the best first car ?

[Ford_Boy]

hey everyone im only 17 and i have about 10 hours of driving to go before i can try for my p's. anyway, what do you guys think would be best for a first car. i was thinking of a early 90s laser but i wouldnt mind having a ute because i want to become a plumber. what should i do? should i get a small car for the economy because money will be tight or should i get a ute for my trade? please make sugestions of other cars too but im pretty keen on owning a ford

[MITCHAY]

TX3 Laser or TX5 Ghia ;) Both good cars. I had a TX5 and I loved it to bits!

[b2tf]

Depends on what your budget is. How much are you looking at spending?

[Craney]

Six cylinder ute on LPG might be the go. Cheap to run, trade friendly and good practice driving/parking etc. a largeish vehicle.

Good luck

[Ford_Boy]

my dream would be to have an 02 ba xr6 ute but i doubt id be able to get one for less then 15. im thinkig maybe an xd ute or a laser the most ill be able to save up in the next few months would be 5 grand max. could i get a good condition xd ute? how much would a good condition 1990 laser go for? i know a guy selling one for 800 buck with 3 months rego. the paints peeling and it has over 170,000 kms. is that a good price? i havent seen it in person but thats the discription i got.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Mite get a Good XG ute for $5000, u just gotta look around!

[killer_taxi]

Subaru Brumby...

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[robjh80]

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[XR8-260]

The suzuki 'mightyboy' is a good option. Very fast: 19kw with a tip speed of 120kph.

If not, you could get a nissan 300ZX or a older model WRX for around 12K.

[MITCHAY]

A 300ZX or a WRX will cost a shitload on insurance. I'm 20 and pay $3k+. Even 3rd party is a lot to ask. I can tell you both are incredibly expensive to maintain too.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by 30487256

The suzuki 'mightyboy' is a good option. Very fast: 19kw with a tip speed of 120kph.

If not, you could get a nissan 300ZX or a older model WRX for around 12K.

Didn't he just say he had 5k?

Mate personally, and I should have listened to my parents, get a laser thats in really good nik and is stock. Until you get your head around owning and maintaining a car this is the best option.

Your young, so you need booze money, and you want to go out all the time, last thing you want is to be paying heaps on repairs or fuel.

LPG falcon could be a goer to, but get an EL, or EF. As new as you can get, and dont be afraid of k's if its been kept well.

just dont do what I did, buy a hotted up falcon then I forked out 1000's just to fix it, let alone keep it running.

Sounds boring I know, but thats what I would do if I had my time again.

Although if you do a trade thats going to be easier on you than if you go to uni.

[Gobes32]

Definitely go the 92/93/94 XG Ute if you can find one. You will inevitably dent your first car, may as well be the work hack.

[MoreHPformyXR6]

That was I was thinking if you look hard enough you may be able to get a good XG Ute for your budget if you decided to do a trade (may already be on dual fuel) or you could put on on gas 2k rebate (if petrol was an issue in getting a 6cyl)

[ebxr8240]

A 1980's Volvo...First cars always get pranged!!!!!!

[XR_Strider_GuY]

For around $5k I would look for a EL if you can get one in a manual. Don't go for mods, look for one that is honest, high km's are not a worry so long as it has had its services.

[pauljh74]

Originally Posted by acosta32

Definitely go the 92/93/94 XG Ute if you can find one. You will inevitably dent your first car, may as well be the work hack.

If you want a ute, this would get you the most metal for the money. You also get the 4.0 litre multipoint EFI motor which is much better than the old XF motor

[XR8-260]

[QUOTE=Polyal]Didn't he just say he had 5k?[QUOTE]

Sorry I didn't read the entire thread.

In that case you should get a camry. They aren't fast or fancy but they are relaible, economic and relatively cheap - perfect for a p plater on a tight budget.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Perhaps those small ute thinggo's??? hmmm what they called??? A "Jumbuck" or sumthing like that???

released 3 or 4 years ago with the front end of a small car and a 1.5 litre engine. If you want newish and cheap to run get one of these however real pulling power and more metal can be had buying an older model as mentioned previously.

[RIPGMH]

Don't get a car your going to hate in 2 or 3 years. Unless you buy something that won't last much longer. Ultimately if your into cars your going to want to do something with it, even if its just basic mods. So whateva you get make sure it has at least some potential.

[Auslandau]

Cannot go wrong with an XG ute on gas. Cheap, easy to fix, reliable, workhorse, safe, etc etc



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[Sapper]

Originally Posted by RIPGMH

Don't get a car your going to hate in 2 or 3 years. Unless you buy something that won't last much longer. Ultimately if your into cars your going to want to do something with it, even if its just basic mods. So whateva you get make sure it has at least some potential.

Bingo. Get something that you're going to be stoked about owning. The ute sounds like the go. It's worth having something thats practical for your job and once you've had a few years behind the wheel, its something you can have fun tinkering with.

[Ford_Boy]

yeh i would love to mod my car but with the whole power restrictions, ill just have to wait before i can think about getting my xa v8 falcon. thats why i said ill just get something small like a laser. but i was thinking a ute for my trade. i love the idea of utes because they look real blokey, i can carry things in the back, sleep in it on a hot night after going out, i only have 2 seats so people cant keep hounding me for lifts,with it running on gas ill save heaps of money and my dad will re-spray it for me so ill have a clean looking car. yep i think ive made my mind up. im going to try looking for a ute. thanks everyone for the help so far. any sugestions on what model ute i could get?

[Ford_Boy]

how much would a good condition xh ute go for?

[eed-250]

Originally Posted by killer_taxi

Subaru Brumby...

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I agree with this guy.
Brumbys are fairly cheap.. good on fuel and YOU CAN TAKE THEM OFF ROAD Heaps more fun.

[Ford_Boy]

brumby? is that some kind of off roader 4x4?

[Zetec20]

Originally Posted by Ford_Boy

brumby? is that some kind of off roader 4x4?

the burmby is like a subaru leone ute, that's probably the best way to describe it, look it up anyway

also if you get bitten by the modding bug alot of wrx stuff can be swapped into them...

[Ford_Boy]

thanks mate ill look it up but im pretty set for a ford ute. i suppose i wouldnt turn any car down if its a real good deal and it drives well and looks good

[Ford_Boy]

well i looked it up and i could see my self with one. it would come down to which car drives better, fuel economy and which one had the better prices and kms. for looks i think im still for an xh ute but the brumby grows on me too.

[killer_taxi]

Here are some links you can look at in relation to the Brumby if your interested...

Your find specifications, used car prices, pictures, etc with this link:
http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au...amily=LCBRUMBY

Reviews on people's personal experiences with owning a Brumby:
http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Subaru_Brumby.html

Good luck with whatever your get.

[outback_ute]

Brumbies are not bad although they aren't that economical on the highway being only 4speed (no overdrive). Either one of them or an XG/1990-or later XF - the main thing too look for is condition.