OOh an XR6 Falcon..
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Falcon-XR6-Limited-Edit...
No I dont want it, but its nice to see the other boys on this side of the pond.
No I dont want it, but its nice to see the other boys on this side of the pond.
TVR Moneypit said:
Stigmundfreud said:
TVR Moneypit said:
2004, 39'000 miles, and it's up for only £5500 ono.
What a dip the market has taken.
For a car so ugly, an unknown over here, no pedigree and did I mention its so ugly I'd chew my arm off the morning after? Thats a fair priceWhat a dip the market has taken.
TVR Moneypit said:
Stigmundfreud said:
TVR Moneypit said:
2004, 39'000 miles, and it's up for only £5500 ono.
What a dip the market has taken.
For a car so ugly, an unknown over here, no pedigree and did I mention its so ugly I'd chew my arm off the morning after? Thats a fair priceWhat a dip the market has taken.
That model, the AU was hammered in Oz due to the crap styling, however it was a good step up in handling and reliability.
Basically the falcon and commodore have fought it out over the years from the old days, Holden has pulled ahead recently mainly due to the better powertrain IMO.
So yes I think its good value, I think the engine is around 200kw so circa 270bhp, a nice spacey cruiser for family travel. Id be tempted if the older UK Holdens went getting close to those prices.
I have owned 2 falcon's in the UK including one in a photo I took which has done the rounds as it shows it in front of the old Wembley Stadium towers. I find they have a softer ride and larger interior in general. Though the VE I think changed the space availability to a more equal playing field. If that was £3k Id be tempted as a second car for the mrs
Basically the falcon and commodore have fought it out over the years from the old days, Holden has pulled ahead recently mainly due to the better powertrain IMO.
So yes I think its good value, I think the engine is around 200kw so circa 270bhp, a nice spacey cruiser for family travel. Id be tempted if the older UK Holdens went getting close to those prices.
I have owned 2 falcon's in the UK including one in a photo I took which has done the rounds as it shows it in front of the old Wembley Stadium towers. I find they have a softer ride and larger interior in general. Though the VE I think changed the space availability to a more equal playing field. If that was £3k Id be tempted as a second car for the mrs
Back in Oz/NZ there is generally a strong split between those who would own a Commodore or a falcon, regardless of how good either one was. My passion was always Holden, but I have driven a good share of models of both cars. The AU xr6 falcon wasnt exactly the best looking imo but its spacious, pretty quick, drives well, and its not exactly a bad car for that money!
BTW - Has anyone noticed the 5 litre falcon ute on ebay?
BTW - Has anyone noticed the 5 litre falcon ute on ebay?
kiwifraser said:
Back in Oz/NZ there is generally a strong split between those who would own a Commodore or a falcon, regardless of how good either one was. My passion was always Holden, but I have driven a good share of models of both cars. The AU xr6 falcon wasnt exactly the best looking imo but its spacious, pretty quick, drives well, and its not exactly a bad car for that money!
BTW - Has anyone noticed the 5 litre falcon ute on ebay?
BTW - Has anyone noticed the 5 litre falcon ute on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Falcon-Met
very little info, mileage etc..............
TVR Moneypit said:
2004, 39'000 miles, and it's up for only £5500 ono.
What a dip the market has taken.
Sorry, not an 04... the ugly AU was replaced by the much better looking BA in 02.What a dip the market has taken.
I had a BA XR6, shown in my "previously owned" page. Ex wife now has it. Not a bad car, but really just an average famly car (as is the Commodore)
Stigmundfreud said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Stigmundfreud said:
TVR Moneypit said:
2004, 39'000 miles, and it's up for only £5500 ono.
What a dip the market has taken.
For a car so ugly, an unknown over here, no pedigree and did I mention its so ugly I'd chew my arm off the morning after? Thats a fair priceWhat a dip the market has taken.
And are you taking age into account? Stacked up against the equivalent Holden 6 of the time, it wasnt too bad a handler and had some pace. It was a viable 6cyl alternative.
ETA: Worth nothing though, the WA coppers did stop using the AU for pursuit work, as there were incidents of the back windscreen dropping out under heavy cornering.
Edited by 308mate on Wednesday 26th November 17:55
308mate said:
Stigmundfreud said:
TVR Moneypit said:
Stigmundfreud said:
TVR Moneypit said:
2004, 39'000 miles, and it's up for only £5500 ono.
What a dip the market has taken.
For a car so ugly, an unknown over here, no pedigree and did I mention its so ugly I'd chew my arm off the morning after? Thats a fair priceWhat a dip the market has taken.
And are you taking age into account? Stacked up against the equivalent Holden 6 of the time, it wasnt too bad a handler and had some pace. It was a viable 6cyl alternative.
ETA: Worth nothing though, the WA coppers did stop using the AU for pursuit work, as there were incidents of the back windscreen dropping out under heavy cornering.
Edited by 308mate on Wednesday 26th November 17:55
Edited by stigmundfreud on Thursday 27th November 00:43
in years gone by....going back to 2002/03 I was service manager at a Ford dealership in Newcastle (OZ). Around this time Ford released the new BA range, now I'm a holden man through and through but I had to admit the BA wa a far better car than the VY commie at the time. The XR6 turbo was a particularly rapid vehicle with 245kw out of the single turbo 4.0 standard and massive tuning ability. Even the standard 6 cly was 185kw with it's twin overhead cammed VVT 4.0 (equal to the output of the 5.0 V8 SS commie pre LS1).
Unfortunately Ford seem to be the heavy-hitters at home in the V8 supercars at the moment too.
Unfortunately Ford seem to be the heavy-hitters at home in the V8 supercars at the moment too.
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