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Hi all,
After some advice from the AU gurus. I'm looking at an 02 Fairlane Sportsman. It's VCT with about 150k on it. Is there anything in particular I should be checking before purchase? Rust? Mechanical issues? I had a 99 Fairmont Ghia a while ago which was trouble free but was rusty in the boot strut area. Any help appreciated. Cheers Jeremy Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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20 years of driving....
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1 thing you should check that I just found out is rocker arms. The chassis rails under the car. Rust pretty bad with build up of crap over time. Just got a pretty clean fairmont but only found this at roadworthy.
If that's the Blue Sportsman looks pretty clean.
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Kinetic FG X XR8
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Hi.
Thanks for that. Will definitely check that area. Yes it's a blue one. I haven't physically looked at it yet just wanted to be well prepared for when I do. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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*Lift up side windscreen moulds with the doors ajar
*remove and inspect metal under boot rubber around latch *inspect metal seems inside boot behind tailights If you got any decent rust in these areas be assured that your bumper reinforcement is swiss cheese... happy hunting. |
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Check to see if there is a bolt missing from the driver the door ( no Joke )
Rear doors rust right at the back, under the little window Tranny Cooler fitted ? Toe bar fitted ? Check the colour of the tranny oil Lower and upper otter control arm bushes - rear Brake at 100, observe if there is shudder Its a second hand car, no doubt it will need something Everything is easily repairable via this forum anyway, Just depends if you got time and or money
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Thanks to everyone who replied.
I picked it up this morning. I'll get some pics up when I get a chance. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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I have a soft spot for this model of Sportsman. Would love one in Barossa red.
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Ok where are the pics ?
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Sorry been slack I know!
I'm doing all the fluids etc Sunday I'll grab some pics then. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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Actually I've got one from when I got it
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What colour is that? I am looking at a Navy Metallic one next week. Here is a pic of it about 10 yrs ago but still in VG condition. V8 with 225K but the wheels have now been replaced with aftermarket 17's
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It is monsoon the same as the one in your pic.
That looks like a nice one. Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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The Navy blue metallic is a lighter colour and the Narooma Blue is lighter again. see here https://www.redbook.com.au/cars/deta...OT-ITM-221930/
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Have a set of these 18's Mak Stings in staggered 8/9's that should look nice on it.
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I will get a few pics up if I get it, possibly on Monday. Its a private sale - not advertised.
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Picked it up today. Will get some pics up when I can as I do 7 days straight at work now.
Books say the colour is Blue Pearl. Will have to check the paint code with Ford
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What is the paint code on the car?
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Paint code is CP.
Dont know if it was a special order as it was a dealer principals' car
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Found it here https://fordforums.com.au/vbportal/v...?articleid=611
CP is indeed Blue Pearl. Only used in 2002 and not available on Falcon
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What is the build date by the way.
Blue Pearl was a BA to BF colour, although AU II Fairlane was made alongside BA so perhaps yours picked up a BA colour being a late build?
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Build date 08/02 - yes its a late one.
Another example of LWB car that should have been plated AUIII as the LWB changed to AUIII in July 02
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Curious to know what the differences were on the AUIII LWB
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Yes I have asked on the forums before if anyone knows of a AUIII plated LWB but no one has ever came up with one.
The only LWB plated AUIII that I am aware of is my T3 TL50
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Pics as promised.
Spent today on the DA polisher. Has come up ok. The tops aren't perfect. Jobs done so far: All fluids and filters replaced Windscreen replaced Electrochromatic mirror installed 2 new genuine remotes programmed 2 new tyres Jobs to do: Replace failed window tint Replace leaking exhaust Detail interior That's about it I think. Looking forward to use it once I start my new job as I'll only have a work vehicle to commute so will need to use this outside of that. Looking for any Sportsman specific parts. If anyone has any let me know. Front mats in particular. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
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Just wondering what end up happening to this Fairlane. It was actually my mothers old car.
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It's still around. A Fairlane Collector has it now. I believe your mum contacted him somehow. She wasn't impressed that the radio had been replaced apparently! Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk
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So what made you sell it, looked like you were really looking after it and tidying it up to a high standard?
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