$10,000 Budget - What would you buy?

[RedHotGT]

Hey Guys,
$10,000 Budget - What would you buy?
Rules:
1) Must be only 1 vehicle.
2) Must be currently advertised (online preferably) and post link in reply.
3) Must explain choice as to why you chose vehicle.

Thats it... Have a go... Its easy!
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Here's mine:
http://www.fordmusclecars.com.au/vie...sp?ItemID=4513


$7,900
1973 ZF Ford Fairlane
Factory K Code 351, 9 Inch, Sunroof, Low Miles, Matching Numbers.

I chose this because its a simple car, big enough for my family (i've got 3 kids) to go cruising in... Its a 351 K car, its got a factory sunroof... low miles... and with a little TLC, and a tweak here and there and (and perhaps some rims and redwalls) this could be a cool classic cruiser...

[Fordman]

This was such a tough choice, i eventually made a shortlist consisting of a LTD, a couple of EF and BA Falcons a Laser and a Mustang...however i decided to go with

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...01252&__Nne=15

I could have chosen any of the vehicles in my shortlist and to be honest it would take a real lot of time so i went with it because i'd love a top line sports car for a low price. However my BA cost about 10k and i'd probably get one of those again, because i prefer a blank canvas.

[cheek]

Id buy this:
http://wyoming.craigslist.org/cto/1530300426.html
get it shipped (about $4k) then spend the rest on gettin a donor truck to convert to RHD
The reason would be because Its such a nice classic old truck!

[Coogs289]

I'd offer him $10k :P

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...R8&distance=25

pfft, I wish :(

Why? because it's awesome of course!

[trendkill555666]

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...s=12&silo=1011

Not sure if that link will work but I've chosen an EL XR8 5spd manual, 199xxxkms, blue with red stripe and 18in BA alloys (looks very clean) $7800, spend the other couple grand on brakes and suspension upgrades

[HLC]

This:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...t=e30&trecs=60

this,


http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...t=e30&trecs=60


or this...


http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...=60&__Qpb=true




couldnt really decide as all have good points. so a combinationof all 3... ideally 2.5ltr 6cyl with 5spd manual in any of the above cars and i would be a happy camper

[Coogs289]

Originally Posted by trendkill555666

http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...s=12&silo=1011

Not sure if that link will work but I've chosen an EL XR8 5spd manual, 199xxxkms, blue with red stripe and 18in BA alloys (looks very clean) $7800, spend the other couple grand on brakes and suspension upgrades

That looks great! I would seriously consider that!

[cs123]

AU Fairmont ghia. V8.
Some tasteful mods and it would be a lovely cruiser

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...arhome&__Nne=3

[Fairlane]

Offer him 10 grand, and hope.


1997 JZX100 Toyota Chaser. Whats not to like Turbo, RWD, Good looking, Street Cred, and its the perfect size for me.

Carsales Toyota Chaser

[cs123]

Originally Posted by loftie

Here's mine:

$7,900
1973 ZF Ford Fairlane
Factory K Code 351, 9 Inch, Sunroof, Low Miles, Matching Numbers.

I've got a 74 302 ZG in white sitting in the shed awaiting some TLC. No sunroof or electrics.They are a nice car.

[Dave_au]

Mitsubishi Magna VRX - 2001 model; 153,000km; 3.5L manual with 163kw/320nm and circa weight of 1380kg - With change left over (asking price $8,500).

Only problem is MMAL already got most of the potential out of this FWD setup - I guess you could put ralliart heads in or supercharge (sprintex used to offer a kit that delivered 220kw) but whats the point - it is what it is - an honest fleet car.



http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8114147&keywords=vrx&tsrc=allcarhom e&SearchAction=N&__Ntk=CarAll&__Nne=15&__Dx=mode%2 0matchany&PriceTo=408&__Qpb=true&__D=vr-x&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=1260D3975DD9&__N=1216%201 246%201247%201252%201282%204294964597%204294964374 %20408&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_PriceSort_ Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0 &__Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&Cr=0&__Ntt=vr-x&trecs=14

[Rev28K]

Modified Pug 205 1.9 GTi with the 405’s M16 engine
http://www.my105.com.au/classified.asp?id=12734

A modern classic and by this stage all of the bits that normally fall off should’ve already fallen off.

