All the above information is gratefully appreciated and went into the mix.
Been a bit busy with work (and car searching) so haven't had much time to post but can report I am picking up a FG Falcon XR6 this week from an Auckland dealer. Silver. Second hand 3 year old model (no way I can affod a new one). So looking forward to the drive back...but not up in my old heap (relaible heap though).