2 To Choose From..

[Pazza]

guys... here are two ads... which one?
Ford Fairmont Ghia
http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/dealer/FORD/FAIRMONT/details.aspx?Model=FAIRMONT&__Nne=20&__N=429496646 3+903+4294966280+4294932163+789+834+285+258+287&Ma ke=FORD&RegionID=789&State=Victoria&silo=1000&stat e_id=903&distance=25&Cr=0&seot=0&__sid=110353877C8 C&R=1066566&__Ns=pCar_StatusSort_Int32|1||pCar_Pri ce_Decimal|0&Region=State%20Wide&trecs=8

OR

XR8

http://www.drive.com.au/used-cars/FO...&SG=-210628097

[DJM83]

Thats a tough choice, but id probably go the XR only because i dont like the XR kit on ghias

[Pazza]

if the xr kit is to be removed and the TS50 kit put on minus the rear wing, dumped riding on some chrome rims?

[BLACKAUXR8]

I would definitly go the xr8. Its a Manual! these things make power so easily. You will be eating commodores and looking good doing it. Its got everything a fairmont does except climate control.

[FTE217]

They are asking too much for the XR though, haggle $2k at least.

[Pazza]

yea i would push both dealers down. i'd be asking for 18firm on the xr and settle at 15 for the ghia.

[Norton]

Pazza,

That's a series 1 Ghia V's a series 3 XR....Not a good comparison.

I would keep away from anything series 1 if you can help it. It does have low k's and the 17" Tickford wheels (Should have the Tickford suspension also) but it is overpriced. Redbook says it should be around 9 to 11k private sale, I would not pay more then 13k for it at the dealer.

The XR looks great.

Out of these 2 it would be a hands down win for the XR. If it was a series 3 XR V's a series 3 Mont Ghia I would choose the Mont.

As a few people have said, drive both and decide from their. Everyone has their personal opinions, I love the Mont's others love the XR's.

Take the advise, weigh it all up, then decide for yourself. It's your money and your car.

No matter what Pazza, drive both cars before deciding, take your time and don't rush into anything, there is heaps of Mont Ghias and XR's available.

Goodluck

[Dark Horse]

XR is definitely the choice here.

Manual Series III XR8 220's are almost as rare as T Series.

But as Norton said do a bit of homework regarding what is really best suited to your requirements.

[Norton]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

XR is definitely the choice here.

Manual Series III XR8 220's are almost as rare as T Series.

But as Norton said do a bit of homework regarding what is really best suited to your requirements.

I agree they are not common Dark Horse but there always seems to be a couple for sale, it's worth waiting for the right one at the right price.

I took 3 months to find my car, I got it 4 years ago and I still love it...Well worth the wait.

[Dark Horse]

Yes, true that. No argument from me there.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

Yes, true that. No argument from me there.

No bugger that there will be an argument! Be stuffed if I'm going to drive some bargeass grandpa car around! :hihi: j/k

If you got that XR for around 17-18, it would be an absolute steal. It's got almost every option ticked.

Series 1 I wouldn't even bother with, AU3 Ghia with the V8, MOMO wheel, Leather and Kit would be my choice if I was looking for one.

[Dark Horse]

Originally Posted by b2tf

AU3 Ghia with the V8, MOMO wheel, Leather and Kit would be my choice if I was looking for one.

Which means waiting for one to come up at the right price, which is what we're getting at.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

Which means waiting for one to come up at the right price, which is what we're getting at.

Yeah but if it was me I'd say "stuff waiting, I'll buy an XR instead" :

[Dark Horse]

Such impatient youth these days. Good luck with whatever you decide Pazza.

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by b2tf

No bugger that there will be an argument! Be stuffed if I'm going to drive some bargeass grandpa car around! :hihi: j/k

If you got that XR for around 17-18, it would be an absolute steal. It's got almost every option ticked.

Series 1 I wouldn't even bother with, AU3 Ghia with the V8, MOMO wheel, Leather and Kit would be my choice if I was looking for one.

It's got good K's too, manual, leather, sunroof, kit and I assume premo sound. Sounds perfect. If you got that for $16,000 you would have yourself an excellent buy.

How about you buy mine and I'll buy it :

[Whoosha]

Tuff choice now let me think
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[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Whoosha

Tuff choice now let me think
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Whoosh a silver Ghia would suit your hair a lot more......

[DJM83]

Norten how do you know the mont is a SI it only says 2000 model it could be an SII do you know what month it was built?

[Norton]

Originally Posted by TE50 056

Norten how do you know the mont is a SI it only says 2000 model it could be an SII do you know what month it was built?

There is a slight difference to the chrome strip at the rear, S1's came down to points at the bottom, S2 & S3 did not.


The points are highlighted. - Series 1


This is a Series 2


This is a Series 3

It's a small thing but it is the easiest way to tell a Series 1 from a 2 or 3.

[Whoosha]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Whoosh a silver Ghia would suit your hair a lot more......

Dam yung uns :jab: only problem then is you wouldn"t see me at all :

[b2tf]

Pazza:-

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=97215

[Pazza]

yea but its auto, if i'm going to be getting a XR* with 220kw it is def going to have to be manual! lol

[Sledgehammer]

Take the XR in this comparision, my opinion only. But I think we all feel the same way. Hell I'd love to buy another.

[SSVPom]

Just seen that XR8 in a car yard on Whitehorse Road, and I muct say it looks very clean indeed Pazza.

Even though I have a Ghia, I'd go the S3 XR over the S1 Ghia any day...

Just my opinion though, after having owned a Ghia maybe I'm due a change too!

[Peuty]

The XR is missing it's MOMO steering wheel..............

[DJM83]

thanx Norten i wasnt sure, thats more knowledge in the bank : better push some old stuff out

[GlennBA]

Get the XR, it looks nice.. thats a stupid price for an AU fairmont. You'd buy a BA fairmont for that!

[Pazza]

went n test drove the S3 today went good, but up close the body needs a lil care needed. so i walked away empty handed. clean inside, has been previosuly hit in the rear. few scratches here n thenre n paint starting to crack on front bumper working its way onto the bonnet above the right head light.