What's the best V8 powered car for under $10k? - Page 2

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 12:42 PM

As I said he wants to use it as a family transporter and likes the V8 grunt and a bit of performance.

So the SUV V8 cars are legitimate alternatives too.

Personally I think a low km BA I6 is also a viable alternative (sedan or wagon), the Barra I6 disposes of Ford V8s before it, plenty of torque for cruising/towing, cheap to fix and availability of parts. I think it even eclipses the 3V 5.4 V8 of the BA range.

But he just wants a V8. fair enough. So id lean towards BA 3V 5.4 or maybe LS1 with low km. But no Cherokee laredo Glen!! NO NO No!

mik · 13-11-2012, 12:53 PM

Au v8 wagon, the best of all worlds, reliability, space, leaf spring for lowest maintenence cost.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 13-11-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RAPID_BA

the Barra I6 disposes of Ford V8s before it

no it doesn't, unless you're referring to EB-EL1 which is an outdated and irrelevant comparison. Also the Barra I6 started in October 2002 and is still in use today over 10 years later in significantly different transmission/dif/power/induction/fuel configurations. If we're however comparing the BA 182KW I6 to the AU V8, then no it certainly does not dispose of the AU v8.

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Originally Posted by RAPID_BA

I think it even eclipses the 3V 5.4 V8 of the BA range.

no, it doesn't.

Fiesta_Man69 · 13-11-2012, 01:00 PM

Left Field - Toyota Soarer - their 4L quad cam 8 is one of the best sounding v8s out there... can be had cheap. Yes, i know its only two doors but hey.

Powdered Toast Man · 13-11-2012, 02:44 PM

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But if he is purely after a Ford V8, I would go AU 5.0 over the 5.4. The sound alone is a winner for me, probably just as quick in the series 3 and a good proven motor....

Actually the 3Vs have a tuff sounding truck like note to them, and can sound really good. They dont have the more refined sound of the quad camers.

A heap more torque in the 3V to the 220kw windsor, BUT the AU is a much lighter package than the BA so thats why the performance is similar.

Family transporter - Aforementioned Stato/Caprice or BA Fairlane 3V. Or even an AU Fairlane would be a nice bit of kit.

How about the old "reliable

" Disco (Landrover Discovery)? Those are V8 and sound good. Aren't particularly powerful though.

FPV GTHO · 13-11-2012, 02:51 PM

Landrover V8's are 3-3.5l max depending on the age. Kinda defeats the purpose if your after V8 PERFORMANCE. Especially as its going to be in an SUV. At least a 4L Lexus is available in an LS400 and puts out about 190kw

fanboi · 13-11-2012, 03:07 PM

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I sent him a link to that fairlane with the boss motor.

He responded with nice but too many km and the fairlane didnt come with a boss motor so doesnt like the chopping and changing. Did they do it right etc, does it have the supporting driveline etc etc.

I saw a AU 2000 XR8 with 116,000km for $5500. Not a bad buy if it stacks up mechanically. Maybe under $5000.

Similarly he has asked me about a jeep cherokee laredo under 120,000km for $9000 but i just wouldnt touch it. parts too much!!! i keep telling him.

I can get jeep parts cheaper than any falcon equivalent, just need to know who to buy it off.

fanboi · 13-11-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Landrover V8's are 3-3.5l max depending on the age. Kinda defeats the purpose if your after V8 PERFORMANCE. Especially as its going to be in an SUV. At least a 4L Lexus is available in an LS400 and puts out about 190kw

Disco 2 is a 4L, Disco 3 is a 220kw 4.4

my_gxl · 13-11-2012, 03:51 PM

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...n,10000&items=[Make:FORD,Model:FALCON,BaseEnabledBadge:XR8,Series :BA]&sort=Price

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 04:29 PM

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http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...n,10000&items=[Make:FORD,Model:FALCON,BaseEnabledBadge:XR8,Series :BA]&sort=Price

Its a lucky find to see a BA xr8 for under $10k...but the km turns him off. He would rather a mint au than a beaten up BA for the same price point. I would agree, dont go buying the cheapest possible example.

For under $10k we are realistically looking at AU V8s, some 3V BA v8s and early LS1s. oh and the jeep Cherokee laredo 4.7 which i say Gary no! no! no!

my_gxl · 13-11-2012, 04:41 PM

Series III AU seems the go then. Try the Auctions.

Perfection won't be had for that budget though, however it seems he knows that.

Smoke Pursuit · 13-11-2012, 04:43 PM

GENIII VY BERLINA?? Should be able to get one of those for about 10 kay now!

