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08-02-2008, 12:09 AM
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Fez good. Wez better.
Join Date: Jan 2006
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I turn the big four-oh in a few months. Aren't I supposed to get myself a Harley or something about now. Then hardly ever ride it. Then fall off it. Then trade it in on a black Jeep Wrangler. Then never take the roof off 'cos it's too windy. Then just give up and get a Camry...
The stable is nice enough at the moment. The Fiesta serves a purpose (battling peak hour twice a day). The Cooper S will get back on the road one day. The missus & ruggies have a Territory AWD Ghia. Maybe I need some more mongrel in there??? The question: The missus says I can have $40k for my 40th. Any suggestions?? Is a mid-life crisis best dealt with via improved personal transport???
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Gave my 2004 Fiesta Zetec to my mother-in-law. Drive a Westfield SEiW now: No roof. No windows. No doors. No ABS. No ASC. No EBD. No power brakes. No power steering. No cruise control. No radio. Got: 600kg, 300hp, R888s. |
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08-02-2008, 12:12 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2006
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get a TS50. Or would that be more suited as a 50th purchase?
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08-02-2008, 12:12 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Pay off the house or lay down a deposit on another 1.
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08-02-2008, 12:13 AM
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playing in my big shed
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: miriam vale , qld
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mate... can i have your missus ???
nobody gave me $40 000 for my 40th.
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`75 XB FAIRMONT sedan . mushroom beige, injected 351, toploader, 9inch `10 FG XR50 Turbo ute. Nitro blue, 6 sp Auto, Leather trim. `04 BA RTV tray back, Red, V8 auto, `04 BA XR6 Turbo sedan. Blueprint. auto, Leather trim. `03 BA XLS ute . Acid Rush, factory lpg, auto, `48 TEA20 Grey Ferguson, `62 Willys 6-230 , 4x4 light truck `04 Yamaha TTR 250 |
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08-02-2008, 12:24 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ACT
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Plug the $$ into getting the cooper ready. Then enter targa tasmania....
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08-02-2008, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane
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$40k & a midlife crisis?? Get yourself a Brock.
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08-02-2008, 12:32 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
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 out:  e  :  :  :  :  py:  : :jab:  sleep:  : :eclipsee_  :  :   :  :  Quote:
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Current Rides Mystic FG Turbo, 19" GTP's XK sedan stock. 1989 F250 V8 Previous Rides Black G220 Dumped 93 Black ED XR6 04 Territory, 20's, Black, Bling 94 NC Barge, Dumped, 17's 93 EB S, Dumped, 17's 86 Barge, Dumped, 17's 86 Cruiser of Land! 86 XF Wagon, Bull Bar, Raised, Salt Lake cruiser! 82 XE Sedan, Dumped, 15's 74 XB Coupe, 18's 73 XB Sedan 61 XK Wagon, old school. 78 Cortina. Projects 65 Zephyr, Tubbed, 289, Simmons 65 Mustang LT Project 
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08-02-2008, 12:33 AM
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"BMX_datto"
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Castlemaine
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can i borrow your missus for my 18th so i can have 18k to buy a ba xr6 instead of an el or ef
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08-02-2008, 12:34 AM
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Firm member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide Hills.
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Pump $40k into a good HiFi system, enjoyment for life
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08-02-2008, 01:02 AM
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let it burn
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: QUEENSLANDER!!!!!
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Bugger that. Id get a $20k rat hog (none of this shiny dentists Harley nonesense), or a nice crotch rocket and dump the change into the Cooper. |
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08-02-2008, 01:19 AM
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Off smelting
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: boyne island
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or have a 40k birthday party |
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08-02-2008, 01:26 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Rockingham WA
Posts: 1,234
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Get an American V8 powered muscle or classic.
A mustang, camaro or anything would be great to take the missus and kids out in, a cruise here or there, a drive ill clear up your mind and the stresses of the daily grind as well. Doesnt have to be quick, but a bonus if it is. or get a harley. 
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A philosopher is a person who finds a problem for every solution . :Reverend: 95 EF XR8, Advance headers, Vortech V2 t trim blower, Ported Cobra Manifold, Capa Switch Chip Eliminator. 307 rwhp 395 ft/lb 13.2 @ 105mph Now NA- AFR 165 heads, 1.6RR, Ported Cobra 269rwhp 14.2 ... needs stall and 4.11's 1977 CL Chrysler Panel Van, 360, 727 torqueflite auto soon to be restored. |
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08-02-2008, 01:29 AM
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Awesome
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In my own little world..Everyone here knows me :)
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Give me the 40k...will make ya feel 20 again!!!
