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Old 22-03-2012, 09:06 PM   #1
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Default Bought my old XR back

Hi all,

About 3years ago I sold my AU and ever since I have regretted it, and have said I would buy it back if I ever come across it,

anyways about 3weeks ago, while doing my usually browse through CarSales, I found here down in Mildura, a week later I flew down in the morning picked her up and drove back to Canberra.

Now my mods list is starting to grow again, but unfortunately cant pick up where I left off as the guy who had it, gave her a hard time for the 20K, all rims need to be replaced and they colour coded the top spoiler (I now know why Ford didn't release it, I get mad sun glare in my mirror now) any ways Im thinking of souring a Carbon fibre one from AWC.

Pre me selling:
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Old 22-03-2012, 09:15 PM   #2
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Well done! It's always painful wondering where your old cars end up, but good to see you have got it back... Hopefully in good condition still?
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Old 22-03-2012, 09:53 PM   #3
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Another AU owner coming back to haunt the section, lol.
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Old 22-03-2012, 09:57 PM   #4
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They always come back.
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Old 23-03-2012, 09:18 AM   #5
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They always come back.
True that

How much did you pay i.e sold for and then rebought? If you don't mind sharing

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Old 23-03-2012, 11:25 AM   #6
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Nice work Mr Cube. 6 or 8?

I note in your signature that you are advertising FPV&XR owners Club of ACT. Are you a current member? I am currently Secretary of said Club! Hope that you can join us again, I need more AUs at the club to compete with the B series boys!

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Old 23-03-2012, 02:06 PM   #7
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She came back in pretty good condition, with the exception of all the rims need to be replaced, gutter rash, bent lips and one the clear coat is peeling off.. Its a shame cause I think the rims look awesome on the car...

Still drives like I remember and still have that same fun feeling when driving it...

@Ken to get her back Im down about 4K - expensive lesson to learn

@Stu - Yeah Im a member of the club, was actually a member of the Tickford Owners ACT Sub-branch.. Going back some time now., and actually one of the sponsors 101 Web Technology.

She is a 6 and is now my toy/project, and will be going down the forced induction route at some stage. Always got to stick it to the B Series guys.... Hopefully I will be at the May meeting, I missed March due to plans and my daughters birthday on the April meeting date, so see you in a couple of months, maybe an event before hand...
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Old 23-03-2012, 02:07 PM   #8
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BTW Stu, that LTD of yours sounds like a beast... Will love to check it out for sure
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Old 23-03-2012, 02:59 PM   #9
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BTW Stu, that LTD of yours sounds like a beast... Will love to check it out for sure
Thanks Mr Cube. Sure has been a fun 12 months getting it to this stage. Club sponsor! Looking forward to meeting you.

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Old 23-03-2012, 05:52 PM   #10
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good luck to you Mr Cube, the Au`s are a very good daily no doubt about it.
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Old 23-03-2012, 07:10 PM   #11
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@Ken to get her back Im down about 4K - expensive lesson to learn

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I have to say it... I pitty the fool (Quote Mr T)

Hope the good vibes come back,
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Old 23-03-2012, 07:20 PM   #12
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Very clever UK! I will pay that.
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Old 24-03-2012, 08:33 AM   #13
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I have to say it... I pitty the fool (Quote Mr T)

Hope the good vibes come back,
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LOL good call and dont I know it...

Best part is my wife and daughter also missed the XR so was an easy decision and everyone is really happy... Just something about the car, its part of the family.

Is also good buying a car I know, and I was looking at another one round same price and KMs and in black (plus closer to home), though mine had a engine re-co little while before I sold her, I put on the bigger brakes, konis and kings all round.
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Old 24-03-2012, 08:46 PM   #14
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LOL good call and dont I know it...

Best part is my wife and daughter also missed the XR so was an easy decision and everyone is really happy... Just something about the car, its part of the family.

Is also good buying a car I know, and I was looking at another one round same price and KMs and in black (plus closer to home), though mine had a engine re-co little while before I sold her, I put on the bigger brakes, konis and kings all round.
I can't help myself...Welcome back to ...The A Team
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Old 24-03-2012, 08:52 PM   #15
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Well done Mr Cube,...!

Coincidentally I found my old girl today on the lot where I traded it in on a G6ET. Black AUXR8 220 minus my lowered springs and tint.
I felt sick when I saw it there, like finding yuor Mrs with another bloke I miss the car bad, wish I had a time machine, Id have it back in a heartbeat.

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Old 01-05-2012, 09:56 PM   #16
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