Got $800-$1200

ILLaViTaR · 11-04-2007, 03:03 AM

What could $800-$1200 get me for a decent E series.

I'm just looking for something that runs and won't cost me thousands in repairs.

Ebay a good place to look.

Regards James

DEVL-XR · 11-04-2007, 03:19 AM

Umm proberly not much I'd say. If you want a decent car that wont be breaking down all the time I'd be spending around the $3000 mark.

You'll be very lucky to find something in good nic for $1200 thats mechanically good as well.

I'm sure you could eventually find something but good luck!

DOC · 11-04-2007, 03:27 AM

Be patient and you may find a winner for that price, i sold my XF for $300 years ago, not that there was anything wrong with it, just didn't want it anymore ( too many cars ) it continued on for another 5 years without missing a heartbeat.

private9 · 11-04-2007, 07:20 AM

Be patient mate and look around. You can find cheap cars in good condition, but you have to search around. I'd be looking for an EA, or EB in that price range.

DEVL-XR · 11-04-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by private9

Be patient mate and look around. You can find cheap cars in good condition, but you have to search around. I'd be looking for an EA, or EB in that price range.

Proberly an EA with 400,000km's on the clock!! LOL!

Na there are cars out there that are dirt cheap but there hard to come by.

I wish you all the best in your search!

webby_191189 · 11-04-2007, 07:42 AM

lol $1200. Kepp saving and dont waste your money on something you will regret. Its not gunna get you far like braden said. You might get an EA or you might be better off getta in X series car. All the best tho

NudgE^SIKBRO · 11-04-2007, 08:06 AM

they are out there... i just sold an 89 Fairlane with an EF motor, 5 speed, S/Ls for $1050 with 4 months reg + Rwc

mcflux · 11-04-2007, 08:28 AM

Didn't Gilly get his old EA S-pack manual for $buggerall? And that thing was sweet!

$800-1200 should get you a good base EA-EB to work with. Or check out the auctions, I'm sure something "unwanted" like an EF-EL GLi/Futura could be had for that price.

kjparker · 11-04-2007, 09:07 AM

i got my EB II for 1100 off ebay, it has 9 months rego left on it. Ity only needs minor stuff like new shocks (which i was going to do anyway when i lowered it) and some bushes, all up it's costing me well under 2k with me using all urethane bushes! including the cost of me buying a set of kings superlows

EDXR6T · 11-04-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

Didn't Gilly get his old EA S-pack manual for $buggerall? And that thing was sweet!

$300 with a dead head which set them back $100 to fix.

If Your mechanically minded that always helps as most the time the really cheap ones need a little bit of work, parts are cheap as and if you can do your own work your sweet.

**Polyal** · 11-04-2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by EDXR6T

$300 with a dead head which set them back $100 to fix.

If Your mechanically minded that always helps as most the time the really cheap ones need a little bit of work, parts are cheap as and if you can do your own work your sweet.

Yeah thats a good point, you could buy something that the engine has died in (get a manual) and then just drop the engine and then upgrade it with an EL or AU I6.

Im hoping this 1200 doesn't include rego and atleast 3rd party...

Gohan · 11-04-2007, 10:41 AM

funny nuff i got my 1995 EF Fairmont for 500! all i got was some trolly dents, bent front bar, no roadie, and needed a good service and a slippin tranny

Sundeep · 11-04-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BradensEBXr6

Proberly an EA with 400,000km's on the clock!! LOL!

Na there are cars out there that are dirt cheap but there hard to come by.

I wish you all the best in your search!

???? Braden you got no idea how many good cars come up for $1200. When was the last time you looked? EA's with less than 250km easy have been coming up in the trading post for over 5 years.

Sundeep

private9 · 11-04-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NudgE^SIKBRO

they are out there... i just sold an 89 Fairlane with an EF motor, 5 speed, S/Ls for $1050 with 4 months reg + Rwc

And I just bought said car. In the metal it's actually quite clean and drives really well.

As I said earlier, bargains are out there you just need to look.

In the last 12 months I have lso had an immac 1 owner EF Futura with low kays, and 2 EL Futuras (first was wrecked, and second is my daily). I won't say what I paid, but believe me, bargains do exist.

ilsautomotive · 11-04-2007, 06:30 PM

Any car can need thousands in repairs at any time, unless you are doing DIY repairs and know the cars well. If not, I wouldn't bother buying until you can save for something much fresher.

DEVL-XR · 11-04-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Dose

???? Braden you got no idea how many good cars come up for $1200. When was the last time you looked? EA's with less than 250km easy have been coming up in the trading post for over 5 years.

