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18-12-2006, 10:06 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Growing up my old man had a XC Fairmont GXL 351 that was the sweetest sounding car I have ever heard, nothing I have heard since even comes close, was supposed to be mine, but some piece of **** stole it and burnt it, broke Dad's heart, and mine.
That's where I got the love of Fords that note on that 351, awesome :evilsasmo :evilsasmo |
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18-12-2006, 10:16 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newcastle, NSW
Posts: 3,926
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lol I wish I could drive the old man's ride.
Worked 304 VL Calais, with FR19s.  :
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18-12-2006, 10:26 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mildura
Posts: 228
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Mum drives a EF wagon, love driving it. It goes pretty hard.
Dads car BA2 xr8 - love driving it even more. Who wouldnt hehe |
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18-12-2006, 10:34 AM
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aka MotherNatures son
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: brisbane QLD
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i wish my mum would let me even start the xr8 sprint lol ..... i so wat to drive it i have been in it doin particialy high speeds and its awesome.... its a shame i live so far away from there now... but yeah the xr8 sprint surely is the best xr8
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1988 EA-EB Ford Falcon, The project EA body with EB engine, 4 speed auto, turbo blade rims, soon to have turbo or supercharger. :togo: 2001 Ford Falcon AU II Futura, The everyday banger, stock as it come from the factory, soon to change. :evil3: |
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18-12-2006, 10:51 AM
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IWCMOGTVM Club Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Northern Suburbs Melbourne
Posts: 17,799
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Folks have a VXII Commodore so I don't really want to drive it. If we all go somewhere as a family we all pile into the XR, such a better car.
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18-12-2006, 10:54 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: In A House
Posts: 2,467
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my parents current car i wouldnt even drive the POS(and its a ford too )
their previous rides i would though.. |
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18-12-2006, 10:56 AM
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EBII XR6
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Bendigo. Victoria
Posts: 5,278
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my parents have a 2003 AU3 Fairmont in Liquid Silver, nothing special, it has a spoiler and dark tint, thats it!
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18-12-2006, 10:57 AM
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My mums car is B2TF's old LR Focus, and I love driving that, almost as much as she does. 17s, bodykit, exhaust.
She passed her licence over 15 years ago but was not comfortable driving any car until the Focus. |
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18-12-2006, 11:53 AM
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Donating Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,064
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Dad drives a BF XT wagon E-gas company car - I like driving it because it's new and his work pays the fuel bill
 Mum owns a VSII Berlina, which was my previous car so it's lowered and has 18s - I resort to driving this if there is something wrong with my car, or I'm being a tightarse :P
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18-12-2006, 12:01 PM
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MIGHTY MAGPIES 2010
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: yarram se vic in the shed listening to pinkfloyd and rubbing panels
Posts: 3,081
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I am the parent my sons love my rides ef xr6 tickford codolt blue
zd fairlane 351 c4 burgandy interior and soon to be xc gxl fairmont after the rebuild is done |
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18-12-2006, 12:23 PM
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XR & FPV Owner
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: On the Dark Side of The Moon
Posts: 2,355
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Olds now have a Turbo Terri Ghia.....
 So yeah, I'd offer to drive it for them if we're out as a "family". D
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18-12-2006, 12:38 PM
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White Lightning
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,870
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i hate both my parents cars. dads got an '89 mazda 323, 1.5l carby auto. sadly my dad doesnt give a flying you-know-what about cars. and mums got an '04 camry altise. 2.2L auto. the camry is wider and longer than my ED falcon with a little over half the engine and a slushbox. its godawful. at least you can have fun with the handbrake in dads car. im sure the camry has some doo-dad built in that wont let me lock the rear wheels with the handbrake while im moving. prolly ABS or something terrible.
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18-12-2006, 01:33 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mildura
Posts: 228
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Ok this is not my folks cars they are bronzewinezd folks cars.
(I cant log out for him to log in on his username, computer is stoopid) So here he is! - EF falcon - not too bad, like driving it, goes hard lol 1926 Chrysler - great to drive if you dont mind the sound of crunching gears. 1938 Austin - Dont mind driving it, mainly because it gets attention. Other than that its really uncomfortable, and you usually end up with a really sore leg for the next week from the clutch. 1977 Jaguar XJ6 - very nice to drive, I've driven it ONCE. Mum got it for xmas last year and before she knew dad had bought it for her, i took it for a spin around the block. Once the keys were handed over to her she hasnt gotten out of the damned thing. 1948 Oldsmobile - love driving this, its classy and comfortable. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado - my favourite car of theirs to drive, love it! Its so easy to drive, so comfortable to drive. It just glides. And the attention it gets is great! Only thing i dont like is as your cruisin along you can see the fuel guage getting lower and lower... all worth it though! |
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18-12-2006, 01:34 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 206
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Like Bob 351, I'm the parent and both my son's prefer my BA XR8. One has a BA wagon and the other my old VTII Berlina SC V6.
Neither of their cars interest me except the wagon with tow bar does come in handy at times so never an arguement to swap cars for the day. |
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18-12-2006, 01:40 PM
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Discovery 4
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,239
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The free loaders drive my cars because they cant afford to buy their own.
