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23-05-2013, 02:16 PM
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
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With todays seismic news concerning Ford, i just wanted to say i love my AU. A big thank you to the all the workers of Ford AUS for putting together the best, most underated Falcon ever imo!
 cheers, Maka
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Ford AU Series Magazine Scans Here - www.fordforums.com.au/photos/index.php?cat=2792 Proud owner of a optioned keeper S1 Tickford Falcon AU XR6 VCT - "it's actually a better-balanced car than the XR8, goes almost as hard and uses about two-thirds of the fuel" (Drive.com 2007) |
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23-05-2013, 04:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
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me too my 2002 xr6 the best.very fast and reliable
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23-05-2013, 04:53 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
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I love mine too. I've always said i will never sell my old Narooma Blue beast and this has just cemented that standpoint even further.
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23-05-2013, 05:10 PM
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Donating Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: St John's Park NSW
Posts: 1,454
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My Series III XR6 will be the last car I can own. All those other Fords are for smaller people so The XR will have to be my last decent car. :(
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23-05-2013, 10:47 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Topend of Oz since 1980
Posts: 5,299
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As a fellow AU XR6er I have to agree. I am more than happy to have my XR seen sitting beside the BMW, a great pair of which neither will leave my side and yes "THANK YOU Ford Australia for the manufacture of this great vehicle"
Cheers Vincenzo
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25-05-2013, 11:13 AM
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Defender of the faith
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Albany, West Ubercoolische
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I'm holding out for 6cyl Fairmont Ghia's to become a collectors item...
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25-05-2013, 07:58 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
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the AU will be remembered fondly in the future . it's styling was ahead of it's time and it's reliability is something other makes can only dream of
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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25-05-2013, 08:15 PM
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Tickford XR8
Join Date: May 2008
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I love my AU XR8 aswell!!!!!!!!!
I have had it for 12 years and plan to never sell it. It's only getting better with age 
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25-05-2013, 09:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth NoR
Posts: 5,971
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Agreed! Love the TE spent all of today driving it, first time in a long time and still thrills me like the first night I picked it up.
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26-05-2013, 12:11 AM
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Defender of the faith
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Albany, West Ubercoolische
Posts: 518
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I'd only sell the AU for another AU. Although if someone threw an F6-E at me I would reluctantly accept
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26-05-2013, 06:22 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TAS
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yeap love mine too.
Ive always longed for a xa/xb...I still do, but the more I think about it the more I believe Ill keep my TE stock and maintain it. Not for financial reasons, although to be honest return % wise would be better as it doesnt really need anything, but because the AU was and is IMO the most AUstrailan Ford built. I still second look at the design aswell, its so smooth and modern and with the Auzzuro's it looks classy.
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26-05-2013, 01:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
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my Ford Falcon Au has been the best car i've ever owned, it has cemented itself as a part of the family like an old black lab, faithful to the last breath, i love the AU.
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26-05-2013, 02:45 PM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
Posts: 9,966
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My AU will most likely be with me for a long, long time..
They really are a great car.. I finally talked my 'better half' into having an AU Fairlane as a daily and so far, it has proved to be a great car also. My father was recently looking for a new daily drive too and I talked him into an AU Fairlane V8. He has nothing but great words to say about it. So all in all, they are a great, value for money car to own.
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26-05-2013, 06:30 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Yass NSW
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I love my AU Fairlane V8. It's quick enough for me and it's roomy and comfortable. The stereo is good enough etc etc etc.
I am already wondering what I will replace it with when I have to get rid of it in a few years. That will be a sad day.
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26-05-2013, 08:33 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
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My auxr8 is 14 years old next month, an ex NSW HWP chaser. I have owned it for 13 years. Apart from routine maintenance the only replacements have been front rotors, still has original rear rotors, exhaust, fuel pump relay, coil packs, cam synchroniser and a set of rear drive shafts under warranty.
