The Ev-olution continues - more lol's within

EBOOST · Post by **EBOOST** » November 20th, 2013, 9:16 am

Why go into debt for a car that is still depreciating at a rapid rate when you can get an au which is almost at it's lowest?

And imo au is the most reliable falcon, my xr8 still had the original clutch in it at 178k and drove perfect (noisy thrust bearing only).
My au wagon has 368k on it and everything still works on it perfectly, rw check last week as I'm selling it and they picked 5 things 2 were globes out.

Post by **Commando** » November 20th, 2013, 9:55 am

Your job requires a courier vehicle - as Josh says do you *really* want to fork out $$$ for a depreciating FG XT/G6/G6ET? Not to mention the insurance, or the mascara running down your rouge cheeks when the first carpark scrape occurs.

Stick with the Turd (Tampon?) or get another AU (shitter). Or, and I'm serious here, a 10yo Camry. My gf's '99 Camry is batshit boring, but faultless (nearing 300k), & has a large boot for couriering all kinds of shit.

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 20th, 2013, 10:18 am

Both very valid and excellent points, which I am very much considering. As I said, the idea of driving a G6 is very nice, but only if I could get one on the road for $10k. Which is unlikely for a good low km example. Also, I would be driving it always with a little bit of residual fear of the ZF in the back of my mind, even with a trans cooler. I think my BF has put me off a late model Falcon unless it's under warranty!

Which is where the suggesting of yet another AU seems so appealing! I know them and trust them. All the failures I have ever had in an AU have been self inflicted. As with Josh, my red XR8 was one of the most reliable cars I have owned!
Then, I have always had a soft spot for a Nissan Pulsar SSS or a mid-90's Camry!

Again, all of this is still pending on my work outcome, which I still waiting on word from my boss. He keeps telling me to hold out from buying a car, not sure if that is a good or bad thing?

justa6 · Post by **justa6** » November 20th, 2013, 11:20 am

2001 Ford Falcon XR6 AU II Cars for sale in QLD - Carsales Mobile

2000 Ford Falcon XR6 AU II Cars for sale in SA - Carsales Mobile

All this talk of au's got me looking. There are some well priced xr's there. Couldn't go wrong I don't think. Would consider one myself, for family car..

Hmm links didn't work.

One red manual , 160 k's 7k
Silver 123 k's 9500.

Actually, sounds a bit expensive now that I say it. Void post.

private9 · Post by **private9** » November 20th, 2013, 11:33 am

Ev, I mean this with all due respect and good intentions..

BUY A COROLLA!

SnipeZ · Post by **SnipeZ** » November 20th, 2013, 11:42 am

Very reliable. Would buy a corolla

Cheers

XHBrad · Post by **XHBrad** » November 20th, 2013, 2:42 pm

Go the Rolla!!!!

bentls · Post by **bentls** » November 20th, 2013, 7:25 pm

**** all that shit, take rollins advice and buy my senator

but seriously thread should be titled "EVS DE-EVOLUTION"

misk · Post by **misk** » November 20th, 2013, 7:55 pm

id get the senator...
better economy than an I6 falcon, butload more power, as much cool factor as a G6e and you'd get alot of bitches.
plus bentley owned it, so nothing would ever go wrong with it again lol

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 20th, 2013, 7:56 pm

I'll give you $8k for the Senator if you can supply a roady. I pay cash, you take, good deal!

I actually almost bought a Rolla before the Turd, an 87 lift back with a sunroom and 5 speed with under 200ks for $2500 with a rwc. Hindsight is wonderful thing!!

nothin suss · Post by **nothin suss** » November 20th, 2013, 8:04 pm

I have an idea.
Give me that 8k. Keep the Clio now it's repaired.
Don't buy another car and mess with/break it.
And in a years time I'll give you 6k cash back.
You'll be thousands of dollars ahead and vehicle headache/grief free!

EBOOST · Post by **EBOOST** » November 20th, 2013, 8:20 pm

It's a renault, shits never going to be headache/grief free.

nothin suss · Post by **nothin suss** » November 20th, 2013, 8:23 pm

EBOOST wrote:It's a renault, shits never going to be headache/grief free.

Shhh. I'm trying to make some $$.

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » November 20th, 2013, 8:58 pm

ClassicAU wrote: Then, I have always had a soft spot for a mid-90's Camry!

That explains so much.

