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07-07-2017, 07:26 AM
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I currently have a nice ba gt for a weekend toy but would like a change but I am torn between a few cars .
I am considering a few cars , If I go something newish like a fg 335 gt/gtp or the new model mustang or do I go old school like a xe esp or xw/xy/xb gt replica . What would you go for and why ?
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07-07-2017, 07:44 AM
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Is the weekend toy for family use... to be noticed and admired... to include all modern conveniences?
Looks like you have budget of $45k plus. |
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07-07-2017, 07:48 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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are you keeping the BA?
the FG 335 would be similar to a supercharged BA GT i would think (300-350rwkw) so can't imagine it would be too different to drive than the BA and you would take a huge hit to the pocket if you sold the BA to buy an FG if you could afford an early Falcon and do a strong 351 clevo that would be my pick but only if you rarely use it...
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07-07-2017, 09:10 AM
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I'd be looking at something older for weekend toy/garage queen duties. Something to keep and admire. Nice to see some old skool muscle around.
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07-07-2017, 09:40 AM
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Old school cool all the way
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07-07-2017, 09:54 AM
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If you have a family it's just so much less work using an FG as a weekender. I'm on my third classic/weekender now. They're fun, a lot of work though. FG is still always easiest to jump in and cruise with no worries.
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07-07-2017, 11:02 AM
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Old school for sure, generally better resale (although the B and F series GT's will start to climb).
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07-07-2017, 12:50 PM
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Well, comes down do you just want to turn the key drive off no fuss.
Therefore FG FGX 5.0l smokes the boss, find a manual more fun. I love ol school, love it very much grew up with it but a PIA overall imo IF you don't have the time and dollars to spare making sure its spot on. When you look to have toys/or own them you don't care about re sale.
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07-07-2017, 01:15 PM
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+ 1 for old school smiles.
But you'll be struggling to get into anything 1960-70s with a V8 that doesn't need work, even with $45k. The new cool value seems to be in the AUI-III XR8s. Sub-$10k for good man-well examples with Tickford tickles like sunroof. Or move into BA XR8 for not much more coin. If you get something 30 years or older there's the bonus of $90 for full year rego and CTP. |
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07-07-2017, 02:08 PM
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Defiantly old school muscle, specifically one that will at least retain its value. Looked at a nice Dodge Challenger on the weekend -
http://stock.xoticar.com.au/details/...enger-31010521 Some of these older real muscle cars may need a bit of work here and there but the beauty is, they're simple to work on yourself and they are pretty raw to drive, giving a totally different driving experience to anything modern which in my view, is what you want in a weekender. |
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07-07-2017, 03:43 PM
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07-07-2017, 06:25 PM
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G'day , If it was me , I'm right for a beaut FG , so I'd look around for a nice XW , XY replica with a few mod cons but an old school V8 rumble/ lumpy cam like this..You'd buy it just for the soundtrack..Nothing quite like a Ford 351 V8.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn0GcO2dB6c . Replica or not it's a beauty ...Cheers Rod Last edited by roddy1960; 07-07-2017 at 06:30 PM. |
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07-07-2017, 09:36 PM
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Old school is appreciating, new stuff is still depreciating.
Besides old school sounds and feels better.
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08-07-2017, 08:37 AM
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Mustang GT mmmmmm......
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Mustangs are in your price bracket. 65-68 coupes or 71-73 sports roofs.
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08-07-2017, 02:39 PM
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08-07-2017, 03:05 PM
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I would be more than happy to have a BA GT for a weekend toy if you don't want it any more :p
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