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it's a car yard I'm sure he has room to move for no trade
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yes I saw that one but didn't post it because
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I agree with all your valid pointsm I do like grey XR6's. The red rebel looks greta from behind, thats why I got the Rebel rear for my AUII.
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looks ok yes it's cheap but bear in mind it comes with a blue slip so add another $1000 for rego . even if you need to spend another $1000 to fix up a few things it's still reasonable value
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I'd go the XR over the TE50. Most will disagree with me but for ease of sourcing parts, general condition and cost, that red XR8 has it for me.
If V8 is where you're looking I would definitely stick to AU. Too many little issues with BA's both XR and non XR V8 that can add up to big repair bills. I have owned a BOSS engine but would probably not buy another one unless it was covered by warranty, which for obvious reasons it wouldn't be! Windsors are a well proven (over 40 years of use in various forms) reliable engine that are well supported in the aftermarket so parts are easy. Granted the modulars have the edge in terms of power, but there's so many tradeoffs to me it just isn't worth it. ........and you can't beat the sound of a Windsor.... ![]()
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^^^^^ this! The windsor just sounds angry. Like it knows ford dumped it. I love the sound of my 220. I have owned a 290 and it didnt compare. Sure it was quicker but I enjoy the 220 more.
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I'd agree, the XR8 is a nwer car with less Ks and is registered, it also has leather interior ( a plus or a minus depnding on preference) in general the XR8 looks a cleaner car. but the TE is of course a rarer car and maybe a bit of a collectable car in the future.
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I have a AU and a BF in the stable. The BF is light years ahead of the AU in every single way. AU is embarrassingly slow (I get smashed by hairdresser cars every day) , unrefined and inefficient in comparison. It was made for another era. BA/F whilst not current, more resembles a car made for this century as far as refinement and handling are concerned. AU is more like a rickshaw. The Barra engine is much sweeter than the wheezy lump in the AU. Its much much harder to find a good AU these days. Most are knackered and ready for the crushers. Plenty of nice clean BA's around (plenty of rubbish too mind you).
AU has more character. I can't bring myself to say better looking. They're frakin ugly as a crushed crab, but I have a soft spot for them. I like them both but for different reasons. AU feels a little stronger and much much less to go wrong with it, just as you;d expect from a rickshaw :-)
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I have seen a few ads now saying "EX COP car" Should I /we stay away from Ex COp cars? I assume the boys in Blue would drive them FAST.
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Another factor Ken that I do not believe has been brought up is weight. B series are a much heavier car. Without knowing the exact fuel economies (depending on what you buy of course), a heavier car will of course cost more to run on average - especially in your loverly Sydney traffic!
Cheers and good luck with your decision. Stu
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BA/BF disadvantages:
Fly by wire throttle (damn infuriating to me, and a deal breaker) Heavier Hard Plastics interior Unnecessarily heavy steering IRS XT/Futura look very, very plain and rather dated BA advantages: More accepted looks, especially interior Nice looking cars in XR/BFII/Ghia guise Far more refined ride and seating ICC is cool
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i love my AU , i do like the look of the b series much better, interior as well, but the Au for me has some things going for it, no throttle by wire for one thing, the Au is a bit simpler which i like, handles like its on rails, and it is a tuff old thing.
That said , i nearly weakened and bought a b series fairlane 220 because i wanted the luxo v8....... then went back looking at Au xr8 which i should have bought in the first place cos that is what i really wanted, but thought of fuel savings ,as it turns out the v8 is pretty good on juice in the au's any way. i would say if you want a b series go for it, not as good in some ways better in others. |
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I think I'm not worried about resale (in 4-5 years time) anymore (or the wife
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A nice Sportsman is what you're after UK, not that I'm biased or anything.
1 2 Personally I'd take the blue one if for no other reason than the headlights are still clear unlike the silver one which generally means it hasn't spent it's life out in the weather. Bushbasher
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http://m.gumtree.com.au/2000-ford-fa...51047#fairlane
Saw this today out for a drive. If only the mrs would let me buy more cars.
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Thread needs to be renamed "Buy Ken an AU"
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Ok, last one.
edit: te50 been posted already. seriously, get it though.
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Saw a really nice TE50 today, blue clean and straight with L plates on it
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Then I drove a BA2 XR6 and it destroyed my excitement for B-Series. I thought to myself "E-Series are the only Falcons worth having if the newer stuff drives like this" A couple of years later I drove my mate's bog stock AU2 Forte. A few weeks later I picked up my AU2 XR8. Irrespective of the upgrades and jewellery on the sports/luxury models, the base model has to have the basics right, for the whole range to shine. Epilogue: I ended up driving a (very quick) modded BF XR6T later on, I regret nothing, AU FTW. Re: your decision, Uncle Ken: If the car (BA-BF) suits your needs, is within your budget, is in good condition, and you like the way it drives...why not? At least test drive one to see if you like it and go from there. |
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Thanks for the links guys. Not allowed to get the same colour as before So the 2002 Ford Fairlane AU II Sportsman Ghia I like but colour the same haven't seen the 2002 Ford Fairlane AU II Ghia before. Have not been looking at standard AUs as that is what I had before and looking for a change. Come on guys a case of beer awaits UK
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So Ken, what colour are you not allowed to have?
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After looking again at the silver Sportsman it may just be that the headlights are fogged up from condensation after a wash. If that's the case, and it's a common problem, you can just pull them out and pull them apart (a heat gun and some gentle persuasion will work here) and clean them up inside and reseal them. I had to do that with mine.
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Colours not allowed (
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