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14-12-2005, 05:31 PM | #1 | ||
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Not sure if this is the right area, but wanted to say G'day. I am about to become a Fairmont owner (AUIII 2002 I think) its my folks car but they just bought a 4WD to tow behind the winebago so I get this little beauty for $10,000 absolute bargain .
Time to get rid of the Corolla Sportivo, Great car but damn those loan repayments ;). I will be new to the whole RWD idea too, I have only ever owned 4 Cyl FWD cars but am looking forward to having something with a lot more torque and a bit more of a relaxing car to drive. I'm also knew to the whole auto tranny thing too but im sure it will all feel normal soon enough . |
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14-12-2005, 07:37 PM | #2 | ||
Living the dream
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NSW
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Welcome, even though im new here myself, I've found these forums to be of immense value, not to mention amusement :
Anyway, AU's are fantastic - enjoy. Cheers. |
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14-12-2005, 08:25 PM | #3 | ||
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Welcome. I have an AU1 fairmont, lovely car, just needs more power. Hope you enjoy your time here.
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14-12-2005, 08:57 PM | #4 | |||
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Took a little time getting used to using the auto ... and knowing it's mannerisms, etc. going from 4-cyl to the Falcon 6 ... it's a big difference ... no need for revving hard ... and torque is a dream ... everything is so effortless. Not a bad price either for the SIII Fairmont ... pics needed
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14-12-2005, 09:12 PM | #5 | ||
Giddy up.
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Welcome to the AU clang.
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14-12-2005, 11:01 PM | #6 | ||
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Location: North Brisbane
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welcome, i tell you going the other way is harder .. coming from a torque6 to little 4cyl is just plain painfull, at least the handbreak had its regular workout with me ;) have fun here
Oh ye pics needed
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15-12-2005, 02:03 AM | #7 | ||
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Yes welcome. You are definitely in the right area. We are all nuts about AUs in here.
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16-12-2005, 10:28 AM | #8 | ||
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Welcome. Nice Name...
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16-12-2005, 10:30 AM | #9 | ||
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Welcome.. may the modding bug not bite so hard and your fuel tank never run dry
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16-12-2005, 11:02 AM | #10 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Hehehe thanks guys. BladeXR8 I thought the same thing when I saw your name .
There will be no modding on this one. The reason I am selling the 2 year old Corolla Sportivo and buying a 3 year old fairmont is because I am saving to get married and the $800 a month for the corolla is too restrictive . I am really looking forward to having a car that has some power and grunt without needing to mod it . After we are married and moved to QLD we will look at getting an old old old falcon that I can do up . Wouldn't mind working an old XA Coupe or even an XM, classic design . |
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17-12-2005, 08:53 PM | #11 | ||
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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gday. i own a AU II Fairmont. and its Awesome!
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17-12-2005, 11:35 PM | #12 | ||
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Gday. I won a AUII wagon. Love it to bits. XA would be nice.
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17-12-2005, 11:54 PM | #13 | ||
Miami Pilot
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Hey chief, how's the TS50 wagon rear bar coming along?
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