am a SERIOUS buyer. I have my eyes on alot of cars, waiting for some dealers to return a few calls tomorrow too.

I need something within the next fortnight. The baja project is no where near due to finances being diverted / saved for a regoed car for a long distance road trip coming up. very soon.

any dub will do, but... must either have some sort of rego or rwc. i am willing to assist in helping making that happen (ie: if a little quick fix/work needs to be done). It doesn't worry me if the car body and interior is ugly or bad, as long as it passes rwc/rego and the motor/gearbox and rest of the running gear is good, then i'm happy.

Please, NO SILLY TIMEWASTERS OR COMMENTS inregards to ur opinions of me buying another and not have finished the project. I need a road car here and now and urgently.

Hurry to save me buying a 93' holden appollo and a VL commodore that i have been looking at and very well contimplating. (they are really nice price, efi, air cond, pwrd steering)... but dubs got character.

give me a u2u, email, sms or ring on 0405 843 696 or (07)38079182

name: Christopher

location: South-East QLD

buy the apollo as i dont think you would find a registered dub for a grand ,as for the vl it would probably be too powerful for you and a s for no silly comments etc ,who was the best at putting drivel into posts that didnt need it :blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah :blah:blah:blah:blah:blah:blah

i agree - i think we can differentiate constructive criticism from unnecessary commentry

goodluck chris - go the apollo

nick

commodores are no worry to me, i grew up driving one..., was the first car i drove.

my dad's vp is my daily....

anyways, thanx pod and bond, probably would head the appollo way anyways. tis really just a toyota camry, heaps of spares, i think...
that or the dunnydore lol. i got a few phone numbers of some old one tonne'rs for sale too...

can't wait till i have a set of WORKIN' wheels...

Apollo...

both them cars if cheap will have problems,,as for the front wheel drive,cost heaps to fix the worn out cvs ,
cheap vl well its rear wheel drive,and i had a cheap one with 400ks on it and it was great,i think the vl suffer with the over drive in the auto,under 80ks you need to keep it off the over drive,

good luck go with the old tonna..........
cheers

Apollos were Toyota Camrys...

[I don't know if all models were]

there is a good 1970 autostick beetle with rego 7/2007
on ebay....
not sure where it is...
looks good......
If had the spare cash..... I'd grab it....
but its up to $1425 at the moment...


Lee

No Good $1275-00
in Sydney....
Looks in great shape.... 1970 VW bettle [their spelling]

Lee

The Camry would be more likely to be more reliable. Don't get put off by front wheel drive. Usually the interior degrades with age, but the mechanicals are good reliable Toyota.

i got a 76 golf, just outta rego.. will pass rwc very veryt easily.. yours for $1000

hi Tim. thanx for the offer mate. will definitely think about it. I would need to negociate a rwc certificate for the sale. and i would be wiling to pay the extra to get it, if I were to go that way.

So far, i did some research on the vl. $1500 with onroad costs. 230,000 kms on the clock. According to some background research into the models they did have trouble with the overdrive in the autos, someting about a slipping clutch. However, their engines are one of the best of the old series, cause it is the last of the old series. The engines were 3ltr v6's (the model i'm looking at anyways) from nissan, that were the 3ltr engineered versions adapted from the old 280zx's. They were specifically engineered for a 400,000km life span. Should be plenty of life in this old girl then... maybe. it is an auto though, would have to test drive on the freeway to see how it goes... This is being sold at a dealership too.

The Golf's are kool too. Not sure if dad would approve. will see, definitely will be in my mind tim. I know dad is head over heals for the vl. its LPG too...

THanx guys also for your other suggestions, well appreciated.

The VL is a straight 6, not V6.

They can suffer from head gaskets and head cracks as the radiator is a little lower than in a Skyline, and they can get air pockets causing overheating. They really really like to have quality coolant at the right ratio too.

The front suspension struts quite often fag out.

Front floor and seat runners fatigue crack.

As with a lot of 80's cars, the plastic in the interior is atrocious and all different shades of faded plastic.

Rust around the front windscreen is very very common also.

All things considering, they are reasonable for a 20 year old car, and can be serviced by almost any mechanic.

hmm... i just read an article about that too.

