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22-10-2007, 06:37 PM
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Owned since almost new a 2001 AU2 XR6 VCT Auto in Liquid silver with following Tickford options-Body kit ,Sunroof, 17inch wheels Momo Steering wheel & gearknob
Only mods from standard are Red Back 2.5' cat back & tickford V8 intake Straight as clean & hardly a mark with 79000 ks & full dealer service history Been offered between 10000 to 12500 trade in but I wil have no use for it because of the new car Does anybody believe these cars have any chance of becoming collectable? Cheers Autocade |
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22-10-2007, 06:47 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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Nah not really, not when you can get a T series.
12k trade in on an AU is damn good, id be taking that!
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22-10-2007, 07:01 PM
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Walking with God
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Why would you want to sell such a lovely AU?
GK
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22-10-2007, 07:05 PM
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You know what Kenny Rogers would say!
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22-10-2007, 07:13 PM
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keep hold of it bro , vcts are hard to find just yeah keep keep keep, itll be a mistake to sell. + the history man.
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22-10-2007, 07:27 PM
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thats a real good trade in i got offered 9500 for my xr8
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23-10-2007, 06:12 AM
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23-10-2007, 11:38 AM
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23-10-2007, 06:11 AM
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I drove around in a Territory for a few days and nobody took any notice Even in a TTG hardly a second glance The issue is that i must drive the new car as much as possible to justify the change over This makes the AU redundant as it will hardly ever be driven I am the only one that would drive it so unless i think it might be collectable I may have to take the money & run. Thanks for all comments Cheers Autocade |
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23-10-2007, 11:38 AM
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In any case, all the best with it all. GK
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22-10-2007, 08:45 PM
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that's a pretty good trade in price I'd take it and if you feel nostalgic sometime down the track i'm certain you'll be able to buy back an AU XR for less. |
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22-10-2007, 09:29 PM
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The question is Autocade, what are you considering trading up to?
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23-10-2007, 05:55 AM
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23-10-2007, 08:05 AM
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keep it as a weekend toy
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23-10-2007, 06:56 PM
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23-10-2007, 08:57 PM
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If the sole reason you're thinking of keeping it is for investment purposes, then I'd sell now! I can't see it becoming collectible anytime soon.
The trade in price is great, but many dealers give you a great trade in, only to screw you on the price of the car you're getting. Best way to know if you're getting a good deal or not, is to compare the changeover price of a few different dealerships.
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24-10-2007, 12:23 AM
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Hey any AU XR or T series is worth heaps to me
That's why I'm never selling mine. 83000 on the clock and safely sitting in my 1000 square metre workshop under cover. it comes out now and then. I don't see cars of the next ten years being as well built or lasting as long as an AU or BA-BF
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24-10-2007, 12:35 AM
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cleanest AU i've seen, looks like it just rolled off the line! but cleaner!
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24-10-2007, 08:16 PM
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I think it's desirable because of what it is and what options it has with it. Not a common car on the road, but not quite rare enough to be a collectable. You have some very reasonable offers there.
I'd go with the head decision unfortunately here. It's better off going to someone who will drive it and also take good care of it rather than taking up space and costing you more than you otherwise would save by moving it on.
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26-10-2007, 10:26 AM
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Thanks for all replies & opinions
It always helps to seek advice from those who understand I have decided to hold her for a little longer as I do not think i am ready to let go yet. Cheers Autocade |
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