What to buy: AU XR8 or BA XR6/XR6T

[*rayman*]

So i'm wanting to trade up from my grandpa spec AU 75th Anniversary falcon. It's really tidy, drives nice, low 130k/m's on it, but it just doesn't excite me.

I'm looking to use it for daily driver duties, and not wanting to spend more than about 7k.

I've been looking at BA XR6's, with about 150-160k's on them. Can be had for anywhere between 4-7k for somewhat tidy ones.

I've seen a few turbo ones come up in the same price range, but am i asking for trouble buying a turbo one with these sorts of k/m's on it?

I've come across a Series 3 AU XR8 220kw with 160k on it. Auto and leather for $4500. Just needs tyres, and a bit of cosmetic tidy up. I'm more than capable of doing these types of things.

BA's are so cheap now, i'm guessing they won't be worth much in a couple of years time. I'm hoping the AU would retain some value, but they really are the ugly duckling, and somewhat of an acquired taste.

So what should i buy?

I'd buy a manual, but the missus couldn't buy it....