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Old 27-07-2006, 10:18 AM   #1
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Have been looking at cars for the last couple of weeks to replace my ute, found what I think is a good offer last night.

It is a 2001 AU2 Fairmont, I dont think it has that many extras on a base fairmont though...
Has some paint markings on the rear bumper - dealer says he can have it fixed (bumper repainted) for $120
Has 88000km's
Warranty will be 5000km / 3 months on everything
Extra warranty would be on Drivetrain for up to 180 000km,s on clock for the next 3 years
can get full bumper to bumper to bumper for the next 3 years and up to 180 000 for an extra $1200

Price is 14k
Will be going for a test drive on Saturday (couldn't get the car out last night)

So does this offer sound about right? And would the extra warranty be worth it - I am guessing the main extra's it would cover would be braking system, suspesion / electrical etc.

Also out of interest - does the CD player play MP3's? - question the dealer couldn't answer last night.

Does anyone have a list of the base feature in these and extras that were available?

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Old 27-07-2006, 10:54 AM   #2
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That sounds like a pretty good price, have a look on the net and see what other cars the same are selling for. And I dont think the AU system played MP3's but I could be wrong
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Bit rich if you ask me for an AU II.

If you have a look around the Net most AU II monts are around the 11 - 12 k mark, if i was going to spend 14 id want a GHIA or a XR6 VCT.

Anthony is correct about the MP3s to, AU dont play them and neither does the BA/BF.
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taken from red book

2001 FORD FAIRMONT

AU II Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 4.0i
Prices based on km 80,000 - 130,000
Trade in price guide* $7,200 - $8,600
National average price - private sale* $9,100 - $11,300
Price when new (RRP) $38,710
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Old 27-07-2006, 01:59 PM   #5
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So I should offer about 12.5k, with the Bumper repair chucked in, if I do decide that I want this car?

Would the extra Warranty be worth getting?
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So I should offer about 12.5k, with the Bumper repair chucked in, if I do decide that I want this car?

Would the extra Warranty be worth getting?
warranties in my opinion arent really worth wiping your bum on. If you were to look at some of the fine print, there are alot of exclusions that you & I would deem as important. They are there for those who are nieve. Extra money for squat really. Just my opinion.
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Well I have extended warranty on my BA Fairmont and in the last two weeks it has paid for itself. I think it is worth it.
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Well I have extended warranty on my BA Fairmont and in the last two weeks it has paid for itself. I think it is worth it.
what kind of warranty was it? Factory or non-factory extended warranty like ASWN or the like? I was talking about warranties that dont have anything to do with the factory.
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warranties in my opinion arent really worth wiping your bum on. If you were to look at some of the fine print, there are alot of exclusions that you & I would deem as important. They are there for those who are nieve. Extra money for squat really. Just my opinion.
Yeah, need a law man to ascertain the worth of the warranties, but $14K seems steep. I'd be wanting one with dual-fuel for $12K max.
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warranties in my opinion arent really worth wiping your bum on. If you were to look at some of the fine print, there are alot of exclusions that you & I would deem as important. They are there for those who are nieve. Extra money for squat really. Just my opinion.
BZZZZZZZZ WRONG ANSWER.

We have taken out Ford Extended warranty on both my Mum's Fairlane (10/2001), and My Fairmont(10/2000). and both have already paid for themselves.


in my mums case. something went wrong with the aircon. the heater box was leaking and water soaked through all under the carpet. the whole interior was out as was the dash while everything dried. new heaterbox put in, everything replaced. new heater box was faulty. dash out again. new box again. dash back in. at least $1500 in labour alone. let alone the supposedly $800 heater box etc.

In my case, Radiator cracked for no apparent reason. fixed under extended warranty. thank you.

i couldnt be happier with it.

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BZZZZZZZZ WRONG ANSWER.

We have taken out Ford Extended warranty on both my Mum's Fairlane (10/2001), and My Fairmont(10/2000). and both have already paid for themselves.


in my mums case. something went wrong with the aircon. the heater box was leaking and water soaked through all under the carpet. the whole interior was out as was the dash while everything dried. new heaterbox put in, everything replaced. new heater box was faulty. dash out again. new box again. dash back in. at least $1500 in labour alone. let alone the supposedly $800 heater box etc.

In my case, Radiator cracked for no apparent reason. fixed under extended warranty. thank you.

i couldnt be happier with it.

just an opinion.

He wasnt talking about Ford warrenties, he was talking about those used dealer warrenties.. and I agree, they are a waste of time usually. I've gotten to a point now I only buy used cars from the actual Ford (or Kia) dealers, that way the warrenty is worth something.

