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27-07-2006, 07:02 PM | #1 | ||
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Hey Guys...
At the moment I have a ef futura and I am looking at upgrading to an XR. I love my car at the moment, but wouldnt mind something with a bit more power, and a manual - autos are a fun as watching grass grow. At the moment Im leaning towards the EL II. What sort of price should I be looking? Are there any sort of problems i need to look out for? Any other information you think might be worthwhile that would be appreciated. cheers guys. |
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27-07-2006, 09:22 PM | #2 | ||
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27-07-2006, 09:42 PM | #3 | ||
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Mate, maybe you should consider an AU XR, I mean, they're newer and the body will be a bit fresher, also the AU motor is a little more durable and lightweight compared to the E series and you wont pay much more for an AU. Still, not everyone is comfy with the magical, beautiful, sexy shape of the AU Falcon
Seriously though, the 4.0 litre is a frigging tough unit mate. You can tune the bollocks off it and it'll come back for more. EDIT": I may have had a bit too much brandy. AU's rock. |
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27-07-2006, 09:49 PM | #4 | ||
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have a look on the eseries forum, lots of info there mate, and yeah the manuals are fun!
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27-07-2006, 09:55 PM | #5 | ||
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yeh ive thought about an au, but they dont really do anything for me. I like the look of the ef/el's and some of the cars on here are awesome...they have potential. Do the heads go on them like the standard falcons?
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27-07-2006, 10:16 PM | #6 | ||
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AU XRs have 3 magic initials.
I-R-S [Edit] Don't get me wrong - E series are great. I had an EL for 5 years - loved it. I still prefer the shape to the AU. But the independent backside on the AU makes a difference for everyday driving. |
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27-07-2006, 11:08 PM | #7 | ||
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AU?
I've heard ford own over 100pages worth of faults on them!!...for example the headlights!! My father in law punches his headlights on his AU ute every morning before he leaves for work I know the EF will blow a few gaskets..water gaskets, head, exaust, and the clutch went preety fast too!! (this is my mates ef xr6). Doesnt really help but its a start.
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27-07-2006, 11:44 PM | #8 | ||||
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My EL has never lost any water and oil has only dropped by about 1/4 maximum over 6000kms which is how often I get it serviced. The main issue I've had is the gearbox - the 2nd gear synchro is a little ordinary and hasn't changed much since I got it at 48000kms thanks to the previous owner's abuse of the box I think. The most recent problem as one of the worst I've had is the firewall cracked where the clutch cable went through the firewall - apparently a common problem with the manuals. One cheap thing you can do for the manual versions is to keep a clutch clevis in the glovebox. It's the bit of metal that hooks up the clutch pedal to the cable. Mine broke at 60000kms and I didn't have one and needed a tow as a result. The RACV can fix it on the road if you're not savvy enough or simply don't have tools on hand - but you need the part. It's only worth $2 or $3
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28-07-2006, 07:21 AM | #9 | ||
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my ef had the clutch bracket on the firewall (under the dash) crack at 130,000 kms and i replaced the clutch at 135,000kms these are the only 2 'problems' i have had with the car. According to the paperwork i have for the car the head has never been off although i have had the cooling system flushed and the car has only ever run proper coolant, i also change the oil and oil filter every 5,000kms but thats just me being fussy!
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28-07-2006, 12:10 PM | #10 | ||
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Just to let you know theres no such thing as an EL2 XR6, Ford officially only realesed the EL2 XR8 with the 185kw motor.
So basically you can get EF, EF2 or EL XR6. I think there a great car to start off with (im baised obviously :nutsycuck ) but you get the sleek look of the XR and 3.45LSD, 5spd manual, tickford head and ECU are a great platform to start with. Only problem i have had is the headgasket going, but obviously that happens at least once with every e-series. |
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28-07-2006, 12:47 PM | #11 | |||
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28-07-2006, 02:38 PM | #12 | ||
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no worries thanks for that...yeh liking the whole idea of a 5 speed, with lsd. The head gaskets seem to go like the other e-series. Ive got an ef futura at the moment done 220,000km but no head gasket issues as yet. Ill try and sell my car before any major problems start to show, and before it looses too much more value...
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28-07-2006, 11:31 PM | #13 | ||||
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1996 EL XR6 standard features http://www.drive.com.au/buy/market_v...&body=4D+SEDAN 1997/98 EL XR6 standard features http://www.drive.com.au/buy/market_v...&body=4D+SEDAN
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29-07-2006, 12:59 AM | #14 | |||
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IMO they're the brightest OEM lights I've ever had. Mine are 6 years old, still on the original bulbs, no leaks or discolouration....??? |
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