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06-09-2010, 11:43 AM | #31 | |||
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The bloke that wrote that article is obviously an idiot, there are a few things wrong with his list.
1. AU Falcon - We all know his comments are basically rubbish. Styling is subjective and down to personal taste, radiator is an issues afflicting nearly all Aussie built cars for the past 15 years, Head Gasket woes are non-existant, transmission is quite the opposite of what he says considering BA rebuilds generally use an AU trans and I still can't figure out what he means by them blowing thermostats??? 2. Datto 120Y - Yes it was horrible but it showed an entire generation around the world that there was an option. It was reliable and cheap, it really did change the motoring world. Especially in Britain. 3. Hummer - He's clearly talking about the original. Clown, it wasn't built to impress you. It was built to do a job. A job it did well, there just happened to be a market that opened up for it in the US and that market was taken full advantage of. 4. The Magna - If they really were such a failure then why, over 20 years later, are there still a heap running around doing daily duties. They were epically popular and opened up the market for Mitsu in Australia. Hardly a failure. The others I do agree with but not really for the reasons he listed. it's quite clear that he has little to no motoring knowledge or interest. EDIT: Stuff it, I've emailed them my thoughts.
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06-09-2010, 12:35 PM | #32 | |||
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06-09-2010, 12:44 PM | #33 | ||
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NEVER LET THE FACTS GET IN THE WAY OF A GOOD STORY HEY NEWS LIMITED
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06-09-2010, 01:20 PM | #34 | ||
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Wow. One of my cars is regularly in worst cars lists, and now my new one is in one of the lists too! I must be doing well in life! lol
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06-09-2010, 01:21 PM | #35 | |||
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06-09-2010, 01:32 PM | #36 | |||
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06-09-2010, 02:28 PM | #37 | ||
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This writer needs to put the crack pipe......down. As mentioned already, he doesn't know what he is writing.
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06-09-2010, 02:35 PM | #38 | |||
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But either way the AU doesn't deserve to be in this list there are much much worse cars then that. AU got on that list due to looks pure and simple.
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06-09-2010, 04:10 PM | #39 | ||
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I vote Korean cars such as hyundai/daewoo/Kia goto the top ten and early mitsubishis.
the XF is ugly... the AU is just... ROUND. nuff said. its like coffee and tea when it comes to looks, come people love there tea and cant stand the coffee, the body is well built and practical. To all those who think its ugly, go cry in the corner, it has the best windsor and the best sohc 6. if you want pretty go buy a holden make it pink and go play with ur barby dolls and dont forget ur T wing. +1 for AU reliability.
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06-09-2010, 04:21 PM | #40 | ||
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Ugly and pretty cars are all a matter of opinion... I would hope this 10 Worst list is based off of technical data, rather than looks, otherwise I know my dream '69 Charger Daytona wouldn't be fairin' too well :P
Out of all of them, I'm honestly suprised about the H1 making the top 10. It was a purpose-built military support vehicle, not a civilian car. Though, I will admit that they're mechanical unreliable, and the Yanks have been looking to offload them and get replacements for quite some time. Anyone remember Wacol Prison here in Brisbane buying 8 ex-military ones, and how much they regretted that decision?? :P Anyways, I'm sure there's a heap worse cars in the world other than the ones listed... As much of a lemon the AU is said to have been, out of every car ever produced, I doubt it'd have even made Top 100 worst. |
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06-09-2010, 04:45 PM | #41 | |||
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06-09-2010, 04:49 PM | #42 | ||
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me too...
Great post... I'd be interested in hearing their reply..
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06-09-2010, 07:20 PM | #43 | ||
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Only thing as bad as a biased motoring scribe is a one eyed brand supporter...
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06-09-2010, 09:52 PM | #44 | ||
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well my au blew a head gasket had it replaced then a month later had to replace the head because it had a small crack in it.
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06-09-2010, 10:16 PM | #45 | ||
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The fact the AU is even on that poorly devised list simply points out that a cars failure in creating good public perception instantly destroys it. And that everything about it must be horribly wrong.
The AU is without a doubt the most reliable and well built Falcon ever produced. As far as a second hand buy goes, its the best kept secret in Australia. And im loving it. |
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07-09-2010, 12:18 AM | #46 | ||
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Dr.feelgood you think the au is a lemon?
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07-09-2010, 12:25 AM | #47 | ||
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i wonder what the dude wo did the article drives?? probably a daiwoo??
the au probably didn't get the award for the hardest looking ford but i think the ts modes look hard..(is that au based??) and didn't the ba get its appeal from the au? anyways, i like the au fairmont ghia.. magna.. we had an oldi, which had a design fault in the timing chain.. saying that, it lasted 300000km's as a daily ride.. still managed to pull chicks in it... lol... anyway, i still see some of these cars on the road.. how bad can these cars be? if you can get laid in them they can't be that bad.. Last edited by motorcycles4eva; 07-09-2010 at 12:39 AM. |
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07-09-2010, 09:27 AM | #49 | |||
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07-09-2010, 10:08 AM | #50 | |||
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07-09-2010, 10:29 AM | #51 | |||
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07-09-2010, 12:51 PM | #52 | |||
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07-09-2010, 11:39 PM | #53 | |||
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In my younger days i had pity & would assist those fools who had broken down in them, now i just keep on driving. why didn't the FWD Ford Capri make the list? With its pathetic leaky soft top. Or Alfa's, no particular model just in general they rust and the electrics fail badly! Um Ford Taurus FWD Gemini Citroen's, again no particular model's! Current model Mitsubishi Triton, pathetic turning circle Current model Ford Ranger/Mazda Bravo everything about it feels like a elastic band! Anything with a "Flappy padel" gearbox Mitsubishi 380 Etc. Etc. |
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08-09-2010, 07:00 PM | #54 | |||
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I was closing on a Mercedes C Class (W203, launched in 2000) the other day on my motorbike, my eye sight isn't the best but I thought she was an AU Falcon from behind. Theres no denying the similarities, much like the CLS launched even a few years later. This article is further proof why journalists shouldn't be trusted as far as you can throw em. |
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08-09-2010, 08:55 PM | #55 | |||
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But all I was trying to say was that car gon the list cause of its looks cause it wasn't a lemon of car...the VT1 on the other hand was.
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08-09-2010, 09:04 PM | #56 | ||
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Anyone that doesnt include the Hillman Hunter in there top ten worst list needs a bullet,back in 89 i had a Ducati 750 Sport (what a joke) that had a Hillman Hunter carb somehow stuck in the middle,it was the Hillman of motorcycles without doubt.Fwiw theres plenty of others you could put way ahead of some on that list,stuff like non power steer Nissan Sentras in 88 were givin away for less than cost at the time,happily i was at the time selling Toyotas for a living.
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08-09-2010, 10:47 PM | #57 | ||
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My 1999 au1 ghia has still got its original radiator,headgasket,hoses etc etc, has been the most reliable car i have ever owned.
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