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27-11-2005, 04:19 PM
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hey fellas!
Just have to say sorry, I bought a BA 5.4 V8 Fairmont Ghia today, and am ready to join the brigade over at the BA camp!!  : I STILL have the AU, and will probably keep it as a thrash about, so i will still be a pain in the neck on the AU forums too. I am VERY happy with my purchace, i get to drive her home on WEDNESDAY! So its, move over AU, Hello BA! Please dont ban me from the AU thread now!!!! so yeah sorry guys!  : LOL Rob |
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27-11-2005, 04:25 PM
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they call me Tibbo
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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good choice mate.. they are the winning pick on the 2nd hand market at the moment for a lovely car.. Congratulations
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27-11-2005, 04:26 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Nice Rob. The BA 18s will look great on the Ghia.
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27-11-2005, 04:33 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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Minttt!!! But still, you coulda turbo'd!!! Ah welll. Good job!
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27-11-2005, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Yeah, I too went from AU > BA
I traded mine, but it was still an immaculate car inside and out... all my friends commented on how clean she was... I miss her as I'm still getting used to the BA. Very similar cars, but very different in other areas... As I say to all my ex-girlfriends... "Don't look back..." 
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27-11-2005, 04:43 PM
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To be honest, i was about 80% on my way to buying a TE50, i checked insurance, and it was up in the $3500 range, mainly due to me being a younger driver, so i gave that onethe flick off my list pretty wuick
I was looking hard at the XR6 turbos too, but i just couldnt get this one out of my head, its fully optioned, full leather,lowered, premo every thing... its just unreal!! I also noticed how many AU xr8's were around, its a shame!! JC i am thinking of getting these rims... http://magwheelcentre.com.au//bbs_ch.htm they look UNREAL! I also had an up close and personal experience with the sales mans new BF GTP. you cant begin to explain how good one of these cars are in the flesh BTW go Russel Ingall, thats 1 bad MO FO |
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27-11-2005, 04:45 PM
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Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Also sold as Advanti Chiles - nice! Expensive but.
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27-11-2005, 04:51 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Beaumont Hills
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TRAITOR.. DIE DIE DIE!!!! haha nah man good to hear.. keep the BA for an everyday driver... and go nuts on the AU now ;) lol
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27-11-2005, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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Congrats mate, sounds like a really nice buy ;) What did you pick it up for? if you dont mind me asking
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27-11-2005, 05:01 PM
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rofl copter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Werribee
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damn, that au was nice! u could give it to me ;) lol nah its ok, ill let ya keep it LOL
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27-11-2005, 06:23 PM
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hahaha, not selling it for a while, i have been contemplating giving it to my younger brother for a xmas pressie!
except we only bought him a car not long ago, so that is just plain spoiling the little *****! i would rather not disclose how much i paid for the car, it helps to know the salesman. thats all i will say! cheers rob |
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27-11-2005, 06:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
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cant go wrong, I have always loved the monties.
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27-11-2005, 07:18 PM
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
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Great stuff mate, any piccies.
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27-11-2005, 08:28 PM
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no photos yet!
I hate the feeling i have now when i look at the AU though, feels as if i have disowned it! I am sure it will wear off once i get my bum into the new car! 
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27-11-2005, 09:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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what are the specs of the ba? colour etc..
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28-11-2005, 10:01 PM
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28-11-2005, 10:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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the fairmont ghia's are cheap as now.. you see the v8 ones at auctions (fixed price) with low km for very low 30's.
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28-11-2005, 10:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Merrylands Sydney
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Nice cars man well done :sm_headba
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28-11-2005, 10:55 PM
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29-11-2005, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Ah Rob, expensive move
albeit a very nice one!I've still got my AU.. and I've got a BA too, the BA is more of a night / weekend car though as the AU is on gas so it's a get about car. Good stuff, bet you can't wait to start driving it
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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29-11-2005, 07:21 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: eastern suburbs Melb Vic
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Sounds a great car. I to like the F/ghias.But most likely purchase a BF 6 speed as the next car in a few years.
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29-11-2005, 07:38 PM
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I really wanted the new 6 speed too, yeah its probably the best gear box ever made for an aussie car, but i think the 4 speed will do the job, better than good enough!
i will only drive the car 2-3 times a week anyway which is what happens with the AU. My younger brother took the AU for a test drive today to get a feel for it,(coming from a 626 turbo, rice burner) and he loves his new car! I have never seen/heard it moving and boy, does it look and sound tough! anyway, thanks for giving a stuff!  rob! |
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30-11-2005, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Good news, don't say sorry !! You would be if you bought a holden. Great to see you have kept the AU
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