How much longer do you think you will own an E-Series?

oneredED · Post by **oneredED** » September 21st, 2008, 11:50 pm

Commando wrote:I'm pretty much running both of mine into the ground The EB's currently "winning" that race.

*EDIT* actually, I'd LOVE an 8-series BMW after the demise of the EB...

There's an 840 at car supermarket (maroondah hwy) for around $25k at the moment. Had a look yesterday, it's beautiful!

I've already moved on from e-series, but I'll keep the ED until it's written off... it's just not worth selling and it's still fun to drive in a thrash-car sense. I'd like to change/move on from the BMW again, but it's hard justifying money on a fast car, or making a car faster when 99% of it's time is spent on public roads with coppers and speed cameras etc... it just doesn't seem to make as much sense as it used to. IF I do decide move on though, it'll be a JZA80 RZ with big single (aka fast), or a nice VYSS ute (aka practical).

AaronEF8 · Post by **AaronEF8** » September 21st, 2008, 11:50 pm

- Single spot brakes

Fixed without too much trouble

- Chassis to sloppy for sharp off centre steering

Fail. EA chassis is the same as AU chassis. Front end is different, see above point.

- Everyone has got one.

AU's are taxi's. Nuff said.

- Oil leaks and pre AU i6's go hand in hand

Because AU's don't leak trans fluid/power steering fluid? $400 AU I6 conversion to fix.

- Don't feel as solid as AU-BF IMO

You know what they say about opinions. It would be safe to say you're in the minority in preferring the styling of an AU to an EF-EL.

AU's make great temporary parts holders, you have to wonder if that's why Ford built them. They also helped EF-EL and BA-BF 2nd hand car prices to no end. And it gave Ford a massive kick in the arse to start building better cars again.

I'll probably be driving an E-Series of some sort for years to come, Dan is spot on, theres nothing better for the money out there. My parents bought an OG-spec 98 EL GLi Sapphire in Regency the other week, 150k for $2800.

nommic · Post by **nommic** » September 21st, 2008, 11:52 pm

Reasons to trade in a T2 TE50
- isn't a T3
- it's an AU
- looks like arse
- no one will ever respect it
- makes you hang around on forums for cars that aren't yours, for what reason we don't know
- makes f*ck all power and runs shit slow 1/4 times, even with $7k spent on the engine
- it's an AU
- owners of said model should f*ck off

purped · Post by **purped** » September 21st, 2008, 11:53 pm

t2te50 wrote:
purped wrote:
t2te50 wrote:Reasons to trade in E series........

- Single spot brakes
- Chassis to sloppy for sharp off centre steering
- Everyone has got one.
- Oil leaks and pre AU i6's go hand in hand
- Don't feel as solid as AU-BF IMO

reason not too buy an au one word ""UGLY""
Wasn't even making any direct comparisons to AU Funny how people just want to torch you for no obvious reason. I won't mention names because these individuals obviously didn't finish year 12 and don't comprehend

$5,500 to rebuild a stocko fully. I've just got better heads. Difference is almost 5 MPH down the strip

yeah but i was

school is so over rated

Dezza · Post by **Dezza** » September 21st, 2008, 11:55 pm

lol at t2te50 again bagging out e-series.

I'm running the EA into the ground at the moment. It's not worth selling, as I'd struggle to get a grand back for it. It's still a tidy car though, and besides the occasional gremlins, it's still running alright. What I like about it is it's just fun. I can thrash the living hell out of it and not worry about what it's doing to the resale value etc.

nommic · Post by **nommic** » September 21st, 2008, 11:56 pm

t2te50 wrote:I won't mention names because these individuals obviously didn't finish year 12 and don't comprehend

Says the RACV roadside mechanic who thinks AUs are the shit... hint bro.. they're just shit

t2te50 wrote:Difference is almost 5 MPH down the strip

SPEWING

Post by **t2te50** » September 22nd, 2008, 12:09 am

nommic wrote:
t2te50 wrote:I won't mention names because these individuals obviously didn't finish year 12 and don't comprehend
Says the RACV roadside mechanic who thinks AUs are the shit... hint bro.. they're just shit

t2te50 wrote:Difference is almost 5 MPH down the strip
SPEWING

If AU's are shit what are E series?? Don't go there mate, drive one (good one) and then judge. Too many here like to go off like grenades without sufficient knowledge on the topic at hand

Fairmont888 · Post by **Fairmont888** » September 22nd, 2008, 12:16 am

t2te50 wrote:If AU's are shit what are E series?? Don't go there mate, drive one (good one) and then judge. Too many here like to go off like grenades without sufficient knowledge on the topic at hand

if they are shit what are E-series?? well im going to go out on a limb here and say B-E-T-T-E-R.... Ford went backwards with the AU, but hey i haven't spent 7k to achieve SFA so what would i know right. your a dickhead... take your shitbox and fvck off!!!

