I'm conflicted. AU or BA or BF XR8 coupe-utility?

[Schtoo]

Originally Posted by Fiji

I hate to say it but what about a ford with the FG/sz 195kw 400nm i6? FG XR6 ute / sedan? Newish car, nice if you find it with 6spd auto and with the 195kw i6 and 400nm, will run rings around an old au falcon V8. Maybe squeeze one in under $10k.

Otherwise BA falcon over AU any day, far superior car, much more motor.

Because noises?


I left Oz with a suitcase and not much else. Came back 17 years later with a wife, 2 kids, a dog and a car along with half a 20' container of stuff.


I spent 17 years in Japan, and never had anything interesting to drive because I was too busy paying the bills and trying to convince the spawn to grow up right.


Now the bills are still there as are the kids, but the bills are smaller, kids are bigger, both are more manageable and I want something to drive that I WANT! Sensibilities be damned, I want something that'll make me smile even if it's not exactly quick, fast or even sure footed.



(And if I really want that, I can always go back for a shopping/shipping expedition.)


Plus, I've got the 'sensible' car already. And while on paper a 195kw six might make sense, a 200kw V8 makes all the noises I want to hear. It might end up being I get the six because reasons.



That said, there's a BA XR8 literally around the corner (same postcode) at $10K on the road. Manual even. A little long in the tooth, but still.


Hence, the conflict...


(Also, if it's a manual it'll give the boy something to learn on in a couple years. I wish my dad had a V8 ute for me to learn how to drive.)


Stu.

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by Schtoo

Because noises?


I left Oz with a suitcase and not much else. Came back 17 years later with a wife, 2 kids, a dog and a car along with half a 20' container of stuff.


I spent 17 years in Japan, and never had anything interesting to drive because I was too busy paying the bills and trying to convince the spawn to grow up right.


Now the bills are still there as are the kids, but the bills are smaller, kids are bigger, both are more manageable and I want something to drive that I WANT! Sensibilities be damned, I want something that'll make me smile even if it's not exactly quick, fast or even sure footed.



(And if I really want that, I can always go back for a shopping/shipping expedition.)


Plus, I've got the 'sensible' car already. And while on paper a 195kw six might make sense, a 200kw V8 makes all the noises I want to hear. It might end up being I get the six because reasons.



That said, there's a BA XR8 literally around the corner (same postcode) at $10K on the road. Manual even. A little long in the tooth, but still.


Hence, the conflict...


(Also, if it's a manual it'll give the boy something to learn on in a couple years. I wish my dad had a V8 ute for me to learn how to drive.)


Stu.

Make sure it’s a manual. If you can’t be the fastest be the loudest. That’s what a manual v8 delivers

[Giant Cranium]

Originally Posted by Schtoo

Because noises?


I left Oz with a suitcase and not much else. Came back 17 years later with a wife, 2 kids, a dog and a car along with half a 20' container of stuff.


I spent 17 years in Japan, and never had anything interesting to drive because I was too busy paying the bills and trying to convince the spawn to grow up right.


Now the bills are still there as are the kids, but the bills are smaller, kids are bigger, both are more manageable and I want something to drive that I WANT! Sensibilities be damned, I want something that'll make me smile even if it's not exactly quick, fast or even sure footed.



(And if I really want that, I can always go back for a shopping/shipping expedition.)


Plus, I've got the 'sensible' car already. And while on paper a 195kw six might make sense, a 200kw V8 makes all the noises I want to hear. It might end up being I get the six because reasons.



That said, there's a BA XR8 literally around the corner (same postcode) at $10K on the road. Manual even. A little long in the tooth, but still.


Hence, the conflict...


(Also, if it's a manual it'll give the boy something to learn on in a couple years. I wish my dad had a V8 ute for me to learn how to drive.)


Stu.

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