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Old 15-04-2012, 03:00 PM   #1
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Default Advice on buying a car

Hey guys,

I currently drive a EF Fairmont with about 335,000 on the clock and have done a fair bit of repairs and isn't the most reliable vehicle.

As I am moving to the mines soon I am looking at buying a better car.

My dad says I should get a reliable vehicle but I'd rather get a nice falcon. Just after some advice for this. Looking around the $10000 mark maybe $15000 at most.

How reliable would a falcon in that price range be? Prefer a manual as thats the only way to drive...

Any advice would be great as I have never bought a car by myself.

Cheers,

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Old 15-04-2012, 03:17 PM   #2
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Where do you plan on driving it? City, country ?
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Old 15-04-2012, 03:24 PM   #3
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Will mostly be open country roads. Nearly all will be sealed and rarely on non sealed roads.
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Old 15-04-2012, 03:28 PM   #4
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For that money you could easily pick up a BF Mk11, obviously with higher kms than earlier models for the same money. If it was me and I was looking solely for reliability I would try and find the lowest km AUII/III in that price range.

AUs are well known for their reliability and longevity, so with a low KM one you really can't go wrong.

What state are you in?
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Old 15-04-2012, 03:32 PM   #5
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I currently live in NSW but will be moving to QLD next year.
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