 Kids are such a pain in the but when they start to drive I am sure they think petrol is free, tyres never wear out and maintenace free.  : One car they wont be driving is my XR6 Turbo Ute when it arrives...
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18-12-2006, 01:46 PM
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35KIE
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 161
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My mum drives a Nissan NX, I really like it. It's an SR20DE so it's got lots of torque and it's a very comfortable ride.
Dad has a '93 Toyota Hiace Diesel, it's a work car, there's nothing to like about it. Even dad hates the thing!
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18-12-2006, 02:24 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Carrum Downs
Posts: 947
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Dads got a BA XT with factory bodykit and mags as a company car (until Feb 07 when he chooses a new one) and mum has an 86 Pintara with a 2L and auto which I am just about to throw the P plates on while my car is in the panel beaters.
I enjoy driving both cars, just a bit different, but love driving my car more, mmm LSD.. |
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18-12-2006, 03:15 PM
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Back to the AU
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Sydney
Posts: 485
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I'll only drive my parents car if mine isn't working. The downgrade from the AU to an ML270 or a 323i isn't worth it.
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2001 Ford AUIII Falcon XR8 Manual - Can't get enough of the AU 2001 VW Bora V6 4Motion - If I squint it almost looks like a Sierra Cosworth |
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18-12-2006, 03:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melb, Vic
Posts: 1,088
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Other way round for me. Parents drive my car!. Old man is a true blue V8 guy and since his ZD isnt on the road he takes regular drives in my car.
Some mornings i wake up to find that my car is missing from the driveway. Then all of a sudden i hear a roar coming down the street and wouldnt you know it, its the old man revving the crap out of my car!. We have at the momement a 2005 pajero and and a 2001 au forte so theres really no reason for me to drive there cars. Also i feel weird driving somebody elses car? its just because i have become adjusted to my car, so when i sit in another (especially the pajero) it feels awkward!. |
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18-12-2006, 03:35 PM
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XR5 Pilot
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth, Ex NSW
Posts: 1,455
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Dad has a VE Omega (Company Car)
Mum has an EL GLi
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18-12-2006, 03:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,252
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Mum has a bmw 316i (driven it it's alright handles awesome)
Dad has an Ea wagon (only auto i've ever driven and hate it) He also has a 1967 xr with a 351clevo 4v closed chamber heads and a cam that kicks in at 2800rpm.. It's good practice on L plates...  
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18-12-2006, 03:43 PM
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Impressive...
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 527
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My mum has a honda Jazz, and my old man has a liberty, in most cases he wants to drive my demo XR
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18-12-2006, 05:46 PM
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Its Resonating!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 1,612
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haha my mums (el) no way.
but my dads yep why? well ---- 360kw boss
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18-12-2006, 06:07 PM
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
Posts: 8,307
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BA2 XR8 with some mods, or a AU2 Sportsman Failane with some mods.
i drive the cars at ANY oppurtunity :P
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18-12-2006, 08:53 PM
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Mr Polish
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Across the road from Speedway City
Posts: 1,977
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Anytime I get to drive my fathers 04 Suby WRX STI makes for a good day.
throws you back in the seat alot, mine doesn't at all |
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18-12-2006, 09:07 PM
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Now AU powered
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Neilborough
Posts: 215
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My parents have a great condition 97 EL futura saphire 65,000Km and its great to drive! Tonnes more power than my car!
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First car: 1987 XF Falcon 'S' sedan, 82,000Km - 134,000Km Current Car: 2002 AU3 Falcon Forte sedan, 51,000Km when purchased - NOW: 81,000Km. |
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18-12-2006, 09:39 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Northern Sydney
Posts: 1,908
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18-12-2006, 09:46 PM
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METALLICA and FORD FREAK
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Gracemere, QLD with foxy
Posts: 324
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I live in a mixed household at the moment
DAD: 2004 BA MKI GT, exhaust, cold air induction MUM: 80 series Toyota land cruiser turbo soon to be traded for a MKII BF Tornado Ute Simmons rims, cobra stripes. (think she likes her hair dryers :hihi: ) ME: 1990 EA ford falcon S with cams, headers, exhaust, chip, lowered suspension and pioneer auto system Some times the old boy even prefers to drive my car calling me a pr1ck some times for having it as a first ha ha but never offers a trade the bum Little fox
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 VL HATER Rolling back in my au forte *18" xhp jetz *alpine 4000watt audio *tickford t3 bodykit Still got a V8 but wanting to offload the shell if anyone is interested PM me. (1993 EB body, some minor marks, full interior (electrics need attention) NO MOTOR, gearbox needs 5th. Make offer. Also in the shed is a 3.9ltr straight six (1990 EA). headers, crow cam, 5spd manual included. may need minor rebuild. Again make offer |
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18-12-2006, 09:48 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 1,557
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Olds cars are boring, AUIII SR wagon, looks nice but the seats are crap after owning a BA XR. And a subaru liberty.
In laws 105 series TD cruiser 60 series cruiser F-350 C4 Corvette Suzuki sierra Suzuki vitara Hiace van And a couple of tractors. ha |
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18-12-2006, 09:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Victoria
Posts: 1,138
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Mums got a 04 BA XR6, Dads got a EB GT.
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