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Hi Guys,
Looking at buying an AU series 3 Wagon with factory LPG gas. However, it has done 220,000kms and hasn't had a service for the last 25,000kms. Should I be worried? What should have been changed/done at the 200,000km mark and 210k and 220k? |
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30-05-2006, 03:27 PM
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V8 Powaah
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Well yes and no, if its only missed one service its no biggy, but if this is an ongoing thing, id think twice.
Now oil in LPG cars remains pretty clean even after 20k or so, age is probably a bigger problem- oil gets diluted and generally 'corosive' (couldnt think of a better word) and can cause harm. The Gas system is supposed to be 'serviced' every 15,000 though (this one is debatable though) Now if the service record for the car are otherwise, good go for it, one 20k oversight, isnt too bad, now going of my record at around the 200k the Gearbox should probably get done, Diff Oil changed as well as the basic stuff. Personally id get the selling to knock the price down and get all the main fluids- oil, coolant, brake fluid and spark plugs changed using the extra cash for extra piece of mind.
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30-05-2006, 07:37 PM
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My cars very rareley see a service from a 'professional', last one was 180thousand k's ago and the car still goes strong so missing one service is peanuts. Whats the asking price, whats it drive like, whats it look like, and what are your plans for the car ????
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30-05-2006, 08:18 PM
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Thats bugger all for an AU , taxi's run on gas and some have done over way over what that car has your looking at, missing a service or 2 is nothing major . Prolly just check the oil in the car ( check its condition ) , check the sparkplugs ( check there is no bad carbon build-up on the plugs ) , Take it for a drive up a steep steep hill and give it a gutfull , if it still accelerates and doesnt de-accelerate then good chance its still in ok nic . Usually if a car runs nice/smooth/plenty of power etc then that alone nearlly speaks for itself, get racv to do a runover it if your unsure ( and if you trust racv to check it ) ..gl
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31-05-2006, 03:19 PM
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Melbourne Lad
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Hi Guys,
The car's in good condition, exterior wise. The engine also sounded pretty good and normal on the test drive. He's got a road worthy certificate and everything was good. Apparently he put new spark plugs and spark plug leads and said they are genuine Ford items - the brand the leads says "Motortech" or "Motorgear" - something like that. Does it supposed to say "Ford" if they are genuine leads? He's already agreed to the price of $10,500. But I am looking at $10,000. My plans are to add a tow bar, roof racks, upgrade the brakes and rotors and that's about it really. It will be a daily runaround. BTW - I've never owned a Ford, so I just learnt on this website that they are chain driven, not timing belt driven...and to think I asked the seller "Did they change the timing belt on the previous service at 195,000km?" LOL. Cheers, |
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31-05-2006, 03:46 PM
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V8 Powaah
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Sounds like an alright deal. They dont have a timeing belt only a chain which if youve ever owned a Magna is a good thing.
And Motorguard parts which your leads sound like they are Ford. Bit like AC Delco= GM, Motorgard= Genuine Ford. Sounds all good.
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31-05-2006, 05:32 PM
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Melbourne Lad
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Oh yeah, that's right, it says Motorguard on the leads
 I've just purchased a Vehicle Security Certificate from VicRoads which gives me legal protection from reposession from the authority and fiance companies etc. Will pick up the car tomorrow, no more tipping Petrol at 1.35c/L for me YEH!!!  : Where is the best place to get roofracks, a tow bar, and also a set of foglamps for this car and roughly how much am I looking at for those items? It's an AU-III Forte station wagon. Cheers, David. |
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31-05-2006, 05:35 PM
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Your Leads will be red, with grey/black ends and will say Motorcraft. They are genuine ford.
Service intervals for AU3 was 15,000. So, a service was due at 195, then 210, then 225
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31-05-2006, 06:01 PM
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Melbourne Lad
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Red colour. But I didn't check the ends. Only looked at the leads very briefly. I'll go back for another checkup before taking posession of the car and handing the money over tomorrow.
I am using the missing service intervals to knock the price down a little :rolleyes: Hey where is your wagon for sale? It looks hot. |
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31-05-2006, 06:05 PM
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V8 Powaah
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Motorcraft-
Man dont make posts whilst drinking  - Motorgard whered i get that fromYeah motorcraft= Ford- considering there only like 3 ignition lead brands im betting there geunine's.
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31-05-2006, 06:09 PM
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31-05-2006, 06:45 PM
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Melbourne Lad
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Hi Guys,
I just looked at this picture, does the AU Forte Wagon have a cargo blind, like in these photos?  
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31-05-2006, 07:45 PM
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"He's already agreed to the price of $10,500. But I am looking at $10,000."
You're insane if you pay that much for a forte.. on gas.. with that many kilometres..! AU forte's needed the cargo blind optioned iirc. |
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31-05-2006, 08:05 PM
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Melbourne Lad
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There is nothing cheaper than $13k that I can find in the papers or internet. I thought $10k was alright for an AU-3 with road worth certificate?
Looks like I might need to source a cargo blind. Gee, they add up abit now. |
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04-06-2006, 12:48 PM
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If you have the money and you are happy enought with both the car and the price buy it.
If you've looked around and can't find any that suit don't be too fussed. You're the guy who'll be driving it. Many blokes here don't say how much they paid, probably because they'll hear "I only paid x$" of "that's way too high!" IMO the car has done a lot of work, but as someone else said, the factory dedicated gas will probably make up for it. Your money, your choice man! All the best with it, just hope you have a few thousand for mods, as the mod bug will bite hard if you hang around here. GK
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04-06-2006, 12:49 PM
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Walking with God
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If you have the money and you are happy enough with both the car and the price buy it.
If you've looked around and can't find any that suit don't be too fussed. You're the guy who'll be driving it. Many blokes here don't say how much they paid, probably because they'll hear "I only paid x$" of "that's way too high!" IMO the car has done a lot of work, but as someone else said, the factory dedicated gas will probably make up for it. Your money, your choice man! All the best with it, just hope you have a few thousand for mods, as the mod bug will bite hard if you hang around here. GK
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04-06-2006, 06:08 PM
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Melbourne Lad
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I've purchased the car; I didn't get an absolute bargain, but I don't think I overpaid for it. Overall, I am quite satisfied with the purchase; I just performed the first DIY service on the LPG wagon today and it made me glad I purchased it - the service parts are so cheap. I am getting crazy KM's out of LPG - so far I've done 250km and the "DTE" says I've got 560km left til empty. Reckon I shouldn't have a problem getting at least 600km out of a full tank of LPG ($40-off worth of LPG).
Regarding mods - I probably won't do anything to this car, it is only my daily runner. I spent way too much money modding previous rides; I am over modding Cheers, |
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 Read this and weep V8 drivers  : I'll see how many KMs a full tank gets me.Paying $85 for petrol is too steep, I feel your pain. But imagine those big Toyota Landcruisers with their fuel cost, *yikes*. Good luck with the LPG conversion mate, how much will it cost you in total for the conversion? Do you have a Sedan? See if you can get the workshop to place the LPG tank under the floor (even get rid of the petrol tank altogether), I think running duel fuel requires too much of a sacrifice of boot space - plus you can't fold your seat down to access the boot because the LPG tank is in the way. At the current rate of petrol, and given that LPG costs less than 1/3rd the price of Petrol on certain days of the week, you'll recoup the cost back soon. On the modding bug. I am serious, I've promised myself *crossed fingers behind back* I will not mod this car. 
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