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  1. 8th November 2009, 08:55 AM #1
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    $$$$$ for a series 3

    Hi all, I am contemplating buying a series 3. I dont know much a bout them and I would like to know what is a reasonable price to pay for one.

    It is a hardtop, 15" white wheels with reasonable tyres, a holden motor which needs the electrics sorted,[it was going, apparently, before they tried to reorganize things] Rusted battery tray, small rust in the drivers door just under the window and the same on the passenger door, rust at the back endon panel undef the lights, and slight surface rust on the ends of the front chassis.

    It also has the gear lever, a yellow push knob, a red push knob, and TWO other short gear levers?? Veh is X Army too. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Bob
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  2. 8th November 2009, 09:05 AM #2
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    pics would help but the two levers are probably the hand brake and maybe a hand throttle the other two red and yellow are transfercase for hi/lo and 4hi there is also the standard gear lever. good ex mil s111 can range from a couple of hundred to serveral thou so an idea on the condition would help
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    One of the other 2 levers may be an overdrive. is it a swb or lwb?
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    I always carefully check the firewall for rust, especially on the sides. Likewise the chassis condition. For me at least these not only have the biggest influence on value, but they will determine if I buy it or not. Everything else is easy.

    My 6cyl ute was $1k with a perfect chassis and firewall. The rest of the body is pretty good, the gearbox needs replacing, the 202 hasn't been started for a while and the brakes need work. Another good box cost me $150 and every other part is cheap and easy to get/fit..... its hard to get a good firewall and chassis though.
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  5. 8th November 2009, 09:30 AM #5
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    Thanks Guys, the handbrake lever was not included in the above levers. Also comes with new brakes[to be fitted] and an aux fuel tank at the rear. Chassis is good except for the surface rust at the front ends. Scruffy
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  6. 8th November 2009, 09:31 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Psimpson7 View Post
    One of the other 2 levers may be an overdrive. is it a swb or lwb?
    LWB
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