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Old 09-05-2020, 04:05 PM   #1
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Default 40 THOUSAND (hypothetical) SPONDOOLIES - for a used car

Following on from MercuryT's thread we're going to have another on what car you're going to throw down 40 thousand hypothetical spondoolies on.

The scenario is:

- $40K to spend on a secondary car (can spend less, or make up the balance in mods)
- No AU Falcons
- No strippers, nose candy, mortgage payments or other sensible uses of $40K allowed, has to be car and or car modifications related
- Can be multiple cars (ie give us your top 3 etc)
- Can be motorbike(s) or truck(s)
- Throw up images of the cars

While there's currently none for sale, I recently saw 3x E34 BMW M5's for sale for sub $30K recently:







- 250KW 3.8L I6
- Large Sedan
- Manual
- RWD
- 'Classic Plastic' looks

Modifications:

- Aftermarket ECU
- Freshen up Mechanicals
- Tune

Second choice:

E38 BMW L7:





- Only 899 built world wide
- Only 6 delivered to Australia
- $375K back in the 1990s
- 5.4L V12
- Could fire an RPG from the back seats and still miss the driver
- Bond villain cool

https://shop.peninsulabm.com/collect...3-auto-1999-07

Modifications:

- Aftermarket ECU
- Freshen up mechanicals
- Tune

Third choice:

JZS171W Toyota Crown:











- Classic Plastic
- JDM Luxo Spec
- Nonna's Doilies
- 1JZGTE Engine
- Fly under the radar to Bingo

Modifications:

- Aftermarket ECU
- 6boost turbo manifold
- Borgwarner EFR 7163 turbo
- Big *** front mount intercooler
- 3" turbo back exhaust
- Walbro 460 fuel pump
- 1000cc Bosch fuel injectors
- Turbosmart FPR1200 fuel pressure regulator
- Toyota Yaris Ignition Coils
- MV Automatics built A340 auto box
- New Nonna-spec doilies
- Tune
- Freshen up mechanicals

Should be good for 300KW/rears with those mods, ride in style to Bingo

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I couldn't find one for $100K
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I couldn't find one for $100K
Can have 6 wheels or more but $40K still applies
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Love the lace doilies

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I spent something approaching that figure earlier in the year.
Bought this;



I'll spend the change making it more like this one

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5 seat Unimog:

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2016 JAC truck I could probably live with. $25 000
Isuzu cab, 3.8 Cummins, Eaton transmission, Dana axles, 7 ton GVM, full S cam airbrakes.

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I spent something approaching that figure earlier in the year.
Bought this;

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I'll spend the change making it more like this one

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Man those things can move, I went for a ride in a 800hp one.
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https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...-6576325/?Cr=8
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Now we're talking. Look like copy Hustler wheels. nice.
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Can it be spent on mods for a car you already own ?
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I thought I would have a poke around at what was selling and for how much.

Wonder what the story is here?

https://www.trucksales.com.au/items/...18579979/?Cr=1

And then...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/thor...rbo/1246186689
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You've stolen my idea Mr Cozzo.......i'm upset ; )

I'll send my choice soon!
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I spent something approaching that figure earlier in the year.
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I'll spend the change making it more like this one

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Nice wagon!

Similar size to my R36 albeit yours newer etc.

A really handy size IMO - not too big so drives sweet not truck like, but can carry much more than a hatchback.
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Franco.......you mention nose candy in OP (no I've never done it)

How your third option is a Toyota Crown (shocking looking car) makes me wonder if you have been!!!
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I thought I would have a poke around at what was selling and for how much.

Wonder what the story is here?

https://www.trucksales.com.au/items/...18579979/?Cr=1

And then...

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/thor...rbo/1246186689
Gumtree says "needs a gearbox rebuild." - no mention of it in the trucksales listing!
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I'll get flamed but this modded Maloo would do me nicely. I'd lower it asap.

Leaves 10K for my Caravan purchase on top!

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Not that i think it would break down,your post reminded me of this i came across ages ago.
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Not being able to choose an au is gunna make it tough for most of us mate
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Maybe an FGX G6ET or........


Drop a Barra Turbo in my Sportsman and use the change to freshen up the interior.























Hey, it's not an AU Falcon.....
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This or an SFC Laverda....
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Franco.......you mention nose candy in OP (no I've never done it)

How your third option is a Toyota Crown (shocking looking car) makes me wonder if you have been!!!

To think that Toyota went from the sweet looking crown that I posted to the boats that Franco likes
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Not that i think it would break down,your post reminded me of this i came across ages ago.
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My (modded) Maloo was extremely reliable - as was my BA Turbo.

Bloody coils kept blowing on my BA, yet never leaked oil ever.

The Maloo LS1 had a new oil leak by the time you fixed the previous one!! Was no drama etc just messy and a pain!!



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There's a Torana Lift back that gets around the Car shows with a Tent Similar to that. & was a genuine Holden accessory back in the Day..


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Big fan of that maloo mercury
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