farewell AU falcon - Page 2

Kryton · 02-07-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Umineko

Anything is repairable if you are willing to throw enough money at it. Sadly though after 25+ years in the business I'd say that will be what the insurance companies call "beyond ecconomical repair"

have to agree here. panel beaters arent cheap when it comes to insurance work.
unfortunately for you, AU's are cheap.

GlennBA · 02-07-2007, 09:35 PM

Sad to see mate. Was a nice AU! Glad you're ok though. Any idea on what you'll be replacing it with?

nikos · 02-07-2007, 09:49 PM

Bad luck mate, not a good feeling I know. But look on the bright side, fresh new car/canvas on the way, or nice new front bar and guards with no stone chips!

You'll prob have to go to an auction and bid against wreckers to get it back, assuming its written off.

Good luck whatever happens

S3SR · 03-07-2007, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GlennBA

Sad to see mate. Was a nice AU! Glad you're ok though. Any idea on what you'll be replacing it with?

unfortunately a BA :( i know

its in no way a better looking car or better mechanically or to drive but it holds its value better, is cheaper if not the same price

....and getting another au would be a down grade...mine was better than most for sale manual too and we shared the same birth date, well 1 day apart!!!!

this is harder than seeing the old falc damaged...choosing another!!??!!

anyways find out today what happens.....

StealthAu · 03-07-2007, 10:05 AM

get a t-series, series 1 and 2 can be found for less then 20k and you'd think they'd hold there value better then a BA

S3SR · 03-07-2007, 11:07 AM

yeah but owning a V8 at my age isnt something i can afford.....i drive my car everywhere..even next door just cause i love being in it, and insurance would be like NO get ****

i even thought about an AUII/III XR6 ute/sedan...theres a few with low kms 40-70k, most local, some manual, most well under budget......but the BA interior appeals more to me..

anyways just got back from aami, rails on drivers side are goneskies, passenger side is kinked and bent outwards...k-frame looks like its had better days

engine seems fine (pulley wise...wont kick over though), radiator is flat as, airbox and everything that side is stuffed.....looks like tickford snorkle survived though HORAY!!

i dont get to keep anything off the car, its all gonna be covered....ill find out tomorrow afternoon or thursday lunchtime...they need quotes from repairers

they have the police report so it shouldnt be much longer now...cant wait

superroo · 03-07-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by S3SR

yeah but owning a V8 at my age isnt something i can afford.....i drive my car everywhere..even next door just cause i love being in it, and insurance would be like NO get ****

i even thought about an AUII/III XR6 ute/sedan...theres a few with low kms 40-70k, most local, some manual, most well under budget......but the BA interior appeals more to me..

anyways just got back from aami, rails on drivers side are goneskies, passenger side is kinked and bent outwards...k-frame looks like its had better days

engine seems fine (pulley wise...wont kick over though), radiator is flat as, airbox and everything that side is stuffed.....looks like tickford snorkle survived though HORAY!!

i dont get to keep anything off the car, its all gonna be covered....ill find out tomorrow afternoon or thursday lunchtime...they need quotes from repairers

they have the police report so it shouldnt be much longer now...cant wait

My advice, go buy yourself that XR6 manual ute, you will love it.

Shame to this happen to you, it was a nice car. With that much damage it's going to be a write off. My brother just bent the front of the passenger rail (maybe drivers too?) in his VS and that damage was $6000.

If the engine won't kick over, i might sugest to look at the battery and the fuse box. One of them probably stuffed.

Cheers and hope you stay with the au's

Kryton · 03-07-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by superroo

If the engine won't kick over, i might sugest to look at the battery and the fuse box. One of them probably stuffed.

who cares if it doesnt start. itll either be written off or fixed.

S3SR · 03-07-2007, 02:47 PM

yeah just gotta wait now....ive got a brand new camry altise for the mean time...nice car, bit of up and go...but its auto and its a toyota...

i went to auctions this morning, 04 BA Falcon Sedan 70k for $9100 why would i buy an AU.... but those manual XR's are killing me just thinking there is some

KOUPE76 · 03-07-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by S3SR

, 04 BA Falcon Sedan 70k for $9100 why would i buy an AU.... but those manual XR's are killing me just thinking there is some

Coz they are heaps better than the BA, especially in the handling department.

**Peuty** · 03-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Much more character than a BA too.... Plus there is something odd about those BA owners....

AUI99 · 03-07-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by S3SR

yeah just gotta wait now....ive got a brand new camry altise for the mean time...nice car, bit of up and go...but its auto and its a toyota...

i went to auctions this morning, 04 BA Falcon Sedan 70k for $9100 why would i buy an AU.... but those manual XR's are killing me just thinking there is some

Buy it thats cheap as!!!!! BA's are a beautifull car and it'll be a change from an AU!!

RG · 03-07-2007, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by AUI99

Buy it thats cheap as!!!!! BA's are a beautifull car and it'll be a change from an AU!!

