Good value second hand cars - COVID times, Falcon/Commodore tax

[jstanovic]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

car sales is a mental asylum for aussie cars

saw vy ss for 60k

People are still asking dreamer prices.



An old guy I do work for had a VY SS manual, 82,000km, one owner. It was silver and in immaculate condition. Had it for sale last June for $25k, no takers for 3 months. Dealer offered him $19.5k. Ended up selling it privately for $21k in October. I thought it would have sold in no time...

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by jstanovic

People are still asking dreamer prices.



An old guy I do work for had a VY SS manual, 82,000km, one owner. It was silver and in immaculate condition. Had it for sale last June for $25k, no takers for 3 months. Dealer offered him $19.5k. Ended up selling it privately for $21k in October. I thought it would have sold in no time...

Ok so I should offer 20k for the 60k vy ss on carsales

[DFB FGXR6]

This XR6T has been up for sale for over 2 years now.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5619960/?Cr=53

Carsales sale description -

Slowly becoming an enthusiasts go to utility.
Black on black, clean, lean with low km. Registered till end of Feb 2022.

Hmmmm, ok that was a while ago

80,900 km on the clock.
Vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition.


Read on, it's not mechanically excellent

Just fitted a Hayman Reese 2300kg rated tow bar.
Recently fitted Flash tuner X4 SCT and tuned by Intune Motorsports.
Tuned like it should have been tuned by Ford, 290rwkw and 620Nm, tuned for economy.

Nup, not paying for some random persons attempt at being a powertrain engineer

Installed front DBA T3 Club spec performance brake rotors and Bendix pads.

Recently fitted Michelin 275/40 R18 Pilot Super Sport tyres to rear.
Mature owner, meticulously maintained.

It wouldn't have clearcoat failure or a blown head gasket if it had been cared for meticulously

This Black Silhouette 2013 Ford Ute has had the factory diff housing recall completed last year so it's driving a brand NEW complete diff assembly fitted by Ford Australia.

What makes this FG Mk II Ute a brilliant package is the incredible ZF 6 speed sports auto, also found in the Maserati Quattroporte and the Aston Martin DB9.

This is an original vehicle with NO after market modifications under the bonnet including original quiet exhaust.

Hmm, no, you tuned it, it's therefore not original anymore

Original wheels are available with the vehicle.

This Ford Falcon Ute 2013 XR6 Turbo has a bed-liner and a rubber mat, cargo net and tie down hooks with an auto electric locking cover and a built in light.

FEATURES
- 18" x 8" front and 9" rear Ultra-leggera OZ Racing wheels in Crystal titanium paint.
- Rear near new 275/40R18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres
- Front 245/45R18 Conti Sports
Contact 3 tyres near end of life.
- Ceramic Nano coating paint
protection. Long gone if there is clear coat failure
- NEW complete Limited slip diff
(LSD) assembly, fitted by City Ford
Zetland after factory recall.

Roadworthy certificate included and 6 months rego so you don't have the headaches of getting one yourself.
Price is $42,000.

Personalised Plate not included.
Not so good,
1. One small repaired stone chip in middle of original windscreen behind rear view mirror.
2. Minor head gasket leak, does not warrant repair yet. Clearly it's worth fixing if the car has failed to sell over a two year period
3. Clear coat lifting on a few small spots on fibreglass hard lid.


I'm both laughing and shaking my head with this car and seller. Some people need to get their head out of their *** and realize that the super-dooper-special-appreciating future classic-worth every cent car is actually a bucket of bolts. I'm sure he had been "offended" many times with people offering him realistic prices for his car that clearly has some issues that need addressing. But, I guess he knows what he has, right?

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

This XR6T has been up for sale for over 2 years now.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5619960/?Cr=53

Carsales sale description -

Slowly becoming an enthusiasts go to utility.
Black on black, clean, lean with low km. Registered till end of Feb 2022.

Hmmmm, ok that was a while ago

80,900 km on the clock.
Vehicle is in excellent mechanical condition.


Read on, it's not mechanically excellent

Just fitted a Hayman Reese 2300kg rated tow bar.
Recently fitted Flash tuner X4 SCT and tuned by Intune Motorsports.
Tuned like it should have been tuned by Ford, 290rwkw and 620Nm, tuned for economy.

Nup, not paying for some random persons attempt at being a powertrain engineer

Installed front DBA T3 Club spec performance brake rotors and Bendix pads.

Recently fitted Michelin 275/40 R18 Pilot Super Sport tyres to rear.
Mature owner, meticulously maintained.

It wouldn't have clearcoat failure or a blown head gasket if it had been cared for meticulously

This Black Silhouette 2013 Ford Ute has had the factory diff housing recall completed last year so it's driving a brand NEW complete diff assembly fitted by Ford Australia.

What makes this FG Mk II Ute a brilliant package is the incredible ZF 6 speed sports auto, also found in the Maserati Quattroporte and the Aston Martin DB9.

This is an original vehicle with NO after market modifications under the bonnet including original quiet exhaust.

Hmm, no, you tuned it, it's therefore not original anymore

Original wheels are available with the vehicle.

This Ford Falcon Ute 2013 XR6 Turbo has a bed-liner and a rubber mat, cargo net and tie down hooks with an auto electric locking cover and a built in light.

FEATURES
- 18" x 8" front and 9" rear Ultra-leggera OZ Racing wheels in Crystal titanium paint.
- Rear near new 275/40R18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres
- Front 245/45R18 Conti Sports
Contact 3 tyres near end of life.
- Ceramic Nano coating paint
protection. Long gone if there is clear coat failure
- NEW complete Limited slip diff
(LSD) assembly, fitted by City Ford
Zetland after factory recall.

Roadworthy certificate included and 6 months rego so you don't have the headaches of getting one yourself.
Price is $42,000.

Personalised Plate not included.
Not so good,
1. One small repaired stone chip in middle of original windscreen behind rear view mirror.
2. Minor head gasket leak, does not warrant repair yet. Clearly it's worth fixing if the car has failed to sell over a two year period
3. Clear coat lifting on a few small spots on fibreglass hard lid.


I'm both laughing and shaking my head with this car and seller. Some people need to get their head out of their *** and realize that the super-dooper-special-appreciating future classic-worth every cent car is actually a bucket of bolts. I'm sure he had been "offended" many times with people offering him realistic prices for his car that clearly has some issues that need addressing. But, I guess he knows what he has, right?

290rwkw with a factory intake would raise my attention.
If thats worth 42k, mines gotta be worth the same with a few more kms, but much better looked after it seems. Mine has some issues, but i think he is dreaming.

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by DJM83

290rwkw with a factory intake would raise my attention.
If thats worth 42k, mines gotta be worth the same with a few more kms, but much better looked after it seems. Mine has some issues, but i think he is dreaming.

The person is an idiot or a slow learner.