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Title: I got my car! :)
Post by: Amy :-) on October 24, 2012, 10:55:40 am
YAY!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

This is my "new" car. It's a 2002 daihatsu cuore and its only done 27,500km in its 10 years ;D
It cost $4999 and my nana helped me pay for it ;)

My little box on wheels :-))

 :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 24, 2012, 11:02:52 am
Yippee that's fantastic Amy   ;D

Drive safely and have loads of fun.

You have a very kind nana  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 24, 2012, 11:06:51 am
Woohoo that's great Amy. Enjoy and drive safely :) :) :)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2012, 11:08:29 am
So pleased for you Amy.  You always remember your first car.  Good old nana,  this is what we do. ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on October 24, 2012, 11:11:18 am
Yaaaaaaaaaaa for you Amy, so pleased that you have your own set of wheels, great that your nana was able to help you. I can see me doing the same for my GD in a year or 2.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 24, 2012, 11:12:52 am
I second that Ladies as we just did that for our eldest GD who turns 18 in February. :D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 24, 2012, 11:16:35 am
Wonderful Amy. You never forget your first car. Look after it and visit your Gran as often as possible .

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 24, 2012, 11:40:15 am
It look great Amy, drive safely . 
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Post by: snappy on October 24, 2012, 11:42:03 am
How exciting Amy - do you have any trips planned to 'christen' it?
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Post by: obbie on October 24, 2012, 11:42:41 am
It looks Great Amy ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 24, 2012, 11:45:20 am
how exciting for you Amy
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2012, 11:45:57 am
Enjoy your new car Amy, it looks like it's in great condition - gotta love Grandparents  ;D  My GD will probably want a Ferrari though so she had better not come to this Grandma for help  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 24, 2012, 11:53:50 am
Thanks so much everyone! :D :D :D

Yes, my nana is wonderful, I love her to bits even though she was telling embarrassing stories about me at lunch today :-)) ;D

I always drive safely ;) I'm more worried about other drivers, particularly the ones fuelled with testosterone and driving very large cars :-))

Gert and Snappy, my first trip will be to visit nana of course :D

Judy.... LOL ;D
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Post by: Halex on October 24, 2012, 11:54:50 am
Once your confidant, come & visit :)
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Post by: Moptop on October 24, 2012, 12:05:37 pm
Congratulations Amy. How very exciting for you. Wishing you many hours and km's of safe driving.

Moptop
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 24, 2012, 12:14:58 pm
How exciting Amy, you probably won't be on the forum much for the next couple of days cos you'll be chucking laps around town and using every excuse to go for a drive. Congratulations!
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Post by: consumerate on October 24, 2012, 12:17:25 pm
Looks like a very appropriate first car!

I hope you enjoy learning to drive and the freedom and independence that comes with it.

I got my license in WA before all the logbook stuff. I was lucky because my Dad spent endless hours teaching me to drive. Almost everyday for months we would do 30-45 minutes driving up and down the coast. I had some friends that only did 10-15 one hour driving lessons with instructors. They were all terrible drivers and all had accidents in the first few years they had licenses. Funnily enough it was mostly the boys that had poor driving skills.
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Post by: SueJen on October 24, 2012, 12:17:51 pm
If your first trip is to your Grans you can let me know and Jen and I can come over and see you and your new car. Grans are great, especially yours.  Congratulations Amy :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: kt2 on October 24, 2012, 12:28:39 pm
Yay!!!!!!! Congratulations Amy!!!!! Are you sleeping in it tonight?!?!  :P
Drive safe  ;) ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 24, 2012, 12:37:44 pm
Thanks ladies ;D

Once your confidant, come & visit :)

I'd love to Hally :D

How exciting Amy, you probably won't be on the forum much for the next couple of days cos you'll be chucking laps around town and using every excuse to go for a drive. Congratulations!

