Box stock T. Member 1,384 Member For: 9y 8m 16d Posted 24/09/20 01:44 PM Share Posted 24/09/20 01:44 PM My son is not far off getting his license (P's) where looking around at some falcons. He's saved up a decent chunk of coins, around $6000. But I'm absolutely shocked at what some dealers are asking for BA -BF mk2 with 220 -270k on the clock. A couple or more years back they where selling from anywhere between $3500 to $8000. Now most start at $6000 here in S.A. Might have to give up on the old falcon idea and look at something else. He doesn't have any real preference but does like driving my BA 05 rattler ( which he's learning in) so that's what he was leaning towards. We're looking for a BF onwards. Subaru liberty Toyota Aurion SX6 Are a couple of other options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biddie_fiddler [IMPULSIV3] Donating Members 1,374 Member For: 5y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 24/09/20 01:50 PM Share Posted 24/09/20 01:50 PM As much as people sh*t on them, subies make for awesome first cars! My first car was a Subaru Impreza. Learnt a lot from that rig. I miss it every now and again. The awd system is extremely forgiving which is great for inexperienced drivers 😊 easy to work on, fun to drive. Aftermarket parts are extremely popular! What more could you want really. Only downside I had from it was the expensive mechanics bill when the timing belt needed replacing. Other than that it was sound 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box stock T. Member 1,384 Member For: 9y 8m 16d Posted 24/09/20 01:58 PM Share Posted 24/09/20 01:58 PM Cheers for the input, I have always liked the liberty sedans. Definitely will be worth getting him to drive one so I can convince him to head down that path. The 07 I had found is clean and low k's. Awd does sound like a good idea for a driver with little experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biddie_fiddler [IMPULSIV3] Donating Members 1,374 Member For: 5y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 24/09/20 02:06 PM Share Posted 24/09/20 02:06 PM My mate bought a 6 cyl liberty spec b a few years back for a steal of a price, around the 8k mark if I’m not mistaken. One of my favourite sounding engines with a high flow cat exhaust system. Had less than 100k on the clock too. They have the 6 speed gearbox and sti center diff. It may not be turbo but it’s so much fun to drive and rip through the gears. Something about them flat 6’s that makes them so much fun. I’d definitely look at a manual if you can. My Impreza was a 4 speed auto 🤮 Just about to hit the hay but made the sudden decision to finally buy some new pads and polish compounds for the 21mm rupes random Orbital I have that I definitely didn't steal/long term borrow from a mate that works FIFO 🤣 Keen to hit the car with this and rid all the swirls that have slowly built up over the last 1.5 to 2 years since it's last proper detail. Just gotta buy autoglyms new nano coating so I can seal the deal once the polishing is done 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box stock T. Member 1,384 Member For: 9y 8m 16d Posted 24/09/20 02:18 PM Share Posted 24/09/20 02:18 PM (edited) Actually the one I found is a 05 with 155k's still looks clean as. If he gets keen for one I will do more searching. For me I'd go a manual, my XR6 T is a T56 so was my BF Typhoon. But my son is gonna go and auto for now till he learns how to drive a manual. I know what ya mean about the boxer engine with a system. A B4 Liberty took off from the lights the other night sounded pretty good. We'll keep searching for now, he'll find a nice first car eitherway. Cheers for ya input fiddler. Im outta here. Edited 24/09/20 02:19 PM by Box stock T. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 15,982 Member For: 9y 10m 24d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 25/09/20 04:26 AM Share Posted 25/09/20 04:26 AM Meanwhile... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,053 Member For: 16y 8m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 25/09/20 04:30 AM Share Posted 25/09/20 04:30 AM it's an exciting day ... of nothing happening 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab WOT? Moderating Team 10,981 Member For: 11y 9m 28d Gender: Male Location: Frankston, 3199 Posted 25/09/20 05:33 AM Share Posted 25/09/20 05:33 AM Oh wow, Friday already. Why didn't anyone tell me? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biddie_fiddler [IMPULSIV3] Donating Members 1,374 Member For: 5y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 25/09/20 05:48 AM Share Posted 25/09/20 05:48 AM Damn I got worried, no morning message from @k31th 😥 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodycrashboy Feeling the Love :-) Bronze Donating Members 4,421 Member For: 11y 8m 22d Gender: Male Location: Not in Cairns anymore Posted 25/09/20 05:55 AM Share Posted 25/09/20 05:55 AM Don't worry @biddie_fiddler @k31th is hardwired into the forumLike the Matrix, but different 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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