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OzECruisers General Discussions E/N/D vehicles General Discussion ONLY. NO TECH THREADS |
View Poll Results: How do you feel about you E Series? Choose more than one if you need to... | |||
I don't really care | 14 | 8.48% | |
I like it because it's mine | 65 | 39.39% | |
I like it because it's a Ford | 60 | 36.36% | |
I like it because it's a Falcon/it's Aussie | 47 | 28.48% | |
I like it because it's affordable, but still modern looking | 47 | 28.48% | |
I love the looks and the stock grunt | 65 | 39.39% | |
I have a strong emotional attachment | 71 | 43.03% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 165. You may not vote on this poll |
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19-04-2006, 08:18 AM | #1 | ||
I'm back. Same car.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland
Posts: 387
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Sorry. I've got it right now. Last time, I swear.
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19-04-2006, 10:34 AM | #2 | ||
NOT A TOYOTA :/
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melb
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I love it, thus why I have my second EL so far in life.
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19-04-2006, 11:12 AM | #3 | ||
Banned
Join Date: May 2005
Location: E-Suburbs of Melb
Posts: 2,814
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Would not allow anything to happen to it
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19-04-2006, 12:08 PM | #4 | ||
Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,276
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I reckon my car is great, until all of a sudden, it seems to have a lot of problems come on at once. Get them fixed and it's an awesome car for ages, till yet again, numerous problems arise. The EA looks great, is comfortable, powerful, well equipped, and was made in Australia, but I wouldn't go as far as saying I have an emotional attachment! I make no secret that I want to upgrade to a later model at some stage, particularily since the EA is at that age and no. of kms that thing do start to break. Still, the sound and power of the MPi engine means all is forgiven.
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19-04-2006, 12:31 PM | #5 | ||
likes falcon's
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 6,091
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wheres the pimpin' option
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19-04-2006, 12:50 PM | #6 | ||
BA XR6
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 445
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As i said.. i'd take a bullet for it ;)
Nah, it's quite a mixture.
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19-04-2006, 01:26 PM | #7 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,910
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I've got the BA XR8 up for sale and am dusting of my EF Gli. Sounds nuts hey. But if I throw a blower on the XR8 I void the waranty, not nice if I blow the motor or drive train.
I can do what ever I want to the EF and its cheap to fix. There are so many power upgrades available for e-series cars. I prefer to spend my money on those power upgrades rather than depreciation as with the XR8. The sedate look of the e-series especially the EF has really grown on me too. I'm adding a supercharger, cam upgrade, extractors, CAI, and 3.9's. Considering a stock motor with supercharger is said to do 240FWKW I don't think 260KW with those mods is too much of a stretch. The number speak for themselves, BA XR8 : (260KW/1822KG)*1000 = 142.7 KW/Tonne EF Gli : (260KW/1560KG)*1000 = 166.7 KW/Tonne What more can I say. The e-series is a great base for a -10grand sleeper that will flog most anything out there. There is a hell of a lot less mass to get moving than with a B Series or current model clubsport... |
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19-04-2006, 03:37 PM | #8 | ||
I'm back. Same car.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland
Posts: 387
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Those figures make me druel...
For those who haven't seen it, check out my first attempt (of 3) of this thread. I found it very entertaining. |
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19-04-2006, 05:19 PM | #9 | |||
windsor user
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
Posts: 13,123
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here here.. even my NC is only atound 1650 - 1700kg...... 347 cubes should be fun ( blower later maybe...) i cant wait to hand current model hotties their *** on a platter |
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19-04-2006, 05:38 PM | #10 | ||
Hmmmmm
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 823
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after i dinted the sump n couldnt drive my EA....i swear i was this close | | to crying....
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19-04-2006, 07:26 PM | #11 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,910
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Yes, many later model much more expensive cars are going to get a big surprise from a stock looking gunmetal e-series in the near future. A certain mate recently laid out $63,000+ for a new clubsport. (297KW/1702KG)*1000 = 174.5 KW/Tonne
I only need to find another 12KW to match that. But I'm thinking he's in trouble even with me running in a mild state of tune due to the huge amount of low down torque a supercharged 4.0 can produce. I love my e-series! |
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20-04-2006, 07:09 AM | #12 | |||
BLOWN 383 CHEV OWNER
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Location: SE Qld.
