Whats Next? - Page 2

Franco Cozzo · 07-04-2010, 07:36 PM

You MIGHT be able to pick up a 90s Toyota Aristo for that much cash, its like Toyota's version of the 6 cylinder Fairlane, except with 2 turbos. Its a bit outside the square, but its got one of the best I6s ever made.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7075/p0610091403.jpg

Iggypoppin' · 07-04-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Jet Black EB XR8

i would seriously buy that today if i had the cash, sight unseen too i reckon.

some great ideas guys, the soarer is a good one and not something i had even considered, so thats on my radar too now. a sprint would be nice but i'd probably be a bit worried to drive it for the first few months, if anything happened, i'd be screwed. an EF XR8 manual is what im leaning towards at the mo' but if a very clean GLi or XR6 came along, i'd consider as the turbo route would be fantastic. late nights working on it at home would be great.

an AU is realistically too far out of price range and while saving for a BA GT is a nice idea, i really want to get my bum in the seat of something tasty fairly soon, as i often require a fairly well maintained car day-to-day(hence why bashing around in a 500 POS isnt too easy to do

)

im almost %100 settled on a V8 now, or at least 6T as a future mod to a 6. manual almost definetly, i havent had a manual RWD car in toooo long it needs to happen for me.

prydey, sell me your car.

Franco Cozzo · 07-04-2010, 07:41 PM

Also holy crap that EB XR8 is in mint condition from those pictures.

Also Iggy, 1 post above yours

**DJM83** · 07-04-2010, 07:55 PM

Manual T Series

prydey · 07-04-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Iggypoppin'

prydey, sell me your car.

i often entertain the thought of selling it but i wouldn't get enough for it to be able to replace it with anything decent.

let me just give you this advice. if you do look at 'e' series v8's, and you want some decent performance from it, bear in mind the top end (heads, intake, exhaust) is all rubbish. at a minimum you want to upgrade to AU stuff and even then the heads could do with a bit more work, esp the non 220kw ones. the cam is also pretty ordinary. the other thing is, once you start fiddling with those areas, the fuel system needs upgrading (ideally although you can stretch the standard injectors a reasonable way), and depending on the cam, the computer will need at the least a capa eliminator chip or do what i've done and run aftermarket computer.

it all depends what you want. if you want it to be at least on par with your ba xr6, mods will be required.

its always cheaper to buy a car with mods already done but if you can't garauntee the work, then there is the risk of buyng something where shortcuts or substandard work has been done.

good luck with the search. if you do go down the jap turbo road, boostworx (shaun) is your man for all your tuning/modding needs.

Jimmyd · 07-04-2010, 08:12 PM

95 Twin turbo EF V8 in the for sale section 320kw at the treads, low 8k....

Here

Iggypoppin' · 07-04-2010, 08:26 PM

ive always known the E series windsor is a bit lacklustre in stock form. i was going to stockpile a serious bundle of mods then do them all at once!

i saw that twin turbo V8, and to be honest its not something id buy as a daily. far too likely something will break on me. it needs to be reliable.

i saw something i quite liked that is a bit too pricey and please someone SLAP ME if i actually buy this...a VX berlina 5.7 manual. very rare and not too expensive @ 12,500. 107,000klm. a bit too out of my price range though, unfortunatly.

and a Holden.

as i said, if a fairly priced GLi with lowish Klms and good body came up, i'd take it purely so there is more cash for mods.

Jimmyd · 07-04-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Iggypoppin'

i saw something i quite liked that is a bit too pricey and please someone SLAP ME if i actually buy this...a VX berlina 5.7 manual. very rare and not too expensive @ 12,500. 107,000klm. a bit too out of my price range though, unfortunatly.

and a Holden.

NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, take a look at the NL Tickford, cheaper and a lot more car....

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Originally Posted by Jimmyd

Or if you can get over the Auto issue and scrape up a fex extra k...NL Tickford

All EL GT running gear in a Fairlane body (yes, includes the 200kw engine...), drove one of these new as a demo; basically a luxo spec long wheelbase GT - absolute sex to drive.....

Cheers

James

prydey · 07-04-2010, 08:48 PM

also, if you buy a car from interstate, you will need to go through regency to change rego to s.a. reg. anything obvious (tint, ride height etc) they will pick. looking for cars in s.a. is a pain because there isn't a lot to choose from and they are overpriced compared to the east coast. a lot more cars on the market over there which helps to drag the prices down.

my eb came from nsw.

Iggypoppin' · 07-04-2010, 08:52 PM

that LTD is pimp...i had not even considered a LWB car at all... its a bit expensive but...damn....i dont know if i can afford it!!! now im a bit tempted!!

Jimmyd · 08-04-2010, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Iggypoppin'

that LTD is pimp...i had not even considered a LWB car at all... its a bit expensive but...damn....i dont know if i can afford it!!! now im a bit tempted!!

Limited edition numbered car - only 106 built, genuine Tickford pedigree, nothing really needs to be modded - great straight out of the box, goes like a scalded cat, first with the Adaptive Shift auto, handles far better than a car this size has any right to - not to mention this is first time i've ever seen one under 10k (damn damn damn, where was this 8 months ago when I bought the '99 AU1 update Fairmont Ghia VCT with Tickford options????

