Would you upgrade to AU?

EFFalcon · 13-02-2006, 10:41 PM

If the time came when you had to upgrade your eseries car, would you go for an AU? or would you hold out and get a BA/BF?

FordGirl · 13-02-2006, 10:43 PM

I wouldn't for an AU, even if what I had was just an EA, I'd rather hold out. The prices of BA's are dropping dramatically as it is, I think you'd be crazy to go for an AU.

Well, unless you're one of those people who says "looks dont matter!"

stockstandard · 13-02-2006, 10:45 PM

Dont know how you could refer to it as an 'upgrade'.

Engine has its good points, but IMO the interior and exterior are just plain UGLY

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Best use for an AU is a temporary storage facility for parts until needed by e-series.

mcflux · 13-02-2006, 10:45 PM

I'd probably go backwards and get an X-series (honest!!!)

Barry_v · 13-02-2006, 10:48 PM

I'm over plastic cars. if the DC ever needs replacing its going to be pre-1978.

My brothers AU gives me the ИИИИs. stupid rear view mirror is mounted too low.

Psycho Chicken · 13-02-2006, 10:50 PM

Giving serious thought to a BA XR6T/XR8. Probably won't happen though!

NZ · 13-02-2006, 10:52 PM

Depends what model. AU2/3 XR8, TS50 yes any day

Racecraft · 13-02-2006, 10:52 PM

I have an AU aswell, I wouldn't consider it an upgrade as such.. I guess a major positive is it has a more modern shape to my EL

montyv8 · 13-02-2006, 10:54 PM

*agrees with karl*

-jjM- · 13-02-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghia5L

I'd probably go backwards and get an X-series (honest!!!)

same id like to experiment with them cars too, already im driving around my old mans xf ghia gaaassssss ;) and that behaves very good 225ks and still goin strong

altho i would like to stuff around wit au too, id probly stick wit e-series ;)

dansedgli · 13-02-2006, 10:54 PM

Not again. BA's are getting too cheap.

13-02-2006, 10:55 PM

yep i would,

AU3 5 litre Ghia black, sunroof, AU1 17's, dumped with the series one kit....

tommo74 · 13-02-2006, 10:55 PM

Im with dave on this one...Id "upgrade" to an "x' series...maybe a coupe or a later xd 351.
Im upgrading to either a porsche 928,c4 corvette or twin turbo 300zx though...sick of family sedans even if they do have names like "ss or xr"

Grechie · 13-02-2006, 10:55 PM

id love a AU, so long as it wasnt a forte, it had to be a XR or ts50 or one with there body kits

LUXO_8 · 13-02-2006, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry_v

My brothers AU gives me the ИИИИs. stupid rear view mirror is mounted too low.

so im not the only one that thinks that!!! stupid design..

anywayz, while a black AU Ghia 8 with full XR kit would be nice, i'll probably hold out and get a BA turbo.......

Aaron_EF8 · 13-02-2006, 10:59 PM

I'd like to upgrade some of the EF with AU parts, but I don't think of an AU as an upgrade, they are basically, the ugliest car Ford Aus has ever produced, and they are only recovering from the sales disaster they encountered with it. If you fit enough different panels they look like a BA, they're a poor mans BA, or a temp. E-Series parts storage facility IMO.

It's good thinking by Ford to make so many AU parts backwards-compatible, basically keeping E-Series Falcons on the road for longer using upgraded AU mechanicals.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=594&page=1

Mmmmm, what a beast...... :P

fiery · 13-02-2006, 11:00 PM

I wont be changing my EF for an AU but definately wouldnt walk away from a BA (there are conditions provided on that though)...

Obriza · 13-02-2006, 11:01 PM

Id definitely go for an XR6T. Such a good canvas there to work on, Robs (Mrturbo) is a very good example. I hate the look of AUs also! TS50 and TE50 are an exception though, but still prefer an XR6T.

NZ · 13-02-2006, 11:03 PM

The other car I'd love is a LWB AU with a windsor.

awsome4.0 · 13-02-2006, 11:07 PM

going through the same prob at the moment think i will go the BA just have to wait a bit longer

tick5.0 · 13-02-2006, 11:10 PM

A few of my mate's have been trying to talk me in to getting a XR6T. Went and had a look at one Saturday on the way back from the wreckers and came to the conclusion I'd rather spend the price difference on the EF.

Next car will probably be an x series coupe.

tommo74 · 13-02-2006, 11:15 PM

Go the x series coupes!I had a few of em in the early 90s...when you could pick one up for about 4 grand....(302)....whish id hung onto em......

Paris Hilton · 13-02-2006, 11:23 PM

Strictly AU Luxo Barge only, If I was to get an AU...

Perana · 13-02-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NZ

Depends what model. AU2/3 XR8, TS50 yes any day

Agreed... AU2/3 Fairmont Ghia V8 in black would be alright too

starkersEB · 13-02-2006, 11:32 PM

I wouldnt even come close to considering an AU (maybe if the BA didnt exist or a cheap t series or XR came up), especially now i have an E-series with AU power im pretty content, so I can hold off till i can afford a BA-BF or even BG BH or whatever is next lol

tommo74 · 13-02-2006, 11:50 PM

The Idea of the black au ghia v8 sounds great.my cousin has a series 3 auxr8 and that sounds bloody mint!(sorry about the 80's expression)
Just been hankerin for a 2door latley (even a two seater)as I keep thinking these are family sedans after all ...but every time i see a nice e,au,ba my thoughts change completley...fords just look tough...and they are

**Whoosha** · 13-02-2006, 11:56 PM

Just peekin to see what you E series dudes are up to. kept my ed 5spd futra as long as I could just couldn"t afford to keep it + my AUXR8 11. dam fine car but. ex ford bosses wifes ride black pearl paint + a heap of tickfod goodies sold it ot a mate who luvs it too .. anyway back on track.. the question au over ba dollar for dollar you"ll get a sweet AU f.mont. XR 6or8 for about he same as a base ba its a no brainer for me AU all the way + you get the added bounus of jumping the fence + joining the select few at AU falcon .com au .. LOL Whoosha