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24-10-2006, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Hey Folks;
I am looking at buying a 2002 Fairmont Ghia AUIII 5.0L V8; 54,000 on the clock. Can anyone give me a list of things to look for, warnings etc, as this is our first AU and V8. Cheers..... |
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24-10-2006, 03:48 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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anything that doesn't look like a new car should
54,000 is nothing. ooh and look out for LPG. I hear it is a must if you don't want to rob yourself blind.
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24-10-2006, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Fuel not an issue - company paid......
Thinking more of common faults etc.... |
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24-10-2006, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Broken rear top shock mounts have been an issue on some AU models with IRS
You would hear a rattling noise over bumps Ks are nice & low but still check it out as mine were shot before 60,000 Good Luck Autocade |
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24-10-2006, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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Very strong and well built car, the only things I can think of to check:
MDS in centre of dash - the LCD screens can sometimes play up and not display characters properly, its a well known and acknowledged problem. Make sure you get a warranty on it because a replacement unit is around $900 from Ford! Rear Shock Mounts - as mentioned they can break and you'll know if they do. The V8's are fantastic, a lot better on fuel than the BA/BF V8's and a sensational sound if you put a good exhaust system on it.
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24-10-2006, 05:28 PM
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Location: Australia
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24-10-2006, 05:35 PM
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Life's a Gas
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Sydney
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From my experience:
- Steering rack - check recall/replacement happened - Radiator, I think there was also a recall/replacement on these. - CD Changer - check operation Also check all elements of the quartz dash display are working. Check for rust in the top seams of the doors. Check for rust in the lower boot strut mounts. Brake rotors are probably crap. Don't worry about them. You'll replace them with DBAs/RDAs anyway. Check all aspects of air-con are working. Fixing some issues with this requires removal of the entire dash. |
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24-10-2006, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne
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As said previously, the mileage is nothing, and they're very long-lived cars. My AU3 Fairmont has just had it's 210K service, and it still drives nice & tight & everything works perfectly (including 6CD player & LCD displays!!), though the original owner was a rural co-op, so the majority of K's were highway driving. Nothing much goes wrong with them & parts and servicing are inexpensive (210K handbook service at Knox Ford cost just under $200)
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24-10-2006, 08:11 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Belmont, WA
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I took an AU III Fairmont out for a drive when I was looking for mine and it ran out of fuel - still said it had 3/4 tank... check that out
It is an excellent choice and you won't be sorry - they are fantastic cars for what they are worth |
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