my time as an AU owner is limited

blueoval · 02-07-2012, 06:24 PM

Hey guys,

Just letting some of you regulars know my time in the AU fold is limited now.

For those who don't already know, I've just bought a Subaru Liberty GT as a company lease car and now moving the AU on.

Priorities change, and if I had the room I would keep it, but I don't so the car and all the parts for it have gotta go. Check out the ad for it in the for sale section. I prefer to sell it to someone on these forums who I know would appreciate it for what it is. It's been an excellent car and definitely the most reliable falcon I have owned and I have owned quite a few falcons in my time.

This isn't goodbye, but it will mean my contributions will become less which I am sure some of you will enjoy...lol.

**Uncle_Ken** · 02-07-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Hey guys,

Just letting some of you regulars know my time in the AU fold is limited now.

For those who don't already know, I've just bought a Subaru Liberty GT as a company lease car and now moving the AU on.

Priorities change, and if I had the room I would keep it, but I don't so the car and all the parts for it have gotta go. Check out the ad for it in the for sale section. I prefer to sell it to someone on these forums who I know would appreciate it for what it is. It's been an excellent car and definitely the most reliable falcon I have owned and I have owned quite a few falcons in my time.

This isn't goodbye, but it will mean my contributions will become less which I am sure some of you will enjoy...lol.

Bugger.....Good luck with selling your baby but as we all know once you go AU you'll always come back (just ask JC). Always keen to see your thoughs and comments, make sure you hang around.

UK

Cam · 02-07-2012, 07:24 PM

Good luck with the sale mate, it really is priced to sell..

I had contemplated buying this for my missus, but seeing as I'll be on the road traveling I decided against it as she's not really mechanically minded enough to make any repairs should the need arise..

b2tf · 02-07-2012, 07:54 PM

Mine just went on carsales tonight too, I am going to need a more 'work' orientated vehicle soon so unfortunately the AU has to go.

Good luck with selling it.

blueoval · 02-07-2012, 08:47 PM

Cheers for the well wishes guys.

As far as the car being high maintenance its not. servicing and up keep is no different to if it were aspirated.

Evgeni · 02-07-2012, 10:14 PM

In 2000 I had a AUII before the company upgraded me. It was a great car. I thought that was going to be it, in terms of owning an AU.

The BA they gave me next was a Monday car. Never had so many problems with a car.....Anyway changed jobs, 2 kids later and I find myself back to owning an AU.

You never know where life is going to take you.
Well, in my case I did, cause when I changed jobs I ended up with a 4 cylinder camry after the BA. Least you have a Subaru Lib - a great car - makes separation from the AU easier. Enjoy!!

blueoval · 02-07-2012, 11:14 PM

Thanks for your experience mate. I've had one other lib before and it was actually the most reliable car ever owned. was fantastic. that was an n/a version. this one had boost so less likely to sell due to it being underpowered. plus resale at the end of the lease is a big factor.

GK · 03-07-2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Hey guys,

Just letting some of you regulars know my time in the AU fold is limited now.

For those who don't already know, I've just bought a Subaru Liberty GT as a company lease car and now moving the AU on.

This isn't goodbye, but it will mean my contributions will become less which I am sure some of you will enjoy...lol.

Times change for sure. I hope that it's the car you end up saying in 10-20 years time, I should never have sold it!

Sorry to lose another AUvian.

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Mine just went on carsales tonight too, I am going to need a more 'work' orientated vehicle soon so unfortunately the AU has to go.

Saw that. Lovely looking. I showed both to the Mrs, could hardly stop the drool from flowing! Her response was not worth discussing! LOL!

To quote Marty McFly "Some day Jennifer, some day!"

GK

Cam · 03-07-2012, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

As far as the car being high maintenance its not. servicing and up keep is no different to if it were aspirated.

My missus 2002 laser went 40 000km between services before I met her.. I rest my case.. lol

Mr Hardware · 03-07-2012, 09:27 AM

good luck with the 'berty

Maka · 03-07-2012, 10:47 AM

Good luck blueoval, i will miss your informed advice dont go too far away mate.

cheers,Maka

blueoval · 03-07-2012, 11:42 AM

Thanks guys. I won't go MIA, I like the forums and chatting with you blokes too much but my contributions will be lessened a bit.

**auIILTD** · 04-07-2012, 08:47 AM

Sorry to hear that you are moving away from the AU Shav. Good luck and enjoy your new ride.

Don't be a stranger.
Stu

blueoval · 04-07-2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks Stu. Again I wont be gone, just limiting my time.

ronwest · 04-07-2012, 05:25 PM

Pathetic effort Shav

I've still got mine parked out in the yard. Only gets a run every week or so but is very handy when family visits from out of town.

Can't you find some excuse to hang on to it?

blueoval · 04-07-2012, 05:54 PM

Ive tried ron. I'm in no rush to flog it off quick, but at the same time it would be a shame to see it sit on the front lawn exposed to the elements. That would be the only place to keep it. I just have no room. Otherwise I would hang on to it tooth and nail.

AU Mont · 04-07-2012, 05:55 PM

6k aint much

would rather keep it and find some way to let it rot in the backyard for that coin

definetely hang onto it, until you find more coin in the future to do all the things you planned on. My wife has an '08 Liberty (n/a) and i thought it was fantastic, but the novelty wore off real quick when i realized how much i loved jumping into the AU, especially for family trips

blueoval · 04-07-2012, 06:01 PM

That's a far point. Again, I would prefer to keep it if I could give it a good place to rest. The mrs wouldn't be happy but I'm not prepared to sell it for a insane price. 6k is my bottom dollar limit, and I will wait for the right enthusiast to buy it (with all the extra parts inc.) at that price.

Will just have to be patient I guess.

**DJM83** · 04-07-2012, 06:09 PM

Wheres the pics of the new car or have i missed em

blueoval · 04-07-2012, 06:11 PM

Haven't got it yet. The stupid bank has been dragging its feet in getting the funds to the dealer. So hoping its in the next day or 2 as it needs to register on the dealers account as paid. Then they need a day to detail the car before they hand over the keys.

mik · 04-07-2012, 09:35 PM

it will be a shame to see you goin Shav, enjoy the new limo, but you can always steer the cursor into the au section ;).

blueoval · 05-07-2012, 10:12 AM

Thanks mik.

blueoval · 05-07-2012, 10:50 AM

Just got word from the car yard. Finance has been put into the account, car will be ready this afternoon for pick up.

mik · 05-07-2012, 02:34 PM

pics of the new limo ?

blueoval · 05-07-2012, 02:43 PM

when I get out of work, I'll go pick it up. Just got to finish some stuff off and Im done.

Day-mow · 05-07-2012, 08:32 PM

Wooooooooo Subaru/ JDM.

keen as for when i get a WRX and we hit the hills man. Jap is so much better!

i also found rexnet took up my time a lot when i had a WRX. its a sweet resource. you should register.

blueoval · 06-07-2012, 10:47 AM

My car isn't a wrx Daymow. :-P

I have registered with the asn.liberty forums which I think is more appropriate and they have been more than helpful for a noob like me.

Uploading pics of the interior or the falcon now.

AU Mont · 06-07-2012, 10:55 AM

ive found with subie forums, they know a hellova lot less about their cars than we know about ours, which makes it frustrating when needing advice on small repairs

blueoval · 06-07-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by AU Mont

ive found with subie forums, they know a hellova lot less about their cars than we know about ours, which makes it frustrating when needing advice on small repairs

Interesting. I haven't had the experience with the lib forums all that much but from the limited time I have been there, its been ok. Also with the searches Ive made the questions have been answered.