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27-07-2006, 10:18 AM | #1 | ||
turboute
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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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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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27-07-2006, 11:04 AM | #3 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 01:21 PM | #4 | ||
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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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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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27-07-2006, 02:05 PM | #6 | |||
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27-07-2006, 02:11 PM | #7 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 02:20 PM | #8 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 02:20 PM | #9 | |||
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27-07-2006, 02:25 PM | #10 | |||
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27-07-2006, 02:32 PM | #11 | ||
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for 14 youd get a decent ba
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27-07-2006, 02:38 PM | #12 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 02:44 PM | #13 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 03:17 PM | #14 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 03:23 PM | #15 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 03:36 PM | #16 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 10:01 PM | #17 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 10:38 PM | #18 | ||
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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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27-07-2006, 11:05 PM | #19 | ||
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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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28-07-2006, 11:27 AM | #20 | ||
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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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28-07-2006, 11:47 AM | #21 | |||
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28-07-2006, 12:10 PM | #22 | ||
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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.
BUT in saying all this yes you are in Perth so would be so different to here | [/url] |
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28-07-2006, 02:16 PM | #23 | ||
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28-07-2006, 02:42 PM | #24 | ||
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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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28-07-2006, 06:06 PM | #25 | ||
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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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29-07-2006, 03:41 PM | #26 | ||
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Well I have bought a car now - AU3 'mont with a few extra's 80 000km's, tow pack electric seats, leather trim on s/wheel, think it might have a better sound system than std too, how do I tell?
12.5k + on roads etc. Thanks for your help guys - I will post pics when I get some time... |
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29-07-2006, 04:03 PM | #27 | ||
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If its the better sound system it will have Premium Sound written on it and a Tape Deck, otherwise if its standard it will just have the six stacker (prestige).
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29-07-2006, 04:09 PM | #28 | ||
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Congrats to you & hope you enjoy the new pride & joy.
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29-07-2006, 05:13 PM | #29 | ||
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I forgot to ask what colour you got. I actually prefer the SIII over the SII, its got the extra bits like the skirts, clear indicators and nicer wheels. Sounds like you got a pretty decent deal considering what the prices are like in WA.
Congrats!
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29-07-2006, 08:26 PM | #30 | ||
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pics now!
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