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Old 03-05-2010, 04:05 AM   #91
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Old 03-05-2010, 06:57 AM   #92
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Very simple answert to that one.... BF Xr6 Turbo or Typhoon.... Then mod the hell out of it... Great street manners. Creature conforts. Still get 9-10 L/100K and blow the doors off the majority of built cars......
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:09 AM   #93
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I would buy this:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11290999
And spend the change on a track hack or heart transplant for the coupe.

OR

I'd go for an FPV Pursuit ute. That would/should get a good example BA II with not too many km on the clock.
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Old 03-05-2010, 03:45 PM   #94
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Always wanted a nice mopar.
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Old 03-05-2010, 06:40 PM   #95
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Theirs no blitzing off the lights in evo's, by the time the turbo spools up they are at the next set of lights, I hate turbo lag. Besides, their lack of features, kitchen hard plastics and annoying twin plate clutch in city driving, is enough to turn me away alone....
That's a bit rough man? The point of the thread is to say what you'd buy with $30K, not to pick apart peoples choices. You said you wanted a VW, I don't see anyone here ripping your choice. Chill.
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:01 PM   #96
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The point of the thread is to say what you'd buy with $30K, not to pick apart peoples choices.
Thats exactly right.
It was also clearly stated in the very first post.
I specifically said that picking on others selection is not on so this wouldnt turn into a bytch fest which inturn gets the thread locked.

Start another thread if you want to discuss the short comings of another members selection.
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:05 PM   #97
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Last time around I bought a WRX for $27k. This time around I'd probably go an XR6T or SS. If I could a good F6 or Clubsport then even better
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:18 PM   #98
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Either a good condition BF II Fairmont Ghia in Ego with the Cashmere Leather (preferably with the 3V V8 if available although there might not be any) or a near-new LT/LV XR5 Turbo Focus with leather, bluetooth and sunroof.

$28k - BF II Fairmon Ghia with DVD Headrests installed (Here)

$30k - FULLy optioned LV XR5 Turbo with Leather, Reverse Sensors, Sunroof AND Cruise Control aftermarket. Very nice. Here

Definitely the XR5 Turbo out of those 2.
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Old 03-05-2010, 08:07 PM   #99
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Ok fair call and I apologise....

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Old 16-05-2010, 09:10 PM   #100
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At this point it would be an F6 or a GT(P) - 05-06ish.
Would be a hard decision to make too.

If i had a shed to keep a car out of the weather, i would have to re-evaluate my decision i think and maybe look at a 50's cruiser instead.
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Old 16-05-2010, 09:30 PM   #101
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A Liberty GT wagon, manual, in either white or black. The newest/best I could find for the budget.
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Old 16-05-2010, 11:57 PM   #102
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Old 17-05-2010, 05:37 AM   #103
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Old 29-05-2010, 07:49 PM   #104
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If I plan on having it for a few years, BF F6

If I plan on having it for a long time, T3 TE/TS
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Old 30-05-2010, 03:27 AM   #105
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probably: a FD RX7, Evo 6.5 Makinnen, PRB or similar cheapy clubman, worked Suzuki Cappucino (230kw from .66 litres), DARE G6, Porsche 944 turbo.

Getting silly: Coilovers a TODA 2.0 litre B18 for my Integra, Alfa 105 GTV (2.0 litre engine with the 1750 grille), 66 Mustang Fastback, 71 Cuda

maybe: a nice comfortable long legged tow car.
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Old 30-05-2010, 09:30 PM   #106
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Always wanted a nice mopar.
Yeah me to.

Already got the car I've always wanted so second choice would have to be a VH Charger or maybe a Dodge Challenger that needed a bit of work.
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Old 30-05-2010, 10:09 PM   #107
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I would buy this in a heartbeat.
http://australianmusclecarsales.com....?query=valiant
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Old 30-05-2010, 11:45 PM   #108
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http://www.rodderslife.com.au/clasif...57&page=1&view

something like this and talk him down to 30k
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Old 31-05-2010, 04:42 PM   #109
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A good reliable twin cam ??

OR for the both of them ?? Lol...
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Old 31-05-2010, 07:37 PM   #110
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As a daily?

Nissan Cube - can pick them up around $13k.

Save the $17k for the weekend cruiser/racecar

So friggen cool! I love these things.

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Old 31-05-2010, 10:20 PM   #111
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I'd go for this.. and keep the change for doing it up...

http://www.tradingpost.com.au:80/Aut...=true&AdOnTop=

$12K... **** that pretty good!
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I'd go for this.. and keep the change for doing it up...

http://www.tradingpost.com.au:80/Aut...=true&AdOnTop=

$12K... **** that pretty good!

with 264k on the clock it'd wanna be cheap
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Old 01-06-2010, 03:50 PM   #113
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I'd go for this.. and keep the change for doing it up...

http://www.tradingpost.com.au:80/Aut...=true&AdOnTop=

$12K... **** that pretty good!
i wouldnt do up an XR6, thatd be like doing up a camry or magna (and im not doing that again lol)
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Old 01-06-2010, 04:05 PM   #114
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Mondeo XR5 Turbo for the mrs to upgrade her from the bloody Barina shes got now :P
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with 264k on the clock it'd wanna be cheap
I had looked at that.. but thought.. what a good way to get my hands on a great bit of kit for a quarter of the price..
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Old 01-06-2010, 06:53 PM   #116
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Probably a SS sportswagon when they the scratched the 30k mark
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