The Boosted Barbie Car - No more, now SOLD

by **EFFalcon** » January 28th, 2009, 6:47 am

they do need to get a RWC.
then present the car to vicroads, however by the looks of it vicroads only really pay attention to the items that were specified on the defect.

by **Eb Barbie** » January 28th, 2009, 8:11 am

Yeah they ticked major, meaning I need a RWC even though it was for only one thing. So annoying! Hopefully I can get one ASAP and Vic Roads passes me then I get the all clear

Trav, runs alright without a cooler. Obviously it would be much better with it but at this stage I am happy with what I have.

by **BROCKYB8** » January 28th, 2009, 8:34 am

I would suggest that you guys go see the guys a seaford. My dad went there yesterday and they dont care mutch about it. they just want to see the bits replaced or fixed.
They told dad that they only look at the bits wrong and that is it .

by **Eb Barbie** » January 29th, 2009, 7:32 am

BROCKYB8 wrote:I would suggest that you guys go see the guys a seaford. My dad went there yesterday and they dont care mutch about it. they just want to see the bits replaced or fixed.
They told dad that they only look at the bits wrong and that is it .

Yeah I heard you got yours done already. So if I keep the turbo on, and just fix the ride height they will still help out with a RWC?

by **BROCKYB8** » January 29th, 2009, 7:56 am

Well my dad things that thay are really laid back there and dont really give two shits.
They just look and then walk back in.
He said take it easy going as you drive in there that is all ,
Have you got your RWC

by **fordbaby** » February 7th, 2009, 5:01 am

so have ya got the defect cleared?

by **Sunboost** » February 7th, 2009, 10:40 am

Major doesn't necessarily mean it needs a RW. There's a seperate box that says "RWC Required" and if it's ticked you need one.

by **SnyperEB** » February 7th, 2009, 11:16 am

Sundeep wrote:Major doesn't necessarily mean it needs a RW. There's a seperate box that says "RWC Required" and if it's ticked you need one.

Didnt know that I just thought every Mahor defect needed a full Roady?...... Thanks Sunny.

by **fordbaby** » February 7th, 2009, 2:27 pm

you dont need to wory about it anyway shauny, you never take the car out anyway

by **SnyperEB** » February 7th, 2009, 2:58 pm

fordbaby wrote:you dont need to wory about it anyway shauny, you never take the car out anyway

lol cant take it out when its not running!!

by **travs ea-xr6** » February 7th, 2009, 3:09 pm

whats wrong with it shaun

by **fordbaby** » February 7th, 2009, 8:54 pm

SnyperEB wrote:
fordbaby wrote:you dont need to wory about it anyway shauny, you never take the car out anyway

lol cant take it out when its not running!!

haha good excuse............ you too scared to take it out anyway ya chicken sh!t :lol:

by **SnyperEB** » February 7th, 2009, 10:19 pm

fordbaby wrote:
SnyperEB wrote:
fordbaby wrote:you dont need to wory about it anyway shauny, you never take the car out anyway

lol cant take it out when its not running!!

haha good excuse............ you too scared to take it out anyway ya chicken sh!t

Yep not going to argue with you on that one. Last thing I wanna get is a full roady on EBGLT!!

by **Eb Barbie** » February 9th, 2009, 9:18 am

Lol @ Kristy

Pretty sure RWC was ticked on both mine and Pete's cars. Pete's car is in as we speak and mine is going in this afternoon.

Pete an I were out until 11 last night changing my radiator which decided to die. So frustrating!!

Thanks to Kev for saving the day

by **fordbaby** » February 11th, 2009, 9:09 am

why you thinking of getting a new car?
get a house instead of a new car???

by **Eb Barbie** » February 12th, 2009, 8:10 am

fordbaby wrote:why you thinking of getting a new car?
get a house instead of a new car???

Gonna get both at the same time

Still not sure what to get yet. Something newer and different because I dont want to be a sheep and get a BA, although i like driving them.

Got a thing about Peugot's atm but depends on price when the time comes. If I do that, then I will keep the EB and respray it etc

by **SnipeZ** » February 12th, 2009, 5:26 pm

not the best car

but aslong as it goes good and gives you fun.

good luck picking a reliable car

by **EBOOST** » February 12th, 2009, 5:34 pm

dont get a peugot's theyre not a reliable car.
electrical problems and gearbox (if auto) problems.
cheers josh.

by **SnyperEB** » February 12th, 2009, 5:36 pm

And to get parts for em would be pretty hard too. Oversea's FTL!!

by **[Sterling]** » February 12th, 2009, 5:38 pm

XR5 beth

by **SnyperEB** » February 12th, 2009, 5:42 pm

[Sterling] wrote:XR5 beth

You stole the words straight from my mouth!!

They are sick those things!!

by **[Sterling]** » February 12th, 2009, 5:46 pm

SnyperEB wrote:
[Sterling] wrote:XR5 beth

You stole the words straight from my mouth!!

They are sick those things!!

