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Old 13-03-2007, 11:34 AM   #1
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What can i get for $10k?

Must be ford

Prefer 6 cylinder for towing, willing to hear argumnets for 8 cylinders.

Any help appreciated.

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Old 13-03-2007, 11:38 AM   #2
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10 grand may just get you a BA XT if you look around.
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Old 13-03-2007, 11:40 AM   #3
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Get a nice AU Fairmont/Ghia for that kind of money, you could probably just scrape into a BA XT, but at that price i reckon an AU2/3 Fairmont Ghia would be the way to go.

Nice Interior, and plenty of grunt, especially in the VCT models.
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Old 13-03-2007, 11:44 AM   #4
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I wouldn't bother getting a BA, get a nice AU3 with that money. The BA would be a clapper.
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Old 13-03-2007, 11:51 AM   #5
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with that kind of budget definitely an AU2/3 Fairmont or Ghia.
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Old 13-03-2007, 11:57 AM   #6
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ive seen a few cheap ba's kicking about but would not touch them with a 10ft pole they are stuffed!
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Old 13-03-2007, 12:02 PM   #7
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was looking around on carsales and have found a nice S2??? au fairmont/ghia with vct motor. only prob is its in vic and i am not. $8500 too much for fairly neat car with stated engine etc? Risk in cross border buying??? thanks for the help to guys.
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Old 13-03-2007, 03:48 PM   #8
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if you are willing to go older, el ef ed v8's go cheap, quite reliable good for towing could even leave a bit of money to spend on it
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Old 13-03-2007, 04:16 PM   #9
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What can i get for $10k?

Must be ford

Prefer 6 cylinder for towing, willing to hear argumnets for 8 cylinders.

Any help appreciated.

Ray, Toowoomba (area)
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Old 13-03-2007, 04:44 PM   #10
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funny but i do want it to be running ^^^
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Old 13-03-2007, 04:45 PM   #11
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yeah if i had a lazy 10 gorillas i would buy an AU fairmont Ghia v8.. if you can find one for that price.
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Old 13-03-2007, 05:11 PM   #12
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AU2 Fairlane or AU3 Fairmont Ghia.
why skimp on luxury?
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Old 13-03-2007, 05:16 PM   #13
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Old 13-03-2007, 05:24 PM   #14
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Ford Courier V6?
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Old 13-03-2007, 05:44 PM   #15
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was looking around on carsales and have found a nice S2??? au fairmont/ghia with vct motor. only prob is its in vic and i am not. $8500 too much for fairly neat car with stated engine etc? Risk in cross border buying??? thanks for the help to guys.
depending on where it is you may be able to get a forum member to have a look on your behalf or arrange an RACV inspection etc.
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Old 13-03-2007, 05:57 PM   #16
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As every one else has said, AU S2 or 3 Fairmont or Ghia.
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Old 13-03-2007, 06:08 PM   #17
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i agree with everyone else.
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Old 13-03-2007, 06:09 PM   #18
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AU Ghia sounds good, but if you aren't to impressed by the AU shape you can go back a notch and grab an EL Ghia with some money to spare.... Great cars at the time and still good to this day.
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Old 13-03-2007, 06:21 PM   #19
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How much do manual AU Xr8's go for these days?


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Old 13-03-2007, 07:22 PM   #20
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My Au Fairmont.
JK. As others have said AU2/3 Fairmont, or if possible, you may be able to find a Fairlane, maybe. Why skimp on the luxury?
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Old 13-03-2007, 07:25 PM   #21
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Definetly go with the AU 2/3 but if you want it for towing get a wagon! or ute!
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Old 14-03-2007, 09:28 PM   #22
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i'm sorry but i don't care for the newer fairlanes shape. there, i said it. looking around for a fairmont ghia..... thanks people.
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Old 15-03-2007, 12:53 PM   #23
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Why doesn't anyone mention e-gas?

Now that would be a cheap and stable tow vehicle.
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