SHAUNY Silver Donating Members 300 Member For: 16y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 02/12/08 09:10 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 09:10 AM Hi,im a newbie so first off I'll say hi and how is everyone.I love XR6T's and I wanna get one but I don't know alot about cars and don't wanna get a dodgy deal.I was looking at getting this one http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/FORD/F...0.aspx?State=SAHe's done a few things to it and im not sure if that means he's thrashed it abit, does anyone know this car from here????Also just some adivce in general about a price I can expect to pay, not for this particular car but in general and anything that can go wrong with them that I should look out for when buying one.I'm only 19 and this would have to be one of the biggest decision's I've made in my life and I don't wanna screw it up lol. thanx in advance for your advice and time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 3m 26d Gender: Male Posted 02/12/08 09:32 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 09:32 AM (edited) ill give you 1 tip.. DONT ever rush into a buy just because you like itwhat makes you think its "thrashed" though? it only has rims and intake Edited 02/12/08 09:33 AM by freeze_dk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAUNY Silver Donating Members 300 Member For: 16y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 02/12/08 09:40 AM Author Share Posted 02/12/08 09:40 AM I don't know that it's thrashed I'm just assuming the worst....I only know what's on that link I attached in my first post.I've wanted one for ages and this is a good price and is looking good and has stuff I wanna do to mine already done, such as the premium sound and spoiler removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 3m 26d Gender: Male Posted 02/12/08 09:49 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 09:49 AM I would say keep looking around,, there always gonna be a bargain hidden somewhere..my best advise it to go check the car out and test drive it in person and with someone who knows there way around cars (eg. mechanic).. the car in the link does look good though,, just needs to be lowered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDOSE Member 1,195 Member For: 17y 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 02/12/08 09:52 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 09:52 AM DONT go to blues brothers in sydney, chek the bar reo, be sure the turbo isn gunna I <3 Bananas itself 4 months after you own it. oh and dont go to blues brothers in sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAUNY Silver Donating Members 300 Member For: 16y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 02/12/08 10:02 AM Author Share Posted 02/12/08 10:02 AM thanx for the advice, I just called the guy and im going to arrange to give it a test drive and want to get it looked at I read on another topic about RAC check, what's that??(sorry if it's a stupid question) Is there anything I can get done to test the turbo.My pop use to be a mechanic, but he's retired and I don't really like asking him because he's getting too old for these sort's of things. my brother has a VL Turbo and when pop works on that it hurts his back.When I spoke to the guy he said he's selling it cause he has a business and needs the money more. he did tell me about a prang he had with a lady and her tow bar that damaged the front bumper intercooler and condenser but said he had all new ford parts put in.First impressions he seemed like a decent guy and that he was telling the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeze_dk I am dissatisfied with my current employment situation Donating Members 8,610 Member For: 18y 3m 26d Gender: Male Posted 02/12/08 10:15 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 10:15 AM people can ALWAYS make an excuse to sell a car,, eg. going overseas/no room for it ect ect..but you never know,, he may be genuine..here in Melb a RACV test consists of 2 types,, 1 just a standard checkover and the good one a trip to there workshop which involes putting it on a hoist..while test driving it,, listen for strange noises/winds/clunks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAUNY Silver Donating Members 300 Member For: 16y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 02/12/08 10:24 AM Author Share Posted 02/12/08 10:24 AM okay, thanx for your help.I'll be sure to let you know how I go.I have plans for it so I'll no doubt be seeking more advice later on regarding an exhaust, engine mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabletennisman Member 44 Member For: 17y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Toowoomba, QLD Posted 02/12/08 10:53 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 10:53 AM As said above... There are many excuses, and some people are VERY good at bending the truth... My advice is to not trust the seller, and get it checked out by a mechanic... Just remember the guy is trying to sell his car and would say nearly anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 5m 4d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 02/12/08 10:56 AM Share Posted 02/12/08 10:56 AM tuner V mechanic ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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