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19-09-2010, 12:54 PM
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BURN RUBBER NOT OIL
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Rylstone, NSW
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I paid $1900 for my XE fairmont running a 351 clevo with decent rego
 For $7K I would be looking at a EL XR6 or something similar. The series 2 EF Fairmont Ghia's are nice. I have one lol. Leather, power everything and full XR6 running gear. You could also go a decent AU. Best mate got his AU with 70,000kms for $3000 and it goes and feels like a brand new car. AS others have said BA's go cheap at auction too.
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[TUFF4L] EF Fairmont Ghia build thread - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11381891&highlight=tuff4l [SMOKES] FG XR6 build thread - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?p=4795218#post4795218  |
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19-09-2010, 03:15 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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Hey gang, thanks for all the tips. Since some of you have asked, I'll let you know the kind of stuff I'm looking for.
I do a lot of freeway driving so stuff like Cruise is a must. I like the comfort stuff too like elec windows, so an old Ford isn't really high on the agenda. I'd also prefer something on gas as I've had enough of paying 1.43pl for premium... SERIOUSLY HAD ENOUGH! I've had EL and BA Fairmonts, and I'd be happy anywhere in or around there. I checked out a EB Fairmont with super low k's, but it was just too old for me. Ever since I was 16 or 17 I wanted to get an Escort and strip it back to nothing, and rebuild it to teach myself about cars but like someone suggested that's better done in MY driveway. The 1991 EB suggested on CarSales - Having seen a Fairmont of that era I decided that while I loved the EB I had, it just looks a little too dated now The 1998 AU XR8 suggested on TradingPost - Is good, however it's a long way from me on the Victorian Mornington Peninsula and then I've gotta pay for a LPG change too. Thanks for the suggestions though, I appreciate it along with all the comments. It's been great to join the community and be so well helped straight away. I'm sure Holden forums wouldn't have been like that... Hahaha For those wondering, I'm selling my 2009 LX Captiva with 21,000kms for $35,500. It's been a great car to be honest, and were I not needing to find my own place I'd have kept it for a long time I imagine. |
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19-09-2010, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Adelaide's Southern Subs
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Brother just picked up an AU III XR6 VCT for 7k. AweosOME CAR
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HIS THUNDER 2004 BA XR8 Blueprint Mods: Quad Exhaust, Hi-Flow Air filter, BFtiming chain tensioners, Billet Oil pump gears stage 2 shift kit, riding on G6ET 18's HERS FLASH BA MKII XR6 Turbo Phantom Purple Typhoon front end Parking your ford after a long day of being Awesome
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19-09-2010, 08:24 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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I'm going to call about this one tomorrow... Anyone want to share their thoughts? I'm not easily offended, so if you say it's a piece of **** that a dead dog would have killed itself over expelling from it's bowels... It's all good! LOL
http://bit.ly/c19Dsz This one is good too: http://bit.ly/dkSodN |
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20-09-2010, 04:18 PM
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Define definitive
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: hobart, tas
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both look VERY nice but personally id go for the first one....mmm leather
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BF F6 TYPHOON in NEO #718 ~ 356rwkw  :BF XR6 TURBO in SILHOUETTE |
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21-09-2010, 08:42 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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@Ibrox90 - That's a *** pickup... Where did you score that? I'd love to get an XR6 or a Fairmont
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21-09-2010, 08:45 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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That being said, 12 months ago for 8.5k I picked up a AU1.5 Fairmont Ghia with factory Tickford Suspension (inc LSD) & 17"s, MoMo wheel, full leather, body kit - two owner, 128klms and full service history - used to sell these new a a luxury spec XR6.  If you look they are out there........ Cheers James Last edited by Jimmyd; 21-09-2010 at 08:58 PM. |
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21-09-2010, 09:27 PM
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Define definitive
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21-09-2010, 10:12 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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That's one sweet ride
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21-09-2010, 10:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Considered an AU Fairlane? A brilliant car for the money. Something you would want to keep for years.
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21-09-2010, 10:21 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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I'd never really considered a Fairlane, only because I was under the impression that they are an 8 and I'm trying to reduce costs by going to a 6 on gas
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21-09-2010, 10:41 PM
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21-09-2010, 10:49 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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Yeah I just had a look at some on carsales and to be honest I'm not a fan of the LWB. Inside they look the same as a Fairmont Ghia, so I think I'd like one of those more. Thanks for the suggestion though, that's what this thread is all about
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22-09-2010, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: new south wales
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I would probably go for a series 2 or 3 au fairmont ghia. you could also buy a ba falcon but for that money it will have more kays and wear than the au. How on earth does someone brings themselves to the thought of owning a holden badged daewoo. You will be punished severely for you misdemeaner of buying the holdenwoo,
 to the point of at least 10k if your lucky. We all learn by our mistakes, well the smart ones do . Anyway good luck with it, let us know how you go.
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22-09-2010, 01:13 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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Hahahahaha I know Dave289, I understand that I will be punished... I should have never defected but come on... the Territory wasn't do itself any favors... lol
JimmyD the tricked out price dropper seems dodgy... Someone named Patricia is selling the car and her son is the contact??? Seems more like Dom selling the car for someone else or just trying to hype is finance company. Also given the price drop I wonder how bad this car has been thrashed. The fairmont looks nice but it's hard to deny this http://bit.ly/c19Dsz I'm going to call them now actually... I'll report back in a minute with the story |
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22-09-2010, 01:43 PM
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Curious to see what "Country Klms" equates to on the odometer... |
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22-09-2010, 02:28 PM
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Location: Frankston, VIC
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31-10-2010, 02:14 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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Okay Ford fam... I finally bought my new ride. A 2004 BA Futura. Now begins the upgrade process...
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31-10-2010, 02:33 PM
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Blue Blood
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SA
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual  Heritage Green, Factory Bodykit and FTRs - 126Ks1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks  1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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31-10-2010, 03:48 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Frankston, VIC
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It's a 2004 Futura. Standard 16" alloys (going soon), in a unique light blue with just a touch of purple in it. No tint, not dumped... REALLY REALLY stock right now. I'm annoyed with the way Ford did their stereo's in this model, because running a custom system is going to be a painful move.
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