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

Malakai · Post by **Malakai** » September 21st, 2008, 8:12 pm

There have been a lot of members moving on to other cars lately. Some are moving on to makes other than Ford too. For example imports make sense in a lot of ways... I know I'm looking at the other options that are out there, not to replace the AIT but just to try something different.

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

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » September 21st, 2008, 8:13 pm

Until it gets stolen from the train station and the cops dont find it.

Post by **needfordspeed** » September 21st, 2008, 8:16 pm

I hope i'm not driving one around daily within the next year or so.

Malakai · Post by **Malakai** » September 21st, 2008, 8:16 pm

You're a lost cause Dan, we gave up on you a long time ago... and I don't blame you one bit.

pantic · Post by **pantic** » September 21st, 2008, 8:17 pm

i've owned a e-series since 19 yr old. i've had 4 of em so far.

my eb xr8 is my project car. and my el is my family car.. so i aint going no were... i might transplant another type of motor into one of my cars but e-series until death or when parts are no longer available

i'll always have my eb xr8 though so yer i dont think i'll leave em for awhile yet.

EA - soon to be burnout car
EB - my project
EL - family car

all i need is to own a ED/EF and i got em all

Post by **EFFalcon** » September 21st, 2008, 8:18 pm

can't see anything changing in the near future.
would rather pay off the home loan then get myself into another loan for a car

thats not to say a new car isnt tempting.. in which case i'd just replace one of many

five point slow · September 21st, 2008, 8:19 pm

Until I can afford to daily a Dodge Viper.

I'd love something newer (VY/VZ SS, BF XR8/XR6T) but I sure as hell ain't getting into debt for anything other than a house right now. So probably at least 5 years. As long as I don't end up as one of those 30 year olds talking up the stocker I drive around I'm happy.

Post by **Commando** » September 21st, 2008, 8:22 pm

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...

Frost · Post by **Frost** » September 21st, 2008, 8:22 pm

Ill keep mine for ever, plans are to get another one and turn this into a track one.

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » September 21st, 2008, 8:23 pm

Malakai wrote:You're a lost cause Dan, we gave up on you a long time ago... and I don't blame you one bit.

They are still pretty good cars for the money, what else could I buy for $1k and run into the ground for ages with the same power, comfort and air con?

I want something smaller next. Either another bike or a newish 4 banger hatchback if I need a daily or station hack. Bike might happen next year but a 4 banger wont come unless the EF gets stolen. I want to buy another house farken.

If I dont need a daily I'd get a 2Jz, LS, BF T powered something still.

OED666 · Post by **OED666** » September 21st, 2008, 8:25 pm

FOREVER!!!

Malakai · Post by **Malakai** » September 21st, 2008, 8:30 pm

OED666 wrote:FOREVER!!!

Lies!

eb-baby · Post by **eb-baby** » September 21st, 2008, 8:30 pm

Honestly....i'd give it till the end of this year and i'd be out...if all goes to plan.....lol I love my car and i want to keep it but i want to upgrade and can't justify keeping 2 cars...

Malakai · Post by **Malakai** » September 21st, 2008, 8:32 pm

Yep that's probably my plan in 12 months.

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » September 21st, 2008, 8:33 pm

Hope to get into an R32 or maybe an '89 300zx (VG30DETT) sometime next year.
Along with a Suki RGV-250 this Summer. I think I've gotten to the end of my tether with E-Series unfrotunately. As glorious as the feeling was last year to drive the EB, things change over time I guess

Dansedgli · Post by **Dansedgli** » September 21st, 2008, 8:39 pm

Is the AIT your only car Malakai?

wicksy · Post by **wicksy** » September 21st, 2008, 8:41 pm

thought about upgrading to a BF xr6 turbo but they are common as dog shit, so i am taking the EF XR8 off the road and doing everything to it, just for something different

slo_sprint · Post by **slo_sprint** » September 21st, 2008, 8:43 pm

The Sprint isn't going anywhere anytime soon so i'll have one for quite some time yet.

That being said unless it's a MK1 Ford Capri, Foxbody Mustang or SVT Cobra i highly boubt i will buy another Ford let alone an E-Series, there are so many other cars i would like to buy before i bought another Ford (unless of course it was one of the afforementioned).

I was seriously considering an NL FBT for a daily but decided on the import route because it was something different, reliable, tidy and pretty quick considering. They are cheap HP, its rediculious.

ed40 · Post by **ed40** » September 21st, 2008, 8:44 pm

forever.. :S
Its not worth selling.

Malakai · Post by **Malakai** » September 21st, 2008, 8:48 pm

Dansedgli wrote:Is the AIT your only car Malakai?

Yeah unless I take a car home from work, then I get to drive the work car to and from work and home so that they don't have to find room for it each night, plus use it for work when I need to of course.

