another newb another question

lukey_boy · 07-11-2006, 11:40 PM

well first of all i would like to introduce myself my name is Luke
i currently drive a 1988 ke laser G-spec(granny)
im looking at buy an 1995 EF Ford Fairmont, i have found a near good condition one for around 4500 with new rego, looken after buy a family guy but has some mods such as an exhaust and stiffer suspension with 170 000kms and a few bits wrong but looks to be near perfect condition apart from maybe $400 worth of work, i was wondering does this seem like a good buy to you guys, and yeah any comments about the car would be fantastic, and yes i am hopefully trying to organise a nrma check very soon to be certain and and it is a 4.0l 6 which has a lot more go than i expected

Anyways thank you all for your time and any input will be appreciated

1TUFFUTE · 07-11-2006, 11:47 PM

Hi bud...yeah i think thats not to bad a price as long as the nrma check(a must) comes out not to bad, I assume its an auto to. We just picked a series 2 EF Fairmont Ghia for 8tho not long ago. But it had a fair bit of work done.Same kays tho. What colour? Let us know more and keep us up to date. Be glad to help.

Dezza · 07-11-2006, 11:51 PM

Welcome to the forums. Kays sound good, and the price sounds good too. Take it for a test drive. If everything seems to be in order, it may be a very good car.

lukey_boy · 07-11-2006, 11:58 PM

thanks guys yeah it was a really smooth drive been for 2 test drives, he has a genuine reason for sale cos his wife wants it gone as he just got a new company car, he's had the radiator, headers and a bit more work done saw some receipts for it all earlier, its the dark green colour, tyres were at 70% or something, he said it needs a new fuel pump and a little bit of rust around the rear window but it still passed rego so seems very much so rust free, i checked around the boot and inner linings and found a very small amount on the rear drivers side door, but yeah everything else seems in great condition but only time will tell with the nrma check up so yeah hopefully all will work out

XR_Lightning · 07-11-2006, 11:59 PM

^ yeah, same opinion here, lukeyboy make sure to check around the head for coolant/oil leaks to make sure the head gasket isnt leaking, if it is leaking try to get the price down a bit

gngtho · 08-11-2006, 12:09 AM

Sounds good, not bad price and k's welcome and keep us posted.

DNKPWR · 08-11-2006, 12:13 AM

Pretty good price for a fairmont!! Best bet is to get a mechanic to have a good look at it all!! Especially head gasket leaks..common problem

Bill_R · 08-11-2006, 01:35 PM

Redbook private sale average price for a '95 Fairmont EF II 4 sp auto is $2,000 to $4,100.
$4,500 sounded a little high to me. Add to that your repairs and ....
I agree with getting an inspection.
If the seller doesnt' meet your price then don't worry about it. walk away. You can fall in love with one car and think it's a good deal but it is totally true that another or even a better deal will come along. it's a buyers market (especially for larger used cars) out there now.

FordGirl · 08-11-2006, 01:36 PM

Redbook is a crock!

Bill_R · 08-11-2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FordGirl

Redbook is a crock!

I cetainly got a good deal well within their range.

lukey_boy · 09-11-2006, 03:08 PM

welli thought i lost it yesterday but he said the guy never showed upand he's happy to do it for 4 he seems in a rush to sell but i said im only gonna buy next week once i can do an nrma check otherwise wont happen but yeah dunno might be dodgy still which would suck