new car

xf_vanner · 30-05-2005, 07:47 PM

hows it goin people? I'm looking at buying a used car for about $5,000 what should i get? I'm thinking an el falcon or futura but i dunno any ideas? I want something that is relatively cheap to run and doesnt matter if its a manual or auto cheers

Dez · 30-05-2005, 07:57 PM

TX5 is cheap to run :P

I do about 6-700k a week...all freeway driving, and i get great mileage out of it....but if u start driving it hard it wont last as long.....but thats with every car

**Mechan1k** · 31-05-2005, 05:35 AM

I got a 94 XG ute for sale $6000ono.
4.0L I6 (EB/ED motor) ... 5-speed manual
lowered ... 17" rims .... 2.5" exhaust ... modified intake ... very neat inside and out.
There's a thread in the for sale section for it.

TIRED6 · 31-05-2005, 10:12 AM

An ex-taxi. You can get an AU or perhaps a BA for under $5,000.

They go damn hard to, but they are yellow in Vic, white in other states!

**Polyal** · 31-05-2005, 10:29 AM

yeah i dont know about the ex-taxi.

Its nice to be in a newer car, and they are looked after but still, its a shyte load of kays.

You should easily be able to get into an EF/EL for that money. Thats what I would do.

But looking back I wouldn't of minded a little car that was better on fuel. But if driven nicely I get 450-500k's easy in city (geelong) traffic. 700-750 if it was 100% freeway.

AdzT3-146 · 31-05-2005, 11:14 AM

you should be able to pick up a fairly good EF GLi for 5k

XplosiveR6 · 31-05-2005, 11:35 AM

EF/ EL for $5000 are you seriouse? maby one with high kays and a few scratches, still thats depressing

MITCHAY · 31-05-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

TX5 is cheap to run :P

Lol not when you have the foot down you will go through the petrol V quick i have found in mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dez

I do about 6-700k a week...all freeway driving, and i get great mileage out of it....but if u start driving it hard it wont last as long.....but thats with every car

Jeez i might get 300-400 but thats city.

If you were thinking anything other than falcon a TX5, as Dez suggested is a good suggestion. They are fairly roomy for what they are. I can fit my mates in comfortably. Performance is more than what you would expect from a 4 banger. Sure there is better ones out there but i payed $4000 for mine.

Mmm $5000 for an EL/EF. I dont know much about falcons but to me that seems a little to cheap to get a good one although you might be lucky to pick one off an older person. I know a person who picked up a VR commodore for $4000 which only had a few minor probs.

pauljh74 · 31-05-2005, 02:21 PM

I'd look for a good Falcon EBII or later. Ex taxis are a bad idea as the taxi drivers get rid of them before they cost too much to fix.

AdzT3-146 · 31-05-2005, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EF_Dave

EF/ EL for $5000 are you seriouse? maby one with high kays and a few scratches, still thats depressing

yeh i guess your right there, maybe series 1 with high kays.

AdzT3-146 · 31-05-2005, 02:29 PM

i found one:
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2370587&cur rent_rec=1&total_rec=85&sort_type=&price_max=5000& make_id=6&model_id=17&state_id=7&search_distance=2 5

The MaDDeSTMaN · 31-05-2005, 02:49 PM

You should be able to get a good Mk II Escort for much less then $5000...

Steffo · 31-05-2005, 02:52 PM

The ex-taxi thing is actually not a very bad idea. They might look like they're falling apart, but they're inspected (in NSW at least) by the RTA every 2 months for road-worthyness. All the seals, bearing, bushes etc etc and mechanical bits on them are road-worthy, even if they look like a total POS. Very good for cheap transport.

M14A-Mclaren · 31-05-2005, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

TX5 is cheap to run :P

I do about 6-700k a week...all freeway driving, and i get great mileage out of it....but if u start driving it hard it wont last as long.....but thats with every car

I wanted to get a Tx5 for my first car, but I dont reckon I can afford, your Tx5 is pre-1992 isnt it?