[blueoval]

2003 Subaru Liberty B4 twin turbo



http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8160309&keywords=turbo&__Dx=mode%20 matchany&SearchAction=N&__Ntx=mode%20matchallparti al&__Nne=15&MileageTo=752&PriceTo=408&__No=30&Year FromShort=1640&__D=turbo&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12 5E02C3EBDA&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20 752%201640%20408%201561&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1 ||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pC ar_Model_String|0&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=3&__Ntt=turbo&tr ecs=66&__Qpb=true

They are built well. Look nice. Arent too ridiculous for insurance. They are twin turbo. Good resale value.

[Dave_au]

Originally Posted by blueoval

2003 Subaru Liberty B4 twin turbo


http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8160309&keywords=turbo&__Dx=mode%20 matchany&SearchAction=N&__Ntx=mode%20matchallparti al&__Nne=15&MileageTo=752&PriceTo=408&__No=30&Year FromShort=1640&__D=turbo&silo=1011&seot=1&__sid=12 5E02C3EBDA&__N=1216%201247%201282%201252%201246%20 752%201640%20408%201561&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32|1 ||pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pC ar_Model_String|0&__Ntk=CarAll&Cr=3&__Ntt=turbo&tr ecs=66&__Qpb=true

They are built well. Look nice. Arent too ridiculous for insurance. They are twin turbo. Good resale value.

MY03 model; 60,000km for $10k????!?! Something is wrong with that car! Redbook suggests 14k-18k for that particular model and with a lot more KM!

[xa_boy]

I think this car would be good not many km's it is leaxus that are worth alot of money very cheap for a car that is 10 years old.This car has Leather Trim , Cd Player ,body kit.It will be a great car to drive good for i young driver what else could you get for 10k.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=12621E239661

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by Dave_au

MY03 model; 60,000km for $10k????!?! Something is wrong with that car! Redbook suggests 14k-18k for that particular model and with a lot more KM!

Thats true, but it could be that they have no idea what they are really worth. haha

[TUF_302]

Id use it to put a deposit down on something like this,

http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!unique_content.enquiry?current_rec=5&page_number= 1&vehicle_id=6131643&total_rec=6&sort_type=1&ucate gory_id=1&make_id=6&model_id=10&keywords=xe

Everything i picked was alot more than 10g lol!

Stupid link didn't work, i chose a XE ESP Fairmont Ghia, 5.8ltr, FMX with 4500rpm Stallconverter and all the other goodies, Silver over black with 19inch GT rims, looks beautiful! :

[fromBAonwards]

i would buy an EL XR6, give it full quality extractors, heavy duty suspension , bigger brakes, fully tune the ECU , do the air intake, a better CAM, give it a nice and rare numbered final diff drive say 3.73:1 and nice 35" tint.

This car will beat any car well in to $40000 and with this set up a stock VE SS would cry.

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by TUF_302

Id use it to put a deposit down on something like this,

http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!unique_content.enquiry?current_rec=5&page_number= 1&vehicle_id=6131643&total_rec=6&sort_type=1&ucate gory_id=1&make_id=6&model_id=10&keywords=xe

Everything i picked was alot more than 10g lol!

That car has been advertised originally for about 45k about a year or 2 ago.

[TUF_302]

Originally Posted by blueoval

That car has been advertised originally for about 45k about a year or 2 ago.

Oh is there something up with it??

[blueoval]

Originally Posted by TUF_302

Oh is there something up with it??

I dont know. there doesnt seem to be anything wrong, but asking for 45k was a little steep considering he has modified it. If it were full original and stock with something like 10,000km then maybe, but not while its been modified.

[fromBAonwards]

or just go on auctions and pick your self a bargain 3V 5.4L BA GHIA or a nice EL XR8 perhaps a really hot AUIII XR6

[loosey]

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

[Riksta]

Range Rover.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=11FA51838FD7

[Mr Hardware]

You can never go past a nice LTD

[Matt47569]

Maybe this.. http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/...aristo&trecs=6

or an AU xr6, r32 gtst

[Cam]

Lots of possibilities..

I'd Offer 10k..

Here

[Franco Cozzo]

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

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

[SM1DY]

My last car was a bluebird and if I was in the market I'd buy another.

- http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...s=40&silo=1011

[fromBAonwards]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

You can never go past a nice LTD

lol not one of those again, why not try G220? or at least a FAIRLANE with a cheaper 4.0L I6?