my new Falcon

[LMA]

Hey Micky, I used to own the house on the right in the first photo. Small world, hey ?

Did you move as Micky played his music too loud ?

lol. other way round maybe, had some good parties there, the back rumpus room and pergola area were awesome

[Iron Fist]

haha yeah, 2000 isnt that the AU series? no more having to warm it up in the morings hey?
no more trouble starting it up hey?

sorry have just heard lot of rumours and storys about the AU series. Not saying yours will give you and trouble but yeah

The main issue with the AU was its looks - it just didnt appeal to people. As far as a reliable car goes, its fine.

I had a 2000 AU Fairmont wagon for around 3 years. It was the best car i have ever had. Mind you, it did have a Tickford suspension pack, and was a 5 litre. It was a great car to drive, and never gave me any trouble.

Ive heard the very same thing
AU's have a more then reliable engine and run well
just werent as popular because they aint the best looking forward
I must say though
some of the AU's look really nice!

guess its what you have been told or heard, being a holden fan i would rather go the VX commodore for that era if i had the choice for a car in the same year. Im only going by what i have been told by mechanics. Have a good mate whom is a mechanic and he said that the most problem prone car in recent years was the AU series falcon. Reason being when they got to a certain age or KMS the transmission packed in and had to be replaced. Not being biased because he said that the VN Commodore series was the worst for holdens as when the engine got to a certain age or KMS aswell it would have endless problems.

me being a ford man, I would almost have to agree with ya on that bulldog!
I would take a stock vx over a stock au, start going into xr's and ss's and I would probs stick with a ford though!!

[Mickyj]

Hey Micky, I used to own the house on the right in the first photo. Small world, hey ?

Hey Micky, I used to own the house on the right in the first photo. Small world, hey ?

Did you move as Micky played his music too loud ?

lol. other way round maybe, had some good parties there, the back rumpus room and pergola area were awesome

ahh so your in that house .been a few people in and out of that place since the first owners .When we moved in so many years ago.
Was going to send a pm but cant seem to find one for u ?

[Mickyj]

haha yeah, 2000 isnt that the AU series? no more having to warm it up in the morings hey?
no more trouble starting it up hey?

sorry have just heard lot of rumours and storys about the AU series. Not saying yours will give you and trouble but yeah

The main issue with the AU was its looks - it just didnt appeal to people. As far as a reliable car goes, its fine.

I had a 2000 AU Fairmont wagon for around 3 years. It was the best car i have ever had. Mind you, it did have a Tickford suspension pack, and was a 5 litre. It was a great car to drive, and never gave me any trouble.

Ive heard the very same thing
AU's have a more then reliable engine and run well
just werent as popular because they aint the best looking forward
I must say though
some of the AU's look really nice!

guess its what you have been told or heard, being a holden fan i would rather go the VX commodore for that era if i had the choice for a car in the same year. Im only going by what i have been told by mechanics. Have a good mate whom is a mechanic and he said that the most problem prone car in recent years was the AU series falcon. Reason being when they got to a certain age or KMS the transmission packed in and had to be replaced. Not being biased because he said that the VN Commodore series was the worst for holdens as when the engine got to a certain age or KMS aswell it would have endless problems.[/quote]

me being a ford man, I would almost have to agree with ya on that bulldog!
I would take a stock vx over a stock au, start going into xr's and ss's and I would probs stick with a ford though!![/quote]

the XR Mondeo looked fantastic in the show room .not sure if us large guys would fit in.

[asert]

ive got the au tradesman ute. love it had no trouble with it and is a great work horse. youll love it

[Mickyj]

ive got the au tradesman ute. love it had no trouble with it and is a great work horse. youll love it

thanks Mate

[Mickyj]

Just a question for the Ford guru's.This Falcon was a demo model not sure if that has anything to do with my question .But the front windows are electric and the back windows are manual so to speak .Was that the normal for this model Falcon ?

[Kahuna]

[quote="Mickyj"the front windows are electric and the back windows are manual so to speak .Was that the normal for this model Falcon ?[/quote]

We have a 2001 AU2 and that is the same set up. Very happy with the car,as mentioned before,they were maligned for their shape and the first model did look rather hideous.Very reliable and quiet on the open road once you ditch the original tyres.

[Footy Chick]

Just a question for the Ford guru's.This Falcon was a demo model not sure if that has anything to do with my question .But the front windows are electric and the back windows are manual so to speak .Was that the normal for this model Falcon ?

Yep, it was, rear power windows were a factory option for this model.

[Mickyj]

Just a question for the Ford guru's.This Falcon was a demo model not sure if that has anything to do with my question .But the front windows are electric and the back windows are manual so to speak .Was that the normal for this model Falcon ?

Yep, it was, rear power windows were a factory option for this model.

cheers Footy chick

[asert]

my bf is the same set up also. which i thought pretty crap you buy a brand new car and dont even get 4 electric windows

Just a question for the Ford guru's.This Falcon was a demo model not sure if that has anything to do with my question .But the front windows are electric and the back windows are manual so to speak .Was that the normal for this model Falcon ?

[Mickyj]

[quote="Mickyj"the front windows are electric and the back windows are manual so to speak .Was that the normal for this model Falcon ?

We have a 2001 AU2 and that is the same set up. Very happy with the car,as mentioned before,they were maligned for their shape and the first model did look rather hideous.Very reliable and quiet on the open road once you ditch the original tyres.[/quote]

Yep she is very quiet .Enjoyable ride up the Port river express way and then south rd to city mazda stadium .
The wife and I have been spotting them as we go around .I haven't seen as many with falcon written in that spot on the boot .

Happy as Larry with it and will maintain her .

[Mickyj]

Sorry to bump this topic back up but we reached the 90'000 k mark yesterday.
Still going to ages to make the 95'000 service

Love this car great to drive .

Cheers

[Psyber]

Sorry to bump this topic back up but we reached the 90'000 k mark yesterday.
Still going to ages to make the 95'000 service
Love this car great to drive .
Cheers

Look after it. It is worth keeping a good car. Repairs cost less than trading up.
My old Audi and Musso have both topped 150,000 K and are running fine.
[I'm keeping the Musso because I'd get nothing for it anyway, and the Audi because it is a rare model in Oz and a bit of fun.]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&hl=e ... IHKe27WvAA

[Mickyj]

Sorry to bump this topic back up but we reached the 90'000 k mark yesterday.
Still going to ages to make the 95'000 service
Love this car great to drive .
Cheers

Look after it. It is worth keeping a good car. Repairs cost less than trading up.
My old Audi and Musso have both topped 150,000 K and are running fine.
[I'm keeping the Musso because I'd get nothing for it anyway, and the Audi because it is a rare model in Oz and a bit of fun.]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&hl=e ... IHKe27WvAA

Certainly will be keeping it Psyber we started a tin(put 10 or more bucks etc in a week) for service costs when we got the Car.And the next service is due at 95'000 or oil filter change 1st of october .We have been debating what will come first .

[lesthemechanic]

Just a few common ones we come across on AU's'

power steering pump oil leaks
alternator failure ( mostly due to above )
many door lock/power window/interior lamp faults due to water leaking into wiring in doors
heater valve coolant leaks
cooling system expansion tank leaks
radiator failures
& cylinder head gasket external leaks down exhaust side of head

keep an eye on the cooling system especially & only use the geniune factory Ford coolant , Micky