Car under $7500? (1 Viewer)

[bluesoleli]

Hey guys,

I have about $7500 saved up for a car at the moment and I'm also looking for a car in that price range. I want to be able tow a boat (or trailer) as well, so I'm looking for a V6 or above here and also preferably a RWD V6/V8 (For towing heavy stuff).
I'm only licensed to drive an auto, so I can't touch a manual.
I'm not so much in for the looks or speed. I need safety options (Dual airbags is a must & also ABS) and also reliability.
I need something that's reliable like the Corolla I currently drive and not something that I'll have to end up fixing all the time.
But a V6 FWD would also be OK with me as long as it can tow a boat or trailer.
Petrol consumption won't be an issue as I'll get the LPG conversion on the car.
So far I've been looking at the following types of cars at used car dealers and stuff alike.

* Lexus LS400 (<1995) [4.0L V8]
* Holden Commodore VT Berlina or Calais [3.8L V6]
* Ford Falcon AU Fairmont or XR6 [4.0L 6 cylinder]
* Lexus ES300 (<1997) [3.0L V6 FWD]

So which one would be a good choice to buy?

Thanks.

 

[justanotherposter]

You could probably find a BA Falcon XT at pickles or something within your price range if you're interested.

 

[Azamakumar]

Yeah heaps smart, you should concentrate mostly on V8s.

 

[justanotherposter]

Wow, I should've read OP more closely - You can't drive V8s or turbos until you have your full license.

 

[bluesoleli]

Wow, I should've read OP more closely - You can't drive V8s or turbos until you have your full license.

Hmm.... I thought it was only a restriction against turbocharged and supercharged cars and that was about it. I guess I'm wrong otherwise.
If that's the case then I can only get a V6 instead of a V8.

 

[Graney]

How big is the boat going to be? Can't be much if you're considering fwd. If it's huge, you really need awd V8.

My mate has a twenty five year old, 4 cylinder, (non-turbo) diesel hilux, about 400'000k's on the clock, never had a problem, tows some substantial boats.

Jap utes are the best for boats, if a 4-cylinder is enough. Man up and learn to drive manual, it's not hard, whatever car you get, a manual is much better for towing. The high alloy tray avoids the rust problems you'll get with any conventional vehicle. Launching is easy as. Tough and reliable.

Don't know about the other cars, but a lexus ls400 for $7500 would be a fucked proposition.

Get a hilux, a mazda B-series or mabye a nissan.

 

[CIV1501]

I fucking love hiluxes. aboslutely in love with them. Is there anything a 4 cylinder diesel 2.8l jap motor cant do?

 

[Azamakumar]

I fucking love hiluxes. aboslutely in love with them. Is there anything a 4 cylinder diesel 2.8l jap motor cant do?

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[CIV1501]

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no dont its beautiful


oh wait you cant

 

[Azamakumar]

no dont its beautiful


oh wait you cant

CAN'T do

 

[osamabanana]

what size boat? id say a good option would be a vt commodore or falcon. Have you thought about a cheap 4wd. It pribably won't have the safety features as say a commodore but it will be extremely good at towing a boat and useful on slippery ramps.

 

[CIV1501]

lol oh yeah i forgot, you cant tow a fucking boat on your ps lol

 

[Funky Monk]

lol oh yeah i forgot, you cant tow a fucking boat on your ps lol

For real? wow NSW is farked for juniors.

But yeah hilux has been the best suggestion.. spare parts a million too.

 

[bluesoleli]

what size boat?

Nothing too big, it's just a 16ft runabout boat. I think it weighs about 500-600Kgs or so. But then there's that trailer which it sits on and that's solid metal so maybe another 400Kgs or so for the trailer thing.

 

[bluesoleli]

lol oh yeah i forgot, you cant tow a fucking boat on your ps lol

Well yeah, that rule really sucks. I usually get my father to drive when I need to tow the boat.

 

[tbohlsennswssrg]

Here are the restrictions for Provisional Licences

lol oh yeah i forgot, you cant tow a fucking boat on your ps lol

Here are the restrictions on
P1 & P2 Licenses in NSW (from 2008_07_ruh_english.pdf, pages 21 & 23):

"Auto transmission vehicle: Restricted to driving an auto if tested in one. (P1 only)
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): Must be zero (0.00).
Demerit Points: Your license will be suspended if you incur 4 or more points.
Display of P Plates: Red P (P1); Green P (P2).
License Class: You ≠ higher class licenses (P1); Up to Heavy Rigid [HR] (P2).
Mobile Phone: You ≠ use your mobile phone while driving.
Passengers: P1 drivers < 25 years are restricted to 1 pass. < 21 (2300 to 0500)
Speed limit: You ≠ drive faster than 90 km/h (P1); 100 km/h (P2).
Supervising a learner: You ≠ supervise a learner.
Towing: You are allowed to tow trailers up to 250 kg unloaded mass. (P1 only)
Vehicles: You ≠ drive any vehicles with:

• 8 or more cylinders
• A turbocharged or supercharged engine (diesel powered vehicles exempt).
• Modifications that increase engine performance"

Legend

≠ = must not/can not; P1 = Provisional 1; P2 = Provisional 2; < = under; pass. = passenger

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[boris]

Re: Here are the restrictions for Provisional Licences

Here are the restrictions on
P1 & P2 Licenses in NSW (from 2008_07_ruh_english.pdf, pages 21 & 23):

"Auto transmission vehicle: Restricted to driving an auto if tested in one. (P1 only)
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): Must be zero (0.00).
Demerit Points: Your license will be suspended if you incur 4 or more points.
Display of P Plates: Red P (P1); Green P (P2).
License Class: You ≠ higher class licenses (P1); Up to Heavy Rigid [HR] (P2).
Mobile Phone: You ≠ use your mobile phone while driving.
Passengers: P1 drivers < 25 years are restricted to 1 pass. < 21 (2300 to 0500)
Speed limit: You ≠ drive faster than 90 km/h (P1); 100 km/h (P2).
Supervising a learner: You ≠ supervise a learner.
Towing: You are allowed to tow trailers up to 250 kg unloaded mass. (P1 only)
Vehicles: You ≠ drive any vehicles with:

• 8 or more cylinders
• A turbocharged or supercharged engine (diesel powered vehicles exempt).
• Modifications that increase engine performance"

Legend

≠ = must not/can not; P1 = Provisional 1; P2 = Provisional 2; < = under; pass. = passenger

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yeah ok?

 

[Riet]

It'd have to be a pretty decent size boat for a commodore or falcon not to be able to do it, in which case I'd go for a diesel.

 

[Serius]

I used to have a vt commodore, i bought it for $4500, perfect condition, comfortable drive, all the features you want and plenty of power. I towed all the time with it too and it was awesome.

My nanna also had a falcon au which i drove a lot for a while, same deal but i prefered my commodore tbh, but still a nice car.

my friends dad had a xr6 and i was sorely tempted to buy one, i just didnt because of petrol but if that isnt a problem for you, go for it.

all those 3 are good choices for what you want.

 

[NeoSanity]

you can tow a boat on your P's??