Ex-Taxi good buy or??? - Page 2

chenka · 17-08-2006, 05:24 PM

ok, bit of an update...trans was reco'd at 380,000 k's , original motor, only bad news is cd don't work and dash light(?)...and i can get it for $3,000

Mr Hardware · 17-08-2006, 05:32 PM

apologies ms chenka
trans would be close to gone then.
sounds like the right price to me, providing everything is sound.

chenka · 17-08-2006, 07:32 PM

yeah I think I may take a punt....worse case, I could sell it and get something else then get it converted(if the line-up has shortened) or get something else on gas....

INJECTED_250 · 17-08-2006, 09:32 PM

I dontthink there is an AU taxi with a working CD player, those things crap them selfs WAY early in the piece.. amazingly the BA ones still seem to be working.

TwistedEL · 17-08-2006, 09:33 PM

I can sell you an AUII in dash 6 stacker if you are keen

Abacus · 17-08-2006, 10:43 PM

I reckon you'd be better off with this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting

I was thinking about is as a 2nd car, but decided against it because my wife would kill me. I haven't seen it in the metal. I've had email corresponence with the seller, who reckons its all good ***except for a head gasket***. Factor in your own estimate for a head gasket repair. All up, it would come to less than $3K and would have to be better than an ex cab.

Abacus · 17-08-2006, 10:46 PM

This could also be worth a look:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Falcon-F...QQcmdZViewItem

TwistedEL · 17-08-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Abacus

I reckon you'd be better off with this:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting

I was thinking about is as a 2nd car, but decided against it because my wife would kill me. I haven't seen it in the metal. I've had email corresponence with the seller, who reckons its all good ***except for a head gasket***. Factor in your own estimate for a head gasket repair. All up, it would come to less than $3K and would have to be better than an ex cab.

If the guy fails to take even a decent picture he's not serious about selling it surely. And he doesn't mention the head gasket in the ad - also not a good sign.

LUXO_8 · 17-08-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEL

If the guy fails to take even a decent picture he's not serious about selling it surely. And he doesn't mention the head gasket in the ad - also not a good sign.

shouldnt ever buy a car based on photos on the internet anyway..... use them as a guide to see if its what you want and go look at it.....

Abacus · 17-08-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TwistedEL

If the guy fails to take even a decent picture he's not serious about selling it surely. And he doesn't mention the head gasket in the ad - also not a good sign.

Yeah, I was a bit put off about the head gasket, its the "cooling system leak" he refers to. Still, the Ks aren't too bad, and for 2 grand you could do a lot worse. Obviously, you would have to look at it first.

I was only going to buy it as a spare because my car has to go into the body shop for a few weeks for a crap load of minor things - about half the panels and $4,500 of work. I was thinking of an alternative to a rental car that might be worth hanging on to as a spare. Mrs Abacus has a different perspective on these things, and keeps making mutterings about air fares and holidays. So to keep the peace, I dropped the 2nd car idea.

Not entirely pussy whipped - still getting the body work done.

TwistedEL · 17-08-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Abacus

Yeah, I was a bit put off about the head gasket, its the "cooling system leak" he refers to. Still, the Ks aren't too bad, and for 2 grand you could do a lot worse. Obviously, you would have to look at it first.

I was only going to buy it as a spare because my car has to go into the body shop for a few weeks for a crap load of minor things - about half the panels and $4,500 of work. I was thinking of an alternative to a rental car that might be worth hanging on to as a spare. Mrs Abacus has a different perspective on these things, and keeps making mutterings about air fares and holidays. So to keep the peace, I dropped the 2nd car idea.

Not entirely pussy whipped - still getting the body work done.

Haha sure you're not. Why not go get an EA for $1200 and sell it when you are done that would be the cheapest

AEF_Silver94 · 18-08-2006, 11:43 AM

this is very interesting, ex-Taxis and all,im about to get a AU Forte for a first car soon ( i been wanting a Forte for sometime now ),and i might check out some Ex-Taxis if i can find any thats on sale,but since ill have to check on so many things,im gonna have to inspect the cars real good. Around the 4k mark is great,i was expecting to spend over 10k for an AU Forte,but if i can get it for under 5k in a condition thats set for a long-term car for me,i would jump at the opertunity. But i guess for now im going to have to keep reading this thread more and search for other topics on this.

chenka · 18-08-2006, 01:02 PM

hey thanks for those Ebay links but I need a wagon(got lotsa grandkids) and I live on Ebay(should be a support group for us addicts hehe. AU.BA FordPower, if you get to look at any Au wagons real soon and see any that look reasonable that you don't want, could you send me details as I live too far away to check them out myself

chenka · 20-08-2006, 06:06 PM

this one looks good...any comments?
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....ayphotohosting

xbgs351 · 20-08-2006, 06:11 PM

Pay them $4k to keep it and you will still be financially better off.

chenka · 20-08-2006, 06:24 PM

huh, why is that?

TwistedEL · 20-08-2006, 06:27 PM

Because they have had it for 18 months and in that time have done at least $3k worth of repairs, they are selling it because it's a money pit

chenka · 20-08-2006, 06:30 PM

It seemed to me to be the sort of repairs that you would expect for a car this age ????

bodes-sh · 20-08-2006, 06:37 PM

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LUXO_8 · 20-08-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by xbgs351

Pay them $4k to keep it and you will still be financially better off.

thats harsh, just because you arent a fan of it doesnt mean it is a bad car....

.....chenka, that seems like a good buy, i would also have to say that those repairs that were listed seem about right with a car of that age....... good luck with it

GK · 20-08-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

The I6 on gas is good for about 1,150,000klms. Sometimes 1,200,000 if you are lucky.

My AU S1 with factory dual fuel had a head and converter replaced at 110,000 kays. At 150,000 the fuel stepper motor was replaced.

I hope your estimate is right from now on, because I don't want anymore costly repairs like that again.

However, I did just put the S2 SR sedan on gas, 78,000 kays for $2500.

I hope that setup gives me a clean run to 500,000 and I'd be stoked!

GK

chenka · 20-08-2006, 07:08 PM

yeah thanks...it has everything I need, is newer by 6 years that my VN and I should break about even once I sell Vn too...then $2600 to gas it up minus $2000 from little Johnny...

Tony_4500 · 11-12-2006, 09:42 PM

My AU was an ex taxi, now has 660,000 on the clock and apart from the Torque converter needing replacing it's a bloody good car. Has had a different gearbox fitted as would be expected. I don't know if the motor has been changed as I haven't checked the numbers yet. Apparently in QLD taxi's must be replaced after 6 years use, I brought a black & white cab as I didn't want a orange car!. My car has been retired from taxi service for 12 months now and I think my Torque converter problem has been caused by towing my caravan around and not from the taxi life it lead.
High milage is ok if the car has been looked after and well serviced, my neighbour actually thought my car was brand new, it was in such good condition.
Cheers Tony

AU2PWR · 12-12-2006, 09:02 PM

Taxis are good , When your Paying someone else to drive !

snortycorty · 13-12-2006, 08:48 AM

My old man sold his S2 Au taxi for $4000. The car had close to 600.000kms on the clock, it was still really nice to drive. The car was immaculate for a taxi. Dad loves his cars and baby's them, and that also included the taxi lol. For $4k i know it was an alright buy, as he's never had a problem with the car. (not like his new BF, that thing has just been a constant headache) Personally I'd never buy an ex taxi, just because of the high K's and i see how some people treat them, and how they'll only dodgy them up.