E-series to become classics? - Page 3

Arv · 12-04-2005, 10:51 AM

The LS400 took it right to the German players (Merc S Class & BMW 7 Series) and proved that they could no longer dismiss Japanese luxury cars and now had to work hard to raise their own standards. The LS400 was also the worlds most refined car.

The MX5 was the fun car that had been unavailable since the 1970's. It had all the characteristics of the MGB's except that it was reliable, didn;t body flex and the roof didn;t leak. It's one of the funnest cars have ever driven.
I highly recommend you guys take one for a spin and see how good the handling is for yourselves.

Hotwire · 12-04-2005, 11:38 AM

I will say this quite simply, E-Series as a general car like any other will fade into the background. ONLY Special models ever really survive to "classic" status. Normal HQ's, XY's, XP's etc rarely are restored to original. There will always be the modified old school cars (read 20+ years old) but in ORIGINAL RESTORED condition it is only special models like GT's, GTS monaros etc. And if people cant afford the real thing they make replicas out of the standard cars. How many replica GT's, replica Bathurst Monaros etc. are there around compared to Originals.

E-Series will never be classics as a model as a whole, only the specials such as GT's and Sprints.

ilsautomotive · 12-04-2005, 06:06 PM

Ahem, the 3 cars Arv mentioned were all contenders for Car of the Century. All dramatically raised the bar in their respective segments and sent the European competition back to the drawing board.

We're lucky if a few Australian cars get sent overseas at all, let alone changing the world. A small cult following and a bit of respect gives due credit for the Falcon's place in Australian history.

darkfang888 · 12-04-2005, 08:51 PM

yeah, the GT's and the original run of 'S'XR6's will become legends, not as recognised/wanted as the XW/XY, but respected in their own right.
The EBII 'S'XR6 are already damn hard to find in NZ, in fact I've only ever seen one and that was in ChCh as I was driving past in my EA2.
Would still like one (EBII SXR6) though...

sphell · 12-04-2005, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Yagz

I have a question..

Do you think in 30 - 40 years, that e-series cars (more limited editions, such as EB and EL GT's, XR6's and XR8's) will be looked upon the same way XW and XY GT's are now?

Thoughts, opinions?

I didn't read any of the other replies....but NO :P

Stevo · 13-04-2005, 12:01 AM

I agree sort of.. All cars when they get old are classics , Value.. well thats the differing variable..

E series will one day be a classic old shitter falcons (as apposed to new shitter falcons ) Just certain ones like the GT's, and thier brothers ( FBT's, Sprints ) will be sort after.

13-04-2005, 05:47 PM

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LUXO_8 · 13-04-2005, 05:56 PM

haha, you wont be on the forums for long with that attitude!!!!!

Sprint_ED · 13-04-2005, 05:57 PM

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No u listen here maaate, but this is a car club, 90% of people here are mates, and like every1 is entitled to their opinions dont go calling ppl F**kheads for thier opionons just becasue ur a newbie with 3 posts dont give u the right to come on our forum and start making threats

13-04-2005, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprint_ED

No u listen here maaate, but this is a car club, 90% of people here are mates, and like every1 is entitled to their opinions dont go calling ppl F**kheads for thier opionons just becasue ur a newbie with 3 posts dont give u the right to come on our forum and start making threats

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13-04-2005, 06:01 PM

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LUXO_8 · 13-04-2005, 06:06 PM

hey mate can mate you mate say mate nothing mate other mate than mate MATE mate in mate your mate replys mate, mate mate mate mate fooly sik mate

13-04-2005, 06:07 PM

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LUXO_8 · 13-04-2005, 06:09 PM

oh....kay....then.

madnc backs slowly away from da freak

13-04-2005, 06:10 PM

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Sprint_ED · 13-04-2005, 06:10 PM

get ther nerve of this tool,

its not YOUR club its everyones club u arent the founder ur just a pethetic little tool that thinks hes a heavy (ur location says it all)

u know cars good for you, so does 90% of everyone in here, u have a fast one good for you, u got a head alot of people have 8's like u (me included) but i dont go arround like im the king cos believe me and u would have nothing compared 2 come other pepole mate , just becasue u holf it in 1st gear past the local maccas in st albans dont mean shit

Kenaz · 13-04-2005, 06:16 PM

Who is this guy?

darkfang888 · 13-04-2005, 06:20 PM

this 'fudge' dude's obvously brain-damaged. Who the hell does he think he is coming in here and talking absolute CRAP!?! And what's with the constant use of the word 'mate'? Does he have terets (not sure of spelling) syndrome or something? Besides, I thought this post was about the likliehood of E-series becoming classics? Which they (at least in regestration terms) as anything over 30 years old is considered 'classic'. As for my opinion, i posted that earlier.

13-04-2005, 06:23 PM

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ilsautomotive · 13-04-2005, 06:23 PM

starting to get the picture fudge?

Sprint_ED · 13-04-2005, 06:24 PM

he must me a wannabee gangster leb uleh

13-04-2005, 06:25 PM

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ilsautomotive · 13-04-2005, 06:25 PM

Note to admin:

His IP Address is: 220.240.122.160. The host name is: dsl-160.122.240.220.dsl.comindico.com.au.

13-04-2005, 06:26 PM

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starting to get the picture fudge?

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Sprint_ED · 13-04-2005, 06:26 PM

trouty ban this tool for good, gimme his IP address, he must be another user on the forum, we find out who he is and bannn the original accout too, that will six this stooge

darkfang888 · 13-04-2005, 06:27 PM

finally, some progress. Good work to whoever had had enough.

ilsautomotive · 13-04-2005, 06:28 PM

Yep will get onto that. Am closing the thread in the meantime.

ilsautomotive · 13-04-2005, 06:55 PM

Reopening.