Researching and am stuck now

[TheSneakiness]

Hey all

When the Falcon and Commodore grace the big junk pile in the sky what realistically is there going to be that can replace them?

I've started on a monthly spend spreadsheet for myself so when I am able to get a car I've got a good idea of what it'll cost me per month at worst case scenario excluding servicing.

Any ideas?

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

Hey all

When the Falcon and Commodore grace the big junk pile in the sky what realistically is there going to be that can replace them?

I've started on a monthly spend spreadsheet for myself so when I am able to get a car I've got a good idea of what it'll cost me per month at worst case scenario excluding servicing.

Any ideas?

Aurion or its equivalent, Liberty,Merc,Bmw,There are plenty of worthy contenders out there.Most of them will show what the word reliable really means !!

[FairmontGS]

Or go buy 3 FG-Xs. That'll see you out

[Junkyard-Dog]

If you specifically are looking for a new car, a Chrysler 300 C would be a good choice.

[DJL351]

Originally Posted by Tassie f100

Aurion or its equivalent, Liberty,Merc,Bmw,There are plenty of worthy contenders out there.Most of them will show what the word reliable really means !!

I call BS! You clearly haven't read much about the quality of Merc (SA built) or Sucbas of late.

If OP means replacements in terms of big engine, 5 seater and RWD - then no, there will be nothing.

The large car market now seems to be the Mondeo, Mazda 6, Liberty etc.

[Dauphin]

I second the Chrysler 300C recommendation. Apart from European models, which would cost a fortune in the four-door full-size category, the 300C seems to be the only other offering on par with the Aussies.

[TheSneakiness]

Cheers gents, forum always comes through.

On a small side note when Subaru was mentioned did check it out, don't mind the Levorg, probably the only car I would buy from there.

[Mercury Bullet]

Originally Posted by DJL351

I call BS! You clearly haven't read much about the quality of Merc (SA built) or Sucbas of late.

And then throw in the cost of parts, let alone the $200 fee just to open the bonnet.
I recently paid $1800 for a set of 6 coil packs.

If OP means replacements in terms of big engine, 5 seater and RWD - then no, there will be nothing.

You can still get them, provided you mortgage your house.

The large car market now seems to be the Mondeo, Mazda 6, Liberty etc.

See above.

The large affordable market is now Mondeo, Mazda 6 and Liberty.

[Sox]

I gave up after 2002, nothing can replace the mighty AU...

[DJL351]

Originally Posted by Mercury Bullet

And then throw in the cost of parts, let alone the $200 fee just to open the bonnet.
I recently paid $1800 for a set of 6 coil packs.

You can still get them, provided you mortgage your house.

See above.

The large affordable market is now Mondeo, Mazda 6 and Liberty.

Yep 100% on the money

[CyberWasp]

I dunno what they are doing over at Chrysler.
For years they have been flapping their gums about bringing the Charger here and still nothing but the sound of crickets.
From what I can work out the next gen models wont even be released until 2020 so it really only leaves the 300C.

[The Stylist]

Originally Posted by Rapid_Axe

Cheers gents, forum always comes through.

On a small side note when Subaru was mentioned did check it out, don't mind the Levorg, probably the only car I would buy from there.

I've driven the Levorg extensively over here in NZ and I would recommend it. No manual option though.

[Russ]

Ask Hulk if he'll sell you his Aurion, what more could you want ??