Crisis over!! And by make you feel 20 again I mean, we will go out clubbing, I will get drunk, go back to your car, vomit in it and then ring you the next day to tell you that I am now seeing ya best mate!!
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08-02-2008, 08:18 AM
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LPG > You
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Get this
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...=0&sort_type=2 Or this http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...7&Make=PORSCHE
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08-02-2008, 08:38 AM
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Cuban... nothing like it
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Watching in amusement
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Old School, drivable and not a elcheapo red mustang either!
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08-02-2008, 09:21 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Townsville
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Buy a replica rolex tell her it cost $40000 dont wear it hide the $40000 how many blokes would be flat out getting $400 of their wife
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08-02-2008, 09:29 AM
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OCD keeps me busy...
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Location: Melbourne
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08-02-2008, 10:05 AM
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www.hp-f.com.au
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08-02-2008, 10:16 AM
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Casual surfer
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sydney - Loving my new GTF
Posts: 270
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Now thats nice, might start saving for my mid life crisis now  : : :
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08-02-2008, 12:27 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane
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get a coupe.
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08-02-2008, 12:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
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I got a paperback book off my mrs for my 40th
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08-02-2008, 01:17 PM
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Boss 290 BA GT Goodness
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Canberra, Australia
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Spend $39,000 on yourself and get a really sweet gift for the mrs, then give it to her just before you break the news that her Territory will need to live outside so you can park your new pressie in the garage
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08-02-2008, 01:23 PM
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Tribal Elder
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Yarrambat
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I got a bang and a new shirt for my 40th. They were both to big.
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08-02-2008, 01:29 PM
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GTI ist ehrfürchtig
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Normally at a club event...
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How about buy a mustang/cobra for a cruise car for $30,000 and invest the other $10,000 and make it $30,000 by the time your 50.
Given it seems that you must have money to play with I assume that you have already invested enough, if this is the case then spend it all on kick a55 mustang/cobra
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08-02-2008, 01:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Interest rates are going up and the economy will be "inetersting" over the next few years. Put it in short term for maybe a year or two until interest rates go up enough to affect the real estate market. Buy a beach side block of land for a pittance from someone who has over committed. Wait 5 years then sell it to the next burst of "seachangers". Buy a Phase 3 GTHO for cash. A friend of mine has made over $1,200,000 (after tax) since 1999 doing just that. (But she drives a Hyundai) It is most annoying that I actually laughed at her for buying land in such a crap place with 1,000,000 sandfies and stinky mangroves nearby. BIG mistake. |
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08-02-2008, 01:54 PM
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Has Blue Blood
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Location: Brisbane
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AHAHAHAHAHAHA........ Nice work Louise! I like the way you think . While I dont have $40 k on hand , can manage the same thing for $400 ? :hihi:
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Real cars dont wear bowties I'm not arrogent , Just superior
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08-02-2008, 02:01 PM
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Awesome
Join Date: Oct 2007
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08-02-2008, 02:31 PM
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Wait? What?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Tassie
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There is a nice e-type jag in hobart for sale for $40k I'm not sure what they are worth but its a nice car
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08-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Theres a guy in Lawson NSW selling a BRICKLIN SV1. asking about 19K
You could buy that and spend 20K fixing her up! Whats a Bricklin? Only 2500 ever built (in canada), his is only one in australia. Built in mid 70s using US parts, looks similar to delorean, except in fibreglass. Has gull wing doors, and 360 AMC v8 (tho lots of them also had 351W) When they have ford engine, they are recognised by US ford clubs as eligible for Ford Club memberships and Show Days etc. http://www.aussiemotoring.com/catego...e-and-veteran/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bricklin_SV-1 http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1974-1...cklin-sv11.htm http://www.x3mcars.com/bricklin/ If you DO buy it, 2 things to note 1- I want a ride in it 2- Dont blame me! |
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08-02-2008, 06:53 PM
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Wait? What?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Tassie
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# As part of a series commemorating Historic Land Vehicles, Canada issued the Bricklin Stamp on June 8, 1996. It had a face value of 45¢.
# In June, 2003 the Canadian mint issued a $20 sterling silver Bricklin coin with selective gold plating. # Both the Bricklin coin and the Bricklin stamp enjoyed greater success than the car itself, selling out quickly. |
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$40k for my fortieth
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