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Old 29-09-2012, 11:19 PM   #1
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Default 50 grand to spend, what would you buy?

My neighbour has just ordered a new Liberty X, talking to him it just is amazing how much great vehicles there are on the market. So got me thinking, you had 50grand to spend on a car tomorrow, what would it be..?


Me? My heart says SSV, but I bet I would go after a Territory Diesel AWD. One of the best SUVs around.

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Old 29-09-2012, 11:27 PM   #2
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I saw this today while posting in another thread. Id rather a V8, id rather a manual but jeez what a package.

Im a sucker for the red leather.

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

Dont really care if a modded G6ET is quicker and cheaper..Ill take the left over warranty thanks!
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Old 29-09-2012, 11:52 PM   #3
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if i had 50k to spend on a car i'd get this maybe this one also
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Old 29-09-2012, 11:57 PM   #4
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50,0000 $1 hookers.

Or one really expensive one.

Probably a second hand RS Focus, should be able to pick one up for that money now.
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Old 30-09-2012, 01:15 AM   #5
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For one car? I'd try to find a good 7.3L diesel F250 dual cab ute!

Other than that, it'd be a few cars, which ones though hmmmm.
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Old 30-09-2012, 02:23 AM   #6
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the temptation to get another sedan is big, but arthritis pain is bigger, i would love a super charged v8 or a 6 turbo, but a diesel terri would be on my list if i had that coin, as it is a terri will be my next limo anyway, probably a 2nd handy though..
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Old 30-09-2012, 06:25 AM   #7
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Golf GTi - DSG, leather, bi xenons, premium sound.
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Old 30-09-2012, 06:35 AM   #8
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I saw this today while posting in another thread. Id rather a V8, id rather a manual but jeez what a package.

Im a sucker for the red leather.

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

Dont really care if a modded G6ET is quicker and cheaper..Ill take the left over warranty thanks!
Is that F6E selling for rediculously cheap? I think I would have prefered that the the brand new GS with leather I bought.
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Old 30-09-2012, 06:41 AM   #9
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I saw this today while posting in another thread. Id rather a V8, id rather a manual but jeez what a package.

Im a sucker for the red leather.

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

Dont really care if a modded G6ET is quicker and cheaper..Ill take the left over warranty thanks!
^^^^^
A LOT of car for the money!!!

I would take the above or a new g6et or demo F6.
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Old 30-09-2012, 06:58 AM   #10
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The eBay link to the gt390 mustang...love the way they sprayed over the door strikers! Poor form.
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:17 AM   #11
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Barter hard to try and get an F6 sedan new
Wait for a secondhand MKII GT-E come up around that price
Territory Titanium (preferably petrol though)
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:22 AM   #12
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Skoda Superb interests me...Superb 118TSI Elegance (7sp DSG)
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:27 AM   #13
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AU Fairmont and save the rest for a rainy day
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:29 AM   #14
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Fd rx7, and save the rest for a bulletproof engine build. Or a ls conversion.
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:41 AM   #15
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One of these:



And then put the rest to mods and insurance.
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:42 AM   #16
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I'd look around for a XAGT coupe that dosen't need much work to be on the road.
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:48 AM   #17
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There's no way I'd spend that kind of money in one hit. I think I'd split it up and go through a series of used cars, maybe turning them over after a year. I was reading up on the FG XR6 Turbo the other day and that would definitely be on my list - serious performance for the money.
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Old 30-09-2012, 09:08 AM   #18
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I saw this today while posting in another thread. Id rather a V8, id rather a manual but jeez what a package.

Im a sucker for the red leather.

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

Dont really care if a modded G6ET is quicker and cheaper..Ill take the left over warranty thanks!

I was going to say used 335 GT. or 315 Gs. but that works nice colour combo too.
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Old 30-09-2012, 09:17 AM   #19
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2nd hand GT. Nitro blue, and in manual.
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Old 30-09-2012, 09:23 AM   #20
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I wouldnt spend that sorta money on one car
Theres more fun, good times to be had with spending less
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Old 30-09-2012, 09:34 AM   #21
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I would buy nothing but a xwgt
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Old 30-09-2012, 09:39 AM   #22
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Maserati 4200GT.

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Old 30-09-2012, 11:22 AM   #23
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This, in this spec to MR375. (it might be 1 or 2k over)


Or one of these
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Old 30-09-2012, 12:10 PM   #24
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50K?

Full rebuild of my XR6 lol...

or

EL XR8 or ED Fairmont ghia, with a dart block windsor punched out to 400+ cubes.


Although, it does say buy...so i'd guess i'ld just be happy with a EL GT or a MK2 GS.....
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Old 30-09-2012, 12:15 PM   #25
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2nd hand 5.0L GS, FGII XR6T or a VW Amorok Trendline.
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Old 30-09-2012, 01:03 PM   #26
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This:

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Old 30-09-2012, 04:13 PM   #27
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I'd probably go a fully decked out 4wd, like a Navara, Ranger, Hilux, something to tour Australia in
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I'd do some hard bargaining on a 335 GT-P
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Old 30-09-2012, 04:30 PM   #29
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I love these threads, because my answer is essentially the same every time -



Blood orange BA GT-P, and if finances allow, I'll spend the change on nice little KB set-up.
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Old 30-09-2012, 05:12 PM   #30
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My neighbour has just ordered a new Liberty X, talking to him it just is amazing how much great vehicles there are on the market. So got me thinking, you had 50grand to spend on a car tomorrow, what would it be..?


Me? My heart says SSV, but I bet I would go after a Territory Diesel AWD. One of the best SUVs around.
A smigg over $50k, negotiate hard and its the BEST buy on the market at that price point, END-OF-STORY!

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