Where to find an Ex Taxi ?

[BTTB]

I currently have a BA wagon and its going to the Ex as part of the financial settlement in our Divorce
(I get to keep the XE sedan and the Galaxie).

I Already do about 350Kms+ per week and
I also have to visit my kids on a fortnightly basis about 350kms away

So I'd like to get a cheap Falcon Wagon (Ex Taxi) with high Kms on it
because I've racked up 20,000Kms on the current car in just
8 months without going anywhere on my weekends !

I would prefer to get a white wagon


because the Yellow on VIC Taxi's is a bit much for me
(I will buy one... if it's the right car for the right price)


Something that's been regularly serviced and may have recently had some major mechanical repairs
(i.e. trans or diff, brakes reconditioned)

I have been looking for a while (we've been seperated for 12months)
and have seen them in the usual advertised places.

Carsales
Carpoint
Trading Post
Ebay etc....

What I'm after is some contacts from any of the
members on here that deal with Taxi's on a regular basis... People that are closely linked to the industry perhaps ?

I live in VIC but would consider a good deal from NSW or QLD
Any help is deeply appreciated !

Cheers, Sean.

[Zero_PSI]

Ask jim lol

[BTTB]

Originally Posted by Zero_PSI

Ask jim lol

huh ?

[XRATE-UTERUS]

could always ring the taxi companies and ask them what do they do with the old **** boxs, and do they want to sell any .

[mrghia]

Originally Posted by Zero_PSI

Ask jim lol

Guy in S.A that loves them.
Have you tried ebay or trading post?

[Riksta]

By "ask Jim" he means speak to the Adelaide member T-Pak Addict on here.

He's bought a few ex-taxi's and done them up, and from memory they're all from Victoria, he might be able to help out with where to start looking.

[pcman]

try taxi staffing in richmond there one of the largest taxi fleets

[Ben73]

I know a few guys that own a few taxis. But in NSW so I dunno if it would actually help you.

[Mr Hardware]

If you are happy with one from QLD then ring up Complete Taxi Management on 3865 5388

[FGII-XR6]

we don't have any coming up in our fleet AFAIK but I'll keep an eye out for you

[mik]

there was a place in newlands rd reservoir selling taxi`s , if i go past and they are still there over the wekend i`ll get a contact no.

[barra265t]

When will we start seeing FG's being decommissioned?

[FGII-XR6]

in NSW it's 6.5 years metro 8.5 country from the compliance plate date not from when registered as a taxi

Originally Posted by barra265t

When will we start seeing FG's being decommissioned?

[BTTB]

Thanks people !
keep that kind of info coming

Yes, I am happy to purchase a vehicle from another state
(NSW or QLD & others)
If it is is a worthwhile vehicle.

[Mr Hardware]

Originally Posted by barra265t

When will we start seeing FG's being decommissioned?

6yrs from CP date in QLD
So what, May 2014? Only three more years.
But i will say that in BNE, not too many people have adopted the FG as a taxi. Why would you run an FG when you can run a same age BFIII? Cheaper to buy, more prevalent in egas form, live rear axle, 4-speed auto, compatible parts, known quantity - why would you go FG if you were a taxi operator?

[ThaFlash]

cnrs of koornang rd & glen eira rd carnegie

cnrs of chesterville rd & south rd moorabbin

bay rd cheltenham near graham rd

and recently north rd & shafton st huntingdale


bar the last one, all the others i have seen for sale signs on them from time to time....


good luck


edit:
and wren street moorabbin

[barra265t]

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

6yrs from CP date in QLD
So what, May 2014? Only three more years.
But i will say that in BNE, not too many people have adopted the FG as a taxi. Why would you run an FG when you can run a same age BFIII? Cheaper to buy, more prevalent in egas form, live rear axle, 4-speed auto, compatible parts, known quantity - why would you go FG if you were a taxi operator?

Ask the Melbourne operators that... plenty of FG's floating around Melbourne as taxis..

[BTTB]

Found some more stuff searching through the forums

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?p=2247961

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...6&postcount=23


I'm also open to a sedan if it's the right car (Mechanically good Condition) for the right price...

I'm looking at several cars in Huntingdale tomorrow afternoon

[jd dad]

Cpl of taxis I drove years back were ave to say the least Sean. You would want to have a real good look over them, will check a few locals and see if any are coming up.
Has been a few on fleabay over the last month or 2

[BTTB]

Yeah, I've spoken with a few people "in the know" about Ex Taxi's
and it's the same story with all of them Darren.

Have to find one thats been well looked after and/or has had recent
major surgery basically.... They are out there...

[CODSASR]

Originally Posted by jd dad

Cpl of taxis I drove years back were ave to say the least Sean. You would want to have a real good look over them, will check a few locals and see if any are coming up.
Has been a few on fleabay over the last month or 2

Not really any different to buying any used car most times taxis are looked after better then a 150,xxxkm car

[jd dad]

Originally Posted by CODSASR

Not really any different to buying any used car most times taxis are looked after better then a 150,xxxkm car

Mate I drove taxis for a while, whislt some are well looked after others are run into the ground once they get some age/k`s on them. Its def buyer beware thats for sure

[BTTB]

How to disguise a Taxi ?

Satin Black Paint and some Reflective Orange Pinstripe ???

[Polyal]

hehe that looks ok...maybe have the black belt line higher up, like the 180SX's do.

[HLC]

nah right on the 'shoulder' there is mint. already got the guideline i the body work. Just continue the 'shoulder' line down to the headlight, dont dip it as in said pic. would look trick. and you could spray it yourself in your back/front yard ha ha ha

[XRGhia]

gloss black.. it would make the world of difference

[Auturbo6]

LMAO, one of my owner driver customers has an excellent condition BA White wagon Ex taxi for sale. lol. In Queensland though. lol

[BTTB]

Is funny how many people have said something to the effect of
"yep, I can help you"
and then you never hear from them again !

especially... the guy who emailed me from his iPhone that he had a car available for $1350 ono

then emailed again an hour or so later from his work desk with
details of the exact same vehicle ... but it now was $1500 ono

Haven't heard from him in 2 days since I pointed that out to him
Good work K

[Boza]

Mate I have 2 uncles that operate taxi's if your after an ex taxi speak to them they both operate over 100 cabs and are always turning over they're fleets.
speak to nick he's lways got heaps for sale he's in north rd huntingdale he's on the left as soon as you go over the railway bridge you can't miss it theres always ex taxis forsale out front.

The other bloke is in bignell rd moorabbin ask for igor or alex they also have a crap load always for sale.

sorry i don't have the exact adress for ya but i just go there all the time so no need for street numbers but nick the one in north rd huntingdale has a few wagon's and sedans for sale. you can't miss em there always out the front.

[BTTB]

I'm pretty sure I know where Nick is and I had seen an Advert in the Online Taxi Magazine for Igor & Alex

Thanks for that...

Taxi hunting is on hold at the moment
Bloody Ex renigged on the settlement we agreed on