Back in an AU - nearly!

JC · 23-02-2009, 09:28 PM

Well, I may be jumping the gun a bit here, but I think I'll be back in an AU in the not too distant future. I have 2 very good options I'm considering; one is a member's car and I wouldn't have to do a thing to it (maybe except a V8 transplant, lol), and the other is a '99 V8 fairmont at a local dealers that needs a small amount of TLC (also need the dealer to come down 1/2K in price or 1/2k up in trade).

Both parties are going to get back to me tomorrow at some stage, but I know which will I'll go given the chance (the TQE), with the dealer option a close second.

Kind of can't wait, but at the same time, the NF has performed its duties very well over the last year (roughly) - the fact that the missus won't drive it is the only reason I'm changing (I want to be able to drive the Explorer at least one day per week to work).

So maybe by tomorrow arvo, I'll know which AU will be heading my way!

**Whoosha** · 23-02-2009, 10:17 PM

Sweet ..

: but you never realy left us did you ? :hihi: :hihi:

GK · 23-02-2009, 10:42 PM

Go the V8, go the V8, go the V8, go the V8!

Okay, so I got a little carried away there! LOL!

It'll be awesome to have you back in either AU, but as Whoosha has correctly stated, you never left.

All the very best with it.

GK

honer · 23-02-2009, 10:44 PM

+1 V8 !

rag top · 23-02-2009, 10:45 PM

haha - What happened to the Mustang option???

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Rumor is you test drove one on the weekend

private9 · 23-02-2009, 11:00 PM

This'd make it AU number ...???!

What's a TQE?

Good luck either way!

JC · 23-02-2009, 11:08 PM

GK - you crack me up! The V8 is an option, and I know if i get a TQE (Three Quarter Engine, aka 6 cyl), I'll miss the 8, nut I always have the explorer!

Woosha - yes, I check in from time to time, but it's harder to offer advice when I can't go to the driveway and just check; the memory's not what it used to be.

Mick, you know I'd buy the 'stang if I could get the funds, but getting $5k odd together is a lot easier than what the stang's worth. It was test driving your beast that has given me the itches; I actually want a ute, but the member's car I am looking at is near pristine, and the V8 'mont looks good too (though requires some TLC, as I said), and Pol has agreed to "let" me drive the Explorer at least one day a week if i get either of the AUs.

As for numbers, let's see:
1. AU1 XR8 Manual, Hot chilli
2. AU1 XR6 VCT Auto, Galaxy blue
3. AU2 Forte V8 Auto, Meteorite
4. AU1 XR8 Auto, Galaxy blue
5. AU2 Forte/"XR" Wagon I6 Auto, Silhouette

So this would be AU number 6.

Though the missus has just found a 180,xxx km BA Fairmont for $7850 down the coast - might be worth a look too! Nah - if I "upgrade" from the NF, it will be to an AU.

rag top · 23-02-2009, 11:11 PM

When do the mods start? Saturday arvo your place????

private9 · 23-02-2009, 11:14 PM

TQE - hadn't come across this one, but I love it!

Post some pics and details of each so we can confuse you with advice!

JC · 23-02-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rag top

When do the mods start? Saturday arvo your place????

ROFL. If I get the preferred one, it won't be for around 3 weeks; I need to pick it up from interstate.

Private9 - if I posted pics, I would definitely be jumping the gun, but once I know for sure, I'll be posting pics ASAP!

rag top · 23-02-2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

ROFL. If I get the preferred one, it won't be for around 3 weeks; I need to pick it up from interstate.

ROADTRIP!!!!

If ya need a hand picking it up, happy to help out.

JC · 23-02-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rag top

ROADTRIP!!!!

If ya need a hand picking it up, happy to help out.

Careful - I may hold you to that.

rag top · 23-02-2009, 11:59 PM

Give me sufficient time to wrangle time off work.....

Is there a manual in wings? or a manual conversion on the cards???

HLC · 24-02-2009, 12:25 AM

the preferred one wouldnt be mattp's fairmont would it? ;)

JC · 24-02-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rag top

Give me sufficient time to wrangle time off work.....

Is there a manual in wings? or a manual conversion on the cards???

Auto all the way - Pol can't use the clutch in an AU, or any manual for that matter!

You up for a flight as well? How many of those $2 flights did you get? And when are they for? Pick up for this will be mid March (probably around the 14th or so).

JC · 24-02-2009, 02:03 AM

This is part of the interior:

And this be a wheel:

mattp · 24-02-2009, 02:16 AM

That's a nice looking car JC!

GS608 · 24-02-2009, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mattp

That's a nice looking car JC!

lol

RG · 24-02-2009, 09:43 AM

No prizes for guessing this one

**FTE217** · 24-02-2009, 11:22 AM

JC you know the Meteorite V8 was the best you had, bugga the 6pack :togo: get the EIGHT

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Welcome back !

**Peuty** · 24-02-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mattp

That's a nice looking car JC!

Nice looking wheels too.

Those tyres pull a mean skid!

We'll have to organise a JC mod day when he gets up here.

JC · 24-02-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

JC you know the Meteorite V8 was the best you had, bugga the 6pack :togo: get the EIGHT

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Welcome back !

That it was. This 6 pack is in better condition than the V8, and slightly more affordable too, and it will do the job. It will just be good to be back in an AU (though they really aren't too different to an E series - not the Live axle AU versions, anyway)

blueoval · 24-02-2009, 12:44 PM

great news JC. You cant escape the AU's. lol

ratman · 24-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Can't believe u took this long to get back to 1 JC

JC · 24-02-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ratman

Can't believe u took this long to get back to 1 JC

Yeh, well; you only miss something once it's gone, and each of the 5 previous previous AUs I have had have been great in their own way - I just never remeber that when they're current, only when they're gone.

rag top · 24-02-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

How many of those $2 flights did you get? And when are they for? Pick up for this will be mid March (probably around the 14th or so).

They were $1 flights, $2 return.... 11 of them

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Unfortunately, they are for mid May.

**Polyal** · 24-02-2009, 02:24 PM

That fairmont on this site is nice, if my ute would hurry up and sell then id consider it, but its in QLD aswell :(

JC · 24-02-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

That fairmont on this site is nice, if my ute would hurry up and sell then id consider it, but its in QLD aswell :(

That fairmont may be the one we're talking about.

**Mechan1k** · 24-02-2009, 04:11 PM

About time too.
I have some nice S3 5-spoke XR 17" wheels with no gutter rush that I might be interested in parting with. :P

JC · 24-02-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

About time too.
I have some nice S3 5-spoke XR 17" wheels with no gutter rush that I might be interested in parting with. :P

Thanks, but I have 4 sets of 17s to suit BA/AU/Territory.