good deal?

[xy351]

hi all... i was going to have a look at this futura... wondering what you guys think. thanks.



http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminf...ubs_Used+Cars_

[charles_wif_xf]

Price is a bit steep but it is a manual. Go see it in person and take it for a flog.

[xy351]

i thought that about the price. theres a few k's on it to... but ohwell... yeah i am going to ring the bloke now to organise a time. thanks mate

[fou_bleu]

Looks and sounds in good condition to me.

[It'sTheVibe]

I didn't think Futuras were available as manuals back in the EF/EL era.
Could have been a later conversion, and that gear shift and boot don't look quite right.

Then again, maybe the FURUTRAs were all manuals. :

[Unco]

that gear shift and boot are the ugliest things i've seen this month so far. sorry.

apart from that, i too think the price is a bit steep for an EF with 220,000k's on it.

[xy351]

lol yes i do realise that the shifter and boot are ugly... trust me it would be the first thing id pay attention to. thanks for the feedback anyways.

[damon90]

a bloke i know has one exactly the same and came from factory with the 5sp manual but it was ef not el

[Conrad]

I dont see whats wrong with the boot? I only see that exhaust tip which is cocked at a funny angle. Haha... Cock.

[FPV 5TH]

I wouldnt touch that with a barge pole. Asking too much too many k's and some weird things done to it. Anyway, if the dealer cant spell Futura he has a problem. (Furutra?)

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by Lightning BF_GT

I wouldnt touch that with a barge pole. Asking too much too many k's and some weird things done to it. Anyway, if the dealer cant spell Futura he has a problem. (Furutra?)

I agree, for those kays its about $1500 over priced I'd say.
I would be looking for one grand dad is selling privately.

[Miller]

I picked up a 5 speed EF Futura with 103xxxkms on the clock for 5k. This came with a full exhaust, amp + headdeck and 225 tyres all round.

So in comparison to that, way to much is being asked.

[6t6m]

Just a small bit of advice,

I have been in the industry for a little while now, on and off and last year I sold the EF 5 speed Gli with 101000kms i was driving and it was immaculate with spoiler, a/c, cruise and tint. I sold it for $4800 and I was told by others in the industry that the car was lucky to be worth $3000. I hope that helps a little.
Cheers,
6t6m

[OLDFORDNUT]

very steep,more like $3500 would be fair,are you in a rush?as you can find another for sure around $2000 less if you wait a week or so.

[BPXR6T]

I bought my GLI about two years ago I think for $4500. Lots of futura's around for the same price. All autos but.

Your in QLD I take it. Why not look at this. EF XR6 5speed $3995. Plenty others around for about $6000.

EF XR6

[fahim]

oooo nice, i'd buy that (xr6) bargain

love the manual futura too, i've driven my mates one. very nice car, and the manual gearbox makes it feel much more powerful.

[xy351]

i'm in no rush... i am just having a look around for when the son gets his l's in a few months. whats in a couple of weeks nicholas? i think i might give this one a miss... thanks for everyones input. cheers

[FGX-351]

It's not to bad, for a futura with every option(thats what it says) aswell as being manual. And the fact that its from a dealer makes it easy to haggle the price down.