The Falcon flies

Second hand cars are quite a bit more expensive here than they are in the UK, so we weren't sure how soon we'd be able to get a car, or even if it would be possible to manage without one at all. As it turns out, while we're here in Tamworth, it's possible to manage without one. However, yesterday we went for a look to see what was available and came across a really good deal. So, we're buying a car!

It's a 2001 Ford Falcon (which is a saloon, not a million miles away from being an Aussie Mondeo). It's green, has tinted windows, air-con and cup-holders! It's really spacious inside and has a big boot too. Oh, and of course it's automatic and has a 4.0 litre, 6 cylinder engine. We would both have preferred to have a manual, but autos are more common here. The engine is huge, but much like american cars, it's not as powerful as the engine size might suggest. 

It's only had one previous owner, an elderly couple that kept it in great condition. The other good thing is it's only got 75,000kms/46,000 miles, so nice low mileage. The test drive went really well and we can pick it up friday. 

The challenge will be getting used to the kilometers an hour, new speed limits, school zones with different speeds at different times and the indicators being on the wrong side of the steering column!