A fair price for an AU XR6 VCT series 3, 2002 ?

sednwol · 08-06-2006, 02:46 PM

As you know Iam in the market for one that has around 85000 kms on the clock. What is a fair price for a car in good condition?

LG · 08-06-2006, 02:52 PM

Theres one on eBay for $18k (been on their for a while).

sednwol · 08-06-2006, 03:10 PM

LG wrote

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Theres one on eBay for $18k (been on their for a while).

Must have sold I can't see it. XR8's listed one @ $15000 but under reserve, nice black beauty.

LG · 08-06-2006, 03:15 PM

Daim, it looks like it too!

Here's an AUII VCT XR6, Manual - $14.5k
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AUII-2000-XR-...QQcmdZViewItem

AUIII XR6 VCT - $15k
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25

Or if you want the best

AUIII XR6 VCT ST - $21k
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25

AUIII XR6 VCT ST - $25k
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25

LG · 08-06-2006, 03:16 PM

So, a decent AUIII XR6 VCT (Auto or Manual) are around the $16 - 18k mark.

The ST's are holding their value really well... above $20k.

sednwol · 08-06-2006, 03:33 PM

Dealers are still asking $21000 +. I am not paying that much. Seems to be some good deals still around. If that AU in Cowes was moonson Blue I'd check it out.

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LG · 08-06-2006, 03:36 PM

Do you want manual or auto?

Don't know about Monsoon blue, but Naroma blue - $15k
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25

Another Narooma Blue - $18k
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25

Monsoon Blue - $20k (Dealer)
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...ch_distance=25
^^ It has bodykit, so worth a bit more maybe.

sednwol · 08-06-2006, 03:52 PM

Thanks LG, the last one (Monsoon Blue) is in Perth.Dual fuel too! Iam looking for an auto. Just checked out carsales.com.au, must keep an eye on that site. I have been checking mainly the dealers (warranties) as I don't want someone elses problem but I might have to look at private and get an RACV check.

**DJM83** · 08-06-2006, 04:44 PM

What about my car u after a HP or VCT

39ClevoUte · 08-06-2006, 05:02 PM

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!racv_content.valuation_search

sednwol · 08-06-2006, 05:29 PM

00VenomXR wrote

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What about my car u after a HP or VCT

Iam after a (preferably) Monsoon blue 2002 series 3 VCT.

Autocade · 08-06-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sednwol

00VenomXR wrote

Iam after a (preferably) Monsoon blue 2002 series 3 VCT.

Just consider that AU2 (from 3/01 i think) got the bigger brakes and the laminated firewall upgrade that the Au 3 has
Might be worth considering if you find a nice AU2 XR6 VCT coz it would be almost identical apart from the ST which would be my personal pick of all the AU XR6 models
I reckon you could find yourself an ST for low 20s maybe even high teens at a dealer and get them to throw you in a Ford solutions 3 year extended warranty
Good luck with your search

Casper · 08-06-2006, 06:55 PM

I'm sitting here laughing to myself about how the tide has turned. 3 years ago the VCT was an orphan no one wanted and wass considered the "grandpa's XR6". Just amuses me to see how much it is now the "preferred" option in a lot of cases.

LG · 08-06-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Autocade

Just consider that AU2 (from 3/01 i think) got the bigger brakes and the laminated firewall upgrade that the Au 3 has

Can you explain a little bit further. All AU2 & AU3 got the bigger brakes. But was the firewall different from AU1/2 to AU3?

Thanks

Casper · 08-06-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Can you explain a little bit further. All AU2 & AU3 got the bigger brakes. But was the firewall different from AU1/2 to AU3?

Thanks

AU2/3 had the same laminated firewall.. AU1 didnt.

LG · 08-06-2006, 07:02 PM

Making them stronger?

Because I'm now a manual, I know I will eventually get a crack in my firewall. In say 100,000 - 150,000 kms. But if the AUII/III were re-inforced, maybe it solves this problem?

Thanks Casper.

Casper · 08-06-2006, 07:03 PM

No, not a strength thing, a sound thing. Better interior sound reduction.

LG · 08-06-2006, 07:10 PM

Oh ok, cool.

Well I guess i'll find out. As I've only heard of AUI manual owners with the problem so far.

sednwol · 08-06-2006, 07:57 PM

XR8, very nice and tempting.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Falcon-A...QQcmdZViewItem

mik · 08-06-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sednwol

XR8, very nice and tempting.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Ford-Falcon-A...QQcmdZViewItem

kermit on these forums had a nice xr6 ....i think was selling only recently looks the goods .

loxxr6 · 08-06-2006, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Oh ok, cool.

Well I guess i'll find out. As I've only heard of AUI manual owners with the problem so far.

....and what an annoying problem it is too.

antilooped · 08-06-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Oh ok, cool.

Well I guess i'll find out. As I've only heard of AUI manual owners with the problem so far.

Im an AUII with that cracked firewall problem.

Dark Horse · 08-06-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

kermit on these forums had a nice xr6 ....i think was selling only recently looks the goods .

And goes pretty damn well too.

clontarf_x · 08-06-2006, 11:59 PM

Just buy yourself an AUIII XR6 VCT ST

I did!

Haven't looked back since. In fact today is our 1 Year Anniversary

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private9 · 09-06-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by clontarf_x

Just buy yourself an AUIII XR6 VCT ST

I did!

Haven't looked back since. In fact today is our 1 Year Anniversary

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Sorry for the noob question, but what's an XR6 ST? Never heard of the ST before.....

sednwol · 09-06-2006, 09:13 AM

private9 what did you pay and how many kms?

nat_daly · 09-06-2006, 09:51 AM

i think u were referring to clontarf_x?
as private 9 dosent know what an st is?

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Originally Posted by clontarf_x articlel

And after $23,990 later after a $3,500 trade in for the old girl, I was the proud new owner of the one and only 2002 Ford Falcon AU Series III XR6 VCT ST...

and this?

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Originally Posted by clontarf_x articlel

Oh how she teases me every time she opens her loving doors. "Come in" she whispers, yet it's only I that can hear her velvety purr. I thought it may be best to share her voice with you, so feel free to download the sound file below.

hmmm interesting..

Autocade · 09-06-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by private9

Sorry for the noob question, but what's an XR6 ST? Never heard of the ST before.....

They are a limited edition of the last AU3 XR6 VCTs called ST
They came with a very nice body kit (IMO)especially the rear bumper wich has a mesh insert plus 18 inch wheels a black leather interior and I think also sunroof as standard and in limited colors
I wish I had waited a little longer and got one as is often the case the last of any model run are the best for quality and value