murcod Posted 21, April 2009 Report Share Posted 21, April 2009 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosey Posted 21, April 2009 Report Share Posted 21, April 2009 Nice to see another RS stay with the posse! Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R26DAVE Posted 21, April 2009 Report Share Posted 21, April 2009 Welcome Mate. Your mum is a lucky camper. Nice wheels. And hey.... don't sweat the Mitsu.....they are good reliable cars. I have owned a few myself. Hope you enjoy the forum, and get to drive the Clio occasionally. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 21, April 2009 Author Report Share Posted 21, April 2009 Cheers guys! Bagging a drive of the Clio shouldn't be a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puncher Posted 21, April 2009 Report Share Posted 21, April 2009 Welcome Mofo. I think you may just have the coolest MUM in this forum Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted 22, April 2009 Report Share Posted 22, April 2009 welcome mofo, hope to see you and mum at one of our meets cheers pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS-172 Posted 22, April 2009 Report Share Posted 22, April 2009 welcome mofo, hope to see you and mum at one of our meets cheers pete lol is that a mum joke or are you being serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 22, April 2009 Report Share Posted 22, April 2009 I think emu would probably be older than mofo's mum LOL so he might be keen to meet her Welcome mate, and it's amazing how many RS owners are into photography (myself inc.) Cheers, Dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted 22, April 2009 Report Share Posted 22, April 2009 Jees Dishan, you're bloody matchmaking now !!! Fact is, you may be psychic, any mature woman who has the balls, courage , and difference to fang away in an RSC would definitely get my testesterone levels up to a bloody dangerous level Look out Matchmakers Pty Ltd , Dishan is serving up 7200 rpm music to the randy old racedrivers cheers pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dish Posted 22, April 2009 Report Share Posted 22, April 2009 Hey, Jen and I met through the forums LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 23, April 2009 Author Report Share Posted 23, April 2009 haha no idea whether that'll happen, mum's not into that kinda thing and I dunno how long I'll be in SA. Be fun while it lasts though =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dovla Posted 28, April 2009 Report Share Posted 28, April 2009 Welcome to the fold mate Great to see you joined the forums! Hope your enjoying it! Cheers Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 26, August 2012 Author Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 So, 3 and a bit years later, I'm picking up this on Tuesday... Mum still has the Clio too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSA Posted 26, August 2012 Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 Nice work!! Hope to see you around the Hills, I'm in a blood orange 225. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo Posted 26, August 2012 Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 What's the insurance like as a 21 year old? I'm 18 now, couldn't imagine picking up one one of these/equivalent in 3 years. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 26, August 2012 Author Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 I work full time - I haven't exactly followed a conventional "j00 MUST GO TO TEH UNIVERSITAY" path. Insurance is $1480 or so with a $300 excess or $980 with a $1500 excess. Dunno about Brisbane, but insurance is a lot cheaper in Adelaide than Sydney or Melbourne. Nice work!! Hope to see you around the Hills, I'm in a blood orange 225. Ah, that has changed. I moved to Sydney for 18 months, moved back to Adelaide for various reasons, then moved in with my partner in the Modbury area. I'll probably spend more time in the hills now though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tension Posted 26, August 2012 Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 Damn thats cheaper insurance for a 21 year old than I can get as a 31 year old with no claims in Melbourne. Also that is one nice ride! That extreme blue colour is starting to grow on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielG Posted 26, August 2012 Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 So when do I get to drive it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffyn Posted 26, August 2012 Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 I gotta ask - still got the 172 in the family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 26, August 2012 Author Report Share Posted 26, August 2012 So when do I get to drive it? Whenever I make it to Melbourne, I'll get back you you I gotta ask - still got the 172 in the family?Absolutely! Has been all over - mum has taken it to the Sunshine Coast and back. It even got a service from Paul V in Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted 27, August 2012 Report Share Posted 27, August 2012 Well done Mofo.......it looks great Terrific that both you and Mum are true believers I'm looking at that 0% interest rate Renault are offering...bloody tempting Cheers Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanSA Posted 27, August 2012 Report Share Posted 27, August 2012 Time for a new RS Pete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emu Posted 27, August 2012 Report Share Posted 27, August 2012 G'day Dan , lovely to hear from you again And good to see you've divorced yourself from all that czchekoslovakian sensible crap and immersed you totally in wonderful insane Gallic humor Talking about divorce ....I'm in the middle of it atmo, which is the only thing stopping me from a 265 (they guarantee they've got the clutch right but they still won't warrantee the clutch !!) There again , if I lease it , it's not an" asset " she can grab half of is it ???? Hmmmmmm ......... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themarvel2004 Posted 27, August 2012 Report Share Posted 27, August 2012 Time for another SA cruise me thinks... (Just gotta get my new bushes fitted!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdrei Posted 27, August 2012 Report Share Posted 27, August 2012 Most definitely time for another SA cruise. Congratulations on the other menu of tapatalk, Mofo. Unfortunately for me, the wait for something like this seems ages away, what with SWMBO wanting a new house, new shoes every two weeks, and an aversion to spending anything remotely related to the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 27, August 2012 Author Report Share Posted 27, August 2012 New house? You just moved there 5 minutes ago? ... maybe closer to 3 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted 18, September 2012 Report Share Posted 18, September 2012 So, 3 and a bit years later, I'm picking up this on Tuesday... Mum still has the Clio too. Holy cow!!! (pun on the swimming one) That be a fine looking RS250. Not sure if i've seen that before. Blue with silver... slap on the mighty RED "S" and she'd literally fly. Oh, and welcome aboard too. Cheers, WOLF ps: dig the 172 too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 18, September 2012 Author Report Share Posted 18, September 2012 Haha thanks Wolf! Still finding it hard to believe it's in my driveway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave200 Posted 19, September 2012 Report Share Posted 19, September 2012 You need a Ride thread on AMC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 19, September 2012 Author Report Share Posted 19, September 2012 You need a Ride thread on AMC I need to go on there to get rid of my Magna... heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyron Posted 19, September 2012 Report Share Posted 19, September 2012 hey dan...sanjay from OCAU forums here how the hell have you managed to afford an RS250? you are the same age as me from what i remember? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 19, September 2012 Author Report Share Posted 19, September 2012 Same as most people - finance (not through a bank though) 5yr loan, $170/wk. I work full time, and don't spend much money on going out because I'm practically married and don't need to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyron Posted 19, September 2012 Report Share Posted 19, September 2012 haha, fair enough. i remember seeing a few 2010 RS250s on carsales recently for ~$32,000, once they get below $30k i might be convinced to trade up and into one, but its a damn lot of money to be spending on an depreciating asset in my books (i know, i know, heretic comment...) that and i plan on leaving adelaide in the next year so to lump myself with a new car and associated debt doesnt really work in my situation. i'll just thrash the tits off my 225 for the next year you should come along with a few of us OzRS members on the cruise this weekend (includes a bunch of XR5 and other euro hatch owners): viewtopic.php?f=10&t=22424 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupremeMoFo Posted 19, September 2012 Author Report Share Posted 19, September 2012 I should, but I'll be at work. If it was an hour earlier I could go. Life's too short to worry about depreciating assets. I've just bought a house too, so at least I'm not pissing money away on rent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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