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Old 27-01-2011, 07:03 PM   #2881
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How can one of the most diabolical, poorly built, dangerous handling and under engineered pieces of junk ever to hit Aussie roads be, as you put it, "horn"?
It won Wheels "Car Of The Year" when new remember? That's more than enough reason for them to be "horn". /sarcasm.

I love early Commodores, but never liked VNs, or VPs for that matter.

I've never known anyone who thinks they're a good car. My uncle is a Holden nut, and even he hates them, but loves the early Commodores.
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:11 PM   #2882
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To change the thermostat on a VN you need to remove the throttle body - FAIL!
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:21 PM   #2883
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To change the thermostat on a VN you need to remove the throttle body - FAIL!
and it only has 1 bolt but try getting the F**KER OFF!!!!

Took me 2 hours with lots of WD40 and a hammer.....
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:24 PM   #2884
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and it only has 1 bolt but try getting the F**KER OFF!!!!

Took me 2 hours with lots of WD40 and a hammer.....
And that was a loan car wasn't it Jim? I still remember that night you rocked up to HT in the VN. I envied you big time That thing was minter!!!!

VN's, as stated, are horn. I love the things. I aspire to own one!
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:27 PM   #2885
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VD's, as stated, are horn. I love the things. I aspire to own one!
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:28 PM   #2886
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VN's, as stated, are horn. I love the things. I aspire to own one!
Then you have over achieved with your Focus...LOL

You have been outed here and nothing will save you.
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:29 PM   #2887
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The VN - Worst than a Camira , but still better than the AU.
Gotta love that Buick 3800 drone. Sounds like a microwave full of silverware. The narrow VL front track. The 4-clunk problematic gearbox. The Lego-inspired build quality, and the dash which ripped off the XF.

The AU looked crap, but the mechanicals are bloody robust. And the quality is probably the best to ever come out of Ford. Miles better than the E and B series.
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Old 27-01-2011, 07:45 PM   #2888
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And that was a loan car wasn't it Jim? I still remember that night you rocked up to HT in the VN. I envied you big time That thing was minter!!!!

VN's, as stated, are horn. I love the things. I aspire to own one!
I owned a VN 5 speed wagon for 3 years

The VP Crapodore was a loaner when the wifes car went into the crash shop to be fixed... Even she refused to drive it Even came with a Black Baseball cap on the back seat when we picked it up.. Just goes to show how fully *** it was....
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I can't believe I'm flying solo with my love of VN's. Doesn't anybody share the appreciation?

Jim, Sorry I forgot the loaner was a VP!!! I never realised you owned a VN wagon? Where is it now? Why do you not still have it????!!!!????
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Old 27-01-2011, 08:34 PM   #2890
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Old 27-01-2011, 09:02 PM   #2891
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That rubbish is HORRID on that F6!
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Old 27-01-2011, 10:53 PM   #2893
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That rubbish is HORRID on that F6!
I think it kind of suits it, I'm not adverse to it.

Each to their own I guess, I can see how some would hate it but I don't mind it!

Then again, I'm a lover of VN's so my taste is usually exluded from consideration & discussion!

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I have two!!!
There needs to be more people like you in the world. AU's are the nicest Falcons ever! I miss mine :(
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Old 27-01-2011, 10:57 PM   #2894
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I can't believe I'm flying solo with my love of VN's. Doesn't anybody share the appreciation?
I do! I love VN-VS commodores, they would be the only ones i'de actually buy. But i prefer VP's to be honest, just like the front grille better And credit to you for having the balls on a ford forum to mention that!
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Old 28-01-2011, 10:45 AM   #2895
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Hey guys, I owned a Ford KA.
It was a great runabout, even the dog loved it!
The KA is like the Toyota Rukus - you either love it or hate it.

Hell, even Clarkson liked it (the SportKA anyway):
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...icle452672.ece
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Definitely epic win. Just a pity its not a VN. VN's are horn.
VN's are Horn ????....my god id rather drive a SKODA than even have a VN/VP parked anywhere near my car or house...yuck, ugliest commodore since the hideous crappadores where made.... at Least kingswoods had some style not like the commodes......
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Old 28-01-2011, 11:09 AM   #2897
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at Least kingswoods had some style not like the commodes......
HK, HT, and HG Kingswoods are nice looking cars IMO. Never liked HQ, HJ, and HX Kingswoods though.
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I think it kind of suits it, I'm not adverse to it.

Each to their own I guess, I can see how some would hate it but I don't mind it!

Then again, I'm a lover of VN's so my taste is usually exluded from consideration & discussion!



There needs to be more people like you in the world. AU's are the nicest Falcons ever! I miss mine :(
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that F6 ute looks sweet i reckon
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that F6 ute looks sweet i reckon and i love VN SS's mmm so nice
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Old 28-01-2011, 01:10 PM   #2902
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I'd take an AU if I HAD to (and it'd need be XR or above :P)

IMO can't beat a classic falcon (1978 and earlier)... they're old, they handle like ****, they drink fuel... but they're awesome.


http://www.aussiemotoring.com/pics/f...n-gt-front.jpg

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Actually, this falcon is pretty hot

http://lukehimself.net/wp-content/up...llpaper_01.jpg


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Here's one I snapped at coles yesterday. Wouldn't someone to scratch your precious "Chevrolet"


Supercheap auto, wagon wheels.


Random carpark, numberplate says "Stato" Wouldn't have guessed mate... Photo is in the mirror, excuse the "backwardness"
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I think im the only one that loves the AU1 povo pack.

Time to get back on topic....

Martinijosh, isnt that the factory option "Brute" pack? Looks like vomit in pink...
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I think im the only one that loves the AU1 povo pack.

Time to get back on topic....

Martinijosh, isnt that the factory option "Brute" pack? Looks like vomit in pink...
No idea, I didn't even like fords until I got my BA Google images + el GT comes up with cars that look identical to what a posted.

My mind was opened.

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I did a crap once that looked like a VN.
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I have two!!!
Can you preserve one for all car enthusiast - as a warning from history.

(sorry I'll stop AU bashing now)
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I drove a boat once that drove like a VN.
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Here's one I snapped at coles yesterday. Wouldn't someone to scratch your precious "Chevrolet"
God, I can't stand people who park like that. Makes me want to key their cars just on principle (not that I condone defacing other people's property).
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God, I can't stand people who park like that. Makes me want to key their cars just on principle (not that I condone defacing other people's property).
It's no so bad, he was right at the back of the carpark (so was I, Marsden bogans with trolleys and a "I don't give a ****!" attitude suck)
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