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 04:44 PM

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...1&sort=default

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...1&sort=default

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...1&sort=default

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...1&sort=default

The above cars would pretty much tick my boxes and thats before any negotiation

GhiaEB · 13-11-2012, 04:51 PM

BA fairlane G220, this one has all the fruit. Factory sat nav, leather, HD towbar, DVD player etc etc... Under 10k
http://carsales.mobi/private/details...-2003-13510537

**Professor Farnsworth** · 13-11-2012, 05:07 PM

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BA fairlane G220, this one has all the fruit. Factory sat nav, leather, HD towbar, DVD player etc etc... Under 10k
http://carsales.mobi/private/details...-2003-13510537

WAY overpriced for 220,000KM

Elks · 13-11-2012, 05:16 PM

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WAY overpriced for 220,000KM

HAHAHAHA, here i was about to say a lot of car for the money. True it does have a lot of KM on it but it's clean and straight with good trim, and provided its had clean oil in it those motors last forever in an f series where the will work a lot harder than in a Fairlane. Only issues are timing chain tensioners and spark plugs. Both well known.

GT0132 · 13-11-2012, 05:21 PM

A VX or VX 2 SS if you can get a good one under $10k

Franco Cozzo · 13-11-2012, 05:51 PM

Where are we finding all these T series cars for under $10K? The ones for sale on this forum are all $20-40k?

I vote Lexus Ls400. 4L 32 valve quad cam V8 with 190KW and plenty of aftermarket performance options.

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 05:57 PM

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WAY overpriced for 220,000KM

Cant pay anywhere near $10k for it. Those km would suggest the car "aint new"

nstg8a · 13-11-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

Where are we finding all these T series cars for under $10K? The ones for sale on this forum are all $20-40k?

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T3s are up there in price but t1/2 owners seem more realistic than some au3 xr8 owners these days.

Plus most of the t series for sale on here have been for sale since time began...

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

Where are we finding all these T series cars for under $10K? The ones for sale on this forum are all $20-40k?

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When comparing to the current market value of the equivalent HSV of its day, the prices seem to be farfetched.

Id still say they would be worth more than $10k though, probably in the BA XR8 price range for the T3 as they had similar power output. Around that $15-20k for a decent one.

Falcon SXR8 · 13-11-2012, 06:06 PM

The worth of a car has nothing to do with its power output, wasn't many T3 te50s made plus are sort after for there great package hence worth more than a ba xr8.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 13-11-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Elks

HAHAHAHA, here i was about to say a lot of car for the money. True it does have a lot of KM on it but it's clean and straight with good trim, and provided its had clean oil in it those motors last forever in an f series where the will work a lot harder than in a Fairlane. Only issues are timing chain tensioners and spark plugs. Both well known.

You need to look at it as an entire package - yes it's a nice car, but the G220 barely offered anything more than the Fairlane Ghia 3V. Also you didn't mention the cam phaser issues which can add up to the same price (anywhere up to $1500 depending) as doing the plastic chain tensioners if they go at separate times, or you're not aware of that common issue also. It's a 'knock' noise, rather than the tensioners 'tick' noise. So no, what you listed are not the only issues at all. Some have complained of coilpack issues, and they're BLOODY expensive for the 3V.

Don't get me wrong, they're fantastic motors and i will hopefully buy one some day, but buyer beware. A quick sift through carsales shows lower km examples with better prices. However i agree that KM isn't everything, the car could be totally fantastic, and drive like new, but irrespective of that it has to be priced primarily according to KM if you want to sell it within 12 months.

Dash_XR · 13-11-2012, 06:15 PM

The latest model gen 3 he can afford.

**GasoLane** · 13-11-2012, 06:19 PM

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But my mate wants something more sporty than the LTD

Something more sporty than a 'Lane yet he's looking at Jeeps and Ford Exploders!

You have strange friends

290GTP · 13-11-2012, 06:34 PM

Just sold my AU 220 XR8 for way less than 10 grand. If i was after a V8 & had 10k or less to spend that's what I would be looking at. There's a series 2 220 on here right now for $8500.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11366718

FalconXR6 · 13-11-2012, 06:46 PM

This is depressing living in Tas when it comes to cars !

For $10k our options are au series 1 xr8, vt ss, mostly with high-ish km's (over 160) or late 90's, early noughties v8 luxo's.

There's no way were getting a vx ss, au3 xr8 or t-series for $10k or under !

I've actually been on the hunt for a slick el, ef or au3 xr8 for some time and there's just nothing about that's $10k or under with under 200 thou km's !

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 290GTP

Just sold my AU 220 XR8 for way less than 10 grand.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11366718

But how many km did it have? You would be hard pressed to see a mint au3 220 with less than 110000km for under $10k

My mate has a budget but he doesnt want the cheapest car for a particular model, wants a car in top condition as new.

RAPID_BA · 13-11-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Something more sporty than a 'Lane yet he's looking at Jeeps and Ford Exploders!

You have strange friends

The ltd was a great car but it was a bit grandpa. The three serious buyers I had were all in their 70s.

The Cherokee jeep is perceived to be "cooler" than a ltd.

I'd put the ltd up there with a el gt but people just don't see it as "cool".

nstg8a · 13-11-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 290GTP

Just sold my AU 220 XR8 for way less than 10 grand. If i was after a V8 & had 10k or less to spend that's what I would be looking at. There's a series 2 220 on here right now for $8500.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11366718

That looks to be a good buy.

There's another member on here that bought a near fully optioned au2 200 for less than 10k. Very low Kay's too from memory and one owner.

Absolutely beautiful car, and I'm no au fan.

They're out there.