You type with your mouth?...

indeed they are, up the boost and a tune and they are awesome

by **EBOOST** » February 12th, 2009, 6:42 pm

yeah witha volvo motor (i work for volvo).
theyre a very nice and reliable motor but i dont no much about the resy of the car.
they look good and sound alot better than the volvo tho.
or if u do want to go euro then a volvo s40 t5 and u can get them autop where as the xr5 is only manual i think.
or even a c30 which is a 2 door. both arent bad cars a bad car.
cheers josh.

by **Dansedgli** » February 12th, 2009, 6:55 pm

Paying off a car as part of your mortgage is a bad idea.

A 30k car becomes a $70k car over 30 years at the current interest rates.

Do you intend on keeping the car for 30 years? Copping depreciation then paying interest for something that you dont own is pretty gay.

by **Frost** » February 12th, 2009, 7:39 pm

Dansedgli wrote:Paying off a car as part of your mortgage is a bad idea.

A 30k car becomes a $70k car over 30 years at the current interest rates.

Do you intend on keeping the car for 30 years? Copping depreciation then paying interest for something that you dont own is pretty gay.

Funny you saying paying off something over 30 years dan. I have a friend who's paying off some puppys on her chest over 30years. Pictures in the thread that Mark TD shouldnt be able to view

by **Dansedgli** » February 12th, 2009, 7:39 pm

Mmm debt.

by **Frost** » February 12th, 2009, 7:47 pm

Dansedgli wrote:Mmm debt.

Although Dan, Debt is not necessarily a good thing anymore but when I was self employed and with the supermarket theres nothing like a bit of debt.

by **Eb Barbie** » February 13th, 2009, 7:15 am

Yeah I get what you mean Dan, you always lose value on cars though anyway. Doubt it will be an Xr5, I would like to find something reliable enough under 20k if possible.

Anything is more reliable then an e-series turbo daily

See what happens.

Will post of new pics of the Eb after AFD

by **Bipolar** » February 13th, 2009, 7:49 am

<$20k? Fiesta! I'd be thinking about a low km Mont or something. My EL had low k's when I got it & I've spent bugger all maintaining it over the last 5 years.

by **pHaT`eL** » February 13th, 2009, 3:56 pm

Beth hates Fiesta's. I reckon an XR4 would go alrite. I said XR5 too.. but they only come in manual, lol..

XR6T's are under 20k

by **psychotic-angel** » February 13th, 2009, 5:39 pm

look at ex gove cars my cusin just got a ex gove terry turbo ghia for 26thosand i couldnt belive it still cant but hey she said there are ltds,fairlanes fairmonts for round 20k mark good nick full ford service history and still under warranty beth you mite wanna think about it ?

by **John_LS1** » February 13th, 2009, 5:43 pm

get a car thats around 2 years old, they depricate the quickest in those 2 years and are still basicly a new car.

by **Eb Barbie** » February 17th, 2009, 8:36 am

I dont like hatch backs

Yeah John, if I can find something in the right price range thats only a few years old then I would be rapt!

by **Darkphoenix06** » February 17th, 2009, 11:58 am

A mate just picked up a 5.4 BA fairlane for 13k with good kms on it.
Its a good time to buy.

by **SnipeZ** » February 17th, 2009, 6:25 pm

what about a Subaru Liberty or Impreza.

they are a nice car. not sure about reliable though. never owned one

by **Phillis** » February 17th, 2009, 7:54 pm

hey beth, ive read thru all the old posts and i cant find too much info on how/when the barbie mobile was turboed and what turbo gear its got on it...any help?

by **SnyperEB** » February 17th, 2009, 9:10 pm

Dansedgli wrote:Paying off a car as part of your mortgage is a bad idea.

A 30k car becomes a $70k car over 30 years at the current interest rates.

Do you intend on keeping the car for 30 years? Copping depreciation then paying interest for something that you dont own is pretty gay.

I had never thought of it that way Dan?? Makes sense why the banks love doing that kind of thing!!

by **Eb Barbie** » February 18th, 2009, 7:44 am

Phillis wrote:hey beth, ive read thru all the old posts and i cant find too much info on how/when the barbie mobile was turboed and what turbo gear its got on it...any help?

Because it happened so quick! Lol didnt get time to get any progress pics. It went in and then a few days later it was back and turbo!
What questions you got about it?

by **Boogar** » March 13th, 2009, 11:14 am

Eb Barbie wrote:
Phillis wrote:hey beth, ive read thru all the old posts and i cant find too much info on how/when the barbie mobile was turboed and what turbo gear its got on it...any help?

Because it happened so quick! Lol didnt get time to get any progress pics. It went in and then a few days later it was back and turbo!
What questions you got about it?

Read the signature man. T04e turbo on a log-style manifold.

Car looks, uhhhhh, different haha. I'm confused as to whether I like or not, but it's a good effort anyway and good on your for doing it! Different isn't always bad that's for sure. I have plenty of fur in my car, but it's burgundy - slightly less girly :-P

by **Gozza** » March 13th, 2009, 11:37 am

Just gay

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