First car...

16wantsI6 · 07-06-2005, 09:00 PM

hey, im sixteen and love mi fords
i wanna get a first car that would be fair cheap ($3000>) and is powerful enough to get me around in a bit of style, i would love a 302 or 351 but obviously wouldnt be able to affrd runnin the old boys, so a 250 would be suffice. maybe even a ute except most of the older utes are always looking shitty(xd to xf), i dont know why but they just look like theres just bits of plastic half bolted on to a twig for a frame, but anyways any suggestions???

mcflux · 07-06-2005, 09:16 PM

Sounds like you want a mid to large size Ford. An XD-XF sedan would be dead easy to come by with a 250, most likely on gas too. A good 1st car ;)

-Dave-

seano14 · 07-06-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Sounds like you want a mid to large size Ford. An XD-XF sedan would be dead easy to come by with a 250, most likely on gas too. A good 1st car ;)

-Dave-

i'd second that. XE or XF sedan (or even the equivalent fairlane/LTD's) with a 250. One on gas may be a good idea, my FD 250 gets 650km to 85L of premium. average but i knew roughly that was what i was up for before i bought it.

try find one below 200,000kays, you can get VERY decent XE's or XFs for under 3k, even my FD was only 2600 with 155,000 on the clock.

Venomous · 07-06-2005, 09:25 PM

How about something like this that ive spotted in the for sale section: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11510

Id say that would be enough style lol, plus u can make it into a bling bling mobile lol. Plus that ones what, 2 grand?

seano14 · 07-06-2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XR8 Guy

How about something like this that ive spotted in the for sale section: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11510

Id say that would be enough style lol, plus u can make it into a bling bling mobile lol. Plus that ones what, 2 grand?

depends, the owner doesnt list the kilometers (usually a bad sign! - no offence to the seller of that car). fairlanes with stupidly high kms are very common.

also helps to research a car you're interested in to find out common faults so you know what to look for

M14A-Mclaren · 07-06-2005, 09:47 PM

Since this is a first car thread, can anyone think of a good ford 1990< for a max of $2,000? cause I sure as hell cant, bearing in mind a old falcon isnt on the cards.

smoo · 07-06-2005, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by M14A-Mclaren

Since this is a first car thread, can anyone think of a good ford 1990< for a max of $2,000? cause I sure as hell cant, bearing in mind a old falcon isnt on the cards.

Well theres an EA on trademe for about 400bucks. ****ed first and reverse gears but its only done 180k iirc. Looks pretty tidy, am tempted myself but its too far up north

16wantsI6 · 07-06-2005, 10:08 PM

that would be cool geting a xd fairlane ltd, ( i love the grills they look sweet)
and if you have a pair of el cheapo chromies like some old 12 slots they look mint as. yeah i reckon an xf would be the go they got fuel injection dont they? and there bodies are a bit smoother so yeah, but they dont have the 351's angin outa em, but thats what i mite look into coz im thinkin of stickin with a six for a while with all these new poxy laws coming out and the ridiculous fuel prices...

16wantsI6 · 07-06-2005, 10:12 PM

hey seano14 u got any pics of ur ltd, looks aiight just on ur display pic anyway

16wantsI6 · 07-06-2005, 10:22 PM

plz dont tell me LTD's only come in auto...
coz thats all i could find on carsales.com.au

WizBang · 07-06-2005, 10:23 PM

whay state are you in as $3000 will pick you up a nice XG if a ute is what you are after ,try the country as there are heaps of good cars out there

seano14 · 07-06-2005, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by capri gt

hey seano14 u got any pics of ur ltd, looks aiight just on ur display pic anyway

havent really got any decent pics except this one:

as for auto transmissions... 3speed autos are what you'll find on almost all XD-XF falcons, some were 4 speed manuals i think.

all fairlanes and ltd's are autos.

MITCHAY · 07-06-2005, 10:41 PM

Id say go 4 banger to start off with. TX3 or TX5 or maybe escort. Save your pennys for a better car i say. As for larger car i dont think you need it as your a 16 yr old.

pauljh74 · 07-06-2005, 11:58 PM

Look at the S PaK xd-xf Falcons. Basically they are a similar idea to the current SR Falcons. A few cosmetic upgrades, maybe some extra accessories, but based on a GL. As they're pitched as being a bit sportier (at least in appearance) there is a greater chance of getting hold of a 4 speed manual. I found 11 years ago when I was looking for my first car - an XE S Pak - that about 1/3 were manuals, the rest autos. Fairmonts and higher are pretty much all autos. Some XE Fairmont Ghias had 5 speed manuals and perhaps EFI standard, but they are rare as rocking horse droppings.

16wantsI6 · 08-06-2005, 12:40 AM

yeah wazza i live in WA, shouldnt be ard findin a ute out here