good deal?

xy351 · 27-05-2007, 10:46 AM

hi all... i was going to have a look at this futura... wondering what you guys think. thanks.

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminf...ubs_Used+Cars_

charles_wif_xf · 27-05-2007, 10:58 AM

Price is a bit steep but it is a manual. Go see it in person and take it for a flog.

xy351 · 27-05-2007, 11:03 AM

i thought that about the price. theres a few k's on it to... but ohwell... yeah i am going to ring the bloke now to organise a time. thanks mate

fou_bleu · 27-05-2007, 11:07 AM

Looks and sounds in good condition to me.

It'sTheVibe · 27-05-2007, 11:40 AM

I didn't think Futuras were available as manuals back in the EF/EL era.
Could have been a later conversion, and that gear shift and boot don't look quite right.

Then again, maybe the FURUTRAs were all manuals.

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Unco · 27-05-2007, 12:57 PM

that gear shift and boot are the ugliest things i've seen this month so far. sorry.

apart from that, i too think the price is a bit steep for an EF with 220,000k's on it.

xy351 · 27-05-2007, 04:40 PM

lol yes i do realise that the shifter and boot are ugly... trust me it would be the first thing id pay attention to. thanks for the feedback anyways.

damon90 · 27-05-2007, 08:03 PM

a bloke i know has one exactly the same and came from factory with the 5sp manual but it was ef not el

Conrad · 27-05-2007, 08:06 PM

I dont see whats wrong with the boot? I only see that exhaust tip which is cocked at a funny angle. Haha... Cock.

FPV 5TH · 27-05-2007, 08:29 PM

I wouldnt touch that with a barge pole. Asking too much too many k's and some weird things done to it. Anyway, if the dealer cant spell Futura he has a problem. (Furutra?)

jaydee · 27-05-2007, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightning BF_GT

I wouldnt touch that with a barge pole. Asking too much too many k's and some weird things done to it. Anyway, if the dealer cant spell Futura he has a problem. (Furutra?)

I agree, for those kays its about $1500 over priced I'd say.
I would be looking for one grand dad is selling privately.

Miller · 28-05-2007, 01:24 PM

I picked up a 5 speed EF Futura with 103xxxkms on the clock for 5k. This came with a full exhaust, amp + headdeck and 225 tyres all round.

So in comparison to that, way to much is being asked.

6t6m · 28-05-2007, 01:41 PM

Just a small bit of advice,

I have been in the industry for a little while now, on and off and last year I sold the EF 5 speed Gli with 101000kms i was driving and it was immaculate with spoiler, a/c, cruise and tint. I sold it for $4800 and I was told by others in the industry that the car was lucky to be worth $3000. I hope that helps a little.
Cheers,
6t6m

OLDFORDNUT · 28-05-2007, 02:37 PM

very steep,more like $3500 would be fair,are you in a rush?as you can find another for sure around $2000 less if you wait a week or so.

BPXR6T · 28-05-2007, 04:21 PM

I bought my GLI about two years ago I think for $4500. Lots of futura's around for the same price. All autos but.

Your in QLD I take it. Why not look at this. EF XR6 5speed $3995. Plenty others around for about $6000.

EF XR6

fahim · 28-05-2007, 05:20 PM

oooo nice, i'd buy that (xr6) bargain

love the manual futura too, i've driven my mates one. very nice car, and the manual gearbox makes it feel much more powerful.

xy351 · 28-05-2007, 06:03 PM

i'm in no rush... i am just having a look around for when the son gets his l's in a few months. whats in a couple of weeks nicholas? i think i might give this one a miss... thanks for everyones input. cheers

FGX-351 · 28-05-2007, 07:00 PM

It's not to bad, for a futura with every option(thats what it says) aswell as being manual. And the fact that its from a dealer makes it easy to haggle the price down.