Don't listen to them you know you want a manual XR, I can't think of one thing that a BA can do better than an AU hence the reason I have an AU and not a BA. Remember you want to upgrade so why would yo go from an AU to a BA?

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GlennBA · 03-07-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BLUPRNT XR8

Coz they are heaps better than the BA, especially in the handling department.

LOL!!

I'm sorry.. but i've owned an AU2 forte and i now own a BA XT. Theres no comparison. I'm by no means dissing AU's, i love them.. but in comparison, my AU felt agricultural to drive compared to me BA. If this guy buys a BA with the insurance money, he won't regret it.

superroo · 03-07-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennBA

LOL!!

I'm sorry.. but i've owned an AU2 forte and i now own a BA XT. Theres no comparison. I'm by no means dissing AU's, i love them.. but in comparison, my AU felt agricultural to drive compared to me BA. If this guy buys a BA with the insurance money, he won't regret it.

Don't listen to the turncoat. He's just a traitor.

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Buy another AU

falzoony · 04-07-2007, 10:48 AM

IMO the AU3 Forte has more character looks-wise then a BA XT. The AU's are better on fuel too.

HLC · 04-07-2007, 11:09 AM

from Absolutely Ugly to Barge Ar5e HMMMMMM tough choice :P

StealthAu · 04-07-2007, 11:22 AM

It seems you can't please everyone here, so aim to displease eveyone. VY commodore

Mr Hardware · 04-07-2007, 01:43 PM

ha ha stockoau
i like things about both the BA and the AU
but for me, the difference is the initial accelleration feel. The BA feels like it takes half a second to put all the power to the wheels, the AU is INSTANT. and thats the straw that breaks the camels back for me. AU over BA. 'nuff said.

S3SR · 04-07-2007, 06:32 PM

lets just wait and see what aami give me, and even if they write off the car...

ill find out tomorrow (fingers crossed)...gotta get my volbeat CD back from them too forgot that last time..

anyways lucky i know the right people.....ill be getting a good price at 2 car yards...just gotta look at them

S3SR · 10-07-2007, 09:25 AM

its gonna get fixed....left this morning and gets started on today

bit of mixed emotions i was hoping on spending the 15.5k payout.....but at least i get my car back...and a respray...and its manual

Riksta · 10-07-2007, 09:33 AM

Look on the bright side, you get to keep your AU

Any ETA on how long it will take to fix? From the damage, looks like it could be a while.

S3SR · 10-07-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Riksta

Look on the bright side, you get to keep your AU

Any ETA on how long it will take to fix? From the damage, looks like it could be a while.

nah they pull it all apart today....then tell me how long

i forgot to ask aami if its garunteed repairs?

Casper · 10-07-2007, 10:23 AM

all aami repairs are guaranteed I believe, certainly in his sort of repair.

Good to see the AU's are still worth repairing too. In your case I'd say the damage is mostly cosmetic otherwise they would have wrote it off so it will come back and drive as good as before hopefully.

Fairlane · 10-07-2007, 11:51 AM

AAMI repairs are gauranteed for life which is a good thing because im pretty sure AAMI goes with the cheapest quote, so you need the guarantee.

Good to see its repairable, i thought it was and its good so see that AU are still being fixed up. Look at the bright side, youll get a nice new front end, nothing beats a nice new bonnett and bumper, plus being in flat red youll probably get a perfect colour match.

GK · 10-07-2007, 12:11 PM

Why don't you do some haggling with the repairer and AAMI to get an XR front put on it?

The whole front's got to be redone, go the XR front end. It'll look great I reckon.

An idea anyway.

GK

JC · 10-07-2007, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Why don't you do some haggling with the repairer and AAMI to get an XR front put on it?

The whole front's got to be redone, go the XR front end. It'll look great I reckon.

An idea anyway.

GK

Or TS50 front end (any series).

S3SR · 10-07-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Why don't you do some haggling with the repairer and AAMI to get an XR front put on it?

The whole front's got to be redone, go the XR front end. It'll look great I reckon.

An idea anyway.

GK

didnt know that i could....i dont even know where to start either.... ill give them a call and say where we get

Mr Hardware · 10-07-2007, 01:10 PM

S2/S3 front - Classier and less ugly than an XR front, especially if it's a mont/ghia grille and bezel etc

Riksta · 10-07-2007, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by S3SR

didnt know that i could....i dont even know where to start either.... ill give them a call and say where we get

From what my brother was saying when he smashed his magna on a roo and wanted the verada-style headlights, the insurance had agreed to pay the repairer x-dollars for the repairs. He found out how much it would cost to pay to get the lights he wanted, and just paid the extra direct to the repairer.

I'm pretty sure that's what happened.

I doubt you'll have any luck with the insurance company covering it, they will only pay to have it put back to pre-accident condition. However if the repairer is willing I'm sure you could work something out. Good luck!