Au fairmont s2 trade for s1 au xr advice

xr8 007 · 24-10-2014, 09:42 PM

Hey all,
Just need some advice and opinions. Looking at something abit sportier for my daily driver. Whats everyones advice on the following. I have a s2 Fairmont and looking to trade it for a s1xr6 on the link bellow. To give you a idea is link to my au build thread. Or...........should i use the money that i lose in the transission to make my fairmont daily look and ride better.My car is ten thousand kays younger

http://www.tradingpost.com.au/Automo...dNumber=85B7LL

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11419519

b2tf · 24-10-2014, 09:54 PM

Backwards move IMHO

xr8 007 · 24-10-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Backwards move IMHO

care to elaborate?

rmack · 25-10-2014, 08:58 AM

The XR6 is a great looking car but the S2 Fairmont has more options.

Larger brakes
Climate control
Rear electric Windows
Passenger Airbag

sbcb · 25-10-2014, 10:39 AM

While it's true the series 2/3 AU's had some worthy updates, top of that list was the whole brake system, the XR's are a lot better looking. If you don't thrash your cars the smaller brakes on the AU1 won't be an issue. The VCT engine is good for a few more kilowatts over the base fairmont engine but I'd go the xr6 myself solely on the looks of the vehicles. The Black XR is a great looking car. This is one of those heart or head questions. Head says fairmont, heart says XR. Usually the heart wins lol.

rmack · 25-10-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sbcb

While it's true the series 2/3 AU's had some worthy updates, top of that list was the whole brake system, the XR's are a lot better looking. If you don't thrash your cars the smaller brakes on the AU1 won't be an issue. The VCT engine is good for a few more kilowatts over the base fairmont engine but I'd go the xr6 myself solely on the looks of the vehicles. The Black XR is a great looking car. This is one of those heart or head questions. Head says fairmont, heart says XR. Usually the heart wins lol.

I agree they are a very nice looking car. By the way XR6 listed above is not a vct

uniacidz · 25-10-2014, 01:26 PM

Its a downgrade IMHO.

And honestly, even the XR6 isnt 'sporty'

I would personally keep the current car you have and do a few upgrades and possible tune if you want a sleeper look.

Maka · 25-10-2014, 03:55 PM

Good luck which ever way you go, both are great cars anyway! Imo i would get the XR depending on how well cared for it is. Even if the s2 Fairmont has some better parts on it, its not a XR!

cheers, Maka

mik · 25-10-2014, 04:05 PM

i like the xr`s( i own one) , but having riden in my buds fairmont, i think they are a tad nicer in the interior, ride a little better, the brakes is already mentioned .

mcfly94 · 25-10-2014, 04:06 PM

downgrade for sure.

Sox · 25-10-2014, 07:14 PM

Age wise it's a downgrade, and because it's a S1.

However, an XR is an upgrade over a Fairmont for me, a far better drivers car all round.

Fairmonts are soft hat wearing old mans cars.

mcfly94 · 25-10-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox

Age wise it's a downgrade, and because it's a S1.

However, an XR is an upgrade over a Fairmont for me, a far better drivers car all round.

Fairmonts are soft hat wearing old mans cars.

but you can always drop a fairmont add a sway bar, some 17's and good wheel alignment and will be better than an xr.

mcfly94 · 25-10-2014, 07:40 PM

i picked ltd over xr8, theres just no comparison, because there was no way i could afford a t3 ts50

Sox · 25-10-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mcfly94

but you can always drop a fairmont add a sway bar, some 17's and good wheel alignment and will be better than an xr.

Not IMO.
A Fairmont will always have that silly electronic climate control, and look like an old mans car.

Bushbasher · 25-10-2014, 07:59 PM

buy an XR nose and XR springs, swaybars and transplant them onto your Fairmont then you'll have the best of both worlds.

Spurious · 25-10-2014, 11:01 PM

I have the AU2 Monty & it'll easily keep pace with Xr's & rides just as good if not a little better. Both it & I looooove corners!

Personally, I'm not a fan of the XR front ends. I much prefer the "wolf in sheeps clothing" approach.

Check out my signature below.
Not mentioned is a camber & castor adjuster kit fitted to the front end

xr8 007 · 25-10-2014, 11:02 PM

Thanks to all for the replies. Looking at keeping the Mont and with the changeover change ill improve the mont with it. Thanks again, the AU is truly an underated car and truly a nice car to drive.

OffRoadFalcon · 26-10-2014, 03:38 AM

I'd keep the Mont. Although I love the XRs just as much, Id rather have that bit of extra luxury, and try to get a bit of sports into the mix. Like a tickford optioned Fairmont Ghia.

b2tf · 26-10-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sox

Not IMO.
A Fairmont will always have that silly electronic climate control, and look like an old mans car.

Everybody's opinion is different - I reckon P250's look so much better than a normal AU ute. Clearly you didn't agree.

I would not buy an S1 AU unless it was a T series and even then it would have to be something pretty special.

Sox · 26-10-2014, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Everybody's opinion is different

Naturally.

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- I reckon P250's look so much better than a normal AU ute.

So do I.

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Clearly you didn't agree.

I didn't? How so? I don't recall ever saying that, feel free to quote it...

In any case, this thread isn't about us disagreeing with one another, it's about the OP asking what our thoughts are.

b2tf · 26-10-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Sox

I didn't? How so? I don't recall ever saying that, feel free to quote it...

Where's the bodykit from your P250?

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In any case, this thread isn't about us disagreeing with one another, it's about the OP asking what our thoughts are.

Yep, it is. And mine are that there's no way I'd go backwards to an S1, XR or not.

Sox · 26-10-2014, 11:22 AM

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Where's the bodykit from your P250?

Sitting in my mezzanine.

What does that have to do with you claiming I think a normal AU ute looks better than a P250?

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Yep, it is. And mine are that there's no way I'd go backwards to an S1, XR or not.

Great, I would.

Grippy · 26-10-2014, 11:50 AM

The S2 Fairmont will be transformed with a set of new springs and bilstein or koni shocks. At least you know the history of your current car, I'd hang onto it and make a few improvements to get more enjoyment out of it.

mik · 28-10-2014, 01:31 AM

what about the steering rack chaps ? doesn`t the luxo models have speed sensitive steering ??

FTE · 28-10-2014, 04:02 AM

Ive got 2 series 1 XR8s. 1 sedan and 1 ute and i think they're great cars.
I never understood negativity surrounding S1 AU XRs.

Didnt the AU Fairmont have the Tickford engine anyway?

SantoAU · 10-11-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bushbasher

buy an XR nose and XR springs, swaybars and transplant them onto your Fairmont then you'll have the best of both worlds.

This. With T-series inserts and 220kW motor

Maka · 10-11-2014, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FTE

Ive got 2 series 1 XR8s. 1 sedan and 1 ute and i think they're great cars.
I never understood negativity surrounding S1 AU XRs.

Didnt the AU Fairmont have the Tickford engine anyway?

Ghia had the Tickford motor.

Nothing wrong at all with series 1 Au's, they are all good maybe a bit spartan in the trinkets & brake area's. I rate their reliability better than s2 because of the lack of trinkets.

cheers, Maka