Advice wanted on Ford/Holden utes

[Crasherfromwayback]

65L tank from memory.
The V8s can do under 10L/100km, the manual is actually quite decent on the open road

Yeah they're fucking great. Ours is an auto...but 120kph = around 2000 rpm. So hardly working hard. Put the cruise control on...and relax.

[Gremlin]

Yeah they're fucking great. Ours is an auto...but 120kph = around 2000 rpm. So hardly working hard. Put the cruise control on...and relax.

Where's my VU V8 SS etc etc for $10k

Not that I actually want a V8, but compared to where the prices are right now...

[ducatilover]

Where's my VU V8 SS etc etc for $10k

Not that I actually want a V8, but compared to where the prices are right now...

Buy with higher kms

[Crasherfromwayback]

Where's my VU V8 SS etc etc for $10k

Not that I actually want a V8, but compared to where the prices are right now...

It's weird. Rach and I decided we wanted one. I insisted it was a V8 and leather. One came up...they guy seemed legit (yes we could've got burnt)...stated in his auction that it had a noisey water pump. Had a starting price of 10k. We were the only bidders. I've not seen one since for that price. Rach flew up and drove it home. The water pump was nearly falling out of it. $150.00 later and it's been awesome.

Doubt you'll regret it if you buy an 8. So much smoother than the V6 I reckon. I've always found them a bit harsh feeling. If you're ever in Welly...you can borrow ours for a weekend to see how you like it.

[Scuba_Steve]

Yeah but that wasn't what I meant. He says people that drive Holdens can't or some similar thing...I say fucking bullshit. I bought what I did because I drive them like most people don't.

General rule & maybee you're the exception? But worst drivers by manufacturer: Holden. Just like worst by occupation: Judges (and they're the ones deciding you're a bad driver ), worst by vehicle type: people movers, worst ethnicity: Asian (tho that might just be by population domination, I have noticed Samoans tend to be pretty bad too), worst population sector: little old ladies etc etc etc All generalisations, all have exceptions to the rule, but bad drivers these are.

65L tank from memory.
The V8s can do under 10L/100km, the manual is actually quite decent on the open road

Thought most Holdens & Ford's were 90l, mates V6 commodore is & even the 2l Mondeo has 90l tank

Nah. It can't be too large mate...even at the price of fuel now think the most I've put in it was $155.00. So for me...to drive to Taupo for $80.00...I'm well happy. And I'll take you for a drive in it anytime if you like. It's done 230000 km's...but still out handles the XJR I last drove. With bikes on. It doesn't rattle or squeak...steers and brakes well. Flys throw every wof check...and sounds better than any diesel ute every built. Did I mention it has a full leather interior?

Might have to take you up on that, be interesting to see a Holden not falling apart Would be the 1st one I've ever seen.
As for sounding better than a Diesel... That's personal opinion. I quite like the sound of Diesel, but then I tend to be somewhat more unique in my likes. My dream cage would be a something along the lines of a Kenworth T904, & I have little interest in cars I likes my trucks & vans (tho not the modern "safe" ones they ugly!)

[ducatilover]

Thought most Holdens & Ford's were 90l, mates V6 commodore is & even the 2l Mondeo has 90l tank

VX sedan had a 75L tank. The ute's around that or 65L, been a while since I've been in one getting filled.
I've never seen a 90L on a Commodore, even the VS series was smaller (73ish for the V8)

[Crasherfromwayback]

VX sedan had a 75L tank. The ute's around that or 65L, been a while since I've been in one getting filled.
I've never seen a 90L on a Commodore, even the VS series was smaller (73ish for the V8)

My XJR had a 90L tank. Nasty when you have to fill 'em!

[ducatilover]

My XJR had a 90L tank. Nasty when you have to fill 'em!

My E34 535i had one too. I was not a happy chappy first time I filled that didn't last long either... what model XJR was yours? The 6 or 8?

[Crasherfromwayback]

My E34 535i had one too. I was not a happy chappy first time I filled that didn't last long either... what model XJR was yours? The 6 or 8?

Yeah the Jag drank the shit at a great rate if you were driving it hard. Gotta love the noise from the blower though eh! Just the 6. Still went pretty well for a two tonne car.

[ducatilover]

Yeah the Jag drank the shit at a great rate if you were driving it hard. Gotta love the noise from the blower though eh! Just the 6. Still went pretty well for a two tonne car.

Great value for money these days petrol usage usually equates to smiles anyway, so it's well worth it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Great value for money these days petrol usage usually equates to smiles anyway, so it's well worth it.

Yeah well I sold mine for only 10k, was thousands cheaper than any other one for sale at the time. Just like the ute that replaced it! Had to have the trans fully rebuilt. Cost me 4k, and had nearly 5k worth of stereo in it. Was a bargin for the next geezer. Was great to drive though...I do miss it. Drove it Wellingto to Gisborne a couple of times in 5 hrs flat. Empty roads of course. Christmas day both times. No one around at all. Have decided it's THE best day for such trips.

[huff3r]

Where's my VU V8 SS etc etc for $10k

Not that I actually want a V8, but compared to where the prices are right now...

You can have the ford for $10k.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-521518431.htm

I'd definitely go V8. Purely for the grin factor. Although my V8 does use 15-20l/100kms but it is an 80s Range Rover!
Autos are great for when you are feeling lazy. I love manuals, but the price premium is just extreme for most decent second hand cars.

[Gremlin]

You can have the ford for $10k.. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used...-521518431.htm

300k on the clock, would prefer to stay around 200k, but there are a few I've spoken to around the 150-200k mark...

Looks like I'm back to the Holden VU anyway... rust scares me, especially if it's structural. Seemingly their design and build allows it, then again, not all vehicles have it...

[huff3r]

300k on the clock, would prefer to stay around 200k, but there are a few I've spoken to around the 150-200k mark...

Looks like I'm back to the Holden VU anyway... rust scares me, especially if it's structural. Seemingly their design and build allows it, then again, not all vehicles have it...

There is another for around $10500 in the South Island with 260ish, looks tidier. Just be extra vigilant when checking them out, I'm sure they can't all be bad.

Seems terrible that a 12yr old vehicle could be falling apart with rust when both mine are in their mid-late 20s and are still going strong!

[Gremlin]

There is another for around $10500 in the South Island with 260ish, looks tidier. Just be extra vigilant when checking them out, I'm sure they can't all be bad.

Seems terrible that a 12yr old vehicle could be falling apart with rust when both mine are in their mid-late 20s and are still going strong!

Some have reported rust within 3 years of purchasing new... Very hard checking one out, out of Auckland, as live there and have a mechanic in Howick and know another on North Shore to inspect. Then again, there seems to be a premium in Auckland...

Still, I'll wait for the right one to appear