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19-11-2009, 07:22 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Well guys and gals, the AU2 is being traded in next week - for an SSV Sportwagon. Yes, a Holden.
Extremely happy as the Sportwagon offers all the space and grunt I could ever need, and it's a shame Ford did not see fit to continue develop their Falcon wagon range, but hey, what can you do. I got $5k for the Ford too, which I'm happy about. I'll be checking into here to keep an eye on proceedings, as the whole Ford scene still very much interests me ! Cheers guys, Andy B.
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19-11-2009, 07:47 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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Farewell old mate, i'm sure you'll enjoy the sportwagon immensely, they are a great vehicle, one of the best on the road today.
Don't blame you for getting rid of the AU2, they're getting pretty long in the tooth!
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19-11-2009, 07:49 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Congrats on new purchase!
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19-11-2009, 07:50 PM
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... Fear it!
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Congratulations Pom. Those SS Sportswagons are sexy as!
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19-11-2009, 08:22 PM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I would have given you 5K Andy!
GK
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19-11-2009, 08:59 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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I couldn't have sold it to you GK - the list of things needing fixing finally outweighed the sense in getting it roadworthied.... it needed around $1.5k in parts to maybe only get $6-7k private sale, so trading for around $5k wasn't too raw a deal in my opinion.
In the last 6 months, a front wheel bearing started to drone, the steering rack started leaking as well as the rear main seal, VCT solenoid, gearbox somewhere, power steering pump, oil leak around the head, the 6-CD stacker packed up, the electric window switches wouldn't work in the back (even after cleaning) and my wife was driving it anyway, and she hated the relatively poor visibility and the sheer size of it ! Plus she always thought of it as a Grandpa car !! Drove an FG XR6 Turbo, and boy, did it shift !! If I didn't have two kiddies and go on regular trips away, it would have been my choice hands down. A great car to drive it was. Anyway, thanks for all the advise and good to meet the few members down at Port Melbourne that afternoon; GK, Superroo, Whoosha, Dan (!) and no doubt I'l post up some pics of the new V8 sometime next week !! Cheers,
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19-11-2009, 09:50 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
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Nice. I'd have one.
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Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever. Oo\===/oO |
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19-11-2009, 11:45 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
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another AUvian deserting :(, good luck with the new limo.
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20-11-2009, 08:14 AM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Nice choice - one of the bosses at work has the SS wagon with AFM, FWTW!!! and i have driven it a few times - visibility out the back is pretty poor, but it goes like a cut snake, so you don't ever really need to look behind anyway. As Peuty said "I'd have one".
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20-11-2009, 09:08 AM
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AU DIE HARD
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Between 2nd and 5th gear
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Good luck with the new purchase mate , you can still come on the Christmas charity cruise with us if you like , we will just put you down the back some ware
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20-11-2009, 11:39 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Wantirna South, Melbourne
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Just like Lowndes and Wincup....off to Holden. Enjoy!
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20-11-2009, 11:36 AM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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good luck with it all Fairmont Pom. Sorry to see you go.
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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20-11-2009, 01:04 PM
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Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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You'll need a change of user name now - WagonPomSS
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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20-11-2009, 03:33 PM
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20-11-2009, 04:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bexley, Sydney
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Nice buy mate.
Not giving you crap as I quite like the sportwagons. But just out of curiosity, what did the sportwagon offer that the territory turbo doesn't? Does it have significantly more loading space or you just didn't like the terri?
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22-11-2009, 06:02 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
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22-11-2009, 07:59 PM
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Miami Pilot
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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23-11-2009, 09:35 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Well, interesting you say that... my car is an 09.5 model year, built around Feb '09. It is not badged AFM, but all that the ECU requires to get it running is a simple 'flash' in the workshop, and voila: AFM (without the badges)
All hardware and electronics were fitted but not activated on all LS3 engines from around Feb'09, with the AFM commencing activation around July, I believe. The Holden main dealer I am purchasing the car from is activating it for me, prior to collection this week !
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20-11-2009, 04:41 PM
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Afterburner + skids =
Join Date: Dec 2004
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A V8 would be my guess. That would be my reason.
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20-11-2009, 04:48 PM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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Height and bulk could also be another reason. I for one really like the SS wagons size and stature. The Terri while nice for some, just isnt something Id get for my lifestyle.
Either the SS wagon or a Liberty GT
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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20-11-2009, 06:54 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Territory was a no-go as it's too old, and I hear too many horror stories about them... and also the whole SUV thing doesn't do it for me yet. Maybe when I'm older !!
I have an '07 Liberty which I'm keeping for the wife, and thought about upgrading to the new model for me... but couldn't afford a quick one and have you seen them ? Totally boring and ugly styling in my opinion, especially when compared to my shape model ! Anyway, will put up some pics of the new ride once I pick it up ! Cheers
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20-11-2009, 08:23 PM
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All Bran = Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: BrizVegas
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Nice ride.
There's a red with black stripes comes into work (well, the owner does) and with dark tinted windows (the wagon not the owner) looks a million bucks. |
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Goodbye - kind of !
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