Manual T3 TS For sale.

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Originally Posted by FTe217

Greg - just checked out TSeries FB page and spotted this posted Jan 1 :

Des Peacock
January 1 at 5:25pm
Hi all , TS 50 t3, auto for sale , one owner for 12 years, full ford history, all original , inc premium sound, 192km, options brembo brakes and sunroof. $16750 inc vic roadworthy and 12 months reg!!!!! Ctc Des 0417 145 316

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I am confused Maurie
You checked out the FaceBook Page?
Does this mean you have signed up?
Come on spill the beans

Average price East Coast TS50 T3 $16K-$21K
Average price West Coast TS50 T3 $21K -$48K?
Are the West Coast cars higher horsepower?:confused:

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Originally Posted by TS50

I am confused Maurie
You checked out the FaceBook Page?
Does this mean you have signed up?
Come on spill the beans

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Nothing to spill over - laymen clicks onto TSeries website, sees bottom link to FB page, laymen clicks on link, wahlah, I see TSeries FB front page, nothing more nothing less is all I need to see, fuck participating, click on "like" etcetcetc whooopidydeee :)

project - well hancocks are the richest isn't that enough to say there's plenty more folding over there ;)

I guess it comes down to condition of the car and how fussy the buyer is.

For instance:

20k to buy car
2k to retrim front seats
1k to do steering wheel and gear knob (assuming that if the seats need doing then the wheel is too)
5-6k for paint repairs on body and wheels
2k for mechanical (full set of fluids, plugs leads etc)

And whilst you can fix all of those parts, you can 'undo' the amount of klm or work a car has done, so I guess at the end of the day it comes down to what you want the car for.

a. daily driver and thrash machine
b. neat and tidy weekend cruiser

I know of one T3 that was bought in the low 20's about 5 years ago, since then the owner would of spent in excess of 10k on it doing repairs (paint, bodywork, wheels, brakes etc) And whilst it is a neat car, you can still tell that things have been repaired.

So sometimes it makes more economical sense to purchase the 8-10k dearer car with less klm and better condition. But on the flipside, that always doesn't fit into everyone's budget. Especially when you are buying 10+ year old cars.

yes so many variables - even harder when you have a budget, I'm sure all of us know that scenario.
When push comes to shove if possible imo for any pre loved purchase I'd far prefer getting one that has been luvvved more than it needs, therefore she hardly needs a bucket load of TLC but then again bringing something back up to presentable finish is a massive pleasure pill.
I've been and done that though so the better I can get would always be the ride of choice now.
haha T I think I know which one your mentioning.
Far out your estimate costs must be tassie inflated prices ;)

Lisarow in NSW.
Narooma Blue, auto TE 50 T3
Looks very presentable, had some engine mods done.
Around $19k.
Unique car Guide.
Any body know of it? 2nd Owner.:cool:

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Originally Posted by TICK4D-TAS

I guess it comes down to condition of the car and how fussy the buyer is.

For instance:

20k to buy car
2k to retrim front seats
1k to do steering wheel and gear knob (assuming that if the seats need doing then the wheel is too)
5-6k for paint repairs on body and wheels
2k for mechanical (full set of fluids, plugs leads etc)

And whilst you can fix all of those parts, you can 'undo' the amount of klm or work a car has done, so I guess at the end of the day it comes down to what you want the car for.

a. daily driver and thrash machine
b. neat and tidy weekend cruiser

I know of one T3 that was bought in the low 20's about 5 years ago, since then the owner would of spent in excess of 10k on it doing repairs (paint, bodywork, wheels, brakes etc) And whilst it is a neat car, you can still tell that things have been repaired.

So sometimes it makes more economical sense to purchase the 8-10k dearer car with less klm and better condition. But on the flipside, that always doesn't fit into everyone's budget. Especially when you are buying 10+ year old cars.

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These are all the things you need to take into account buying anything... sometimes cheap isn't always cheap....

There are good buys out there and there are also money pits, that's why im taking my time and doing my homework first.

If it takes 12 months so be it.

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Originally Posted by project 064

Lisarow in NSW.
Narooma Blue, auto TE 50 T3
Looks very presentable, had some engine mods done.
Around $19k.
Unique car Guide.
Any body know of it? 2nd Owner.:cool:

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Need to know Build # - then we can find out if on data base, I'm sure a couple of north costies we know may have some info on the car if needed.
Looking over the pics seems to be in not bad shape tbh.
Early build being 01, twin pot silver pbr ticky fronts.
Exhaust has been changed - not original chrome tips.
Bonus having konis - TE's was an option.
I notice its got the clear skin protecting from stone chips on bonnet front, can't tell if bumper done but you'd expect so by the front pics looking like no chips - as he says "metaculously maintained".
Low enough k's.
Engine bay clean, importantly Ticky decal on engine cover in good order, normally if highly used these "yellow" and look drab as per the reseviour bottles.

It was just an example I was throwing out there. Don't get me wrong, we all want to buy something that is cheap. But at the end of the day, you do get what you pay for. Of course there is the exception where the once in a lifetime $100 car comes along that is a barn find.

I normally factor in 5K on any car purchase for rego transfer, insurance and a full service. All the fluids, oils etc. I never trust the selling saying that it was just serviced last week, or the good old one of its serviced by Ford!!

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Originally Posted by FTe217

Need to know Build # - then we can find out if on data base, I'm sure a couple of north costies we know may have some info on the car if needed.
Looking over the pics seems to be in not bad shape tbh.
Early build being 01, twin pot silver pbr ticky fronts.
Exhaust has been changed - not original chrome tips.
Bonus having konis - TE's was an option.
I notice its got the clear skin protecting from stone chips on bonnet front, can't tell if bumper done but you'd expect so by the front pics looking like no chips - as he says "metaculously maintained".
Low enough k's.
Engine bay clean, importantly Ticky decal on engine cover in good order, normally if highly used these "yellow" and look drab as per the reseviour bottles.

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I will shoot the guy a message re build number. Chrome tips? Yeah the old EL GT problem, it's called a "finisher" on the EL GT. Try & buy one now!!! Are the "T" Series ones still available?