Post by **BLCKED** » September 21st, 2008, 9:02 pm

im sticking with my eb's/ed's till BA v8's fords become 5 grand cars then i will upgrade

cranners · Post by **cranners** » September 21st, 2008, 9:03 pm

Im happy where mine is mechanically atm and the way it looks, i am saving for a house as we speak....so guessing my car will be with me for a few years to come!

Identity Crisis · September 21st, 2008, 9:06 pm

OED666 wrote:FOREVER!!!

ME 2!!! kut the rust out and turn it into a drag car, spent 2 much 2 sell it

mitch_ · Post by **mitch_** » September 21st, 2008, 9:32 pm

i've already left the ford e-series hahaha
moved onto a bmw

Rollin · Post by **Rollin** » September 21st, 2008, 9:43 pm

gerendasi wrote:Hope to get into an R32 or maybe an '89 300zx (VG30DETT) sometime next year.

I'm with OED , something very drastic would have to happen for me to sell my car. I'd love an R32 or S15 as a daily, but it wouldn't make much sense to spend more on a daily than on the fast one (in regards to the S15). Prob get a 50cc scooter instead to tear to and from work in haha.

If I ever end up with shitloads of cash (which will happen about the same time the gumbyment start making intelligent road safety policies I think) I'll be heading to the US for a Viper

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » September 21st, 2008, 9:49 pm

A 300zx with a VG30DETT. I realise they don't come in the '89 models if thats what you're aiming at

nommic · Post by **nommic** » September 21st, 2008, 9:57 pm

Sif anyone will pay actual money for e-series in a couple of years time. They'll just be cheap hand-downs or paddock bashers. I'll pass mine onto my cousins if any of them will take it

Barnsy · Post by **Barnsy** » September 21st, 2008, 10:01 pm

i give mine 6-12months
been looking at BA V8s, not sure to get XT, fairmont Ghia, fairlane Ghia/G220, maybe a XR6T

TriymeD · Post by **TriymeD** » September 21st, 2008, 10:09 pm

Will have mine for a while now I got an EL engine and gas!

Thought about selling a few years back but parts and repairs are easy and cheap! Don't want to complicate things anymore

BI6TIM · Post by **BI6TIM** » September 21st, 2008, 10:35 pm

It will take something fairly drastic for me to sell my car also. I will be purchasing a skyline fairly soon, which may mean I end up driving the falcon less and less but it doesn't hurt anyone sitting in the garage.
It may end up a track only car if I like the skyline enough.

EF ECTIV · Post by **EF ECTIV** » September 21st, 2008, 10:39 pm

I dont plan on getting rid of my turbo at all.... I'd rather buy a house then get into more debt buying an FG or
something... although I reckon they look like sex on wheels

I'd actually like to track down and buy an ED
Sprint in the next year or so.....

Once Ive got the house, family etc I plan on buying a 69 camaro or similar mustang and going the full hog on
that... straight black panels, 500cubes plus EFI big block, air bags, 20s, big brakes etc etc....

OED666 · Post by **OED666** » September 21st, 2008, 10:42 pm

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

Rollin · Post by **Rollin** » September 21st, 2008, 10:48 pm

gerendasi wrote:A 300zx with a VG30DETT. I realise they don't come in the '89 models if thats what you're aiming at

The VG30DETT is an enormous steaming pile of shit. Pretty much every jap engine known to man is better - 2j, 1j, RB anything, even an SR IMHO.

It is about twice the size of an LS2 but with half the capacity (and even less tunability), they are impossible to work on and the factory turbos are almost big enough to power a lawn mower.

I realize you can't get 300's with anything other than the VG30, but that just means you are buying the wrong car to start with

There are a zillion better options out there...

G3R3N · Post by **G3R3N** » September 21st, 2008, 11:00 pm

Hmmf, didnt know that. Love the look of the late 80s 300zxs though

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » September 21st, 2008, 11:28 pm

Be in mone for ages yet. I figure, rather than getting a new car which i'll then customise, ill keep this one, update engine etc as it needs it, and then buy an S15 for fun. cheap as to import, and there are turbo add ons made specifically for it + roadworthy + legal.

the EF's a keeper though purely for the size, love the body shape and the mont interior is nice....also makes for a good learning car - if i fuk everything up, its only another 3k to get a new one.

Post by **t2te50** » September 21st, 2008, 11:35 pm

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

purped · Post by **purped** » September 21st, 2008, 11:43 pm

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""

oh an the fact that every new imigrant drive one

Post by **Sunboost** » September 21st, 2008, 11:44 pm

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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purped · Post by **purped** » September 21st, 2008, 11:49 pm

the only thing good too have come out of the au is the console

Post by **t2te50** » September 21st, 2008, 11:49 pm

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