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vl's 4 sale?

Started by aidan009 · 5 Jan 2009 · 24 replies

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aidan009Archived member
hey guys, im on the lookout 4 a vl, so i was wondering if any of u boys in north island of n.z kno of any for sale? ive looked on trademe.co.nz but theres only 25 cars which isnt much, ive got 3 grand to play with, so any help will be appreciated. cheers
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NZ VL comArchived member
haha 3G wont get much of a vlct be more like 7G up
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4sakenvlArchived member
dont be so fussy there is some alright to mint condition ones on trade me, mite have to save a lil more to get the rite one!! or try lookin elsewhere as well papers , t & e etc
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RollinArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 4sakenvl dont be so fussy there is some alright to mint condition ones on trade me, mite have to save a lil more to get the rite one!! or try lookin elsewhere as well papers , t & e etc 3G might get get you bottom line but if you can do a lot of work yourself then that saves the $$$!
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NZ_BT1Archived member
Chch usually has the cheapest VL's around in the local Buy Sell paper......but thats to far away for you by the sounds of it......
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4sakenvlArchived member
what about ugrading to a VN mate?? plenty cheap ones down south island ways
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NZ_BT1Archived member
Tempting....but I dont think im worthy enough for a VN Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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BlinkArchived member
He never said he wanted a Turbo btw..
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NZ_BT1Archived member
^^ i know that
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UNONT2Archived member
yeah you deffinatly could get a alfight vl for 3g,i brought my n/a calais 2 years ago for 3g,had done 170,000kms,and it was in good condition,just look around a bot more ,it took me 6 months before i found the vl that i wanted,but for 3g you will be looking at a completly standard vl,i know of one vl calais up here in huntly for 3,500,silver in colour.done about 170,000kms i think,reasonably tidy.
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rb_insideArchived member
picked up my Royal for 3 grand 2 owners last owner had it for 17 years,103'000kms
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UNONT2Archived member
yea mine had 2 owners as well,,but more kms than yours lol,but i thought i got a prety good deal,i think
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SIKVLTArchived member
I fluked it and got my wag for just over 5g
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UNONT2Archived member
good buy aye mike
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4sakenvlArchived member
got mine for 3grand thought it was a bargain, lol got ripped lots of things was ****ed on it mechanically had to spend quite a bit more than what i paid on it to get things rite, so do make sure get it checked out good and proper n hunt around.
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rb_insideArchived member
also paid $250 for a manual berlina its the BEST 2 LITRE ever Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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NZ VL comArchived member
$1700 for my gold calais 166ks,$350 for my royale less engine 155ks
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SIKVLTArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Danny05 good buy aye mike Can't complain lol
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aidan009Archived member
appreciate the feedback, at this stage im looking 4 any type of vl, turbo or not, i kno a vlct is a dream at 3g which wont happen but ill keep saving, im planning on doing a bit of work 2 it, so a crappier vl wouldnt be too bad, im from the place of te puke thunder so down south isnt really a option lol. cheers
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NZ VL comArchived member
well try to get a top of the range model not a berlina or sl
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