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Can you suggest a car for me? [P plater]
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#1 Posted : Saturday, 19 November 2011 11:09:28 AM(UTC)
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Hi all. First time poster.
I'm getting my P's in a few months and I've saved some money so I would like a few ideas on cars that would be suitable for a P plater.
I love GTS Monaro's but I doubt I'd be able to find one in my price range ( $5k ) Suggest any cars you can think of,(In my price range.) I'd love to hear some responses.
No worries, mate.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, 20 November 2011 1:25:36 AM(UTC)
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That sort of money will get you a very nice VT or even a VX if you look hard enough.
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#3 Posted : Sunday, 20 November 2011 4:52:26 AM(UTC)
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Depends if you want a classic or not.

$5K won't go far on a classic, but you may get lucky & find a nice 6 cylinder torana or kingswood from the 70s.

However, I've gotta agree with Jim - $5K will get you a V6 VT or VX Calais, which will arguably be more reliable, and better on fuel - letting you concentrate on building a classic V8 fow when you get off your Ps.
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#4 Posted : Sunday, 20 November 2011 6:27:35 AM(UTC)
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Actually I never thought of the oldies but there are things like this around:

http://www.allclassified...display-ad?cid=123158700

Or this if a factory 4 speed brown wagon is to your taste:

http://www.allclassified...display-ad?cid=123211494

$5K would get you an AU in impeccable condition if you can stomach their looks or a BA which probably would be a money pit at that price.
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#5 Posted : Sunday, 20 November 2011 6:54:28 AM(UTC)
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Originally posted by Jim5.0
Actually I never thought of the oldies but there are things like this around:

http://www.allclassified...display-ad?cid=123158700

Or this if a factory 4 speed brown wagon is to your taste:

http://www.allclassified...display-ad?cid=123211494

$5K would get you an AU in impeccable condition if you can stomach their looks or a BA which probably would be a money pit at that price.


Cheers for finding that for me mate, really love the '78 Hz. If only I had a way of getting to the ACT..
No worries, mate.
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#6 Posted : Friday, 25 November 2011 6:24:31 PM(UTC)
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Get a panel van, at your age you should get a lot of use out of it :)
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#7 Posted : Friday, 25 November 2011 7:22:38 PM(UTC)
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Hi Tom welcome to the forums. Ahhhh yes the good old P plater days. I agree with the vt-vx option your better off buying a newer car at the start and not worrying about break downs. Get s good first car then save up for a classic or as Blocker said a PV lol.
Maybe even a ute mate to haul your stuff around like this http://www.ebay.com.au/i...Cars&hash=item2a164247d0

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#8 Posted : Saturday, 26 November 2011 9:16:20 AM(UTC)
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Hi Tom welcome to the forums. Ahhhh yes the good old P plater days. I agree with the vt-vx option your better off buying a newer car at the start and not worrying about break downs. Get s good first car then save up for a classic or as Blocker said a PV lol.
Maybe even a ute mate to haul your stuff around like this http://www.ebay.com.au/i...Cars&hash=item2a164247d0

Regards Molo


Cheers fellas, I love utes but being the only guy with his license in my group I'm going to have to traffic around a bunch of free loaders, and there won't be enough room for that(though that could be a good thing) ;-) I'd get a panelvan, I've seen a restored Hz PV with some sweet hotwire rims that was really inspiring but I'm not a very skilled driver yet and they are a little heavy to steer. Any others that come across this thread, please don't hesitate to leave any suggestions!
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#9 Posted : Saturday, 26 November 2011 6:19:31 PM(UTC)
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Put some Hotwires on this bad boy and you'll be roll'n!
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#10 Posted : Sunday, 27 November 2011 3:19:41 AM(UTC)
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Originally posted by Blocker
Put some Hotwires on this bad boy and you'll be roll'n!



As pimpin' as that would be, I wouldn't be able to handle all the women it would attract ;-)

Edited by user Saturday, 10 December 2011 11:01:48 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

No worries, mate.
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#11 Posted : Wednesday, 11 January 2012 11:13:06 AM(UTC)
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Hey Tom,

Get one of these little beauties!! :)

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/A.../AdNumber=D3650100998883

and

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/A...s/AdNumber=D554701023449

I say get the beetle - think how much fun you could have doing up the beetle!
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#12 Posted : Wednesday, 11 January 2012 10:02:03 PM(UTC)
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#13 Posted : Wednesday, 11 January 2012 10:05:58 PM(UTC)
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ill suggest a hz sedan with asthmatic 202, and save for a lsx conversion for when youre off the p plates.

All your mates will go buy an SS and wonder why your car is faster, cooler, and half the price lol.
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#14 Posted : Thursday, 12 January 2012 6:48:47 AM(UTC)
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If you can park it out of the weather have a crack at this. Leave it as is, and sell it once off your P's.

http://www.ebay.com.au/i...Cars&hash=item19cc9da66f
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#15 Posted : Thursday, 12 January 2012 6:51:22 AM(UTC)
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Or if you want a more classic car this:

http://www.ebay.com.au/i...Cars&hash=item4cfd6e31d4
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#16 Posted : Monday, 19 March 2012 11:29:36 AM(UTC)
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Originally posted by greenhj
ill suggest a hz sedan with asthmatic 202, and save for a lsx conversion for when youre off the p plates.

All your mates will go buy an SS and wonder why your car is faster, cooler, and half the price lol.

Haha, love that suggestion. Any specific reason for a HZ? I love HQ's.
No worries, mate.
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#17 Posted : Monday, 19 March 2012 11:33:45 AM(UTC)
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Originally posted by HK1837
If you can park it out of the weather have a crack at this. Leave it as is, and sell it once off your P's.

http://www.ebay.com.au/i...Cars&hash=item19cc9da66f

Thanks for finding that mate but I hadn't been on the computer for a while and it's been taken down now :-(
I'd really like a stock HQ Premier with a 202 and a floor shift auto, but I can't find one. They must be getting rare.
No worries, mate.
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#18 Posted : Wednesday, 22 August 2012 2:17:34 AM(UTC)
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You could pick up a decent HK-T-G sedan for around that price.
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#19 Posted : Sunday, 28 October 2012 11:50:46 AM(UTC)
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Originally posted by stephenreed
You could pick up a decent HK-T-G sedan for around that price.

Great cars but I found a great HQ Kingswood a few months ago in immaculate condition for only $500 since the bloke wanted to get rid of it. 202, column manual, 3.55 diff, front discs, bench seats. Bargain!!
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#20 Posted : Sunday, 28 October 2012 11:06:55 PM(UTC)
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What a great cruiser for a young bloke. You've done well.
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