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07-08-2006, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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I am looking to buy an Au ute, Just wondering what common problems occur and what i should be looking out for??????
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07-08-2006, 05:18 PM
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OLD SKOOL BABY
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Welcome to the forums mate, I've got a series 3 xr8 ute and have had no problems with it yet (touch wood) and it's done 70,000 kms.
Mick
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XB Sedan - Trick Mansweto built 351 3V Alloy Headed Cleveland,Demon Carby ontop of CHI Hi Rise Manifold - 600HP 83 F100 XLT - 351 Cleveland C6 Auto wrapped in Black snake skin vinyl, daily tow rig. 1976 XB GS COUPE (waiting to start the rebuild)
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07-08-2006, 06:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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07-08-2006, 08:04 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Seriously, A mate of mine had a Porsche and a falcon ute. Sold both cars about 4 months ago when he got married, and he misses the ute! Doesn't miss the Prosche. :weird: They are a tough, dependable, and reliable car, both in I6 and V8, auto or manual (go auto for better towing ability).
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07-08-2006, 08:36 PM
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OLD SKOOL BABY
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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XB Sedan - Trick Mansweto built 351 3V Alloy Headed Cleveland,Demon Carby ontop of CHI Hi Rise Manifold - 600HP 83 F100 XLT - 351 Cleveland C6 Auto wrapped in Black snake skin vinyl, daily tow rig. 1976 XB GS COUPE (waiting to start the rebuild)
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08-08-2006, 07:09 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 3,633
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With mine .. AUII XL 1-tonne V8
1. Both top balljoints replaced at 40,000km 2. Problem with auto slipping out of gear when cold .. fixed 45,000km 3. Both rear leaf spring assemblys replaced at 45,000km (manufacturing error) 4. Steering rack replaced at 95,000km 5. Both window winders replaced at 95,000km Current problems @ 125,000km (not fixed) 6. Auto/drivetrain/diff lash problem? 7. Engine developing serious knock? Mostly just standard car "stuff" .. nothing ute specific except for the rear leaves. My only problem with it in my 4+ years ownership is this last engine noise .. serious and costly. :( Rod. |
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29-08-2006, 04:50 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Thanks for the info,
It pleases me greatly to say that last week i made the purchase. I bought a 2001 AU2 And i am very happy so far. |
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29-08-2006, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
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which model ... 6 or 8????
Some people will have problems ... other won't. I have replaced a lot of things on my ute ... but it does a lot of kays as well. So i just class it under maintenance .... or upgrades  As long as you keep it well maintained and "regularly" serviced ... you shouldn't have a drama really. I also have a 2001 AUII (XLS EGAS auto) ... and it has been a great work vehicle ... and also play toy as well. Welcome to the forums as well.
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