EL Falcon: good deal?

westoftown · 03-12-2008, 01:27 PM

Hey guys,

I am looking at buying my first car and found the following:

- 1998 Ford Falcon EL GLi
- 105,000 km, country kms
- one owner, all books and receipts
- 17" rims
- 5 speed manual
- immaculate interior and mechanical
- just major serviced at 100,000 and new rear tyres

He wanted $5000 for it but i managed to bargain down to $4500, he was hesitant to go any lower, what are the AFF thoughts; good deal?

Allen · 03-12-2008, 01:32 PM

Sounds like a good deal to me, I'd go for it.

EFFII · 03-12-2008, 02:10 PM

Good deal but.......5g for a Gli...
Post up some pics so we can give you a better opinion.

**Polyal** · 03-12-2008, 02:16 PM

Yeah it would want to be mint. But factory 5 speed is probably why the price is high. K's are pretty low to so its not a bad deal at all really.

Allen · 03-12-2008, 02:22 PM

I would say that the low ks would be more of a reason to demand a better price than the 5 speed alone...

I bought my ED Gli for about $4.5k with 67,000k's, and I've doubled the amount of k's on it since then, with only tyres, oil and a thermostat needing to be done to it...

My Fairlane on the other hand has done roughly 60,000K's whilst I have owned it, but I bought it when it has 200,000ks... It has required far more time and money due to things wearing out and failing.

Don't underestimate the value of a good low K car.

EFFII · 03-12-2008, 04:43 PM

A high km car like mine is better....every thing has been changed/replaced

westoftown · 03-12-2008, 05:43 PM

here is the link to it:

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...&PriceMax=5000

EFFII · 03-12-2008, 07:26 PM

try lower the price a tad.
other than that good deal
straight body and i bet the seats under those covers are brand new!

private9 · 03-12-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EFFII

A high km car like mine is better....every thing has been changed/replaced

Yeah, that's why taxis are so awesome

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EFFII · 03-12-2008, 08:38 PM

im not saying cars with a mil kms.....

MotherNatureVer2 · 03-12-2008, 08:48 PM

Have you actually seen the car in the flesh ?? some of the photos look a little altered colour wise in that ad.

Never buy a vehicle sight unseen....

**Sorted** · 04-12-2008, 09:20 AM

Engine Bay Pics?

And take the seat covers off and look under to see what the seats are really like, remove the entire seat cover - dont just have a little look.

For $5,000 you should able to get an EL Ghia though, maybe not as low klms but way more luxurious

**Polyal** · 04-12-2008, 12:29 PM

^^true but if you want something sporty then having the manual outweigh electronic goodies that are bound to fail sooner or later.

westoftown · 04-12-2008, 12:58 PM

I waited and searched endlessly to find a manual that was in as good condition as this, and for me having a large car is luxury enough, because i've been driving my parents honda jazz for the past 2 and a half years when ive had to. The jazz has also put me off electric windows, as many a time i have nearly had my fingers chopped off

On top of that, i dont really plan on modifying it as i am hopeless in the garage and wouldnt know where to start, i just enjoy fords!

Allen · 04-12-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MotherNature

Have you actually seen the car in the flesh ?? some of the photos look a little altered colour wise in that ad.

Never buy a vehicle sight unseen....

The paint looks quite good to me, the photos are crap though: Strong sunlight, overexposed areas, flaring...

Galaxy Blue is a really nice colour, and would look very dark and deep with a good polish and wax.