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4dlvr
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by my car, fairmont ef, 180,000km, lowerd, au xr8 rims.
redback exhaust, knn filter, rear sperkers, sub. auto and shift kit.
near perfect cond. imac cond $5000 |
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4dxr6
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| An XD with no power steering. You'll really learn how to drive/park and you'll be safe cos it's a tank. |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:03 am Post subject: |
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have u got a picture? I dont have 5 grand yet cos im spending all my money on going overseas this christmas so gotta start all over again next year
might be interested if i really like it but the availability of the money might be an issue, might have to borrow it + i dont get my licence for 9 and a bit months so no point buying car just now. |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:04 am Post subject: |
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| i checked it out i'd have to say no thanks, look isnt quite for me but thanks anyway |
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FordFairmont
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Should defintely be looking at an EF/EL Fairmont. Both will take a Fairlane grille and driving lights which is a bonus.
Should have a few dollars left over for wheels/lowering/exhaust etc
But as with all e-series, make sure the headgasket isnt shot when checking out the car, or even enquire if the headgasket has been replaced which will save you alot of $$$ in the future |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:34 am Post subject: |
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| thanks mate |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: |
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| yeh since i wont be able to make any major engine mods cos of the laws im definarly going to spend money on making my car look/handle better, exhust, lowering and wheels is exactly what im going to do - i dont know the benifits of having a body kit i Dont think its worth while unless im going to the track? which i probably wont on my first car i dont know |
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au man
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:44 am Post subject: |
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| I think ull find that body kit isn't like the V8 super cars ones it just makes the car look better. The car that i sent ya has a few pics in there one with no kit one with stock ford kit and one with a custom kit. |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:50 am Post subject: |
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ill check it out again, thanks, yeh body kit would b mad for looks but it all comes down to $$$ so its not priority.
ps did u get my last email i dont think it went though |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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| i really like the look of the EL Fairmonts, how much u reckon i can get one for in good cond? |
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Damo
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| Posted: Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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| I like your signature, go the shag! |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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| yeh mate, go the blues! |
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xcabbi
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| 4dxr6 wrote: | | An XD with no power steering. You'll really learn how to drive/park and you'll be safe cos it's a tank. |
The XD-XF falcons. The forgotten learners cars. Learn to drive one of them and you can pretty much drive anything. |
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FPV GT Alex
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:13 am Post subject: |
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u guys reckon manual or auto for first car? im going to get my manual licence, but also i think id rather learn manual so i can drive one for life, otherwise might not get around to it....
it will probs come down to what i like the most out of what i can find and afford. ive been busy on my calculater, should be able to save 2 grand next year before i quit work, gotta focus on year 12, so looking between the 1500-3500 dollar mark
might have to start selling cans of coke at school again hehe  |
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One Drone
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:43 am Post subject: |
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| You can always get around to driving a manual. For a new driver, I reckon auto would be better so you learn first to pay attention to the outside. |
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4dlvr
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 11:57 am Post subject: |
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ild say defanitly go manual. just keeps you more concentrated. with auto its to easy to wonder off and forget wots going on, reason i went manual was to stop me from using my fone and smoking while driving.
on the other hand once you go manual you never go back |
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FPV GT Alex
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lol thats classic 4dlvr.... haha yeh i think i will get a manual, theres heaps more auto cars but so it limits my options a little...
wheres the best place to look around for a car, ive been surfing carpoint and carsales .com, should i look in the paper and what not? i want to do heaps of research in the yera leading up to getting my car so i know what im doin and what i want. |
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fiftyone
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Buy an ef or el something. make sure it doesnt have any leaks and that it runs well. no squeaks, clunks or anything like that.
being young, the last thing you need is a bigger cam or some stupid thing like that for a few years. for goodness sake its a sedan not a race car. and if you like to drive like a nut, buy a race car or ex demo derby car. roads are made for driving on not thrashing.
sorry about the strong opinions. i have a cams licence and have done a fair bit of racing and had a friend fairly badly injured by some clown driving too fast. |
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Gli_TurboGTP
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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| Go manual.I don't know about Vic but in NSW if you get your Red P's on Auto thats what you have to stick to till you get your Green's.I had to go auto cause I had no manual car to learn in.But thankfully not long gotten my green's.Now gotta find someone to teach me.Lol |
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Damo
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Definitely get a manual, I'm of the opinion it should be compulsory for everyone to get a manual license unless you have a disability. Young kids get their license way too easy driving an auto. Manual takes a lot more skill and teaches people how to actually drive the car. |
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