Sure will CP, and it only takes about $20 to fill the tank!! ;) ;) ;)

If your first trip is to your Grans you can let me know and Jen and I can come over and see you and your new car. Grans are great, especially yours.  Congratulations Amy :) :) :) :) :)

Yay Sue, the smileys are back!! ;D ;D ;D I'll definitely let you know when I'm coming up, hopefully be this weekend ;)

Yay!!!!!!! Congratulations Amy!!!!! Are you sleeping in it tonight?!?!  :P

Katie, there's not enough room LOL ;D

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Post by: droverjess on October 24, 2012, 01:31:09 pm
How exciting. Independence at last.
Stay safe at all times.

My DD first car lasted 4 yrs and then her Dad gave her his old one.

Happy Driving.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 24, 2012, 01:49:04 pm
Congratulations Amy.  ;D  It looks like a great car and sound like you got a good deal.  ;D Keep it clean and make sure you get it serviced when it is due.

You have an open invitation to come and visit DW and I any time.

Drive safely and make sure you learn how to change a tyre before you head out on the open road.
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Post by: Tasty on October 24, 2012, 03:24:39 pm
Congrats Amy!!! How exciting to have your first car!! Must be a great feeling :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 24, 2012, 05:48:12 pm
Lovely first new car Amy ;D
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Post by: dede on October 24, 2012, 07:48:32 pm
Love love your car Amy :D, it's so cute.
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Post by: Emme on October 24, 2012, 08:35:00 pm
A lovely car Amy, so happy for you

Marie

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Post by: Frozzie on October 24, 2012, 08:49:22 pm
How exciting for u amy... Fun times :)

Jd my ds asked why we werent getting a ferrari and i said errrr because mummy doesnt have that kind of money to spend on a car.. So he will prob go ask daddy lol.. Kids!!!
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Post by: Wonder on October 24, 2012, 09:13:09 pm
Well done Amy, that's so exciting. Stay safe enjoying your new freedom.
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Post by: astarra on October 24, 2012, 09:56:23 pm
Yay Amy...I can feel your excitement!  :D
Take care, and tell us of your adventures!  :)
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Post by: maddy on October 24, 2012, 10:39:35 pm
YAY AMY!  ;D

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Post by: Yvette on October 24, 2012, 10:55:48 pm
Enjoy your car Amy it looks great and very cheap to fill up. Make sure you get those hours logged  ;D ;D
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Post by: deedub on October 24, 2012, 11:34:31 pm
What are you going to call it Amy? My 2nd car was an old Honda civic called Harry - my friends thought I had a new BF when I started talking about where Harry & I went on the weekend. You must give it a name!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2012, 11:51:49 pm
Oh yes Amy it must have a name. My first car was called Percy and I loved him to bits. He was bright red.

Take DD's advice and learn to change a tyre before you head out of civilisation, that is very important. Perhaps someone would like to give you RAC membership for a birthday or Christmas. I feel that is important for a young lady if they have problems.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 12:00:20 am
Oh man, nobody told me it had to have a name.... erm.... ???

Thank you all for your lovely comments about my car and for sharing my excitement! ;D

Den, I will definitely take you up on your invitation as soon as I take your advice and learn to change a tyre. I'm sure there must be a screwdriver in the boot that would do the trick ;D ;D

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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 02:51:08 am
Yes you definitely must name your car. My first was a white Gemini called ET (after that sexy rugby dude who sadly is somewhat disgraced these days) and the second Harry the Hyundai.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 02:52:33 am
All cars should have names. We used to have a pink and grey Morris Major named Pinky. My Holden Rodeo ute was called Bob. We had a Ford Fairlane named Henry.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 02:56:08 am
LOL I love all these car names ;D

How do you tell if its a boy car or a girl car? :-))
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 02:56:48 am
Amy - you must learn to change a tire.....my dad taught all us kids (8) to change our tires before we got our learners licence (@ age 15) and I have been thankful for knowing how...it wasn't even me that had the flat, some young 20s aged male who had no idea... :-))  (He couldn't believe a "girl" would know how to change a tire!!)
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 02:57:15 am
just pick a name, you love.



