so i'm looking for a 2nd car...

[iamawesome]

the falcon engines are shit and blow head gaskets all the time, had countless come into work. +1 for commy. the v6 is a very good engine especially if you can get the ecotec in the vs, vt etc

[touge_ae101]

thanks for your comments. will keep it in mind when i find the money

[Mr. Mainstream]

Mk2 Ford Escort

[Dell'Orto]

He wants it for towing, not to be towed

[iOnic]

Esky + BDA Tow it with the Corolla

[FANGIN]

And MK2 Escorts are selling for rediculous money these days
buy a Sierra Wagon, you know, the ones with the pinto in them.

[ee904age]

We bought a VT commy wagon from turners a couple of months ago for $4200. Came with $12500 worth of receipts for engine, trans and diff rebuild plus a few other bits n pieces all done within the last 3-4 years. Has 215000 kms and the interior is a bit rough in places but im not fussy.

It seems abit thirsty to me but I'm used to driving my diesel ute or missus old 323.

Towed the boat (4.5m Fleetline) across town with it a couple weeks ago and its like its not even there, acceleration, steering and brakes all feel just as good.

We had an issue with the CAS, which after replacing it, turned out to be a dead mosquito in the loom connector

Just be sure to check the front chassis rails for ANY SIGN of rust, as they had an issue of rusting from the iside out which Holden was repairing almost free of charge up until a couple of years ago so if you get one that hasn't been done you could be up for around $5k to replace the rails.

[trdtrueno]

Hey, ive got a 1997 falcon gli which im wanting to sell, put on here a few months ago, and is just sitting at my parents while im studying at uni which has had no use as of late.
link here: viewtopic.php?t=78992&highlight=

Currently doesnt have a wof or reg, but if your interested we could work something out, as with the price, not sure what its worth.

Cheers

[andyling]

My car is good 1988 corolla 1c diesel station wagon with towbar.

fits 5 people, went to last years Undie without any issues.

Just one little problem, it's bit slow.

[Boosted_162]

Lexus LS400?

This. Comfy as, heapsa torque and reliable (as long as its been looked after).

[touge_ae101]

they do look amazingly plush which would be good for trippin it and towing but a bit out of my price range for now.

[fuel]

what is your price range? you can get an early-mid 90s model for under $4k

[touge_ae101]

up to about 4K. the ones on trademe atm are all bout 6 and over. very nice cars. maybe will have to bide my time and wait for a cheap one to come up. what are 1uz's like on gas?crap?

[FANGIN]

They are actually pretty efficient for a 4 litre, as long as you don't nail it every where, used less than half a tank getting from Tauranga to Hampton Downs and back for super lap, and that included alot of spirited driving through the back roads.

Said one only cost my mate $3,800. Handles well on 20s and adjustibles as well, full leather etc.

[Willdat?]

On the Peugeot hating wagon...even trade prices for parts are spendy as. In the 4k budget you will be probably buying a high miler, I would buy a falcadore as for the money you'll get something relatively new.

Economical/Towing capactiy don't go together well...

[Leon]

Economical/Towing capactiy don't go together well...

Agreed. Unless you've got a *way* bigger budget than $4k and are looking at a late model turbo diesel ute or suchlike

[touge_ae101]

economy while towing i'm not fussed about, but want something economical if i'm not thrashing it round or towing.

ls400 seems like a pretty good package for me. leather would be ultra nice!

[metal_sean_head]

Bro your a uni student how can you afford to have two cars LOL

[FANGIN]

He cooks meth in his spare time

[touge_ae101]

i work my ass off thats how.

i work during the semester, go home every 2nd weekend to work on the farm and work 30hrs in 2 days. have been doing that most of this year to fund my car.
but holidays are coming up and i'm tryna find a job that will either give me heaps of hours or pay real good.

once you've spend your whole working life working 80-90hrs a week you can never go to working a 40 or 50 hour week. the money just doesn't compare.