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20-04-2006, 09:09 AM | #13 | ||
Team Urinal Cake Racing
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,075
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i like it coz it's mine
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20-04-2006, 11:22 AM | #14 | ||
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: KNOX
Posts: 1,269
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Im have a strong emotional attachment to my eseries. Not really but there was no other options that appealed to me.
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20-04-2006, 12:29 PM | #15 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,419
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i always prey that someone will smash up my ***, so i get paid out so i can buy a new car.
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20-04-2006, 01:16 PM | #16 | |||
BLOWN 383 CHEV OWNER
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20-04-2006, 04:07 PM | #17 | |||
Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Back home.....
Posts: 13,346
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What else would I drive :eclipsee_
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20-04-2006, 08:37 PM | #18 | ||
[EBGLT]
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cazza Dee
Posts: 4,829
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If i could date my car i would!!!!
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20-04-2006, 09:07 PM | #19 | ||
Adam.
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Garfield, Victoria
Posts: 2,652
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This is my 2nd EF.
I like it because I own it, it still looks sorta modern inside & out, it won't depreciate as much as my AU did or a BA would.. But saying that my next car will be a late model v8 & the EF will still be my daily driver..
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2004 BA XR8, Winter White, Manual, 20's, Bluepower Custom Tune, Difilippo Extractors, etc - 241.4rwkw Build Thread SOLD 2007 BF Mk2 Winter White E-Gas Wagon, 6 Seater. 2002 AU3 XR6, Liquid Silver, Manual, Sunroof, LPG, Rebel Kit, BA GTP's, Momo Steering Wheel & Gear Knob. |
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20-04-2006, 10:09 PM | #20 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 820
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I change my oil so frequently because I like her on top.
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21-04-2006, 08:10 AM | #21 | ||
I'm back. Same car.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland
Posts: 387
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Your a one sick bastard !Gn|T|On. I love it!
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21-04-2006, 09:40 AM | #22 | ||
I'm back. Same car.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland
Posts: 387
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If this simple poll about gauging Ford nuts' opinions on their E Series is something you don't like, then don't read it. I don't see how people showing how passionate they are about the Ford(s) they own on a Ford forum is lame. It reminds me of having to listen to people who choose to watch a TV show they don't like, whinge about it being on TV. If you don't like it, then why waste your time with it?
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21-04-2006, 01:20 PM | #23 | ||
Girrrrr!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 580
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3 EA's and now the XR6 :-)
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21-04-2006, 04:28 PM | #24 | ||
SnortPerformance.com
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Posts: 1,430
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Here here PE.
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21-04-2006, 05:13 PM | #25 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Wheelers Hill
Posts: 365
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i love my car ED, and i cringe when i see the condition of my brothers EA.. he just doesn't car and i hate seeing an E-Series slowly die!! Love em all
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22-04-2006, 08:50 PM | #26 | ||
Trying to keep license
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Tootgarook, VIC
Posts: 68
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Ever since the ford brought out the the EL fairmont in 97.. ive always said i would own one... (as a 12 year old) 7 years later i bought one and i wouldnt think of buying anything else. it gets treated as royalty! with the occasional flogging!
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24-04-2006, 12:29 AM | #27 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,224
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I love mine beccause it's mine, i'm the only one allowed to say anything bad about it, i get ИИИИed off if anyone else says something bad about it. Anyways it's my car and i'll do what I want i love it.
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24-04-2006, 10:07 AM | #28 | ||||
Donating Member
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24-04-2006, 04:27 PM | #29 | ||
Regular Member
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Posts: 103
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my car is named n i kissed it once infront of my gf NOT A GOOD IDEA :
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26-04-2006, 10:56 AM | #30 | |||
Parts bin special
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Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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