Citric GT · 31-05-2005, 03:00 PM

Dont get an ex taxi. They're all rattly peices of crap. A nice low kilometer EBii or ED would be heaps better.

Fairlane · 31-05-2005, 04:10 PM

Buy my car, check the For Sale thread http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=10970

It's $ 6,300 but I'm a reasonable man.

STOKEB · 01-06-2005, 08:08 PM

i got a eb fairmont if your interested.

Dez · 01-06-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M14A-Mclaren

I wanted to get a Tx5 for my first car, but I dont reckon I can afford, your Tx5 is pre-1992 isnt it?

mines a 1990 model mate

MITCHAY, i get 6-700kms when im driving to work every day. 100km return trip...90% of it on a freeway sitting just under 2500RPM.

as for the TX5's...mines a ghia. the interior is lovely imo, great looking and feeling seats. nice cloth trim. all electrics....i dont mind it at all

MITCHAY · 01-06-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

mines a 1990 model mate

MITCHAY, i get 6-700kms when im driving to work every day. 100km return trip...90% of it on a freeway sitting just under 2500RPM.

as for the TX5's...mines a ghia. the interior is lovely imo, great looking and feeling seats. nice cloth trim. all electrics....i dont mind it at all

Yeah i got an 89 TX5 Ghia and love it aswell. Im just saying in my day to day use. Lots of traffic lights and variable speed limits. And performance wise its great for what it is. Plus sounds meaty to from exhaust
:hihi: Appart from the clear coat she looks great. Although more often than not the majority of them look like shit.

Dez · 01-06-2005, 11:34 PM

yeah the paint on mine is good. except for the massive key job down an entire side of the car, that ill get taken care of sooner or later...

i know what you mean though, if you start to give them a bit, you can almost watch the needle on the petrol gauge fall!!!!

MITCHAY · 01-06-2005, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dez

i know what you mean though, if you start to give them a bit, you can almost watch the needle on the petrol gauge fall!!!!

yeah **** oath. well better to give the fuel than leave it starving. 1st and second gears are nutz. Gave a mate of mine who has a TX3 a drive and he was like man this thing is torquey in first. Its a bitch in the rain though as you dont have to give it much for it to start spinning. Might even break traction sumtimes 1-2nd gear depending on how nutz i go. Nice cars definately worth considering other than a falcon. Fun to drive. I was goin to get a commy until my parents said no, then wanted a TX3 turbo and again no then saw a TX5 and went to have a look and never looked back. If i had the money id do it up but i want an upgrade.

Dez · 01-06-2005, 11:46 PM

yeah i always have thoughts of converting to manual and turboing it etc....but in the end i'll get a different car, probably an EF/L XR or an AU and do that up...

is yours manual? mines auto and needs a bit of work done on the tranny...its **** weak in 1st at the moment...

MITCHAY · 01-06-2005, 11:51 PM

Yeah mines manual. Too often is the case that an auto is no good in a 4 cylinder but ive never been in an auto one. Clutch is so ****ed though.

lol Dez i think were kinda highjacking the thread lol.

Yeah i dont know much about falcons but think i know enough that there are cheapies out there. What ever you do id say get a stock one and add your own touch to it.

Dez · 02-06-2005, 12:18 AM

last OT post. mines auto, thats why its **** weak. manual would have a shit load more go than mine

xf_vanner · 05-06-2005, 07:12 PM

cheers guys I never thought about a tx5 i have owned a kf laser 91 5 spd it was a good car 550 kays from 50 bucks couldnt complain but it gets thirsty when it was fully loaded. The ea i've got now i think its about to bite the dust, chewing oil get hard to start up. I can get an ef/el easy for 5 even 4500 plus i like the fron of an el. Bloke told me to spend an extra 5500 and get an el fairmont ghia cause the 6 is a tickie motor.

Kryton · 05-06-2005, 07:16 PM

you can easily get an EL with 120000km or LESS (not a povo pack either) for 5k. you just need to know where to look....and the car yard isnt the place.