I've got $7k and need the love of a good Ford

[tankclare]

I paid $1900 for my XE fairmont running a 351 clevo with decent rego

For $7K I would be looking at a EL XR6 or something similar. The series 2 EF Fairmont Ghia's are nice. I have one lol. Leather, power everything and full XR6 running gear. You could also go a decent AU. Best mate got his AU with 70,000kms for $3000 and it goes and feels like a brand new car. AS others have said BA's go cheap at auction too.