Wagons

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:07 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm looking for a wagon for the growing family and have not found any Au Fairmont ghias, I have found a few Fairmonts but no ghias.

Was there an AU Fairmont Ghia wagon ? I think there was, but where are they ?

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Also what is the difference between Forte, Futura and SR models in the wagons ?

25-11-2005, 10:21 PM

i think that the forte is the lowest rank then the futura, and i think the SR is a sort of sport model like the s pack in the earlier fords

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:30 PM

Yes you are right, but what is the difference ?

cArSiK · 25-11-2005, 10:34 PM

You will not find any AU fairmont Ghia wagons because I dont think they never made them (correct me if im wrong anyone). Fairmont wagons were produced , but I dont think the VCT motor and leather was ever put in a wagon (which was part of the Ghia package on sedeans)

James

25-11-2005, 10:36 PM

higher ranked models have more luxuries, like power windows, velour or leather interior etc etc and the sport model would have an upgraded suspension and other handling tweaks

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:37 PM

Which wagon had the VCT motor ?
I have seen a few wagons, but none had the VCT motor.

edit:
oops mis read your earlier post... sorry....

b2tf · 25-11-2005, 10:44 PM

No Ghia Wagons, and no Wagons had the VCT Motor. AU Fairmont wagons exist but that is about as luxury as you will get.

25-11-2005, 10:46 PM

i can't say i have ever heard of or seen a V8 Au wagon, has anyone else. did they even make them

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:46 PM

An EL XR6 wagon would be nice, but I have only been able to find a couple of EF XR6.

Not bad, 154,000k for $8,990.
http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/Deskt...ias=carpointau

Looks nice, but $12,000 with 245,000 is a bit much I think.
http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/Deskt...ias=carpointau

I saw an EL wagon on the road, but too bad it wasn't forsale :o(

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EBseries2

i can't say i have ever heard of or seen a V8 Au wagon, has anyone else. did they even make them

Yes they did.
I have seen a couple...

b2tf · 25-11-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tornado

Yes they did.
I have seen a couple...

There is a V8 Fairmont wagon on aufalcon.com.

EL XR6 wagons dont exist - only ED and EF Series I.

25-11-2005, 10:52 PM

i got an EBII wagon. for some reason it goes hard as f**k

cArSiK · 25-11-2005, 10:54 PM

Tornado , my advice would be to PM jonbays or useless for info on wagons (and how to make them go fast

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Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cArSiK

Tornado , my advice would be to PM jonbays or useless for info on wagons (and how to make them go fast

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I'm not up to the go fast bit yet. I need to find one first.

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

EL XR6 wagons dont exist - only ED and EF Series I.

hmm, it must have been an EF with an EL front ???

25-11-2005, 11:01 PM

if it was XR6 it would have an EF front. twin headlights are only on EF,

b2tf · 25-11-2005, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Tornado

hmm, it must have been an EF with an EL front ???

Must have been, or a mockup XR6.

There are meant to be about 12 assorted EL non-XR models with XR6 motors in them floating around somewhere from an engine shortage at Ford, but ive never seen nor heard of any like this so it may be bs, dont know.

25-11-2005, 11:07 PM

i've heard that EB fairmont ghias have XR6 motors, which i think they should be it true or not, they need some grunt to compensate for the weight

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EBseries2

if it was XR6 it would have an EF front. twin headlights are only on EF,

EL also had twin headlights.

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

There are meant to be about 12 assorted EL non-XR models with XR6 motors in them floating around somewhere from an engine shortage at Ford, but ive never seen nor heard of any like this so it may be bs, dont know.

The fairmont ghias had the XR6 engines in them.

25-11-2005, 11:10 PM

maybe it was EL

Tornado · 25-11-2005, 11:12 PM

This is the front of an EL XR6.
http://tcimages.net/DisplayImage.aspx?PD=7426171&S=ISS

25-11-2005, 11:17 PM

did ED XR6's have headers from factory

25-11-2005, 11:28 PM

my mates XR6 don't have em

b2tf · 26-11-2005, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tornado

The fairmont ghias had the XR6 engines in them.

Certainly did but Im talking regular run of the mill Gli's fitted with Tickford engines. About a dozen or so, with no other distinguishing features to show that they had the Tickford donk.
And Im pretty sure there wasnt even an EF Ghia wagon. Think the last Ghia wagon was ED?

jonbays · 26-11-2005, 07:15 AM

In the AU Wagons you can get fairmonts in V8 or INTCH 6 cyl no VCT or Ghias from the factory no manuals from the factory all auto's.

If you go AUII there is very little difference between a ghia just a bit more woodgrain and chrome and the VCT and the IRS on the sedan. All the climate control, cruise 4 power windows dual air bags premium 6 stacker stereo etc are there

Tornado · 26-11-2005, 04:20 PM

Oh well, I looked at an EF XR6 wagon that I though was good, turned out to be in pretty bad condition, then I saw a nice EL wagon which I managed to get for a ggod price.

So no AU wagon, I just bought an EL wagon.
http://search.carsguide.news.com.au/...h_used_action=

jonbays · 26-11-2005, 04:48 PM

E series wagons are good too, bit heavy but nicer back end looks. My pick would be the EFII fairmont wagon but the EL's fine.

JC · 26-11-2005, 05:45 PM

A nice set of wheels, drop it 1" all round, tinted windows and it'll look great.

buickman · 26-11-2005, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jonbays

E series wagons are good too, bit heavy but nicer back end looks. My pick would be the EFII fairmont wagon but the EL's fine.

No I disagree the AU fairmont wagons are a nicer car in interior I personally like the look of the XR & Fairmont fronts on the AU's over the E series.