$10,000 Budget - What would you buy? - Page 2

fromBAonwards · 19-01-2010, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by XCPWSF

Massive car, very comfortable.
Has a 5L V12, that has to be cool right?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...spx?R=7968529&

too expensive to fix and maintain? perhaps a BMW 4.4L or a 4.0L would be a more rapid accelerating machine? , the V12 is eaten by a EL XR6 stock for stock.

fromBAonwards · 19-01-2010, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by motionless_xe

There are a few to choose from... Turbo, AWD,practical, Dual sunroofs on some and they hold their value fairly well. Nissan Stagea.

4WD , i saw a few and smoked them in a 2.6L Vectra , i used to have this car in GT4 game.

Franco Cozzo · 19-01-2010, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by fromBAonwards

too expensive to fix and maintain? perhaps a BMW 4.4L or a 4.0L would be a more rapid accelerating machine? , the V12 is eaten by a EL XR6 stock for stock.

Yeah but it still has 6 more cylinders than a EL XR6 even if it is slower haha. These things are a bit*h to maintain and get parts for as you said, its still cool though

fromBAonwards · 19-01-2010, 02:57 AM

i agree.
Its like driving a Jag double six 5.3 or 6.0L ,but remember all 4L Fords get 664cc per cylinder, they really are big engines for only a 6 cylinder , so even if the BMW is V12 ,its a small V12 , something that you can sort of say to ya mates , its a V12!!!!! hehe

There is something about I6 motors, i only wish they were something like 4.5L or 5.0L but what ever you like man, go for it.

AC/DC · 19-01-2010, 10:11 AM

Buy something easy and relatively cheap to fix.... If you spend 10k on an exotic it might cost you another 5k in the coming years....

Spaniard · 19-01-2010, 10:32 AM

I'd buy an ED Sprint! There were another two online for $10,000 last week, one in VIC and the other in QLD. They must have sold over the weekend.

Link example

RedHotGT · 19-01-2010, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

I'd buy an ED Sprint! There were another two online for $10,000 last week, one in VIC and the other in QLD. They must have sold over the weekend.

Link example

Nice Choice.... I'd be there for sure...

ROLLI · 19-01-2010, 10:51 AM

I would buy this......

Good little utes I used to have one spewing i sold easy to mod and good power to weight ratio lol

**cs123** · 19-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XCPWSF

Massive car, very comfortable.
Has a 5L V12, that has to be cool right?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...spx?R=7968529&

Very tempting. Hate to think of the cost of parts for the thing though.

chuckles · 19-01-2010, 11:00 AM

its $400 over the limit but im sure he could be talked down
http://carpoint.com.au/all-cars/deal...cs=8&silo=1011

starkey · 19-01-2010, 11:06 AM

Tuff v8 low ks

http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!unique_content.enquiry?current_rec=50&page_number =5&vehicle_id=8104104&total_rec=56&sort_type=1&uca tegory_id=7&price_min=10000&price_max=10000

XR6_661 · 19-01-2010, 11:06 AM

VL Turbo

Why? Always loved them. Tidy example.
4.11 gears & LSD. 200rwkw...Would make a quick street car.

http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls...rice_max=10000

RedHotGT · 19-01-2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lorosfalcon

its $400 over the limit but im sure he could be talked down
http://carpoint.com.au/all-cars/deal...cs=8&silo=1011

Factory 5 Speed GHIA??
Really... I'd like to see the ID plate...

chuckles · 19-01-2010, 12:17 PM

yeah same here but even converted u dont see them all that often

Franco Cozzo · 19-01-2010, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

Very tempting. Hate to think of the cost of parts for the thing though.

I asked the guys over at the european car club, a few guys have them and one said that you can't find used parts for these things so you have to buy new and that the car cost $220,000 back in 1988 so parts aren't cheap for them either.

Though it looks like it could fit in 5 people very comfortably.

fromBAonwards · 19-01-2010, 12:49 PM

i love that feeling, $10000 in your pocket, now which car can i squeeze in for under $10000!

man , it works very well, $10000 cash, bring that to a dealer in cash and you can be driving away with a $11999 or $12999 car, you can drop down the price easy make them happy and make yourself happy.

Just get a nice BA XT 4.0L , you won't regret it.

EgoFalcon · 19-01-2010, 12:56 PM

AU xr8 for sure.

fromBAonwards · 19-01-2010, 01:03 PM

lol its a nice car why not 5.0L great sound, but hey 185kW versus 182kW which can easily be 190kW on premium petrol from BA XT 4.0?

But XR8 Series 1 for $8000-10000 will be a lot more attractive. why not

T3man · 19-01-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by loftie

Factory 5 Speed GHIA??
Really... I'd like to see the ID plate...

Ford built them to order if the customer asked. I have seen a couple over the years. It was not until AU series that Ford stopped offering the manual except on select models.

Definitely the best value car around 10 biggies would be an ED XR8 Sprint - no brainer as it will only ever appreciate in value and they are a great drive.

FalconXR6 · 19-01-2010, 01:11 PM

Cool thread.

I like the idea.

I would go either;

EL 2 XR8 Manual.

VR / VS SS Manual.

Can't be stuffed looking for web links, sorry.

Mr Hardware · 19-01-2010, 01:41 PM

fromBAonwards, 'this is post a nice $10k car' not 'criticise other's choices.'

fromBAonwards · 19-01-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

fromBAonwards, 'this is post a nice $10k car' not 'criticise other's choices.'

did i criticize you? no, so be a good man;)

paule11 · 19-01-2010, 02:06 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-THUNDERB...item1c0f6be2c8

Probably end up spending more than the purchase price over a year or so but they are a nice looking car and a 429 should have reasonable aceleration

Cabbage · 19-01-2010, 02:07 PM

An e series xr8 for mine!

**cs123** · 19-01-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by paule11

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-THUNDERB...item1c0f6be2c8

Probably end up spending more than the purchase price over a year or so but they are a nice looking car and a 429 should have reasonable aceleration

I'm beginning to hate this thread.... must check bank balance .....

Amazing some of the cars you can pick up for a reasonable price.

Zedjay · 19-01-2010, 02:23 PM

check this one out !!!!

351 windsor mid mount

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT

RedHotGT · 19-01-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

I'm beginning to hate this thread.... must check bank balance .....

Amazing some of the cars you can pick up for a reasonable price.

Sorry

Hhahhah

Thought it would be a bit of fun...
Turned up a few gems out there... thats for sure...

Now that I think about it, wish I had the $10,000 sitting there to use

**cs123** · 19-01-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Zedjay

check this one out !!!!

351 windsor mid mount

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Is that the engine protruding into the cabin in one of those photos?

Zedjay · 19-01-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by cs123

Is that the engine protruding into the cabin in one of those photos?

yeah lol easy to change the water pump or a cam

JC807 · 19-01-2010, 03:08 PM

yeah! the eta block with the 'i' head + goodies. this would be a great track car.
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...%202.7&trecs=4