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08-01-2012, 12:07 AM
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Starter Motor
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If you had 5k to spend and had to buy a Falcon what would you buy and why?
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08-01-2012, 12:14 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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2000-2002 AU2/AU3 Falcon XR6 Tickford or Fairmont Ghia
Why? Because i really like the look of them and they go like the clappers.
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08-01-2012, 09:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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08-01-2012, 09:39 PM
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08-01-2012, 09:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I would find the best condition EF or EL Fairmont I could find. I did the exact same thing a couple of years ago but ended up settling for a Futura instead because most of the ones for sale these days are high km pigs. It would make more sense to buy a TE or later model Magna for the same money though.
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08-01-2012, 12:28 AM
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Chasing a FORD project!
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EF or EL xr8. Great cars, bulletproof, V8 rumble and look amazing.
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08-01-2012, 01:09 AM
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agree with both posts lol.
either ef/el ghia or xr, or au 2/3 ghia or xr. |
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08-01-2012, 01:28 AM
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XF 393 3v CHI heads
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XD with a worked v8 :P
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08-01-2012, 01:33 AM
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el xr8 for sure, always had a soft spot for them, and ill get one when i find the right one
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08-01-2012, 01:50 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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What do you want it for? For a daily you cannot go past an AU2/3
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08-01-2012, 02:19 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I bought an EB XR8 with exhaust, lowered, and a few other mods for $2500. I own far more expensive cars but still prefer to jump in this thing everyday. Its slow but sounds awesome and handles pretty well for what it is.
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08-01-2012, 02:36 AM
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Location: Outer-Inner-Northern Melbourne
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Like many posters in this thread, I'd also choose a clean mid-high series AU (perhaps a Fairlane). Even though you can get a BA XT for that price, it would probably be rough.
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08-01-2012, 02:40 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Today.. ummm, I'd probably try to find an EF Fairmont owned by a retired couple - original owners, probably using it twice a week for shopping.
As a daily car, I'd probably have it lowered to eliminate that gap between arch and tyre and leave the car as it is. |
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08-01-2012, 08:29 AM
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a white EL Fairmont Ghia for me. Why - I use to own one and without a doubt - it was the best family car we have ever owned! I bought it in 1999 for $21,000 (with only 19,000km on the clock) - it was sold brand new 6 months before for over $52,000! We put 230,000km on it and it never once let us down. My first child was even conceived in the back seat lol.
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08-01-2012, 08:59 AM
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Au, fairmont, non ghia.
GREAT fuel economy, indestructible, and cheap as chips to fix.
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08-01-2012, 11:10 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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xa to xc get a good one for that price.
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08-01-2012, 11:48 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Can't go past an E series and for that money you'll get a bloody good one .
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08-01-2012, 06:28 PM
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08-01-2012, 05:17 PM
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Can easily say EL fairmont ghia with the V8 or tickford 6 would be a great and reliable car. They are brilliant car on the highway and in town. Either that or get a cheap ba from the auctions and fix it up if your handy with panel work.
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08-01-2012, 05:38 PM
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Barra Turbo > V8
  
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El2 Xr8
Au2 Vct Xr6
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08-01-2012, 07:07 PM
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XK - XP you can get a roughy with rego for that
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08-01-2012, 07:23 PM
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Mint AU forte or fairmont, series 2-3, with around 100,000KM. i6/auto.
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08-01-2012, 08:34 PM
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Series II or III AU Fairmont V8 wagon
Or Series II or III AU Futura i6 wagon. Whichever comes up first.
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08-01-2012, 08:46 PM
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REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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EL Fairmont Ghia V8
Why? Because they look great slammed on GTP's and they're a nice to drive, luxurious car.
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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08-01-2012, 09:05 PM
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Im not sure $5000 buys a good condition au or ba. dont want a car with 1 million km.
But a good e series. Personally I grabbed a dl2 LTD with 76000km 5.0 for $5500 6 months ago. All it has needed is a new radiator and window regulator (basically consumables) Mint condition car. Leather like new as is paint and motor, it was a privately owned ltd. a true grandpa. Ok so its over the $5000 limit per the op but awesome car. Better than most cars $15000 and over. Now has 87000km and no signs of any issues. perfect. Get a grandpa el ghia, fairlane/LTD 4.0 or 5.0 or for under $5000. I think something under 150000km can be had. Otherwise a el xr6 or 8. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I think most of us have the right Idea, I had an EL fairmont ghia on GTP's now I have a manual AU XR6 series 2. Both excellent cars for the money (5k give or take) |
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08-01-2012, 08:55 PM
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AU1 XR8.
Yes, it can be done. And it doesnt have to be a poor example. |
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08-01-2012, 08:55 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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Mid/high series AUII-III on gas. You won't find a cheaper to run or more reliable ride with that much space and comfort for the money.
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14-01-2012, 12:59 AM
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Gtp wheels On any car look sick as aids so go for it son. Even the au's look good on gt-ps now days! I've had the gtp BA2s on mine and always turns heads⚡
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14-01-2012, 01:18 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'd Get an AU fairlane
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Second Hand Falcon - 5k
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