Cheapest 2nd hand car to run big distance

[Big_Damo]

Originally Posted by AussieCJ7

In a situation where might have to be driving over 1000klm per week most of it freeway with up to 4 hour sints behind the wheel largely Hume and pacific highway

instead of killing any of my current cars contemplating buying something sub $20k that will be comfortable, safe and reliable but cheapest overall running cost.


Thinking an FG XR6 or commodore v6 would have to be up there ? might be slighty more on fuel but less on servicing and parts.


I have a terriotry turbo that has 180,000klms on the clock i was going to use but started to look closely at what is or will needing to be done maint wise due to age (no major defects owned since new and well maintained). so contenplating off loading it and getting something cheaper to run

Looks like the FG xr6 with a 6 speed ZF box is the go
just something about the Ford being able to run without coolant makes it a no brainer for long distance country running
Able to continue driving to the next town if there is a failure is a massive safety feature in a country with remote travelling like we have in Australia