Which one would you buy?

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I can do a deal in the next couple of days on one of two decent AUII's but can't split them.

Here's how they read:

Option 1
2001 AUII Fairmont Ghia 5.0L V8
One owner/deceased estate - full history
108,000kms
White with 16in factory rims
1 year warranty

Option 2
2000 AUII Fairmont Ghia 75th Anniversary VCT 6cyl
One owner/elderly - full history
136,000kms
Bronze with 17in Tickford rims
1 year warranty

I won't put prices so comments are based only on the merits of the car/s. Suffice to say Option 2 is $1,000 cheaper in changeover deal (should it be more?).

Don't leave comments saying 'buy a BA or FG...' as my mind is made up to get an AUII or III for short, mid and long term reasons.

Is a V8 a better option or as I have read here and elsewhere, do they need lots of aftermarket bits to get them truly performing to their potential? Will the 75th model have a degree of collect-ability down the track?

I'm not a hoon looking to stick XR stuff on them and won't be thrashing them. I'm looking for a daily cruiser as I do about 120kms a day and about 30-35,000kms per year so looking to convert to injection LPG is a big consideration.

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