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19-11-2012, 05:58 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Were are looking to upgrade our 98 liberty wagon that has been very good to us, its just getting a bit tired and a bit small with 2nd offspring on the way. Immediatly i thought fg xt which the wife likes but just want to make sure im not overlooking anything obvious.
No camrys Magnas Commodores 380s Small suv is good but most decent ones are out of our budget. Want 2005 onwards. Any suggestions appreciated. |
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19-11-2012, 06:02 PM
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Cane Farmer
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Falcon.
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19-11-2012, 06:09 PM
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Fg anything in your budget IMO. Safest 2nd hand car on the market statistically
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19-11-2012, 06:37 PM
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The BEST Falcon is the AU
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im not sure about price . . . but maybe an Nissan xtrail ? we have one in our family from new and has done 280,000km and not a single issue . . .
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19-11-2012, 07:05 PM
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19-11-2012, 08:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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2005 turbo diesel pajero would be my pick...maybe even an older one.....
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...00~1&sort=Year Last edited by Zedjay; 19-11-2012 at 08:10 PM. |
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19-11-2012, 08:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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still a few low k henry wagons on the bbq fuel for a fair price, a lot of them are ex tradies, but still are cheap safe late model cars.
i like this one, engine bay looks like it`s not done much hard work. http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...00&sort=~Price |
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19-11-2012, 08:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I **** can the falcon quite a bit
But bang for buck family motoring in the used car market I don't think you'll beat it
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19-11-2012, 10:45 PM
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How about a Subaru Forester?
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19-11-2012, 11:03 PM
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Another vote for an FG. Good safe, modern and reliable motoring at an attractive price.
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20-11-2012, 06:48 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i came home with a pajero 2 weeks ago and i cant get her out of it lol (very car like to drive) the one i bought is new but there still basicly the same right back to 2002 |
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20-11-2012, 07:06 AM
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Go buy a 2nd hand Falcon or 2nd hand Territory. It's not advice you're after, it's approval.
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20-11-2012, 07:25 AM
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BF Fairmont Ghia's are nice too. Easy to find a good example in that price range too.
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20-11-2012, 07:46 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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If you want a bit of poke BA MKII Xr6T of BF. Some very good examples around
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20-11-2012, 07:55 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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cx7, territory, bf turbo, honda CRV (bit ****** inside but good and reliable)...
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20-11-2012, 08:16 AM
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Quick car sales search found in Adelaide
2006 FORD FALCON BF XR6 $13999 plus onroads THIS IS THE SEARCH I DID
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20-11-2012, 09:01 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yeah i was considering bf mk ii ghia but maybe ill get the wife to drive a pajero before she makes her mind up.
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20-11-2012, 09:21 AM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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One of these would be my pick -
08 wagon Nice colour Put either one on injected LPG and you're on a winner I reckon. The blue one looks like it has done highway kms going by the state of the front bar but you could have LPG fitted and respray the front bar and still come in under budget. I've got 2 kids and our dual fuel AUII wagon has done over 300k now and still going strong and can go from Port Lincoln to Sydney, fully loaded for $300 or less on LPG and the extra space is a god send. You won't find a better value way to cart the tribe any distance than a Falcon wagon on gas. Bushbasher
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20-11-2012, 08:47 PM
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I would go a bf wagon or fg on E-gas, (ecolpi still pretty expensive) you can get well maintained ex government ones fairly cheap, just have to look for what extras they have that suit you.
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21-11-2012, 04:39 PM
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Will be looking for a replacement for my wagon next year I think. Really want a SY Territory Ghia or TS on LPG, but may need to go for a BFII Futura wagon. I'd be more than happy with either. GK
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21-11-2012, 05:58 PM
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Hi ZA
come to my place and I will sell you the Mrs 2003 BA Ghia new trans new tyres new radiator rego till Jan next year a quick $7k way below your price range and an excelent car the Mrs and me just bought a Territory Ghia it suits us oldies so now we have too many cars |
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21-11-2012, 07:34 PM
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Bought an 06/2010 FG XT ZF ex-rental in pretty good nick.
It had 53,000km on it ... and got it for just under $17K through a dealer with new car warranty. As mentioned ... for such a new vehicle you'd be hard pressed to find something this good quality for the price really ... and there's a lot of them on the market as well. I have a link in my signature to it. If it is SUV ... I love my Territory .... have had it since new and it 8 years old now ... a few niggly things ... but awesome visibility, driveability, room, handling, comfort.
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Family car between 10-15k?
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