i think its not cheap, but not very expensive.

like it or not, EF-EL aren't worth terribly much now a days. u can pick up a straight futura EF-EL depending on condition for around $4500. And i would go for around $6000-$7500.

considering that our family pickup up an EF Ghia for $3000 with minor front end damage, Xr's cannot be worth that much more with damage.

I cringe at the thought of the condition of a car like a ghia worth 3k.. sorry but its true and i think most would also.
Your making it sound like i got ripped off, 17k n all i got was a el with few pieces of metal n plastic thrown on.

Daniel's got a point.....

lolz, if u dont believe me here are the pics.

i actually got confused. The EF Ghia had side damage, all along the side. The A-piller was pushed in but the B-piller was fine. Both front + rear door need replaceing, new A piller welded on and new Rear quarter panel installed. + Paint and that was it.

Beautiful car inside and out (appart from the damage, good paint). Premo sound, XR Engine. Had only 80,000km

The only things missing were a V8, Tickford bodykit, Tickford rims and sunroof.

Compliance Date
05/96
Make
FORD
Model
FAIRMONT, EF II GHIA, Sedan
Description
GOLD, AUTOMATIC, 4.0 ltr, 6 cyl, UNLEADED, Multi-Point Injected
Registration No
No Registration
Stock No
3084597
Registered Until
No Registration
Extras
Aircond., Airbag Dual, P/Steer, P/Wind, Cru. Cont, Cent.Lock, CD Player, Cassette, Radio, Alloy Wheels
Sale Details
Lot Number 288
MELBOURNE - TULLAMARINE: 21/12/2004
Damaged Vehicles
89 Garden Drive
Tullamarine VIC 3043

hey daniel,

i know u have alot of knowledge about cars, i respect that. but u wont truely know the prices until u go to a few auctions urself.

if i am right, ur 17k Ghia is black with 18" rims, bodykit and GT spoiler ect. That thing is beautiful, one of the nicest looking Ghias i have ever seen.

hope i dun get in trouble with the moderators for slightly going off the topic here.

Looks like an decent car for 3k, when fixed tho.
No, mine isnt the black ghia - its the regency fbt.
Ive beenn to a few auctions now, i mean dont get me wrong, but i do see a difference in buying a straight car from private sale and a crashed one from an auction - maybe im just picky, shoot me if you will.

Just curious, how much was it to fix the car?

BTW.... It has an EL front on it and an EL interior minus the wood graing gear sorround and colour coded stereo face??? Fill us in?

cheers

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