Sundeep

Last time I looked was the day I bought my car December 2005. I was being sarcastic about the 400,000 k's. Personally I'd rather spend a little bit more than a grand on newer type car, ie. EB etc. At that price it sounds like there'd be something wrong with it, I know thats not always the case and I know cars come up dirt cheap occasionally, but how many of these cars this cheap are in good condition all over??

EDXR6T · 11-04-2007, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BradensEBxr6

Last time I looked was the day I bought my car December 2005. I was being sarcastic about the 400,000 k's. Personally I'd rather spend a little bit more than a grand on newer type car, ie. EB etc. At that price it sounds like there'd be something wrong with it, I know thats not always the case and I know cars come up dirt cheap occasionally, but how many of these cars this cheap are in good condition all over??

Who say's spending big money on a car will get you somthing you wont have any troubles with??

Ive seen some God awfule examples of cars getting moved at dealers with masive price tags and they where total **** box's.

Funny thing is people are happy in paying big money because they think they are getting somthing which they wont have any troubles with but thats never the case.

You cant expect anything to be bullet proof unless its got a warenty.

snypereb · 11-04-2007, 08:00 PM

Trading post you can find an EA or early EB for under $500 like pat said if your mechanically minded you could get it roadworthy under a $1000.

EDXR6T · 11-04-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by snypereb

if your mechanically minded you could get it roadworthy under a $1000.

Dam thats rich.

I was thinking under $100.:P

apolloxbgt · 11-04-2007, 08:05 PM

I bought an ef wags 18 months ago for $500,they are out there.

snypereb · 11-04-2007, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EDXR6T

Dam thats rich.

I was thinking under $100.:P

That was including purchase of the car. $1000 all up.

ILLaViTaR · 11-04-2007, 08:35 PM

hmmmm thanks guys.

I was hoping for an EB II, ED or EF, probably mainly an ED.

I've only gotten into cars and I'm a hands on guy. I know how to change air, oil filters, spark plug and oil change, radiator flush.

I havn't done brake/rotor discs, fuel filter or anything regarding timings though.

But I have a mcgregrys guide and I guess it's all fairly straight forward

Miller · 11-04-2007, 09:09 PM

1200 would get you an ex taxi EF-EL with 600000+ kms

private9 · 11-04-2007, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller

1200 would get you an ex taxi EF-EL with 600000+ kms

Not true mate. If you look around it will get you better. I am talking from experience.

needfordspeed · 11-04-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

Not true mate. If you look around it will get you better. I am talking from experience.

Thats right I was offered a EF with about 250,000kms is reasonable nick for $1100, you just need to look around.

ILLaViTaR: Just keep looking around, you'll find something you'll like for the price you want to spend soon enough.

gngtho · 11-04-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

hmmmm thanks guys.

I was hoping for an EB II, ED or EF, probably mainly an ED.

I've only gotten into cars and I'm a hands on guy. I know how to change air, oil filters, spark plug and oil change, radiator flush.

I havn't done brake/rotor discs, fuel filter or anything regarding timings though.

But I have a mcgregrys guide and I guess it's all fairly straight forward

i have a 5spd 93ed for sale atm, ill part with it for $1200

munroe gas shoks
clear indicators
minor paint faide
new plugs
recond head
new clutch fan
new thermostate
new brake pads
xr6 springs
lukey 2 1/2system cat back
amp
sub
kenwood 6x9's

ILLaViTaR · 14-04-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gngtho

i have a 5spd 93ed for sale atm, ill part with it for $1200

munroe gas shoks
clear indicators
minor paint faide
new plugs
recond head
new clutch fan
new thermostate
new brake pads
xr6 springs
lukey 2 1/2system cat back
amp
sub
kenwood 6x9's

That's a great deal but unfortunatly I don't have the money yet, I'm just looking I got a part time job and I'm saving it all and will have that amount by july so if ya still got it for sale then I will consider it but I'M really after an auto with dual fuel but the d/f doesn't matter that much

Pat · 14-04-2007, 03:37 AM

I brought an EF wagon for $1,700 at a car auction last year. Had a great body and interior, EL XR8 wheels, tow pack, cruise, good stereo, factory alarm and 147,000km.

Reason it was cheap was that it had a blown head gasket.

I'd be inclined to save for a while. You're generally better off to buy a 'good one' in the long run though. You can easily spend many thousands on bringing a car in poor condition up to standard.

Good luck.

underthunder · 14-04-2007, 10:14 AM

My EA Spac manual only cost me $900. All it needed was new shocks, brake pads and tie rod ends for a rwc. The ol' girl is still running well, 230,000 on the clock. Keep looking mate.