Hi all, I need help on this because I don't know that much about non Vw cars. The Boss (wife Marni) want a new car. she said I can have and new VW as a trade off... so I'm happy to help.
She likes to cars, one a Common door '01 and the ofter is a Ford exploder '97. the ford is $4k cheaper. and I would think it would have a higher resale then the holden in 3years. Can anyway one shed some light on this to help me out...........
BTW I'm gettin a Notch :thumb:thumb
Desert Moose ·
Holden
Desert Moose ·
the ford
vwtyp2 ·
do you need such a big car?
we got a golf 4 about 6 months ago, and it's great.
buzzbug ·
hmmmm
personally i am not a fan of suburban 4x4, so i would be going the commodore.
how ever, they do look very comfortalbe and you can fit alot of VW parts in the back with the rear seats down. 😀
barls ·
personally id go the mazda 6 but if i had to make a choice between the two id choose the dunnydoor cause of the crash test results and fuel economy
pod ·
go the commondore,ford explorers arent that great
vwtyp2 ·
if you're into that type of thing, how about a Forester instead of the Ford.
Everyone I know that has one, loves it.
mhbourke ·
Go the commorde great car for cruising and good shopping trolley. 4x4 are good but unless you need them, forget them. To expensive to run and repairs, don't ask
CB Hotdog ·
Go the Commodore . But I say that because I'm against 4wd's for city driving!
In the words of ex prime-minister Paul Keating "they should be taxed out of the city".....here, here.
Andy42 ·
cbhotdogd wrote:Go the Commodore . But I say that because I'm against 4wd's for city driving!
In the words of ex prime-minister Paul Keating "they should be taxed out of the city".....here, here.
Gee must be people like you I like to run over in my 4x4 when I am in a traffic jam in the city . The bigger the bull bar the better Screw them little car drivers any way. Also could be why he is the EX Prime minister.
Desert Moose ·
Do you think the explorer would tow a car ok ....... if so I could get rid of my Jeep.....
more money for the notch...lol
CB Hotdog ·
yeh, whatever:blah
Secoh ·
go neither. have a look at a mazda tribute (or ford equivalent, except the mazda has more options for less $$$). i have 4 friends and family with them and all rave about them. very comfortable, go like stink and arent ridiculous on fuel. and they are very well priced.
4x4 holds value better than Falcadore sedans.
Desert Moose ·
Secoh wrote:go neither. have a look at a mazda tribute (or ford equivalent, except the mazda has more options for less $$$). i have 4 friends and family with them and all rave about them. very comfortable, go like stink and arent ridiculous on fuel. and they are very well priced.
4x4 holds value better than Falcadore sedans.
My old man has one:duh have a look at the price of a set of front brake pads:o
seagull ·
give me 24k and you can have my wifes jeep , never been off road done 65K had 58kspent on it from new .It has gas conversion ,arb roo bar ,ect ect big list . I dont drive it so dont ask me how it goes !
seagull ·
would that be a push butten notch ?
zac_smits ·
hmm...
mazda 626's are great cars if you can get one.
we've got one from 1991 that's had a gas conversion and it still runs like a dream. (even with me having learnt to drive in it!) done well over 250,000kms as well.
zac
Desert Moose ·
seagull wrote:would that be a push butten notch ?
hope so
seagull ·
They made 50 of these ( I was told ) like rocking horse shit mate .
Freddie Fender ·
If you need a big car then buy a new Kombi. Buying a commondore or Falcar only costs your more money in the long run as they devalue faster than any other car make out there. Why buy a 4wd when the Kombi/Transporter/Carravelle is bigger, carries more gear or people or both and it is a VW too.
Wag67 ·
well from people that i know the explorer has had all sorts of problems.
when choosing a car go by my way of picking and that is if it has been raced offroad then it is an alright model of car
good luck
Secoh ·
Desert Moose wrote:
Secoh wrote:go neither. have a look at a mazda tribute (or ford equivalent, except the mazda has more options for less $$$). i have 4 friends and family with them and all rave about them. very comfortable, go like stink and arent ridiculous on fuel. and they are very well priced.
4x4 holds value better than Falcadore sedans.
My old man has one:duh have a look at the price of a set of front brake pads:o
only from Mazda. big deal. If you're concerned with that sort of cost then you better buy a Hyundai Accent. :puke
baybuscamperkid ·
commonbore will cost a lot less in petrol. as for towing. we towed 2 kombi's with our 3.0L pajero when we had it, plus 2+tonne of firewood in an unbraked caged 6x4 (BAD mistake). we now have a 3.5L mitsushitty magna and beside worse brakes i reckon we could tow behind that. 4x4s just cost too mush in maintenance and fuel, thats my experience anyway. they are also harder to park, less fun on twisty roads and sharp cornerds and at lights.
BenettonVW ·
I used to sell Fords/ Hondas/ VW's, and the Explorer initially had a fair few problems. The tyres, Firestone, were exploding randomly(hence the name given to them, the Exploder's) and were recalled, EVERY ONE. There was also suspension problems, and a few little bits, but not much else. So after the tyres are replaced, it would be a better bet than the commodore.
They are however a very heavy car, 2.5 - 3 tonnes from memory, so the 6 cylinder will be thirsty, but not bad power considering.
ColumBUS ·
mate go pick her up a porsche!
greedys sellin his for 7 and its gets more expensive the older it gets!
theverybigtallman ·
if you need a 4wd, buy a patrol. go anywhere vehicle. if not, get something midsize. commodores go through a fair bit of fuel.
Desert Moose ·
Thank you all for your help
It was between the ford and the holden and nothing else (Her choice) thats why I came here for advice........
The Ford won only because I can tow VW and the race car with it....... the car we are replacing is a VR dunnydoor and it su#ks to tow with.......
And i'm happy about my new toy as well.
Robo ·
If ya can't have a Vee Dub, go the commodore! running costs are cheaper as well!
Rob...😎