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08-01-2012, 07:50 AM
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Formally FairmontPom
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What's the highest KM FG Falcon you have seen so far ?
We came home in an '09 or '10 XT taxi with 360,000 on the clock and it seemed very smooth and quiet....
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1998 XH Falcon V8 S Pack, white, couple of dents. Bogan project 2024 Everest Platinum |
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08-01-2012, 07:52 AM
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Turbo Falcon Fiend
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I think I would go close to the highest K FG F6 at 143,000
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08-01-2012, 12:13 PM
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08-01-2012, 07:11 PM
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My GT's got 1500km on it...
Did i mention i've only had it a week and a half? I just can't stop driving it 
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Lovin my GT Black  FG GT Black 6spM XY Falcon Project (on the backburner for the moment) BFII XR6 Turbo 6spA BA XR6 5spM AUII XR8 5spM BMW 318is 5spM XC Falcon 250 XD Falcon 250 Xflow 76 Mitsubishi Galant Wagon (this car would not die, believe me I tried) TE Cortina 200ci Xflow XY Falcon 378 Clevo Stroker 4sp Top Loader |
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08-01-2012, 07:17 PM
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5.0 means business
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Carsales Taxi 400 000km
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...rice:Min,Max~1
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08-01-2012, 09:30 PM
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2008 BF Futura
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@Blue Blooded
You need more cars! =)
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08-01-2012, 09:40 PM
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08-01-2012, 09:56 PM
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 2010 xr6 sedans with 60,000 on them go for $17,000 at auction, who would buy that taxi for $15,000 
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08-01-2012, 10:08 PM
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Think of it as a business.
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Lovin my GT Black FG GT Black 6spM XY Falcon Project (on the backburner for the moment) BFII XR6 Turbo 6spA BA XR6 5spM AUII XR8 5spM BMW 318is 5spM XC Falcon 250 XD Falcon 250 Xflow 76 Mitsubishi Galant Wagon (this car would not die, believe me I tried) TE Cortina 200ci Xflow XY Falcon 378 Clevo Stroker 4sp Top Loader |
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08-01-2012, 10:18 PM
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When my car's a GT, one's enough. It's been a long time coming I just need my average fuel usage to get under 20 
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Lovin my GT Black FG GT Black 6spM XY Falcon Project (on the backburner for the moment) BFII XR6 Turbo 6spA BA XR6 5spM AUII XR8 5spM BMW 318is 5spM XC Falcon 250 XD Falcon 250 Xflow 76 Mitsubishi Galant Wagon (this car would not die, believe me I tried) TE Cortina 200ci Xflow XY Falcon 378 Clevo Stroker 4sp Top Loader |
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08-01-2012, 10:19 PM
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HEY HEY, I just made 'Regular Member'
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Lovin my GT Black FG GT Black 6spM XY Falcon Project (on the backburner for the moment) BFII XR6 Turbo 6spA BA XR6 5spM AUII XR8 5spM BMW 318is 5spM XC Falcon 250 XD Falcon 250 Xflow 76 Mitsubishi Galant Wagon (this car would not die, believe me I tried) TE Cortina 200ci Xflow XY Falcon 378 Clevo Stroker 4sp Top Loader |
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08-01-2012, 11:44 PM
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08-01-2012, 11:56 PM
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Highest non taxi 2008 G6E that I know of is my dads at 163000k's.
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09-01-2012, 12:26 AM
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Fixing Ford's **** ups
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looks like we have the highest one to date, km's wise.
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A wheel alignment fixes everything, when it comes to front end issues. This includes any little noises. Please read the manual carefully, as the these manufacturers spent millions of dollars making sure it is perfect.....Now why are there so many problems with my car, when I follow the instructions to the letter?....Answer, majority rules round here Lock me up and throw away the key because I'm a hoon....I got caught doing 59 in a 60 zone Last edited by Professor Farnsworth; 09-01-2012 at 04:53 PM. Reason: quoted post removed |
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09-01-2012, 12:32 AM
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09-01-2012, 01:28 PM
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09-01-2012, 01:36 PM
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HULK BA, you obviously know nothing about taxis.
The paint job, camera/meter/computer wiring fitout etc can be worth thousands plus its already on gas plus it'd have the balance of rego which is thousands upon thousands of dollars a year, not just $600
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09-01-2012, 01:55 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
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Aren't Vic taxi Rego plates and a license something like $500,000 which the operator then pays off over several years much like a mortgage ?
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09-01-2012, 02:22 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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SSVPom, I would believe that every taxi in Australia requires a Taxi Licence Plate. These range from $200k to $550k, depending on the city. Licence Plates can either be purchased or leased. In brisbane at the moment I believe that they are worth about $430k and can be leased for about $2200 a month.
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2006-2016: Regency Red 2000 AUII Ford Falcon Forte Automatic Sedan Tickford LPG "Millennium Falcon" |
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09-01-2012, 09:15 PM
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09-01-2012, 09:40 PM
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10-01-2012, 04:17 AM
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An AU2 (late 2001 model) ex-taxi was still worth 10k in 2005, so there is plenty of value.
3 years service life left and it's already painted and fitted out.
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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13-01-2012, 03:09 PM
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13-01-2012, 05:25 PM
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Why so expensive? Serious question, I know little of cabs.
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13-01-2012, 07:25 PM
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The Current Stable 2016 SZII TS Territory RWD Petrol The Evolution of the EGA54D utes AU Workshop Build thread of EGA54D B-Series Workshop Build thread of EGA54D 2004 SX TX Territory AWD - Gone but not forgotten 2010 FG XT "The ex-rental" - Moved onto a new home Mechan1k's Flickr Page |
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15-01-2012, 12:01 AM
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15-01-2012, 06:41 PM
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There was a fg work ute on pickles with 370k on the clock
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15-01-2012, 07:01 PM
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i've driven a ex taxi with over 500,000 on the clock. was a BA falcon from memory. didn't go too bad. but engine needed a tune up of some kinda. seemed rough on start but was fine at idle and everything else.
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15-01-2012, 07:14 PM
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Formally FairmontPom
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So the FG will be 4 years old in May, is that right ? It seems they are pretty reliable apart from the usual electrical gremlins that befit the higher spec cars .
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15-01-2012, 08:49 PM
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Cant help yet, my FG is my personal car for now, will be a taxi soon enough. There are only a couple of FG taxis on the road here. Different states have different rules about taxis and licenses but basically the "license fee" is paid to the state government for permission to operate in a certain area, the amount of the fee will depend on the potential earnings of the area. It may be a permanent one off fee or a yearly payment type. Also I can own the license and sub lease it to a 3rd party to operate usually on a yearly or monthly basis. The car, maintenence, insurance, meter/computer, and affiliation with a booking company are all extra expenses for the operator. |
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