Great car Amy :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Very Happy Jan on October 25, 2012, 02:58:12 am
Congrats Amy. Great little car. Check out membership with RAC as it's heavily reduced for 17 year olds  (maybe even free for the first year) then 50% off for the next. Very worthwhile to have. Drive carefully but have fun.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 03:01:26 am
Amy - you must learn to change a tire.....my dad taught all us kids (8) to change our tires before we got our learners licence (@ age 15) and I have been thankful for knowing how...it wasn't even me that had the flat, some young 20s aged male who had no idea... :-))  (He couldn't believe a "girl" would know how to change a tire!!)


Love it Astarra!!! ;D ;D ;D

Great car Amy :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Thanks Robyn!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Congrats Amy. Great little car. Check out membership with RAC as it's heavily reduced for 17 year olds  (maybe even free for the first year) then 50% off for the next. Very worthwhile to have. Drive carefully but have fun.

The membership sounds like a good deal VHJ, I think we're going to call them today so I will ask ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 03:02:06 am
LOL I love all these car names ;D

How do you tell if its a boy car or a girl car? :-))

You need to get a feel for your car.  You will know soon enough.  The name should match the car's "personality".
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Post by: trudy on October 25, 2012, 03:07:41 am
Congratulations Amy,  How nice of your Nanna to help you out.  Have fun and stay safe!!
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Post by: fundj&e on October 25, 2012, 06:25:23 am
LOL I love all these car names ;D

How do you tell if its a boy car or a girl car? :-))

i think ships,boats and cars are girls.............................. she's a little beauty
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Post by: mcmich on October 25, 2012, 06:55:30 am
Well done Ames.  ;D You're very blessed to have such a generous nana.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2012, 08:57:55 am
Amy,  I am really enjoying the pleasure you are already getting from your car.  It takes me back 50 years.!!!!  My first car was a road racer.  I used to burn the chaps off at the lights.  OMG,  don't go there.
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Post by: mcmich on October 25, 2012, 09:42:19 am
Amy,  I am really enjoying the pleasure you are already getting from your car.  It takes me back 50 years.!!!!  My first car was a road racer.  I used to burn the chaps off at the lights.  OMG,  don't go there.

Ooohhh, bit of a rev head Chookie?
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 09:47:34 am
Thanks everyone! I'm going for a drive right now!!! ;D ;D ;D

Chooke, I want to hear more of your rev head stories when I get back lol :o
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2012, 11:28:17 am
Thanks everyone! I'm going for a drive right now!!! ;D ;D ;D

Chooke, I want to hear more of your rev head stories when I get back lol :o

No you don't, Amy.  I don't want your Nana saying i have had a bad influence on you. ;D ;D ;D

Enjoy your drive and the new found independence .
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 11:56:50 am
It wasn't that independent chookie, I still had mum next to me saying "Amy, slow down.... slow down.... slow down MORE!!!" :-))
I wasn't even doing the speed limit, I was about 10km under ;D

But it was SO MUCH fun ;D Its like driving a go kart because its so tiny!

And I have come up with a name....

GOLIATH ;D

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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 11:59:50 am
Perfect go go Goliath!!!!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 12:11:27 pm
And he's still in one piece!! ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on October 25, 2012, 12:39:18 pm
Amy dont post photos with your plate no .. Not a good idea.. Just sayin!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 12:57:26 pm
Ah... thanks Frozzie, I've fixed it now ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 02:27:16 pm
Goliath is a good name Amy.  ;D It suits the car.

Your driving lesson with your mum sounds like the lessons my DDs had with their mum. With a few swear words thrown in.
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Post by: meganjane on October 25, 2012, 03:33:44 pm
Gorgeous car, Amy! Good to hear that you've got some independence now.

Take care and drive safely!
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Post by: Frozzie on October 25, 2012, 09:18:59 pm
Ah... thanks Frozzie, I've fixed it now ;D

😁
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 10:47:01 pm
Goliath is a good name Amy.  ;D It suits the car.

Your driving lesson with your mum sounds like the lessons my DDs had with their mum. With a few swear words thrown in.

Thanks Den! I want to get his name put on the number plate ;D
I was quite fortunate that my mum didn't swear at all :o

Gorgeous car, Amy! Good to hear that you've got some independence now.

Take care and drive safely!

Thanks MJ! I'll be able to visit you too ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 11:25:00 pm
Yay for Goliath and Amy!  ;D