Good value second hand cars - COVID times, Falcon/Commodore tax

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by smoo

Hot hatch. Modern classic.

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Is this the model that had an abysmal turning circle one way due to the 6-speed in it?

[smoo]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Is this the model that had an abysmal turning circle one way due to the 6-speed in it?

Unsure about the turning circle, but yeah 6 speed manual and 7500rpm. Nearly bought one last year.

[Sprintey]

Lowest F-Pace ingenium diesel asks plumb to 20's - what a time to be alive

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...22494468/?Cr=1

the 2.0 diesel has a bit of a tarnished rep, to be fair

[anobserver]

Never try to catch a falling knife.

- unknown

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by Sprintey

Lowest F-Pace ingenium diesel asks plumb to 20's - what a time to be alive

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...22494468/?Cr=1

the 2.0 diesel has a bit of a tarnished rep, to be fair

Gotta be cheap for a good reason.
I'd steer clear unless you know them mechanically intimately to fix them if something bad does happen.

[smoo]

How accurate is carsales ‘below market price’ tag…
It seems classifieds with that are slightly cheaper than examples that have been on the market at an inflated price for months and don’t move, even when the seller drops the price in small increments.

Anyway here’s a very nice V8 LTD with leather in a good colour combo.

[smoo]

From NZ. Low km VS SS.

[Sprintey]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Gotta be cheap for a good reason.
I'd steer clear unless you know them mechanically intimately to fix them if something bad does happen.

Yep, reason to stick with what you know.

[T3rminator]

What do people think of the BMW 330D E9x models? Can get them for sub 15k with 200,000km odd on the clock. Been told the engines can go for 500k+ and fairly reliable.


A celtic tune can apparently bump output to 250kw and over 600Nm torque. Not bad from a diesel.

Its got me interested.

[Swordie]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

What do people think of the BMW 330D E9x models? Can get them for sub 15k with 200,000km odd on the clock. Been told the engines can go for 500k+ and fairly reliable.


A celtic tune can apparently bump output to 250kw and over 600Nm torque. Not bad from a diesel.

Its got me interested.

I'd call a place that specialises in Servicing BMWs to ask what they think.

Check if it needs a timing belt done or has been done. Check what service history it has. It's a second-hand Euro plus older car with high km. Expect to pay a bit more for servicing and repairs.

The 3.0d sounds like a nice motor with good torque, performance and economy.

There might be 335i twin turbo six available in that vintage 3 Series. It would be worth comparing.

[Toiler]

Originally Posted by T3rminator

What do people think of the BMW 330D E9x models? Can get them for sub 15k with 200,000km odd on the clock. Been told the engines can go for 500k+ and fairly reliable.


A celtic tune can apparently bump output to 250kw and over 600Nm torque. Not bad from a diesel.

Its got me interested.

Be careful there. Check the gearbox specs before tuning it.

[DTFRMONT]

The BMW's run timing chains, but at that mileage I'd budget for a replacement in the future if it hasn't been changed.

Also, as above, service history is vital with German cars, they don't tolerate poor servicing.

[roKWiz]

Something a little different from the usual 70's Holden, Ford or Val.

2 P76's one V8, the other a six pack. $10 000.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...tory_type=post

[smoo]

What are GT replicas selling for these days…



Looks like the **** has fallen out of used American pick up sales.
Ram 1500 pricing $20-30k less than what was asked end of last year.
I saved this in November when they had $108k on it.

[FTE217]

replicas like everything, what one is willing to pay.
Always OTT to me but hey some are happy to pay for copies for lets face it the real mcoys are even more OTT haha

Those Rams are not worth the dollars in the first place imo.
Old platform, just typical australia tax blows all the yank imports way more than there worth but again, some are willing to pay twice and more for them.

[Franco Cozzo]

*** falling out of the second hand car market, glass BBQ specials like SS Commodores are cheap again.

[fatgas]

Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

*** falling out of the second hand car market, glass BBQ specials like SS Commodores are cheap again.

Define cheap.

[smoo]

Maybe that BHP pay check has come to an end.

[fordomatic]

That’s been for sale for a few weeks as well. Wondering if there is some deeper issues with it.

[roKWiz]

76 302 Falcon Van. Needs some loving. $13 000. sort of good value.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...tory_type=post

[ford71V8]

From the one photo Im surprised its not listed for twice that amount

[ToryMikey]

Originally Posted by roKWiz

76 302 Falcon Van. Needs some loving. $13 000. sort of good value.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...tory_type=post

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Wow. I'll be off to Bonnie Doon.

[Walt Kowalski]

Anything Alfa Romeo is cheap because people scared of reputation but great cars PROVIDING YOU HAVE an Italian nutcase mechanic who knows what goes wrong with that model

e.g. Giulietta 5 door hatch is brilliant providing it gets
New Coolant tank
New Timing Belt
New WaterPump
New Engine mount
SPARE driver’s internal door latch handle

Spares all cheap @ right supplier

FB forums can recommend local tragic Alfa guys near you who sell new parts cheap and know what bits go
Petrol engines are very strong and reliable
Manual gearboxes great

The Giulietta is not just the trendsetting 5 door hatch copied by most manufacturers but brilliant cars AND still gorgeous/sexy 14 years after release. Females love them. Much more than my Mustangs.

The internal width is huuge

The **** is pure Sofia Loren

1.4 “MultiAit” (VVT) Turbo is a strong performer
Pulls hard at 110 in 6th overdrive.

QV 1750 is a rocket

[Walt Kowalski]

Apparently this forum spells a r s e as ****

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by ToryMikey

Wow. I'll be off to Bonnie Doon.

Hows that serenity.

[Citroënbender]

I would not recommend an Italian car to anyone who cannot tune a musical implement. They will not be sufficiently “dialled in” to optimise its performance or forestall any mishaps.

Originally Posted by Walt Kowalski

Anything Alfa Romeo is cheap because people scared of reputation but great cars PROVIDING YOU HAVE an Italian nutcase mechanic who knows what goes wrong with that model

e.g. Giulietta 5 door hatch is brilliant providing it gets
New Coolant tank
New Timing Belt
New WaterPump
New Engine mount
SPARE driver’s internal door latch handle

Spares all cheap @ right supplier

FB forums can recommend local tragic Alfa guys near you who sell new parts cheap and know what bits go
Petrol engines are very strong and reliable
Manual gearboxes great

The Giulietta is not just the trendsetting 5 door hatch copied by most manufacturers but brilliant cars AND still gorgeous/sexy 14 years after release. Females love them. Much more than my Mustangs.

The internal width is huuge

The **** is pure Sofia Loren

1.4 “MultiAit” (VVT) Turbo is a strong performer
Pulls hard at 110 in 6th overdrive.

QV 1750 is a rocket

[Sprintey]

Does the recorder count?

[Citroënbender]

Childhood weapons of parent-torture don’t count.

[Sprintey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ijI4HjTGkw

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by Sprintey

Does the recorder count?

Match made in heaven - summon Satan with 'hot cross buns' on the recorder, couldn't think of a more apt pairing with a musical instrument for an Italian car.