What to do? Sell ? from UK

[Uncle_Ken]

Looking for everyone’s thoughts....
My daughter’s partner has got a promotion (good news). Bad news is they need a second car for $5,000 or less. Been looking in Sydney but nothing much I like yet.
However I could sell them MY AUII (they could pay in instalments).
But I don't know. I was planning on keeping the AU for another 4 years.
The paint needs work on the roof and boot (and a side panel needs work).
The lifters are noisy but it runs like a dream and it’s got low Kms.
I can afford to spend more on a car (another AU or BA maybe say up to $10,000) but I can't make up my mind. I have about 1 month to find them a car.
Thoughts / comments would be appreciated.
UK

[Maka]

UK, i'll only agree for you to sell your AU IF you buy another AU lol! Seriously, you know your AU (its a good one) but if theres a chance to get a better AU i say go for it.

cheers, Maka

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by Maka

UK, i'll only agree for you to sell your AU IF you buy another AU lol! Seriously, you know your AU (its a good one) but if theres a chance to get a better AU i say go for it.

cheers, Maka

Thats part of my thougts, my daughter would be getting a good car with known faults, but on the down side I would have to start from stratch.
UK

[Papa Smurf]

Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

That's part of my thoughts, my daughter would be getting a good car with known faults, but on the down side I would have to start from scratch.
UK

I agree with Maka. You did the work on the AU and of course, it was a labour of Love so, what is wrong with finding another AU and put goodness into it?
Give you something to do and you KNOW you want to.

[GK]

I reckon there'd be things you'd want to do different this time round. Maybe start with a Fairmont Ghia or XR as a base.

Perhaps you've wanted a V8, or sunroof?

In any case, they'd get a solid car and you'd get a higher spec model for not much than you'd be selling yours for.

There's my 2cents worth!

All the best with your deliberations!

GK

[Vincenzo]

Originally Posted by Maka

UK, i'll only agree for you to sell your AU IF you buy another AU lol! Seriously, you know your AU (its a good one) but if theres a chance to get a better AU i say go for it.....Maka

and

Originally Posted by Papa Smurf

I agree with Maka. You did the work on the AU and of course, it was a labour of Love so, what is wrong with finding another AU and put goodness into it?
Give you something to do and you KNOW you want to.

Yours was one of the first threads i read from start to finish. The detail you put into things was amazing. GK, Maka, Papa Smurf and myself all agree sell to your Daughter and start from scratch again - so long as it is ANOTHER AU and not a bloody BA (bloody awful)

Cheers Vincenzo

[Uncle_Ken]

You are a smart man GK Hadn't looked at V8's but there maybe dual fuel ones around, that would keep running costs down.
Papa you could be right. Been talking to the wife as well (she has her own ideas, good ones of course).
Thanks for the comments guys. At least I don't have to buy something in a real short time frame.

UK
UK

[Uncle_Ken]

LOL re the BA. I have seen some BAs cheaper than AUs.

One thing is strange carsales has BA starting from 2002 build year. Is this correct?
UK

[Vincenzo]

To the best of my knowledge, October, November and December 2002 they started selling Ba's. You occasionally see 2002 BAs for sale on Car sales etc.

Cheers Vincenzo

[Kil4Collingwood]

My BA fairmont is oct 2002 build

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[dieseltrain79]

I wouldn't do it . It'll fall on you when stuff goes wrong . I've always had the memo " never sell to friends or family " . Easy way to ruin friendships IMO .

Hav you asked what size car they need ? Would they prefer a smaller 4 cyl to be cheaper to run ?

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by dieseltrain79

I wouldn't do it . It'll fall on you when stuff goes wrong . I've always had the memo " never sell to friends or family " . Easy way to ruin friendships IMO .

Hav you asked what size car they need ? Would they prefer a smaller 4 cyl to be cheaper to run ?

Thanks diesel train , Yes these are both igood points. Re the stuff going wrong they no nothing about cars and I have ' fixed' my daughters 1st car cause it was a cheap one ( lasted 3 years, most of the damage was from her ).
The 4 cyl mainly worries me from the kms on the car.....200.000 kms on a 6 is a lot easier to cope with than on a 4.
The daughter would like something fast, she takes after her father but they only need something to go from Penrith to Pennant Hills each day.
Uk

[Uncle_Ken]

Does anyone know of a good Series III AU going for sale?
UK

[Uncle_Ken]

Well looks like the writing is on the wall....the daughter is keen for a 'decent' car, my AUII....question is will I stay on the the AU forums ???

