Help me dissuade gf out of a VE SV6 ($25k budgt)

[timeout]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

Or simply bow to the inevitable:
By YOURSELF a nice car, one that you love, and simply give it to her. Then sit back and watch her destroy it; that will prepare you for marriage.

So true and the damage is everyone else's fault.

[93EB_SXR6]

VE's aren't bad cars, if that is what she wants why are you trying to "dissuade her" out of the purchase?
...I'd go for a Calais though.

[EgoFG]

Insist that she drive the available price/spec alternatives.

I even do this myself.
I have not bought a Ford if it was not the best car in the market for my $/needs.

There would be one of every 6cyl sedan avail for 25k, and many of them will sound better, go better, feel better than the holden - the only thing you cannot win is looks - that is too subjective.

If you want to sway her decision, do the research first and make sure the Ford she drives has extras she will wow at (including colour).

Do this and she will make the right decision ... it may even be a Ford.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by FalconXV

Hey all, need help with car advice. She already has owned a VEII SV6, wants another one, half considering Mondeo. Won't touch a Falcob. What's an extremely fun to drive used car that has a ton of boot space, is safe and <$25k?
If an SV6 is best so be it but I just want to show there's better options around. Thanks.

What are the better options? Why do you say they are better? Why do you care?

Hell, if I wanted a Falcon XR6 and my GF was trying to tell me to buy an SV6 without a damn good reason I'd tell her to shut the hell up.

[XR6_661]

Nothing wrong with SV6s....Had a hire car, series 2? Great car.

[Grobbo]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

You can get an FG F6 for 25k these days

There's ONE rough looking high km example on there at that. Anything half decent is 30k+...

Got me thinking tho, that green thing has been sitting on Carsales for ages, I wonder how low he'd go to shift it...

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by Grobbo

There's ONE rough looking high km example on there at that. Anything half decent is 30k+...

Got me thinking tho, that green thing has been sitting on Carsales for ages, I wonder how low he'd go to shift it...

Only 150k clicks! Barely run in !

Give him 19k lol

[Grobbo]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Only 150k clicks! Barely run in !

Give him 19k lol

"Turbo makes a strange whistling noise..."

[mik]

I go along with others , if she really wants a commy, if she gets something else and it has a problem the nagging would never end, go with the flow mate.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by aussiblue

Dangerous strategy me thinks; there is and obvious come back for her to that comment that could terminate the relationship.

Russian roulette with 5 in the chamber.

Just let her have what she wants if she's going to be driving it or its her car.

[GSPSI]

We recently upgraded my mrs car as her 2002 honda integra was not ideal for us.
I was stumped for a while on what to get, was so close to buying her a ve clubsport untill i found a 2011 FPV GS supercharged with 19,000km and extended warrenty for the right price. She loves driving it. I cant wipe the smile off my face when i take it out for squirt.
Few things i kept in mind whilst looking..
Under 60,000km: CHECK
Luxurious: CHECK
Fit adult passengers in the back seat comfortably: CHECK
Cruise Control: CHECK
Safety: CHECK
Power for me to enjoy: CHECK CHECK CHECK.

DONE.
SOLD.

[danzvtil]

Forget it, pal. Your attempt to steer her in another direction will FOREVERMORE be your fault, the fact you did she will remind you for YEARS and YEARS, I speak from experience.
Despite the fact that shes probably a big girl and can decide what car she likes for any reason, much like us blokes.

[CyberWasp]

Let her take a SV6 for a test drive, then go let her drive the best XR6T you can find for 25K.
She wont even remember the Commodore.

[FalconXV]

Yeah horses for courses. I just want to show her variety/ alternatives for that price range. Criteria are grunt, enough room for real estate signs as baby seat/ safety, fun to drive, not a *******. If SV6 is what aw truly wants, I'll help her find a good one. I think some I you are getting carried away thinking I want to take over her car choice. Just want to be as helpful as possible.

[HULK_I6T]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

You can get an FG F6 for 25k these days

Maybe mid 30s..

$25k for an f6 fg??? Maybe a nasty ex copper

[Hally]

You could nearly get into a brand new Honda Accord Euro (base spec manual). Still a good car to drive and a good size.

[Alan D Segal]

Does it have to be a 'large' car, or does it just need a big boot?

Impreza sedan has a big boot. Nice to drive as well - especially WRX.

[Lotte]

A couple of things you should do.

First is find out why she doesn't like falcons. If it's "just because", see next step. If it's due to **** experiences with them etc, you're flogging a dead horse and convince her to buy an HQ Monaro.

If it's just because, suggest a test drive of bf xr6/6T/8/whatever or an fg. Something falcon/fpv. If she's still not keen, flogging a dead horse HQ Monaro.

If she doesn't want an HQ Monaro, get a new one.

[ms700]

I know of plenty of V6 VE's that have oil consumption issues... both the 3.0 and the 3.6L. If you do indeed buy one, watch the oil level like a friggin hawk.

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

Get a stagea LOL

Get a C34 series 2 with DAYZ kit and then spend 15k on mods :P

[1TUFFUTE]

My second idea is get her to drive an sv6 and a FG g6et/xr6t......but cover the badge on the steering wheel and don't let her see the car till she gets in.
Sounds funny but I did that with my wife years ago.....and her best friend who was a commadore lover. Her friend now drives an FG falcon

And my bro has commadores for bunnings work cars.......and yes oil is a big problem.....along with interiors falling apart! And they're SLOW

I still say force her to test drive a g6et. Best bang for your buck!!!! silky sexy and fast

[graham_h]

Get a new girl friend

[brebel]

1. You might be interested in a car I know of that's for sale:
2. Commodore VE 2007 SV6 only 18500klm in brand new condition 1 owner (74 Year Old) auto, Power steering , Air Cond , Cruise control, Traction control, Log books rego till may 14 only selling as he had his licence taken from him 3 years ago du...e to a stroke and now he has finally released that he wont be getting it back so he said to sell it, Trust me you will not find another VE in this condition and klms $22000 ono Thirlmere
   (5 photos)
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   If anyone is interested pm me and I can forward contact details.
4. Brett

[FGII-XR6]

as others have said it really needs to be her choice but I would say to her before you write off the falcon take one for a drive after all she has nothing to lose by test driving. she may well be surprised by what a good package the FG2 is . I just bought one and the only thing I don't understand is why they aren't selling

[FalconXV]

Update: she has fallen in love with Mondeo. She looked at alternatives and is happier for it. Moral of story, dissuading against what someone wants is bad, but encouraging and giving information is good for all.

[fgpsi]

Pre sidi ve v6 motor is a dud

[brebel]

Any 6cyl Holden is a dud imo, especially when compared to fords barra 6

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by brebel

Any 6cyl Holden is a dud imo, especially when compared to fords barra 6

the sidi one is very good

[nuthin' fancy]

Explain to her in simple maths:

GF + Ford = FalconXV

GF + Holden = single GF

Simples!