Need Help & Opinions - AUII F/Ghia V8

[RedHotGT]

Hi Guys,

Looking very seriously at buying a low km 2001 AU II Fairmont Ghia V8.
1 owner, 101,000 km... In really good condition, full service history, full leather interior, petrol only, for $10,000 (with RWC)
FOR THE WIFE

Basically wanted to know anyones thoughts about this particular model. I know that the AU is the ugliest ford since.... well anyways....

But I basically wanted to know the following:

Can I put a reasonable exhaust on the car and at what sort of costs???
(I want to hear the V8, but I don't expect PERFORMANCE specs)

Will BA/BF wheels fit/suit the stud pattern and setout of the AU
(looking at maybe the BF XR Wheels or something like it 17-18")

Any major dramas with the Autos in these things??
(Seemed to serve the taxi industry well on the 6-cyl, but does it cope well with the V8)

And can someone confirm/deny the power output of the Ghia V8. I've read mostly that its 175kw but i've also read that it may be 185kw??

And any other general comments (other than the AU is ugly, because I am aware of these things!!!!!!)....

Thanks guys,
Loftie