UK

[AU Mont]

what ford would you think of buying next?

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by AU Mont

what ford would you think of buying next?

Looking for something that will last another 4 years.
Started looking at AU's with the key words Ghia, XR6 and Tickford. Don't want to spend 2 much as I am practically giving my AU to the daughter (yes she is paying but in installments and below what I could probably get for it) so around $6,000 tops.

UK

[FGII-XR6]

UK you mentioned the noisy lifters in the workshop manual it specifies 5W30 oil not 10W40 as everyone uses. my XR had noisy lifters too but since using 5W30 semi synthetic they are quiet as a mouse

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by au3xr6

UK you mentioned the noisy lifters in the workshop manual it specifies 5W30 oil not 10W40 as everyone uses. my XR had noisy lifters too but since using 5W30 semi synthetic they are quiet as a mouse

I'm going to do a minor service before she gets 'The AU', so I'll give the 5W30 a go, thanks for the tip. Planning on putting the beast back to standard in certain areas so if/when I get another AU Have have parts to mod with straight away

UK

[JC]

Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

You are a smart man GK Hadn't looked at V8's but there maybe dual fuel ones around, that would keep running costs down.
Papa you could be right. Been talking to the wife as well (she has her own ideas, good ones of course).
Thanks for the comments guys. At least I don't have to buy something in a real short time frame.

UK
UK

Sell the AU to your daughter for red book price, then buy a 3V BA V8 on LPG - should get one for under $10k easy, including on gas.......

Here's a G220 (not on gas, but under $10k):
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2004-Ford...item4173c74eb6

An AU2 V8 dual fuel Fairlane for $6k:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2001-FORD...item2c6ff513d3

[MrEL]

I know of a very nice 4.0 AU Ghia that will be going up for sale soon.
Its a S1 but has had S2 brakes fitted , body kit etc.
Its a very well maintained and modified car and is in Sydney.
Let meknwo if you may be interested and I can point you in the right direction.

[Uncle_Ken]

Thanks, can you send me a PM so we can have a quick chat.
UK

[T MAN]

that would be my au ghia that mrel is talking about, I just purchased a xr8 and will be looking at selling my ghia soon..

[Uncle_Ken]

PIC's info?
UK

[T MAN]

its a 6 month 99 Fairmont ghia, vct 6 cyl , has exractors and sports exhaust, immaculate black leather interior, rebel body kit, ts front bar, has series 2 front suspension. ect.
it does have 260 000 kms but drives fantastic. currently has fg xr8 wheels but will probably sell it with the series 3 xr wheels..

let me know if your still interested or send me a pm if you like.
here are a few pics..

[Uncle_Ken]

Will do. Thanks

[Uncle_Ken]

And now for something completely different..unmoding an AU J
Well I started on my un moding my Au before it goes to my daughter. Changed the oil today. Not really a mod change but It was due. The next job will be to take out the cold air intake and restore back to standard. Will take pics as the car becomes more ….ummm… boring.. J

[JC]

So what's the plan UK? Buying a v8? AU? Or something else?

[GK]

Originally Posted by JC

So what's the plan UK? Buying a v8? AU? Or something else?

I'm curious too! What's the plan, c'mon spill! LOL!

GK

[Uncle_Ken]

Well for a change I'm not buying a car for you JC LOL. (Just in case people think I'm buying your Terry). Had a look at 2 so far. A very nice Fairmont in Newcastle, same colour as my sons AU (why can't people with cars I like live around the corner?) but the price was 2 high. Another was same colour as mine, Fairmont with Tickford mags, leather and VCT but the paint and rims were in worse condition than my car.
I would like to thank Ronwest and T Man for giving me some options for the next car. BUT and it’s a big BUT my wife reckons we can get by with 1 car !!!
Stay tuned..
UK

[GK]

Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

Well for a change I'm not buying a car for you JC LOL. (Just in case people think I'm buying your Terry). Had a look at 2 so far. A very nice Fairmont in Newcastle, same colour as my sons AU (why can't people with cars I like live around the corner?) but the price was 2 high. Another was same colour as mine, Fairmont with Tickford mags, leather and VCT but the paint and rims were in worse condition than my car.
I would like to thank Ronwest and T Man for giving me some options for the next car. BUT and it’s a big BUT my wife reckons we can get by with 1 car !!!
Stay tuned..
UK

Your wife, as nice am I'm sure she is, is WRONG! LOL!

GK