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » September 22nd, 2008, 12:57 am

oh god...not again....
t2te50, question was, how long will you be in an eseries....you're going off topic, so shhhhhh.....sit in the corner like a good girl....

that said, been in an AU classic (oxy-moron and a half) and they are quite a nice ride, smooth etc. only problem is that they look like the N end of a S bound camel. (a camels arse T2).

cheap as styling/bang for buck/cheap trash pig/cheap base for turbo/stroker build = e-series (stock eseries looks better than top notch AU IMO)

as a footnote to that, even my fiance, who knows nothing about cars hate AU's specifically and places them in a category with hyundai and kia purely based on their look. they look 'sad and ugly as feck'.

nommic · Post by **nommic** » September 22nd, 2008, 1:30 am

t2te50 wrote:If AU's are shit what are E series?? Don't go there mate, drive one (good one) and then judge. Too many here like to go off like grenades without sufficient knowledge on the topic at hand

You're just looking at AUs through rose-coloured glasses because you own one. The same is/was true of most people on this site regarding e-series, difference is the styling of our cars doesn't make young children cry and we know our cars are shit. You haven't realised yours is yet.

Sufficient knowledge on the topic at hand? I would've thought with your vast experience you would've known better than to buy a piston-slapping AU, and then to spend that kind of money on it. Visually your car looks like a resprayed taxi with a few cardboard bodykit additions.

How does this thread even apply to you? The title is "How much longer do you think you will own an E-Series?" You're obviously not here for the light chit chat, go make some friends on the LS1 forums or something. They'll love you there.

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » September 22nd, 2008, 6:16 am

nommic wrote:
t2te50 wrote:I won't mention names because these individuals obviously didn't finish year 12 and don't comprehend
Says the RACV roadside mechanic who thinks AUs are the shit... hint bro.. they're just shit

t2te50 wrote:Difference is almost 5 MPH down the strip
SPEWING

lol!!

Something must have gone seriously wrong in your life T2, to hang around a forum not made for you car only so you can talk your car up.

Did you get bashed in high school for not fitting in and suffer head injuries? Did your Mum drink the bong water when she was pregnant? Did the drop in value of AU T2TE50's have a severe effect on your psychological well being?

There is something wrong with you. We are all sick of your shit. AFF was sick of your shit, fordmods is sick of your shit.

Take your super awesome mid 14 second car (lol) and 200cm, 100kg frame and log on somewhere else. Oh wait, there is no where else to go for an AU owner who thinks mid 14's and AU styling is the be all and end all of performance and luxury automobiles.

Reasons why not to be T2TE50.
-27 years old.
-Cant make friends on the internet when it works for everyone else.
-Spent $7k on 14.4 at less than 100mph.
-Changes fan belts, jump starts cars and calls for a tow truck for a living.

67rce · Post by **67rce** » September 22nd, 2008, 6:29 am

t2te50 wrote:
purped wrote:
t2te50 wrote:Reasons to trade in E series........

- Single spot brakes
- Chassis to sloppy for sharp off centre steering
- Everyone has got one.
- Oil leaks and pre AU i6's go hand in hand
- Don't feel as solid as AU-BF IMO

reason not too buy an au one word ""UGLY""
Wasn't even making any direct comparisons to AU Funny how people just want to torch you for no obvious reason. I won't mention names because these individuals obviously didn't finish year 12 and don't comprehend

$5,500 to rebuild a stocko fully. I've just got better heads. Difference is almost 5 MPH down the strip