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27-05-2013, 05:30 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canbra
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Bought my AU LTD purely by luck. I was not looking for an AU to replace my NL Fairy, but when I saw the price and what it had to offer, I was mad not to.
Only since owning this car and of courtesy of these forums, have I found out how great a car they are. Best improptu sight unseen purchase I have ever made. Cannot see me selling it ever. Oh, and even bought a second one to use as a daily. Awesome cars. Love them. Stu
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024  2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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28-05-2013, 09:46 AM
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
Posts: 4,076
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One theme thats being repeated in this thread is members keeping their AU's for life, i also share that sentiment! Au's were ahead of their times & deserved to fly high in their own right!
cheers, Maka
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Ford AU Series Magazine Scans Here - www.fordforums.com.au/photos/index.php?cat=2792 Proud owner of a optioned keeper S1 Tickford Falcon AU XR6 VCT - "it's actually a better-balanced car than the XR8, goes almost as hard and uses about two-thirds of the fuel" (Drive.com 2007) |
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29-05-2013, 07:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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Agreed Maka , they are very easy car to live with, and even any minor faults are generally pretty easy to fix, not taking anything away from other falcon models, but i really do think the xr version in the Au is more biased towards a drivers car than most of the other models, it really can be a super lot of fun to drive in the twisties, my young brother 20 years my junior (has a warmed up v8 soarer) we have a grudge match going,
he thinks he will obliterate my old falcon in a gymkhana type of event.......... my money says the nimbleness of the Au will win out against the boaty horse power of his super charged soarer, theres no date set but its going to happen 
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30-05-2013, 09:45 AM
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Au Falcon = Mr Reliable
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North West Slopes & Plains NSW
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I put my money on nimbleness too mik! Theres no denying the AU XR series were a sweet thing (both 6 & 8)! Yes they were biased towards a drivers car but they still have the base traits that all AU owners are familiar with & love! You can drive a XR to a track day & you know it'll get home after a pizzling (within reason)! I aspire to own a good AU XR6 & AU Fairlane / LTD to go with my Futura one day down the track when the times right!
cheers, Maka
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Ford AU Series Magazine Scans Here - www.fordforums.com.au/photos/index.php?cat=2792 Proud owner of a optioned keeper S1 Tickford Falcon AU XR6 VCT - "it's actually a better-balanced car than the XR8, goes almost as hard and uses about two-thirds of the fuel" (Drive.com 2007) |
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31-05-2013, 01:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
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I cant see the Ghia being parted with for a long time.
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31-05-2013, 06:23 PM
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Defender of the faith
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Albany, West Ubercoolische
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would it be bad juju to slot a ghia interior and dash in to a rebel?
asking for a mate...
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31-05-2013, 11:03 PM
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5.6L x 2 pilot
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Canbra
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Why would you not want an au when you can make it sound like this!
http://youtu.be/lopbt_0YX5E and this http://youtu.be/D3haK6Wqwv0 Life is great. Love an AU! Cheers Stu
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024 2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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01-06-2013, 08:58 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2011
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I thoroughly enjoy my AU's..have been extremely lucky having owned about 8 or so and have got to know them intimately lol... yeah baby..
I think I know everything about the model and its good to get a kick up the butt when I get it wrong..so many variants in the AU. most of all I feel blessed that I can hoon a bit more than you young fellas..the boys in blue go...he's 58..midlife crisis..to much trouble!!!!
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01-06-2013, 07:05 PM
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"Flooded it mate?"
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Busselton, Western Australia
Posts: 3,196
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I've loved AU's since... well forever! Especially the wagons. Back in the early 2000s they were actually my favourite cars (Wasn't into the supercars like everyone else a whole lot, still ain't much!).
The surprise to pick up ol' Skip that day of the auction in 2003... plus bull bar and upgraded suspension... couldn't have been better! Now, I've bought the car myself, and it will remain with me, and become my ultimate Falcon, AUII RTV Touring Wagon! Would love to even collect a few other AU models someday too. |
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I love my AU
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