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Old 22-10-2007, 06:37 PM   #1
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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?

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Old 22-10-2007, 06:47 PM   #2
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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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Old 22-10-2007, 07:01 PM   #3
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Why would you want to sell such a lovely AU?

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Old 22-10-2007, 07:05 PM   #4
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Old 22-10-2007, 07:13 PM   #5
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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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Old 22-10-2007, 07:27 PM   #6
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thats a real good trade in i got offered 9500 for my xr8
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Old 22-10-2007, 08:45 PM   #7
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Does anybody believe these cars have any chance of becoming collectable?
I don't believe so. no other xr's (except the ed sprint) have gone up in value in the last few years and i don't see the vct's being an exception.
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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Old 22-10-2007, 09:29 PM   #8
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The question is Autocade, what are you considering trading up to?
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Old 23-10-2007, 05:55 AM   #9
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Old 23-10-2007, 06:11 AM   #10
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Why would you want to sell such a lovely AU?

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After 6 years she still gets a considerable amount of stares & comment
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.

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Old 23-10-2007, 06:12 AM   #11
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Old 23-10-2007, 08:05 AM   #12
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keep it as a weekend toy
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Old 23-10-2007, 11:38 AM   #13
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After 6 years she still gets a considerable amount of stares & comment
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
Whatever the yard offers you as a trade in, surely you could get that much from a member here and then be better able to bargain with that cash?

In any case, all the best with it all.

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Old 23-10-2007, 11:38 AM   #14
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Which song? LOL!

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Old 23-10-2007, 05:28 PM   #15
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Old 23-10-2007, 06:56 PM   #16
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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?

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not for while maybe in 20 years might be worth something. nice low k`s on it, i`d put it in the paper and ask a little more.
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Old 23-10-2007, 08:57 PM   #17
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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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Old 24-10-2007, 12:23 AM   #18
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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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Old 24-10-2007, 12:35 AM   #19
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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
only comes out for cruises!!

cleanest AU i've seen, looks like it just rolled off the line! but cleaner!
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Old 24-10-2007, 08:16 PM   #20
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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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Old 26-10-2007, 10:26 AM   #21
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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.

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