car suggestions

BOSHOG · 03-12-2009, 07:44 PM

im in the market for a new car

ive been looking around for a few weeks now and the only car thats caught my eye is an auto 6.0 litre 07 VE CALAIS V so i think i need some more ideas

im looking at spending $30k, im after something auto, big enough for my large "behind", still have a bit of power, not really interested in a B series ford, other than that im pretty open

any suggestions?

Powdered Toast Man · 04-12-2009, 10:38 AM

I was going to suggest a 300C but you may not get a V8 model for 30G.

Are second hand FG G6Es that cheap yet? Probably wouldn't get a turbo though.

You could always look at a Aurion as well. They are surprisingly spritely for a 3.5L V6 and you dont really get too much torque steer from them. More interior room in them than a BA too IMO. The seats are a bit flat but honestly thats better for those of us with "large" behinds compared to trying to squeeze our buttocks between the side bolsters of BA seats.

**Polyal** · 04-12-2009, 10:40 AM

VE 6.0L for $30k? Didn't you own a ute, thats a fair change?

Any particular reason for auto? Looking for an investment or just transport?

AU T3.

BOSHOG · 04-12-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

VE 6.0L for $30k? Didn't you own a ute, thats a fair change?

Any particular reason for auto? Looking for an investment or just transport?

AU T3.

mine was a sedan, i have found a nice VE CALAIS V 6.0l for $33k, im thinking of offering $30k, maybe im dreaming

im after an auto because i want to cruise a bit more instead of driving hard, and whenever ive had a manual i drive it harder (which is totally my fault i know)

BOSHOG · 04-12-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Powdered Toast Man

I was going to suggest a 300C but you may not get a V8 model for 30G.

Are second hand FG G6Es that cheap yet? Probably wouldn't get a turbo though.

You could always look at a Aurion as well. They are surprisingly spritely for a 3.5L V6 and you dont really get too much torque steer from them. More interior room in them than a BA too IMO. The seats are a bit flat but honestly thats better for those of us with "large" behinds compared to trying to squeeze our buttocks between the side bolsters of BA seats.

a G6ET would be my first choice car but theyre out of reach foor me still considering i still have my bllower for sale, which is $10k sitting in my shed

even if the blower sold this week, i dont think $40k would get me a decent G6ET

BOSHOG · 04-12-2009, 12:18 PM

looks like i was dreaming lol

do caryards prefer to do deals where a trade in is offered? it seems that because im not offering a trade in or getting finance theyre not dropping their price as much as usual

mcnews · 04-12-2009, 12:19 PM

You don't want a BF series so F6-GT out of the question so I would say a Calais V with the 6 litre would be a nice choice. They are quite a nice car. I don't think it will be too long before you can get an FG G6ET for close to 30k though so it might be worth holding off a few months.

SSVPom · 04-12-2009, 01:06 PM

The VE Calais V is a good car, and well equipped too, with the roof mount DVD etc. Some were optioned with satnav and reverse camera too, although costly when new and rare.

The Calais V has a few essential items over the SSV (like mine) which i did not even think to check for ... for example, the SSV has no glovebox light, map reading lights front or back, rear park assist only and the basic trip computer with single screen ! Rant over.

XRtowcar · 04-12-2009, 01:32 PM

Dont they have some electrical gremlin that flattens the battery?

GT0132 · 05-12-2009, 08:01 AM

I know you don't want another B series, but if you did this would be perfect...In your price range and in your area too

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11281165

FPV8U · 05-12-2009, 09:10 AM

6.0L Calais are a pretty decent car, the Autos are a bit average, but the L98 with Full on's will go very nicely, Head & Cam Upgrade Packages are fairly affordable on them too.

Beyond that for 30K.. maybe an older WRX Sti?

Also Consider the VZII with the 6.0L upgrade as well, will fall into your price bracket more easily and you will be able to find a better condition and better optioned example.

On a side note considering you still have the S/C.. I'd be checking out that GT if you change your mind on the B-Series thing..

BOSHOG · 08-12-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

6.0L Calais are a pretty decent car, the Autos are a bit average, but the L98 with Full on's will go very nicely, Head & Cam Upgrade Packages are fairly affordable on them too.

Beyond that for 30K.. maybe an older WRX Sti?

Also Consider the VZII with the 6.0L upgrade as well, will fall into your price bracket more easily and you will be able to find a better condition and better optioned example.

On a side note considering you still have the S/C.. I'd be checking out that GT if you change your mind on the B-Series thing..

i checked out a STI the other day, good little cars but not too comfortable for my fatass on long trips

i have been considering a project car to do over a year or 2 such as an EH with an LS2, or an XB coupe, but the coupe will be too much to buy as a starting point and the EH will be hard to engineer with a V8

i think ill just sit tight for 6-7 months until i get my license back until i find the right car ill love as much as the boss

PHATXR · 08-12-2009, 07:16 PM

WRX is the way to go!

**Polyal** · 08-12-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PHATXR

WRX is the way to go!

There way to small. Great package but they are not as roomy as they look from the outside, same as the liberty.

T3 is perfect. Its got balls, you shouldn't loose money on it, its a V8, its got cred and its a Ford.