T2's TE50 - 14.4@98MPH
67RCE's XR8 - 14.7@97mph (stock)
Where is the 5 MPH difference justifying spending $7k

especially when mine is a STOCK EARLY SERIES ONE 185KW

67rce · Post by **67rce** » September 22nd, 2008, 6:30 am

And I've moved on from E-Series, got the AU and thats it

Steady · Post by **Steady** » September 22nd, 2008, 7:38 am

I'll never get rid of the Sprint, but it will probably be the last E-Series I ever own.

slo_sprint · Post by **slo_sprint** » September 22nd, 2008, 7:51 am

OED666 wrote:
Malakai wrote:
OED666 wrote:FOREVER!!!
Lies!
there's no doubting my hatred for slo_sprint on his purchase... i wish i got in first, but even if i did, i would still be keeping my car. Its been in the one family since day dot! i couldnt see it go to anyone else

I can feel the love

t1MMy · Post by **t1MMy** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:44 am

Ill probably have my EF XR6 till I buy my own house. Until then the last thing I need is a car loan to put me behind again.

Post by **t2te50** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:49 am

Hey I didn't bring the AU into it. I was just making a case to sell E-series. People are just hell bent on bagging the T2. Inferiority complex, feel insecure in life?? who knows?? All I know there's a small majority here that need their head checks.

Post by **Bipolar** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:51 am

Sundeep wrote:
t2te50 wrote:Reasons to trade in E series........

- Single spot brakes
- Chassis to sloppy for sharp off centre steering
- Everyone has got one.
- Oil leaks and pre AU i6's go hand in hand
- Don't feel as solid as AU-BF IMO
Reasons to spend $7000 on a near standard engine rebuild..............

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LMFAO!!!

This needs to be copied into the 'appreciation' thread.

How long's a piece of string? I don't plan on getting another car. The gf wants a Focus XR5 so that'll be good enough as a daily while mine's off the road for upgradings.

Gozza · Post by **Gozza** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:53 am

I won't sell mine ever - I have put enough money into for starters and its not worth anything to anyone other than me -
So the car will go to the scrap heap if i ever decided im sick of wasting money on it - Further more ill never buy another Ford anyway

Kyle the ED4LTR · September 22nd, 2008, 8:58 am

Im going to attempt to bring this back on topic.

I dont plan on selling the ED, all the money I have spent on it I would never get back, and it has been very good to me. At some point in about 4 years or so I plan on getting a BF F6 Typhoon but I plan on keeping the ED still because I will most definitely turbo it as it will be legal for me then.

Plus I don't see the point in selling something that's doing the job already. Other people may think differently but that's my opinion.

YBHVE4 · Post by **YBHVE4** » September 22nd, 2008, 9:22 am

Well with the skyline on the market and a potential buyer... I would say the EL would be up on the market shortly too for something a little newer.

Just waiting on the 4Runner to come back into my hands then the EL will be on the market.

Thinking of going for a BA falcon, futura or fairmont. duel fueling it and making it look good (dump, wheels, etc) and using it as a daily runner that looks good.

I'm also keeping a look out for something old again for cruises like XT,XW,XY,XA,XB,XC, kingswoods, Beetles, minis, etc

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » September 22nd, 2008, 10:49 am

YBHVE4 wrote:I'm also keeping a look out for something old again for cruises like XT,XW,XY,XA,XB,XC, kingswoods, Beetles, minis, etc

I love the old Mini coopers too!

hot_ed · Post by **hot_ed** » September 22nd, 2008, 12:05 pm

hmmmm well as i wont be able to drive my ed for the next 15 months i am determined to keep it. dad wants me to sell it cos its taking up room but, its got 101,500 on the clock mint inside and outside i'l b lucky to find another car as good! def run it into the ground before i start looking for anythin else...

SgtBourne · Post by **SgtBourne** » September 22nd, 2008, 12:51 pm

hopefully ill be out of my xr by febuary as long as the new house doesnt stop me from getting a BF xrt

Post by **TUFED6** » September 22nd, 2008, 2:31 pm

Every time I pay the rego on mine I just invested 100% of its total value

Having said that its in pretty good nick, I have no plans to get rid of it. Eventually I will put the driveline into a Mustang and get the ED crushed into a neat coffee table sized cube.

KR1STO · Post by **KR1STO** » September 22nd, 2008, 2:50 pm

TUFED6 wrote:
Having said that its in pretty good nick, I have no plans to get rid of it. Eventually I will put the driveline into a Mustang and get the ED crushed into a neat coffee table sized cube.

