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23-07-2007, 06:56 PM
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Starter Motor FTW!!!
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Hi guys!
I've come here for some advice from the owners and enthusiasts  Basically, I'm an 18 year old student planning on buying a car. I've been driving my dad's Territory for over a year, but I can never really take it too far, so I need my own car.I have about $5000 up my sleeve, (but I only want to spend around $4500 if I can) and from what I've researched, the EF/EL seems to fit the bill. Right now, I'm looking at getting an EF/EL GLi - but I'm not sure how much to pay for a decent one with around 200,000km on the clock. I'm looking to only spend $4500, but should I spend the full 5k to get the best car I can? These are the real questions I need help with. Also, the only problem I know of concerning the E series is that the head gaskets tend to be an issue. Are there any more issues the car is known for? So can anyone help me out? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys! Darius. |
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23-07-2007, 07:02 PM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
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Welcome! The EF/EL Falcons are great cars.
If you get an auto, check that it shifts smoothly. If it doesn't, avoid. I'd also recommend servicing the auto when you buy it. Head gaskets can be a problem. When you check out a car, see if the head gasket's been done before. If it hasn't, if the car has around 200,000kms, I'd expect the current head gasket would be in the final stages of it's life. Also check things like heater and aircon to make sure they work properly.
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23-07-2007, 07:44 PM
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i can't speak for EF/EL specifics, but definitely check the head gasket history and the tranny if its auto. 200,000 is the mark for water pumps and oil pumps and such as well i think. i'd want to get a proper service done on a 200,000km car unless it had a well documented history.
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23-07-2007, 08:13 PM
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Just Cruzing
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Sunbury
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if you look hard enough you could go a futura as well there good bang for buck.
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23-07-2007, 09:05 PM
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Depending on what state you are in, you can very easily find an EL Futura or Fairmont for the money you're talking. You just have to be patient, know what you're looking at, and not be deterred by ambitious selling prices of dreamer sellers.
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23-07-2007, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SA Parafeild Gardens
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Spend the whole lot if you find a nice looking one with 150,000k or so that runs smoothly. thought $500 is not going to make a huge diff in the quality of the car you will get. you can normally talk most ppl down well over the $500 :P
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23-07-2007, 10:07 PM
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Starter Motor FTW!!!
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Thanks for the advice guys
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24-07-2007, 09:17 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: narre warren vic
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if your in Vic i have a 95 ef manual for sale pm me if you want details im asking $3000 but it does need a couple of things.
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24-07-2007, 02:18 PM
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Starter Motor FTW!!!
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I'm in NSW, sorry :(
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