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02-12-2005, 01:10 PM
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After a new addition to the family and a move into the middle of know were it was decided we needed a second car although we couldn't afford one. My father decided we should get a ford falcon station wagon because they go forever and have guts. This is what we bought....
1990 Falcon ea 8 seater wagon 30th anniversary model (307000kms on clock) (also says it has a 4.1L engine) Centreline mags with 75 % tread Saas woodgrain sports wheel Alloy auto shift handle Blue neon cd player 4 speed auto-reguarly serviced- smooth changing Power and economy switch Factory 8 seater wagon Dark tinted windows- also factory glass tint!! Dark bonnet protector Drivers side wind shield Fuel injected Power steering Airconditioning Central locking Theft alarm Tow bar Factory roof racks Safety belts with pre-tensioner Blue zenon headlights Registered till april 2006 heaps of spares-though not needed etc etc THESE ITEMS BELOW WERE REPLACED APPROX 6 MONTHS AGO AND WERE NEW AT TIME OF REPLACEMENT!! New exhaust New monroe shockies New steering rack and pinion New ball joints New head, lifters and camshaft New heater hoses and radiator hoses New factory fuel filter New fan belt etc New brake pads New water pump I paid $2500, have I set myself up (after reading this forum I feel I may have made an error in judgment...) or was this a good deal. Am I likely to have a heap of problems with the EA? |
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02-12-2005, 01:14 PM
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looks like most of the problem things have been replaced so it should give some trouble free motoring for a while.
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02-12-2005, 01:14 PM
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EA's are not bad cars as long they have been looked after, i think it was a good deal ;)
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02-12-2005, 01:16 PM
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BTW can you post some pixs?
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02-12-2005, 01:18 PM
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XR8 v Lee. love you Lee
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Depending on how far "no where" is from town, as said above , most of the parts have been replaced and should extend it's life. if your only driving to town or such it should be fine.
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02-12-2005, 01:28 PM
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Here are some pixs....hope they are not too big!
     
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02-12-2005, 01:31 PM
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XR8 v Lee. love you Lee
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looks good for the money mate. were they taken before you moved to woop woop.
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1993 EB2 FALCON S XR8 As original from showroom floor with all options Additions - Pacemakers turbo400 3" exhaust Custom cai prototype No 4 Stage 1 shift kit with neck brace Still to come DIVORCE |
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02-12-2005, 01:33 PM
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Pretty tidy for a car of its age. I'd be inclined to agree with everyone else - most of the 'crappy' EAs have long-since died and the ones that are on the road still have probably been looked after and had all of the problems fixed by warranty services, etc...
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02-12-2005, 01:37 PM
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the big money problems have really been taken care of.
the Head and Water pump being done are the big ones which would suggest it should be fine for some time, the other stuff its more along the lines of normal maintenence.
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02-12-2005, 01:37 PM
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Kev, the pix were taken by the previous owner.
Thanks for the speedy reply I was begining to stress that I had made a bad decision. I know $2500 is not a lot of money but for a family of 6 its all we had without getting into debt. |
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02-12-2005, 01:41 PM
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4.1L motor (they belong in XF's), it will be a 3.9L motor I hope or 4.0 at the newest.
Otherwise sounds pretty good.
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02-12-2005, 01:41 PM
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XR8 v Lee. love you Lee
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""4 kids"" maybe you better buy hubby a television. just kiddin, ..................
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1993 EB2 FALCON S XR8 As original from showroom floor with all options Additions - Pacemakers turbo400 3" exhaust Custom cai prototype No 4 Stage 1 shift kit with neck brace Still to come DIVORCE |
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02-12-2005, 01:44 PM
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nah that looks good for the price,well done ;)
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02-12-2005, 01:45 PM
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EA2BA How do I tell what motor it is?
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02-12-2005, 01:47 PM
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rego papers i would say
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02-12-2005, 01:50 PM
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I haven't taken delivery of the car yet, and didn't think to check about the engine...I will call the guy and ask, am I up for trouble if the engine is a 4.1L?
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02-12-2005, 01:50 PM
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well buying an ea is never a good investment, but if looked after and can fine.
for the price id say you have done well!
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02-12-2005, 02:05 PM
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Thats ok its a 3.9L engine, I just email the ex-owner and he said sorry it was put down wrongly. This is better right?
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02-12-2005, 02:16 PM
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yep that sounds right
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02-12-2005, 02:27 PM
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any cars good as long as its been looked after..........lol
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02-12-2005, 03:28 PM
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my ebII falcon wagon had a 4.1 in it, thats what they actually were in size BUT everyone knew them as 4.0 adn so thats what they were put down as
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02-12-2005, 03:33 PM
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I don't think so valknutr it WOULD be a 4.0L... 4.1s are a very different engine.... found in XF's and earlier.
it looks like a good buy vanessa should suit your needs well and hopefully be trouble free! |
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02-12-2005, 03:39 PM
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Just keep it regularly maintained and it should give you no troubles.
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02-12-2005, 03:40 PM
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The 4.0l block is actually 3984cc
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10-12-2005, 11:17 AM
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I have now taken delivery of my car and i have to say I don't think I have driven a car that is so smooth and easy. I have a late model Magna and in comparison its a bugger to drive. The a/c isn't working and it has a few small problems that I will be getting fixed this week (broken window winder and the windscreen washer doesn't work) so the guy dropped the price to $2100 which does make it quite a good deal.
Does anyone know if I its worth taking it to a detailer to get the insides cleaned it could be just me but it seems grubby and I would like the seats and carpets shampoo'd and the whole thing a clean...has anyone done this and was it worth the money? |
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10-12-2005, 11:58 AM
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my folks had their EL wagon done before they sold it, cost like $150 or so...... it came up so good, they nearly didnt wanna sell it lol
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Have I made a poor choice?
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