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05-04-2011, 12:44 PM
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Cane Farmer
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Tom Price, WA
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Hi AU Peeps...
Below are the links to two vehicles I am considering enquiring about. Car will be used a daily. Please comment on which is the better deal, what to look for, etc etc...I'm thinking the Ghia may be the better deal, but it is a series 1 which puts me off a tad. My dad used to own a 98 AU Forte with a 5L so I know a little about them. http://www.adamsmotorgroup.com.au/us...on-FUTURA-2001 http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...ode%20matchany
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05-04-2011, 01:45 PM
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I went through this about 6 months ago and there were some really good deals out there if you look - all the good deals were repaired writeoffs. So check the history before you even look.
My advise is to get the lowest mileage, highest series that you can afford and if you need accessories like LPG. mags, spoiler ect... make sure the car you buy has it as it costs money to add these things later. For around 6K (or less) you should be able to pick up a low mileage series 3 with some extra goodies. |
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05-04-2011, 03:27 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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XR6_661, I will match the deal on that Ghia if you like on the Ghia i'm selling -
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...ode%20matchany it's already on lowered king springs, has a 2.5" catback exhaust etc
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05-04-2011, 04:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The ghia is a series 2, advertised as a series 1
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05-04-2011, 04:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I agree with antwon the ghia seems to be a series 2 or at least it has a series 2 cluster. funny thing is it has a series 1 belt cover ( they did away with these in series 2) I would check the build date.
on face value the ghia looks the better car If you can tollerate the colour
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05-04-2011, 04:52 PM
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The Ghia is indeed a AUII Ghia 02/05/2000 and in my opinion a better buy than the Futura. Both are right at the extreme range of prices but the one thing that makes me wonder is the first sentence of the Futura...
ALL STOCK ARE UN EFFECTED BY FLOOD WATER FREE DELIVERY IN QLD To me that could mean that it was indeed in a flooded area but suffered no damage? |
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05-04-2011, 04:56 PM
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It has a series 2 dash, grille, wheels and badging.
Also there's nothing wrong with AU1's! Well there is, but they're still good cars, especially with the 5L.
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05-04-2011, 05:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Victoria, The no fun state
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mate I have an au 1 with a 5l excellent car love it to death
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05-04-2011, 08:02 PM
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Nothing wrong with an AU1 or 1.5 - look for a clean, low k unit and give the brakes an overhaul or later series upgrade.
Drop me a PM and take my AU1.5 Ghia with factory Tickford options for a spin if you like - not for sale but will give you an idea if the extra fruit in a Ghia is what you are looking for. |
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05-04-2011, 08:11 PM
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AU3 XR8 220 For sale here
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05-04-2011, 08:23 PM
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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06-04-2011, 09:19 AM
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Cane Farmer
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Mmm, plenty to stew on...
There are a few cars I'm looking at for a daily... one is a 03 Berlina with an LS in it...haha
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06-04-2011, 09:31 AM
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A series 2 on in an au will get some worthwhile extras over a series 1. Most here will vouch for that. But if u are considering a commodore I would be only going for the v8 versions. If a 6 is what u are after then stick with fords.
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06-04-2011, 10:18 AM
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Cane Farmer
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Yeah I wouldn't touch a 6 cylinder commodore....
Cheers for your comments so far guys
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07-04-2011, 09:30 PM
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08-04-2011, 12:43 AM
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08-04-2011, 04:56 AM
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This looks alright but it is in Vic.
Add another K for reg & rwc and you'd have yourself a great car. |
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