What do you think of the 220 V8 in the BA Fairmont? - Page 2

**FTE217** · 11-02-2005, 03:28 PM

hey v8capri, what have you done to get 187rwkw out of the 220 ?

Mr. CVE · 11-02-2005, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

hey v8capri, what have you done to get 187rwkw out of the 220 ?

um CVE exhaust,
hi flow air filter
retuned by CVE !!

slowly getting there

couldn't get an XR8 with luxuries unless I went a GT-P ., couldn't afford it so i got the ghia and will hot it up anyway !!

XP6 · 11-02-2005, 07:34 PM

My old auto ute pulled 171 just with zorst done.(full twin 2.5")
I like how most people who are putting down the 220 havent owned one, when I was test driving the BA's first took a 6 then took a 220 there is no comparsion the V8 ruled period... but then I traded the ute in and brought a 4cyl 6 speed and IMHO its a way better car!(espes on hip pocket)

Pearly · 11-02-2005, 07:39 PM

After driving a couple of Fairmonts (one a Ghia), I'd definately go a Ghia over an XR8.

XR8 has nothing on the luxuries the Ghia has. Shame you can't get it in manual, but I can live with that when there's Simpsons playing in the center LCD!

Smoke Pursuit · 11-02-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pearly

After driving a couple of Fairmonts (one a Ghia), I'd definately go a Ghia over an XR8.

XR8 has nothing on the luxuries the Ghia has. Shame you can't get it in manual, but I can live with that when there's Simpsons playing in the center LCD!

Thats why you get the Ghia Luxury pack for $4500 extra on the XR8 and a set of reversing sensors!

GlennBA · 12-02-2005, 06:52 PM

I love the look of the fairmont ghias, always have. With the fairmont, i hate the look of the chrome headlights, and the ugly wheels.. and it looks like a futura from behind.. just a personal opinion... but i think the ghia is a better package, even if the fairmont ghia's have the worst depreciation.

**M&Ms** · 12-02-2005, 07:30 PM

Give me a V8 ghia in black with the XR rear wing any day

12-02-2005, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by XRchic

Hi guys

My Dad is thinking of getting a new BA V8 Fairmont Ghia. Just wondering if anyone has any opinions on it.

Thanks

Jac

Save the extra money. they loose like 24k in the first year.

jump over to pickles.com.au or fowles.com.au

Ba Ghia V8 27,990

lol

Mr. CVE · 12-02-2005, 08:34 PM

the may depreciate if you buy them new, but they are nice cars to own !!
I've got one !!
also insurance is way cheaper than a sporty XR8 !!
also get the ghia hot it up and it can be a xr8 beater and a sleeper !!
i know of a v8 ghia that may be getting a blower soon !!

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LUXO_8 · 13-02-2005, 12:48 PM

how many days away is it paul?

XRchic · 14-02-2005, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ShockWaveXR6na

Thanks for that!

Im a little dissapointed with the colour now that everyones running out and buying XTs/Futuras in it, it looks cheap in the standard models. It however does looks pretty sexy in the XR's.

I think with the Fairmont Even if you do option a V8 17 inch wheels are apparently mandatory, which in effect means the sports IRS is also mandatory but I have seen a few in the V8 with the standard 16s so who knows!

The bigger wheels are a must tho, they finish the Fairmont off a bit better

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Another very good option atm if Climate control isnt important would be the BA Mark II SR V8, which obviously comes with the V8, Body Kit, 17s, Spoiler, Sports Interior, Six Stacker, Full Power Windows, Leather Sports wheel and also the Sports IRS.

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I agree, it shits me when you get an awesome colour and see it on all the XTs! I think Shockwave should have been a special colour like Phantom and Blueprint, for XRs/FPV only.... its such a nice colour, why cheapen it IMO?

And yes, bigger wheels are a must on any Fairmont (he has 15s on his current one LOL).

Actually, its funny you mentioned the SR V8... he was looking at that the other day. But being an old dude, he LOVES his climate control so that might be a no go... personally, theres other things Id rather have, but he likes what he likes... LOL

XRchic · 14-02-2005, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by james

Save the extra money. they loose like 24k in the first year.

jump over to pickles.com.au or fowles.com.au

Ba Ghia V8 27,990

lol

Yep, Mr Sparkle actually send me some pickles links last week, and youre right, there are some good bargains on there!!! There was a nice black Fairmont Ghia V8 on there for low $30K, which was repossessed!

And yes, the depreciation on those things is a killer, much better to pick one up after its lost a chunk of its value!

Smoke Pursuit · 14-02-2005, 03:11 PM

There are demo XR8 Sedans being advertised in QLD with the luxury pack for $44,500, thats with leather, dual zone climate control, premium sound, 18" alloys, and a few other options. The one for this price is in Purple, 04 plate with around 8000 kms, but is a good buy.