what to look for in an au sadan.

[WillsEDfalcon]

hi,
I dont usually come to this part of the forums since i own an Ed falcon, but my brother wants to buy an AU falcon. What should i look for in an AU?

cheers

will

[AEF_Silver94]

hi, brake shudder was the biggest complaint with the AU series 1, also check inlet and exhaust manifold bolts should be checked for tightness,they can get loose and cause rough idle which i think is pretty common for some au's,on the IRS sedans,the rear shock mounts have been known to wear out and could need replacing,um the power windows get slow which can be fixed easily, IMO go for AU 2 - AU 3 Models,or even a FTE,bargin if you can find one.

[FGII-XR6]

steer clear of the AU1 with the flintstone brakes check service history if the tranny has not had regular servicing it only lasts 150 to 200K the brake shudder mentioned above is easily fixed with sloted rotors

[ClassicAU]

I agree with what has been said. Series 2 minimum. How about an AUII Futura Classic!! :P

Evan

[chrispie123]

check for rear boot struts where it mounts to chassis for rust

[T3man]

First thing to check is if it has a 5.6L motor.

Seriously though if you stick with a Series II or III as has been said there is little to worry about. The XR6 models are extremely good value. Or if you are looking at an XR8 then the Series III have some serious go in them.

[DTFRMONT]

Go for at least a series 2. Also buy on condition, not on mileage, i'd rather buy an immaculate car with high mileage rather than a poorly kept one with low kays. Providing they're maintained properly, kays are not usually an issue.

[Hords]

Going against the grain above. I've got a series 1 Fairmont approaching 240K. The only problem to date has been a leaking inlet manifold. Wouldn't hesitate to buy one again.

[FGII-XR6]

Originally Posted by hords

Going against the grain above. I've got a series 1 Fairmont approaching 240K. The only problem to date has been a leaking inlet manifold. Wouldn't hesitate to buy one again.

it's true there are some nice S1s out there but if you get one and you intend on any hard driving those brakes will have to go and unlike S2 on the upgrade is big you need to also replace stubs lower control arms and stabiliser bar as well ast the brakes themself. so for that reason if you are buying go S2 or higher

[WillsEDfalcon]

thanks guys for the advice. cause my bro is only on his L's but coming up soon to getting his p's soon just worried about the power to weight ratio's and that an AU will come under these strict regulations coming into vic soon... I kinda got short shifted on my ed with a roady etc... only had done 150000 and was in a1 condistion before roady... any way thats bit off the topic...

cheers
will