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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:46 pm 
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$1500-4000, probably 1992-96, most preferably under 230,000K
not asking for a seller but throw at me suggestions for models, years etc.

I wont be able to make any/many* engine mods since P laws no tubro's all that, but still very interested in performance.

Im going to start saving from pretty much scratch as of 15th Jan next year and got until August 31st when im 18, so hopefully if i get my family to help a bit then im looking at what i said 2-4G, so I need to start thinking first car and it will inspire me to work more!

Any Help/suggestions very much apreciated! thanks
Alex

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:49 pm 
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Ride: 1993 EBll xr6, 2003 ba xt

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i picked up a 1993 ebll gil in mildura through davidson ford for $1,500

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:53 pm 
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my mother wants me to get something safe -> Incase im in an accident, i have 4-5 g in mind for first car she thinks higher.

if i picked up a car for around 5G or even less, like 1500 as you said which i would have no problem with as long as it was sturdy, more money for my "Fully Sick" Sound sytem which is gonna cost heaps! (and alarm system and iron grills on the window)

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:57 pm 
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my mum wants me to get something safe lol cos im on my L's and i already drive like a f* maniac, so i wont knock back money if she wants to help me buy a better car.

if i picked up a car for around 5G or even less, like 1500 as you said which i would have no problem with as long as it was sturdy, more money for my Fully Sick Sound sytem which is gonna cost heaps!


Hope you get some sort of alarm with that fully sick system.

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:59 pm 
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haha didnt think of that- schooled

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:01 pm 
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Also for 5 k you should be able to pick up an AU. but it all depends on what kind of look you want.

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:03 pm 
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yeh i know the look i want i cant describe it but when i see it i know. true, thanks

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:05 pm 
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if you look around el fairmonts are fairly cheap as au man said the au are getting cheaper every day ea`s are getting cheaper as well

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:08 pm 
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i dont really like the look of the AU :(
bit too taxi like

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:11 pm 
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eii eiii there is nothing wrong with the AU look you just have to develop better tastes. :lol: They can bee made to look really really good but it all cost money..

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:12 pm 
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97 Fairmont EL i quite like the look of

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:13 pm 
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yeh au man your right, my mate really likes em as well, i no have lot of money but lol

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:13 pm 
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FPV GT Alex wrote:
my mum wants me to get something safe lol cos im on my L's and i already drive like a f* maniac, so i wont knock back money if she wants to help me buy a better car.

if i picked up a car for around 5G or even less, like 1500 as you said which i would have no problem with as long as it was sturdy, more money for my Fully Sick Sound sytem which is gonna cost heaps! (and alarm system and iron grills on the window)


I guess u should stop driving around like a D-head or better start saving for another car after u smash that one. Or god forbid maybe some medical bills.
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Find a car which has low km's and has airbags, abs, and has minimal wear and tear. If it was me, ill buy another EL.
Ef -el parts interchange. Cheaper to buy parts.

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:15 pm 
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maybe ill just take that post out cos i think im going to copp a bit of abuse- dont worry im a sensible driver :roll:

 

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Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2007 11:17 pm 
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look mate, we all done it. But just be sensible about it. Thats all i got to say.

 

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