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what kind of warranty was it? Factory or non-factory extended warranty like ASWN or the like? I was talking about warranties that dont have anything to do with the factory.
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He wasnt talking about Ford warrenties, he was talking about those used dealer warrenties.. and I agree, they are a waste of time usually. I've gotten to a point now I only buy used cars from the actual Ford (or Kia) dealers, that way the warrenty is worth something.
well fair enough. missed that post. :
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BZZZZZZZZ WRONG ANSWER.

We have taken out Ford Extended warranty on both my Mum's Fairlane (10/2001), and My Fairmont(10/2000). and both have already paid for themselves.


in my mums case. something went wrong with the aircon. the heater box was leaking and water soaked through all under the carpet. the whole interior was out as was the dash while everything dried. new heaterbox put in, everything replaced. new heater box was faulty. dash out again. new box again. dash back in. at least $1500 in labour alone. let alone the supposedly $800 heater box etc.

In my case, Radiator cracked for no apparent reason. fixed under extended warranty. thank you.

i couldnt be happier with it.

just an opinion.
I used to work at a for dealer in the service dept, you'd be surprised at the amount of stuff that gets knocked back under extended ford warranty.
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Extended warranties with the right provider can be useful, but as whats already been said make sure you read the fine print.
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for 14 youd get a decent ba
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Agreed.

You should be able to pick up a BA Futura with less then 60,000 on it for that price.

Alloys, ABS, Cruise control, newer model etc.

I wouldnt pay that for an AU II, and i wouldnt rush into anything.
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Something like this would be a better option.

http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...m_id=502023385

Basically the same equipment levels as an AU II Fairmont, still got factory warranty till early next year.

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seems like our prices in WA seem a bit high...

couldn't get a base XT with low km's(<70k) for 15k

That being said 14k is the absolute max I can spend (damn home loan...)
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AU2 for $14k forget it - you can get a BA XT for $13K and up at auction with lowish kays.
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yes something with factory warranty is worth getting. Auctions are the way to go for mainstream vehicles like fords, holdens and toyota's. Dirt cheap to buy as ex fleet cars.
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The warranty is most certainly not worth it. The fineprint means that you pay $1200 for nothing. A friend was convinced into buying a 3 year 175,000km warranty and it covers sweet **** all.
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Price seems a little high.Not knowing the prices in WA is a bit hard but if you can knock him down some it would be a great car. Had one before I bought the ute and absolutely loved it.
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Does sound a bit high

With the extended warranties, the more km's the car has the more frequent the services has to be. I was out lookng at 2nd cars with some relo's a other week and their terms were that over 50,000km services were every 10,000km, and above 100,000, they were every 3,000. If they werent stamped with those intevals, warranty was void
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Thanks for the replies guys, Yeah I suppose we pay a bit more over here because it is a smaller market. I will not be getting the warranty anymore, but I will be looking at what comes standard with it to see exactly how much it covers.

Rapid XR8 - stop giving me ideas I am supposed to be paying off my homeloan not looking into mags and lowering for the car!! Your old 'mont looks great.

I will offer 12k with 1.5k trade in on my old Ute (which I kinda want to get rid of before anything else goes wrong with it...) - that should be a decent enough offer from what I have heard here.
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Thanks for the replies guys, Yeah I suppose we pay a bit more over here because it is a smaller market. I will not be getting the warranty anymore, but I will be looking at what comes standard with it to see exactly how much it covers.

Rapid XR8 - stop giving me ideas I am supposed to be paying off my homeloan not looking into mags and lowering for the car!! Your old 'mont looks great.

I will offer 12k with 1.5k trade in on my old Ute (which I kinda want to get rid of before anything else goes wrong with it...) - that should be a decent enough offer from what I have heard here.
I work for a warranty company in vic and i would recommend getting the warranty but it depends which company your going through
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Definatley way too high for base fairmont. Just sold my VCT ghia with black leather, 100k, liquid silver in mint condition for 10k. (to someone I knew though) but had it advertised for 2 months on car point and no takers at 12,500. Dont mess around with a std farimont when you can have a tickford for starters or go for a BA falcon. OR even a AU Fairlane for the same price.

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If you could afford it, u could get this.

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My old man bought an AUIII Fairmont, 92ks, one owner,full service history, imac condition etc for 11 thou only a month and a half ago. For 14k if I was you i'd be expecting more for the money so i'd suggest keep looking but thats just my 2cents.
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Just found another one to have a look at - 12k sticker price so price might be able to get beaten down a bit - with any luck closer to the 10k you guy's think it's worth. Still have to look at it though, again it seems to be a base model 2000' mont with 100,000 on the clock...
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