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Your best bet is a 760 turbo, if they are available in Australia. The 760 turbo has the same motor (4-cylinder B230FT) and drivetrain (M46 manual or AW71 automatic) as the 740 turbo. The B230FT is a rock solid motor and parts are a dime-a-dozen. The sole difference between the 740 turbo and the 760 turbo is that the 760T is equipped with amenities that were never offered with the 740T, e.g. electronic climate control. Consider that these systems often become problematic as the vehicle ages, and when they fail, the repair bills can break the bank.
Barring a well maintained 760T, look for a 1987 or newer 760 with the much improved B280F V-6. The B28F as found in 1976-1986 models is the infamous V-6 that has a tendency for camshaft failure. You might find the Buying a Used 760 section of the FAQ to be of use in making your decision. Kudos to Mr. Stephen Ringlee for maintaing this wellspring of information.
Regarding the car that you are presently looking at: 130,000 kms is approximately 80,000 mi. if my math has not failed me. The timing chain and other vital B280F components are reputed to have a service life of about 200,000 miles or 321,000 kilometers. 2,000 AUD ($1,500) would be a steal for that car in our market, provided that it has been well kept, but I have no idea what the market for these cars is like in Australia. The price that you have been quoted could be just average.
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