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Gary Buick
Newbie
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 1
Reg: 03-2006
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Hi all, I have been reading throught this forum over the past days or two as I a thinking about buying a Soarer. The only thing that worries me is the cost of repairs for faults. Neil Griffiths has said he will look at any vehicle I am iterested in so that makes me feel a bit more at ease. Anyway, until I do find one, I hope you guys dont mind having a hybrid in here.
Hybrid I hear you say??? surname is Buick and I own a Ford (at the moment) and I married a Ford also!
Gary Buick |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8
Posts: 3555
Reg: 11-2004
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 Gary, I created a new thread for you 
If you get a good one, repair costs won't be too bad at all. Parts are readily available and because there is so much info about Soarers here, labour costs aren't through the roof.
Plus you have the added bonus of having Neil to both check the car and do work on it as needed. I can't stress how lucky you are having Neil available to you, so look after him, he is worth his weight in chocolate! |
Gary Buick
Newbie
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 2
Reg: 03-2006
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Thanks Peter, I realised after I clicked on the post button that it was in the wrong place.
Chocolate hey, I will remember that.
I am looking at one in Canberra, it's a '32 model with 144k. I checked inside the rocker cover as told by Neil and it was rather dirty but I cant say if it was sludge. Neil has said he will look at it before I part with any money. The interior is a bit tired in spots i.e. drivers seat (the back part) and the part of the RH door where the window switches are is all cracked. Anyway, only time will tell, cant buy this until I get rid of my old Ford.
Gary |
Gary Buick
Newbie
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 3
Reg: 03-2006
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Hi all again. I know its not Soarer but here is my old XW Fairmont I have had for 16yrs. Its a 302W, C4 auto with air cond (a real nice drive, or so I thought until I took a Soarer for a drive) I also have attached a picture of the Soarer I am looking at. |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8
Posts: 3559
Reg: 11-2004
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Or was it laxatives?  |
Gary Buick
Newbie
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 4
Reg: 03-2006
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I will try again
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Gary Buick
Newbie
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 5
Reg: 03-2006
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Picture of the Soarer isnt real flash, only had my phone with me at the time. |
Aaron Mead
Tinkerer
NT
300SEL (L6, NA)
Posts: 6
Reg: 03-2006
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Wow, i grew up in an XW, same windsor and C4 trans too! My old man had it since when i was born till almost the nineties! I remember he sold it after I told him I could see the road going past underneath the passenger footwell....
Good luck with your new soarer, Im in the same boat too. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 2725
Reg: 05-2005
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Gary. From one of the resident "Sheep Shaggers".
VERY nice XW you've got there, and it's probably worth a MINT, to the right person..............FFS, DON'T sell it too cheap, those things are worth GOLD!
Cheers Mate
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Gary Buick
Tinkerer
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 7
Reg: 03-2006
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Tim, yes it is, it's a 31 not 32. Need a bit of TLC and if I can sell mine for the right price I will be able to give it some.
Thanks Don, hoping for around the $11k mark. Not to much for a vehicle in this condition I think. |
Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 2056
Reg: 07-2005
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Gary, I found out about another one today.
UZZ30 with no EMV screen or air suspension.
Probably be cheaper to maintain but the asking price is a little more...and worth it.
Flawless gold paint with new wheels/tyres.
Oh, and the one you were looking at was a UZZ31 Limited airbag car. |
Ian Johnston
TryHard
South Australia
UZZ30 GT 4.0
Posts: 497
Reg: 07-2005
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Very nice Falcan you have there Gary. As stated, worth a good quid these days for one that tidy.
Still, not a patch on a good Soarer.
Oh, and welcome. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 2740
Reg: 05-2005
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Strangely Gary, a mint XW (Like I perseve yours to be, would attract an ASKING price of $15k(NZD), with an expected SELL price of $13k(NZD).
VERY good luck with the sale, AND IF you have the original wheels to go with it,.............a HAPPY outcome, WILL be yours!.
Cheers mate
Baaaaaa!.
PS: Yes......I AM having a few (Ha!Ha!) Bourby's, and YES, I know it's NOT Friday night!)
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Steve Latimer
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ32
Posts: 77
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah Don, but it feels like it should be Friday.
Chheeerrs |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 2744
Reg: 05-2005
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Welcome!. Every night IS Bourby night!  |
Brenton Trafford
Tinkerer
SA
V8 Limited - UZZ31
Posts: 93
Reg: 08-2005
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Don, Lay off the Bourbon! Even the white Falcan looked like a sheep........... I mean a multi-coloured car.
Ok, back to my drinking!
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Matthew Sharpe
TryHard
North Island
3.0 GT
Posts: 470
Reg: 10-2005
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Aw, I have such a soft spot for classic Fords... and that one looks so clean... If you've looked after it so well for 16 years Gary, you'll be an asset to the Soarer community...
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Gary Buick
Tinkerer
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 8
Reg: 03-2006
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Thanks for all the comments about "henry". Yes, I do look after my vehicles, only reason I am getting rid of this is time for a change. I just hope it goes to a good home. Cant wait to sell it then I can really start getting excited about a Soarer  |
Antony Borlase
Tinkerer
QLD
UZZ31
Posts: 25
Reg: 07-2005
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Well my 31's up for sale, basically needs a paint job (looking at 8 coat metallic for $3.5K)
Very interested in selling as I found a 32 thats nice....ok a riper!
If anyones interested, most info on my profile. |
Sam Schreck
DieHard
ACT
vvt-i JZZ31
Posts: 594
Reg: 07-2005
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G'day Gary!!! Welcome to another Canberran. If you manage to find a soarer that's in as perfect condition as your Ford looks to be, you'll be chearin. Good luck mate.
Anyway, we only have to travel about 20kms to Neil's if something goes sideways.  |
Mark Paddick
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer UZZ31
Posts: 2089
Reg: 07-2005
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Must be a different one Neil. Robert is the guy with the gold one. But yeah, too much. |
Gary Buick
Tinkerer
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 9
Reg: 03-2006
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Hi all again, I may have located "my new car",it is here http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2879341¤t_rec=30&used_rec=1&total_rec=37&sort_type=&tot al_rec=37&sort_type=&make_id=8&model_id=140&state_id=2&search_distance=25
Nial (sorry if misspelt) in Sydney is having a look tomorrow. Now all I have to do is sell "Henry" |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1375
Reg: 07-2005
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Looks good Gary. It's Niall (with 2 l's).
It looks to be a limited as well though I'm not sure. |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
Soarer GT-L (4.0 V8) Lexus is300 (3.0 VVT-i 6)
Posts: 1568
Reg: 07-2005
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It is a Limited (UZZ31). You can see the EMV and height switch. |
Matthew Sharpe
TryHard
North Island
3.0 GT
Posts: 487
Reg: 10-2005
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Looks to be a nice car - wheels look OK too, but seems you dont get those ones... |
Gary Buick
Tinkerer
A.C.T.
Fairmont
Posts: 10
Reg: 03-2006
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Hi all, well it isn't looking to good at the moment. Niall checked over the vehicle (thanks heaps Niall) and it needs about $3K worth of work. Seems the owner may be changing his mind, oh well, gives me more time to get rid of "henry" |
Matthew Sharpe
TryHard
North Island
3.0 GT
Posts: 493
Reg: 10-2005
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Oh dear. Could still be worth it if you can get him to knock a bit off the price? |
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