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28-12-2016, 09:15 PM | #1 | ||
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G'day Ladies and Gents,
I'm a new AU convert after reading all the good about them in this forum, but really have no experience with them. I'm after a new daily driver and was considering this: http://www.davidsonwholesale.com.au/...edan/12485435/ http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cherm...dan/1130710419 What do the experts think? Gas certificate just done, RWC and rego till March. Are there better buys out there? I'm not in a hurry but have been looking for a few weeks now and it seems like a good deal. Thanks in advance. Gossy |
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28-12-2016, 09:46 PM | #2 | ||
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I like the AUII Ghias, must be the orange blinker built into the headlights.
You need to see it of course, and check that the service book agrees with the kilometres. It would seem a bit silly to put gas on a vehicle that does hardly any kilometres. If it checks out OK pull out $2500 cash and do the deal. |
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28-12-2016, 09:51 PM | #3 | ||
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I had an AU3 F/Ghia for 5 years and I really liked it.
Hard on fuel around town but a great car on a trip. I prefer the black interior to the grey but a couple of things I'd check on that one. 1. Sagging roof lining (it may have already been redone) 2. Fading paint - I can't really tell but the roof looks thin in one of the pics 3. Aftermarket head unit may mean that steering wheel buttons won't work (unless it's got a cat unit or similar). There's a bunch of info in here regarding AUs so look at what probs peeps have had and satisfy yourself on whichever car you choose. Good luck with it...
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29-12-2016, 11:20 AM | #4 | ||
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Just had a look at the car, pretty impressive, but as ronwest said, I prefer the black interior. So I am still on the lookout.
Now a friend mentioned why don't I get a BA/BF? Newer car and all that. I have mainly heard negative reports re: the BA/F centre bearing, diff clunk etc. I really am swayed toward the AU, but really just want a reliable daily. Forgot to mention $5000 limit. Cheers |
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07-01-2017, 04:31 PM | #5 | ||
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Geez, how hard is it to find an AU Ghia in SE QLD?
I've narrowed my requirements down to an AUII or III with black interior, 6 cyl. Nothing around. I've been looking on Gumtree/ Carsales and eBay, anywhere else to look online? BA/BF Ghia on the other hand, there are about 30 vehicles at the moment. Remind me why I don't want to get a BA/BF please lads? Cheers |
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07-01-2017, 04:42 PM | #6 | |||
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07-01-2017, 05:25 PM | #7 | ||
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BF ghia would be my pick. Especially the MkII ones, they look awesome. 6 speed auto and Barra makes for a far superior car over an AU any day of the week.
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07-01-2017, 05:31 PM | #8 | ||
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Mine is an 08 mk 2. They do look the goods. Anyhow, personal preference is up to the person choosing. I'm pretty biased when it comes to the bf. I still have no time for the fg 2 the wife has.
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07-01-2017, 09:20 PM | #9 | ||
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07-01-2017, 11:13 PM | #10 | |||
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Not many AU owners selling, but plenty of BA/BF owners wanting to get rid of them. Nuff said. |
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07-01-2017, 11:58 PM | #11 | |||
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This is why I want an AU, the last of a certain breed. As I read elsewhere, they are the newest old car. e.g. as in easy to work on, better build quality, great reputation, need I go on considering it's an AU forum and I'm preaching to the choir? |
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08-01-2017, 04:02 PM | #12 | |||
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I was looking for a similarly specific AU down in Victoria, after looking for ages decided to be more flexible and picked up a nice and tidy AUII XR6. Can always change the interior... ;) |
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08-01-2017, 07:05 PM | #13 | |||
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08-01-2017, 07:34 PM | #14 | |||
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Always the way, the car we want is miles away. I see heaps of suitable cars for me elsewhere in Australia but not in my backyard. |
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08-01-2017, 08:07 PM | #15 | |||
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I'm not sure where you are but flights from Bris to Syd and Melb are pretty cheap. Could make a nice weekend - fly down Friday afternoon or Sat morning then a lesiurely drive back home. The rider of course is that you don't end up with some pos that leaves you stranded at Dubbo...
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08-01-2017, 08:25 PM | #16 | |||
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There was a mint one owner car in Melb 92,000km, sold for 5k. Crazy i wouldn't pay that much. $1500 much more reasonable. Something local and reasonably priced will eventually pop up. |
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08-01-2017, 08:55 PM | #17 | ||
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08-01-2017, 09:03 PM | #18 | |||
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Pretty flawed comparing EB-ED numbers to AU2-BF numbers IMO. There's what... a 10 year difference between production dates?? AU2-BF was 2001-2004 and you're talking about EB-ED which was 10 years before that! Of course there's going to be less numbers on the road.
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edit: Go look at the AU to BF Falcon forums and just have a look at the threads posted there. How many are related to AU issues, and how many are related to BA-BF problems? Last edited by Tickford.; 08-01-2017 at 09:13 PM. |
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08-01-2017, 09:47 PM | #19 | |||
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Fairmont Ghias and G6Es currently for sale in Australia: EA-ED - 4 EF-EL - 16 AU- 22 BA-BF - 54 FG - 122 |
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08-01-2017, 09:49 PM | #20 | |||
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08-01-2017, 09:51 PM | #21 | |||
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10-01-2017, 06:14 PM | #22 | ||
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Also, why AU2/3 gossy? Not sure if you're aware but the AU1 Fairmont's/Fairmont Ghia's had more features than AU2/3. The bean counters got to the AU2&3's. The orange dash illumination in AU1's looks much better too. Only plus to AU2/3 was the front brake calipers were 2 pot to AU1 single. If you find a AU1 Fairmont Ghia you'll be very impressed I think.
A few AU Fairmonts/Fairmont Ghia'son Gumtree in QLD ATM: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/under...dan/1123928163 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/railw...001/1134938262 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cashm...dan/1124613116 http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/burpe...dan/1135207366 |
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10-01-2017, 10:22 PM | #23 | |||
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What extra features did the AU have over the II and III? I am unaware of this. All those cars you listed are Fairmonts, very nice cars and thanks for searching, but I really do want a Ghia. The search continues. Lucky I'm not in any great hurry |
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10-01-2017, 10:40 PM | #24 | |||
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10-01-2017, 10:42 PM | #25 | ||
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a sportsman or ltd would be a nice fit!
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10-01-2017, 10:44 PM | #26 | ||
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11-01-2017, 04:41 PM | #27 | ||
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Hi Gossy,
Do try to get a s2 or s3 as the s1 brakes are too small for the weight of the car, or you could spend a day converting over to s2 -BF brakes. I think the NVH was improved with s2 with a laminated firewall and hydraulically dampened engine mounts ( 6 cyl only?). The other nice touch with s3 was the side skirts as standard. Good luck.
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11-01-2017, 07:10 PM | #28 | ||
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11-01-2017, 08:15 PM | #29 | ||
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Bit of info here:- http://australiancar.reviews/reviews...irmont&gen=232
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