Trading up from the AU: Questions... - Page 2

OzJavelin · 22-10-2007, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

OK had a couple of bites on the ute, so it might be gone soon. Does anyone know if the above utes are a good deal, or still a bit steep??

When you say "bites" do yo mean you might get something near what you are looking for or just getting what you can? I'm in the same boat. I'd like to get rid of my AU V8 ute but can't bear the financial loss while it's still running "OK" ..

hambo_12 · 22-10-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OzJavelin

When you say "bites" do yo mean you might get something near what you are looking for or just getting what you can? I'm in the same boat. I'd like to get rid of my AU V8 ute but can't bear the financial loss while it's still running "OK" ..

Im not looking at letting the ute go for much less than it's worth. Ive said 15,000 to a few people, and they seemed to think it isnt a bad price. Im negotiable on that price also.

If I was to go to a dealer, I think I would just take what I could get really...

hambo_12 · 22-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Another question:

With the release of the Orion soon, when would be the best time to purchase a BF / BFII XR8 ute or car? When is the orion released??

V3RSAC3 · 22-10-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

Another question:

With the release of the Orion soon, when would be the best time to purchase a BF / BFII XR8 ute or car? When is the orion released??

Deffinatly!!

hambo_12 · 22-10-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

Deffinatly!!

what the ??

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V3RSAC3 · 22-10-2007, 01:12 PM

oh sorry, i thought it said .. that "is it best to sell when the orion is released"!!!

my bad

WHEN: roughly around early march hopefully going by insiders word!

Cooper69S · 22-10-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

Ok, looking around, Ive found these two that I like. One is from a dealer, the other is a private sale. Are these the sort of prices I should be looking for, or are they a little steep??

Private Sale

Dealer

Cheers,

Reece

personally i think people are charging too much at the moment for second hand xr8's. ford dropped the price on new ones when holden dropped the ss price. down the road from my work the ford dealer (geographe ford) has a new xr8 manual with premium sound and climate control for $40750. I've also heard that dealers are taking ridiculous offers on new xr8's because they're hard to sell these days. given that utes usually sell new for significantly less than sedans, you should pickup a second hand one much cheaper than the prices you listed so far...

another car dealer about 100m down the road from ford is selling a ba2 xr8 4spd auto for $36k with no premium sound, no climate control, no special options and 40k on the clock. hmmm which one seems the better deal. i think most people would spend the $5k extra and go the new bf2

hambo_12 · 05-12-2007, 11:52 AM

Ute is sold, now to find a my new one!

JC · 05-12-2007, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by hambo_12

Ute is sold, now to find a my new one!

Congrats?!? How much, and is the person a forum member?

hambo_12 · 06-12-2007, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JC

Congrats?!? How much, and is the person a forum member?

Thanks JC. After going through a few people, I found a bloke who offered me $15000 which I was happy with. He isnt a forum member but I have pointed him to the site.

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The ute I am looking at and most likely getting next week is a 2007 BFII XR8 ute from Melbourne. VERY good price for a 4 month old ute with 8000ks...

duaned · 06-12-2007, 07:57 AM

Well done mate! The BF is a much, much better car to drive than the AU! Don't forget about the all important photos!