Shopping for AUIII XR8s

[NARCEA]

Why are these so much more expensive in the west? So my absolute max for the car is $20000.

I have found three so far. All autos.

1. White, 80000kms, no books/history, has been resprayed at rear, first thing dealer said was 'not bad, but not the best too', seemed to be prepared to begin the bargaining at $16000, started the car but noisey belt, running rough... seems to have had a tough life.

2. Red, 65000kms, showroom condition, $25000.

3. Black, owned by a friend of a friend, books & history, 110000kms but country driving, leather, $20000 but negotiable, will be fully detailed before sale, first one I've driven and it feels good.

Are these prices high or is it just me?

Cheers

[XEESP_351]

Originally Posted by NARCEA

Why are these so much more expensive in the west? So my absolute max for the car is $20000.

I have found three so far. All autos.

1. White, 80000kms, no books/history, has been resprayed at rear, first thing dealer said was 'not bad, but not the best too', seemed to be prepared to begin the bargaining at $16000, started the car but noisey belt, running rough... seems to have had a tough life.

2. Red, 65000kms, showroom condition, $25000.

3. Black, owned by a friend of a friend, books & history, 110000kms but country driving, leather, $20000 but negotiable, will be fully detailed before sale, first one I've driven and it feels good.

Are these prices high or is it just me?

Cheers

i have a venom red manual 1 that i was trying to sell for $18,500 and had little to no interest so i decided to keep it..

[NARCEA]

yeah i've seen that one mate advertised on here. was it in good nick?

[Casper]

Black is best

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by Casper

Black is best

Agreed :sm_drool:

[JC]

Anywhere between $15 to 20k is a reasonable price for a late AU2, AU3 XR8 (ie the 220 jobbie). Your other option is to find one out east, have a forum member check it over for you (test drive & report should do), then fly over and drive it back. It would need to be aorund $3k cheaper for this to be worthwhile - hence why prices in the west are a tad higher, I guess.

[XEESP_351]

Originally Posted by NARCEA

yeah i've seen that one mate advertised on here. was it in good nick?

yes and it still is

[XEESP_351]

i bought my project without having to sell after all but still may sell if i can get wot i want for it..

[NARCEA]

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[Casper]

Originally Posted by NARCEA

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See, you want that.. so so badly. You have to have it... buy it now.

[b2tf]

The Black one is a nice example, Rebel bodykit by the look of it.

[Bucknaked]

I agree thirdly. Black Rules

[NARCEA]

yup rebel kit. being used for a wedding. available after feb 17th!

[FPV8U]

MMm Either the Black one or have a look at Mr T-Series car

[GlennBA]

Go the black one, its very nice.

Originally Posted by b2tf

The Black one is a nice example, Rebel bodykit by the look of it.

au3 xr8, should be standard.

[DOC]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

Go the black one, its very nice.
au3 xr8, should be standard.

The rebel Kit came out on the AU111 at the end on the XR ( not sure if all of them ) , but was standard on mine.

Another Vote for the black one , has potential for a tough streeter.

[AU3 HERROD XR8]

Go Black!

[JefXR8]

this one on ebay looks neat.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/2000-FORD-Fal...QQcmdZViewItem

[GJR]

The rebel body kit came out in au2 xr8s with rebal decals at the end of the run, also had 220kw engine so late au2 or au3 would be a good bye. My dad ownes a au2 rebal lowered on king springs and a flash tuned ecu with personel tune and it drives great.

[Dark Horse]

Originally Posted by NARCEA

yup rebel kit. being used for a wedding. available after feb 17th!

So if it's of that standard for weddings sounds like it's been well looked after.

I'd bargain it down 1 maybe 2k.

FYI the bodykit was standard on the AUIII XR's so original owners had the choice of the Tickford or the Rebel style.

[XR Rob]

Considered this one, mate?

The AUIII kicked off in late 2001, so it's possible this is one... it DOES appear to have a bodykit which is a potential clue... low km's and leather interior, too

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminf...ubs_Used+Cars_

[AUIII XR8 MAN]

Don't worry about the auto transmission, they get up go just as good. The black one looks good, plus you know the car histroy.

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by AUIII XR8 MAN

Don't worry about the auto transmission, they get up go just as good. The black one looks good, plus you know the car histroy.

Bloody oath they do!

My mates AUII XR8 220Kw Auto ran a 14.29 stock besides a cheap pod filter :

[Peeler]

another one at my house
2000 xr8 auto venon still under extended warranty.

[NARCEA]

thanks for all your thoughts. im keeping my search to w.a. so if anyone knows of any others going around let me know. cheers

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by DOC

The rebel Kit came out on the AU111 at the end on the XR ( not sure if all of them ) , but was standard on mine.

Yeah that kit was standard on AU3 XR8's, and optional on the 6's. It came out on all other sedans as an option with a different front bar except T series and obviously fairlanes.

[XR Rob]

Sorry mate, should have noticed...

This one's not an AUIII, but it's nice...!!!

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminf...ubs_Used+Cars_

[XR Rob]

Originally Posted by GlennAUII

Yeah that kit was standard on AU3 XR8's, and optional on the 6's. It came out on all other sedans as an option with a different front bar except T series and obviously fairlanes.

And, I believe, the last 250 AUIII XR6's ever made, where they badged them as STs, or something, and it was standard.

[GlennBA]

$20k for any au1.. tell him he's dreamin! lol

[XR Rob]

Heehee, yeah, I know... I mean it sounds nice though... if there was some real room to move in the price, it could still be pretty nice. But I know what you mean.