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Timmeh
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 Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 8:26 pm Post subject: I've been bitten by the V8 bug |
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Had a look at a 94 EF V8 ex cop car today.
Took it for a spin around the block and holy s**t I want it.
Its got all the cop stuff like LSD, 2km increments on speedo etc.
Its got 17" mags and pacemakers headers.
Only thing is its an auto which will be converted to manual.
The sound was awesome but the power holy s**t.
Its got a bit of rust on the frame between the front door hinges on drivers side. The only thing is the rust puts me off. But I'll get it treated and removed if I get it.
They want $10k for it. I'll offer $8500. Its got 158,000ks on it.
What do you guys reckon get my 3rd EF, one with 2 extra cylinders?  |
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Daniel
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Seems like a goes if your willing to treat the rust and eventually change it to manual..
Hows the general condition of the car?
Im guessing is white, any other mods or extras come with it?
How many kws are these? |
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Rapier
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| u will get more for ure xr6 thatn 8500 for sure, come sell it in tassie they sell for 13-15k |
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twr7cx
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| Rapier wrote: | | u will get more for ure xr6 thatn 8500 for sure, come sell it in tassie they sell for 13-15k |
but he didn't mentiopn anything about selling his car. he wants to offer 8500 for the v8 he's just looked at |
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Timmeh
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I wont be trading the XR6 thats a keeper. I'll look at trading my other EF but I'll probably end up keeping it so I can drive while the 8 gets everything done to her.
You can probably tell I love EFs. |
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Rapier
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| Posted: Mon Dec 13, 2004 10:42 pm Post subject: |
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| ah i gathered ud be selling the otherone s**t, wernt u selling the white ef a while back? |
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Timmeh
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| Rapier wrote: | | ah i gathered ud be selling the otherone s**t, wernt u selling the white ef a while back? |
Yeah I was but I sold the Lancer first so no need to sell it. If I buy this V8 I will sell my white EF when the V8 has had some work done; manual conversion, rust removed, engine modified. |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:20 am Post subject: Re: I've been bitten by the V8 bug |
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| Timmeh wrote: |
What do you guys reckon get my 3rd EF, one with 2 extra cylinders? |
Why are we still discussing this?  Go get yourself a ford V8!!!!!!
Sounds like a cool ride. So is that a GLi? |
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| I had an ex coppa once, VS, been flogged from 0 kms, never again for me, get a compression test done at least, might tell you something. |
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| bowsaw wrote: | | I had an ex coppa once, VS, been flogged from 0 kms, never again for me, get a compression test done at least, might tell you something. |
Yer, id hope with an ex cop car hed at least do a some checks on it, make sure its running well, hasnt been cained too too much all its life, however ive never owned one so im not sure what to look for..  |
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| i drive the cop jobs for a living, and trust me, they get thrashed. I wouldnt buy 1 but each to his own |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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Arggh I was so keen until you guys said the cops thrash the cars.
Dont know what to do now. |
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| Timmeh wrote: | Arggh I was so keen until you guys said the cops thrash the cars.
Dont know what to do now. |
well get it checked out, it might still be running perfectly! |
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Well its probably been 7 or 8 years since the cops had it. Its got 150,000ks on it. I might just take a punt.
I drove it and it went well. We'll see tomorrow. I'll either get it or walk away. |
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| well, RAC checks are worth the $$$ if you are prepared to spend it! they cant pick everything, but can give you a pretty good idea |
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 7:16 pm Post subject: ive been bitten by the v8 bug |
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hi guys.. i have a eb xr8 ex wa police car obviously it has been thrashed.
but being a police vehicle it would have been always serviced.
i have had it for 2 years now it gets thrashed every day.
it gets oil changes every 5000 km.it has done 170,000 kms
and it doesnt ratle,blow smoke or leak oil.
i know it hasnt been rebuilt because i know the second owner.
so i say it should be ok....
thats my opinion........ 
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Well I had another drive of it tonight this time without the little kid excitment running through my veins.
There was a vibration coming through the steering wheel when driving at any speed and the drivers door is a replacement. It has no security sticker on it and it felt like it didnt quite close right.
I've given it a miss  . It was hard to walk away from so I'm now on the hunt for a V8 EF GLI and must be white. |
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1: it's a cooler colour in summer
2: it's easily seen at night (dont laugh)
3: it doesnt show up dust, etc as easily as darker colours |
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