: )

These beasties were the bargain of the century at just 74k plus on roads when new....basically Ford Australias version of a BMW 750IL, just more fun to drive and 200k cheaper....

Cheers

James

dannyxm · 08-04-2010, 08:39 AM

LWB Fords are great to drive.

Even my DC LTD is so comfy to drive. Like driving around in your lounge room......

**TUF_302** · 08-04-2010, 07:11 PM

I've found myself a nice mint XY GT replica down here for sale, so if you can give me 30grand for my el xr8 5speed its a deal lol!!

Seriously though, you should really buy that black EB, its hot as hell, ive got a mate with an EF XR6 wagon, its a little rough though, he wants 5g i think, would do up nicely

bernadette86 · 08-04-2010, 09:32 PM

iggy you can buy my fairlane for 2300. and turbo it and manual it thats cool cruiser and i can help with auto to manual conversion. my mate has turbo zl but its literally has a truck turbo. easily done really, standard exhaust manifold is a good low mount turbo manifold.

i want her to go to a good home.

Neeek · 09-04-2010, 09:55 AM

My mate's selling his EL XR6: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11290610

It's a very good car (I can vouch for it) and has had a crapload of work done to it... nothing seriously modded or anything, but a VERY good base for a long-term project.

Sam_Boss260 · 09-04-2010, 11:06 AM

That EL XR6 looks very nice.....

Jimmyd · 09-04-2010, 11:09 AM

Hmmmm, you could fly up and drive home - would make a nice road trip getting to know your new wheels.......

loosey · 09-04-2010, 05:08 PM

There is a nice cima on carsales for 5k. They are pretty rare but very nice and they share the same motor (vg30) with 300zx's. Pretty sure they have a bigger engine bay though haha. Link.
Another option is Lexus LS400's/ Toyota Celsiors, they have the legendary 1UZ, look amazing when done up tastefully and more features than you need.

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Originally Posted by prydey

good luck with the search. if you do go down the jap turbo road, boostworx (shaun) is your man for all your tuning/modding needs.

He/ his work shop has done work on my 33 and I can't recommend them enough. It's a shame they've moved out north :(.

prydey · 09-04-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by motionless_xe

He/ his work shop has done work on my 33 and I can't recommend them enough. It's a shame they've moved out north :(.

yes i know. i'm at woodcroft and now he's at cavan. i used to go past his door on my way home. he's the only guy who's touched mine. needs a tune again but its not so easy to arange now. just about have to pack a lunch.

Iggypoppin' · 11-04-2010, 05:52 PM

I'm pretty dead set now on an E series manual 8 or 6. LWB only if it's in seriously good nick. I went on the coupe cruise today, really want a coupe but just can't afford!!!

escort1976 · 11-04-2010, 07:16 PM

how about an xr6 ticky ed? my mate has one, copped a fair abusing though, much to my disgust, but it packs a punch and is pretty toey. pretty sure its only 4 kilowatts less than the 8 im pretty sure. paid 3500 for his, and about $70 to replace one of the lights, with a second hand one... currently getting painted purple (the colour suggested by his ex girlfriend HAHA!) and was gonna get friggen sparkles in the paint. but now settled for pearlescent clear coat. shoulda left it the original poly green with a pearl clear.

but a very good car i reckon.

Iggypoppin' · 11-04-2010, 07:19 PM

If a good one manual came up I'd take it, only reason I have not mentioned them as much here is due to the difficulty in finding one in good nick, and when I do it's owner generally wants 2.5-3 k more than it is worth..

Neeek · 11-04-2010, 08:42 PM

Well, you know where there's a good EL XR6... up to you what happens next!

loosey · 11-04-2010, 09:13 PM

I've lost the link but if you look on the trading post website there was a white manual ed xr8 for 6 or 7. Might need a bit of work but it'd be a decent base.

Iggypoppin' · 11-04-2010, 09:59 PM

If you find it, send it to me. I'll have a look. I'm looking forward to what a new car will bring for me. New experiences, fun

escort1976 · 12-04-2010, 01:22 PM

EF:
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...=69&__Qpb=true

ED:
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...=69&__Qpb=true

TX3 turbo

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=127F20BC99B5

tx3 turbo

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=127F20BC99B5

dont laugh at the 2 doors either. 4WD turbo

GreenMachine · 13-04-2010, 12:01 PM

My XR6 is still for sale, as Neeek kindly mentioned... Make an offer if you're interested!

Edit: Now with more link: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11290610

**Polyal** · 13-04-2010, 02:02 PM

I cant believe the price for what you get, thats a good deal. I cant convince SHMBO'd to get rid of the barina for that..ah well.

GreenMachine · 13-04-2010, 02:10 PM

Not even looking for $6k for it... It's been sitting in the shed for a month now, not getting used... Buy it anyway mate!

Iggypoppin' · 13-04-2010, 04:45 PM

I'm looking at it green machine, and it's a fantastic car to be sure! If it's still floating around in a month or two I'll be giving you a bell to discuss things.