Exactly my thoughts... the only thing worth anything on mine is the driveline.. probably drive this around for a year or so, then out come the goodies and into something hot!

EDFalcon · Post by **EDFalcon** » September 22nd, 2008, 2:54 pm

kr1sto otherwise when the parts come out you could shoot me a pm

donno · Post by **donno** » September 22nd, 2008, 3:07 pm

Until bogans driving stock VS commos with rediculous body kits and monsta tachos no longer need a reality check pwnd-ing, or I have to wear hearing protection to avoid migrains from rattling interior trim.

Steady · Post by **Steady** » September 22nd, 2008, 3:36 pm

TUFED6 wrote:Having said that its in pretty good nick, I have no plans to get rid of it. Eventually I will put the driveline into a Mustang and get the ED crushed into a neat coffee table sized cube.

Just put it into the next abandoned project car that turns up on ebay with a tubbed rear end and a 4 link.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-CORTINA-PRO ... dZViewItem" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
8s. Just do them.

Post by **Commando** » September 22nd, 2008, 5:01 pm

There's an 840 at car supermarket (maroondah hwy) for around $25k at the moment. Had a look yesterday, it's beautiful!

Hmm... Anyone want my EB for $5K, site-unseen?

67rce · Post by **67rce** » September 22nd, 2008, 6:21 pm

i'd take it if i had the $5k just for the blower

then find a bogan and them the shell for $2.5k

EB_Ghia · Post by **EB_Ghia** » September 22nd, 2008, 6:52 pm

i'd probably buy another... not ea tho

more likeley a nc fairlane or ltd or i'd settle for a eb ed

Rollin · Post by **Rollin** » September 22nd, 2008, 7:59 pm

donno wrote:Until bogans driving stock VS commos with rediculous body kits and monsta tachos no longer need a reality check pwnd-ing, or I have to wear hearing protection to avoid migrains from rattling interior trim.

Lol, funny as post

Dishing out reality checks to people who think they are teh super-human-driving-ship-man is actually probably the funnest thing about owning an e-series.

It never, ever, gets old

P.S. I'm pretty sure I've read a lot about those old 8 series beemers catching fire frequently due to possibly wiring/fuel line faults....might have only been the V12s though, can't remember any details. If you get one, insure it :p

Post by **Commando** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:06 pm

I've read about the V12s having electrical issues due to early 90s quality control (yes, for their supposed Supercar), plus doubling up on everything since the V12's top end was like 2x I6s mirrored

five point slow · September 22nd, 2008, 8:08 pm

LS1. Fixed.

It certainly is the most awesome looking BMW since the M1.

Dumpsta · Post by **Dumpsta** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:09 pm

I guess its possible I'll grow out of the E-series fad, but its still my plan to boost a El fairmont someday. Theres just something about driving an older car thats modified, I can respect a P-plater driving a done up Cortina or E-series etc much more then a P-plater driving a Ba or Bf Falcon. One thing I'll never understand is people taking out loans for a car...

NL_CONCORDE · Post by **NL_CONCORDE** » September 22nd, 2008, 8:41 pm

Had my Nl since december may sell it mid next year to help my mum with mortgage repayments same reason why im sellin the vt laugh all you want cos i dont have cashed up parents and just bought an au not for performance although im tempted to see if an au can run 15s on lpg lowered and on 20s to me its more bout looks than performance even if the au looks ugly i'll just source an AUII xr front too easy mite make it twice as ugly but t2te50 dont let the guys make u feel like shit as i dont care what anyone thinks of my au good on em and aslong as i can do a decent burnout i dont care blow something up hop in my fairlane cruise up to jollys and source the parts or just hop on ebay well thats me
hope all had a fun read

Malakai · Post by **Malakai** » September 22nd, 2008, 9:29 pm

t2te50 is out of here, he won't see anyone's comments anymore.

Everyone keep this thread on topic from now on please.

NL_CONCORDE · Post by **NL_CONCORDE** » September 22nd, 2008, 10:19 pm

cool i love fords i didnt know too much on his background so like said keep it on topic my bad

Colt · Post by **Colt** » September 22nd, 2008, 10:39 pm

not much longer at all. looking at gettin an F-series ford F-100

Selling my 1997 El Xr8 Series 2. 160,000 on the clock, make me an offer if intrested.