I appreciate that helbus...

oh man! it makes the old trusty vw so much more inviting...
or i wait another 6 months with a full time job / apprenticship and get myself a loan and a ford ftv ute...
probably would pay off to save a little more and get something thats gonna last.
I don' need another project (wah!)

Be warned of the VL commodore being sold by a second hand car dealer for $1000!!

There is a VERY high probability that it is a time bomb waiting to happen. Save some more money and get something a little more decent.

I own a 94 Charade 270000 ks on the clock and the most reliable car I have EVER owned....could pick one up for not much more than $2000 with rwc. Mitsubishi mirages are bullet proof and suzuki swifts are almost indestructable and could be had for around what u have....you need to have a look in the trading post and buy private.

I had a mate who owned a camry/appollo (88 model), did a head gasket after about 3 months I think.

Another tip, $1000 vw's are not what u want if u want reliability....but are great fun.

Good luck.

hmmm air con pwr sterr fast glass etc etc etc .. hmmm get a modern drive hack n a vw for the other days as you wouldnt want to run it into the ground yeah.. works for me..

How about this one? Less than $200 at the moment!

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-Volkswagen-Golf-LS-1976-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ1800681...

Or maybe this? Not regoed but they reckon it could be (but that's what they say, so who knows). Only $500 at the moment

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-BETTLE_W0QQitemZ330069497520QQihZ014QQcategoryZ1361...

cheers guys,

yeah, cheapo dealers are VERY sus
will take a look at those cars.
thanx mates.

Car hunting is hardly as easy as it sounds

hey mark, had a look at those 2 rides. they look sweet:thumb

The only prob is the father won't approve unless it comes with either rwc, OR rego
tis my major hurdle..

Things just got alot rough at the moment, might have to hold off for a while.
but yeah, i will always be keeping an eye out.

i think you should catch the bus and save your money for somthing that you want,hard to buy a cheap car and not have to do anything to it,,,thats why its cheap...
saying that i sold a 85 gemini with 11 months rego for 800. couple months ago,they are not the best looking thing on the road but never let me down,good on fuel,and could leave it anywhere,,

good luck
cheers

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminfo/adnumber_4929424_kw_charade_loc_locRZSQ...

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminfo/adnumber_4931773_kw_charade_loc_locRZSQ...

I second the charade.

Small, goes well, economical +++ very low cost for tyres etc. Very unlikely to be pinched.

When you are a pov student a slowish cheap to run can that can be parked anywhere, anytime that will start everytime is a big score.

The commodore would be a bucket for that pric.

Dont buy from a dealer. You are hardly to pick many of the faults, it probably has a 'phone-worthy' ans you will do your dough.

Private sale- buy a car that dont get flogged and gets booked service. Charade etc, steer clear of excels though.

luck

kkk

go the golf Chris
is vw
is german
is safe is mini station wagon is less fuel than beetle
i have spares for u...has guts and style & extras
is close to u
go look at it
atmo the roofbars are worth the bid.
tow bar is safety feature (stops most rear enders!)
and the kms on it are good if genuine
HAS GTI grille and driving lights and stereo.
get a permit to dr back 2 hrs from u
cheers
b.

thanx for those links kkk, will definitely consider.
thanx also b.
will talk more with frenzix about it.

Chris
Give me a call.
I have a VS, think you know the one.
will do you a deal. worth the call mate.
phone jace. 0402270727

that golf on ebay is mine..

Charades are a great option, I have one and they are great lil runabouts.
1 litre (993cc) 3 cylinder, uses shit all fuel. (Especially compared to my Land Rover).
So you grew up with power and learnt to drive using a powerful Commodore eh?
Lucky you are really experienced.
-Staggers.

Charade? Don't be like that! Go Timmy's Golf, and you'll still have change after Rego.
You also will know the difference at the bowser big time!
Horizontal lovin' isn't really the best in the Golf though!


http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-Volkswagen-Golf-LS-1976-No-Reserve_W0QQitemZ1800681...

Don't get me wrong, if there's a VW cheaper definately go for it! I was just saying how they're a good lil car.
-Staggers.