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 20th, 2013, 9:16 pm

There is actually a story behind the Camry thing. One of my best mate's mum had one back in highschool, and we used to nick it and drive out to Essendon airport (pre dfo days) and do Maccas tray drifting in it!! Aaah, those were the days!

EBOOST · Post by **EBOOST** » November 20th, 2013, 9:18 pm

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DJV8T5 · Post by **DJV8T5** » November 20th, 2013, 9:42 pm

I reckon if they fixed that intake pipe up a bit it would go more that 400km on a tank of gas...it looks pretty fucked up. Other than that it seems to be an alright car

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » November 20th, 2013, 9:51 pm

That should sell pretty bloody quick at that price

misk · Post by **misk** » November 20th, 2013, 10:47 pm

if you don't buy that ev you will end up with another car you wish you hadn't purchased.

justa6 · Post by **justa6** » November 21st, 2013, 4:22 am

That car is perfect.

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 21st, 2013, 7:26 am

BAM! PM sent to the bloke!

Post by **Commando** » November 21st, 2013, 9:24 am

Again, all of this is still pending on my work outcome, which I still waiting on word from my boss. He keeps telling me to hold out from buying a car, not sure if that is a good or bad thing?

What's going on Ev?

EBOOST · Post by **EBOOST** » November 21st, 2013, 10:03 am

For $6000 and still having money there I'd jump on it.

They dont come up very often for that price as manual with the options.

Post by **Commando** » November 21st, 2013, 10:09 am

As per Mojo the Head-Humping Monkey's mantra, I just like doing his head in

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 21st, 2013, 11:01 am

Thanks D4V3!! <3

Spoke to the guy just now, going to look at it tomorrow after work!

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » November 21st, 2013, 5:56 pm

Buy it even if you don't need it.... Knock the price a little. You will not lose money on that car unless its a basket case

Rollin · Post by **Rollin** » November 21st, 2013, 9:21 pm

Or you break something and then give up on it because it's all too hard and sell it to someone for **** all.

I shotgun first option when the AU goes up for sale.

EBOOST · Post by **EBOOST** » November 21st, 2013, 9:24 pm

I live closer rollin so I'll snake it from under you haha

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 22nd, 2013, 7:38 am

Such hate!

I still haven't even looked at the thing yet, I'm reserving judgement/excitement until I take it for a spin. Even if it does work out, the thing is on gas, there will be no heroics! Just a nice comfortable daily that goes brrrrraaa-brrooop-brooop-brooop-gurgle-awesome!!

Post by **needfordspeed** » November 22nd, 2013, 1:02 pm

Im on my way to check it out right now, if its any good its mine muhahahah.

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 22nd, 2013, 1:19 pm

Nice try, I've already agreed with the bloke I am first to view it!

Post by **needfordspeed** » November 22nd, 2013, 1:47 pm

Gimme two secs i'll chuck up a pic of it, about to go drive it now.

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 22nd, 2013, 1:53 pm

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 23rd, 2013, 10:32 am

Aaaan, parked at my apartment!

nstg8a · Post by **nstg8a** » November 23rd, 2013, 11:25 am

Good shit!

justa6 · Post by **justa6** » November 23rd, 2013, 12:04 pm

Good stuff ev. Looks nice.

EBOOST · Post by **EBOOST** » November 23rd, 2013, 12:41 pm

Really good buy ev.

Rollin · Post by **Rollin** » November 23rd, 2013, 3:08 pm

Don't **** it.

Sell it to me when you **** it.

Post by **Commando** » November 23rd, 2013, 5:24 pm

So I'm guessing your boss is offering you a company car Monday?

ClassicAU · Post by **ClassicAU** » November 23rd, 2013, 6:12 pm

Thanks fellas, pretty stoked with the score! She's in much better nick than the kms suggest, that's for sure. Took it to get it detailed this morning at the local hand car wash, and the bloke offered to buy it!! I probably could have made a quick gorilla, but I cbf. I'm just happy I finally have a car i (hopefully) don't have to worry about! I can pick good one's most of the time, I just have a habit of turning them into not so good ones. I would like that not to happen this time.
Anyway, been driving it around all day, clocked up 250kms so far since i filled the gas tank last night, and it still has half a tank left! Took a couple of snaps while the sun was out too.

Commando wrote:So I'm guessing your boss is offering you a company car Monday?

Wouldn't that be hilarious! But alas, that will not be happening. I asked again and I just got the "not sure yet" answer I've gotten all along. Pretty sure if he was warm to the idea it'd happened by now. I'm happy with this outcome anyway!