Unusual Cars Mkii Gti

FLATULENTFRIEND · *by **FLATULENTFRIEND** on Fri 19/Mar/10 7:03pm*

zephyrheaven wrote:
Datsane wrote:Why?
In all interest when seeing you name

Ford stopped making cars in '72 as far as I am concerned

Ive spent about 50 hours a week on a workshop floor for the past 13 years - I have seen a fair bit - not everything, but sadly not much of what Ford build is anything but rubbish now - ok the odd bit makes sense and works well (not often) I had dreams of buying a BA XR8 sometime this year - after working on a few and pricing parts - nah thanks
If you have ever had the pleasure of calling a ford dealership for a price on a part not available aftermarket - its worth it for a hoot.

Come on Zeph, Ford parts can’t be that bad. I’ve been riding recently with a guy who’s been a parts guy at Ford South Auckland and he doesn’t seem THAT demented :crazy:

zephyrheaven · *by **zephyrheaven** on Fri 19/Mar/10 7:28pm*

Ha ha Trog, he must be a masochist like the ones here - I am pretty sure they get a big kick out of saying "oh you need an O-Ring, sure - thats $650 ex Belgium 6 weeks - would you like a spare to keep on the shelf?"
:exclaim:

nostromo · *by **nostromo** on Fri 19/Mar/10 8:32pm*

zephyrheaven wrote:
Datsane wrote:Why?
In all interest when seeing you name

Ford stopped making cars in '72 as far as I am concerned

Ive spent about 50 hours a week on a workshop floor for the past 13 years - I have seen a fair bit - not everything, but sadly not much of what Ford build is anything but rubbish now - ok the odd bit makes sense and works well (not often) I had dreams of buying a BA XR8 sometime this year - after working on a few and pricing parts - nah thanks
If you have ever had the pleasure of calling a ford dealership for a price on a part not available aftermarket - its worth it for a hoot.

I think google has a pretty comprehensive "mondeo / problem" search to peruse - dont get me wrong, they get one out of every 50 right

Personally, I would go for the Mazda - overpriced sure (demand like someone has stated), but aftermarket parts are off the hook and the fact most major lease companies used them - a win win situation

I have a friend in wholesale if you are interested , obviously a bit far to travel but his prices are competitive and sells a fair bit interisland for that reason.

Cheers

I suppose I could go Toyota, they are supposed to be the most reliable cars. But oh yeah our friends bought a brand spanking new Avensis Wagon, figuring that would last them a long time. The whole trans let go after about 25000 Kms, it was some massive sum to replace and Toyota wanted them to pay half (they told them no thanks).
Next up the front light assembly somehow got melted by the bulb (?). OK so that needed replacing and again Toymotor wanted them to pay. But how much should a front light assembly cost? Try $2500 frikkin dollars!

zephyrheaven · *by **zephyrheaven** on Fri 19/Mar/10 8:34pm*

cheaper than a common rail diesel pump, try like $15,000 ouchie

meh - buy whatever floats your boat - from what Ive seen its the owner more than the cars fault lol

nostromo · *by **nostromo** on Fri 19/Mar/10 8:45pm*

I think your advice is good zephyrheaven, thats the sort of info I was looking for. Current car is a Mazda and its been legendary.

zephyrheaven · *by **zephyrheaven** on Fri 19/Mar/10 8:50pm*

Thing i like about Mazda is, they dont try too hard - there is something to be said for the quiet achiever

ShoreBoy · *by **ShoreBoy** on Sat 20/Mar/10 9:51am*

I'm confused. you don't like Fords, but you like Mazdas. They're the same compnay!!

zephyrheaven · *by **zephyrheaven** on Sat 20/Mar/10 10:41am*

ShoreBoy wrote:I'm confused. you don't like Fords, but you like Mazdas. They're the same compnay!!

No they're not - forget lasers/323's

Badge engineering aside - they couldnt be more different

FLATULENTFRIEND · *by **FLATULENTFRIEND** on Sat 20/Mar/10 10:50am*

nostromo wrote:
zephyrheaven wrote:
Datsane wrote:Why?
In all interest when seeing you name

Ford stopped making cars in '72 as far as I am concerned

Ive spent about 50 hours a week on a workshop floor for the past 13 years - I have seen a fair bit - not everything, but sadly not much of what Ford build is anything but rubbish now - ok the odd bit makes sense and works well (not often) I had dreams of buying a BA XR8 sometime this year - after working on a few and pricing parts - nah thanks
If you have ever had the pleasure of calling a ford dealership for a price on a part not available aftermarket - its worth it for a hoot.

I think google has a pretty comprehensive "mondeo / problem" search to peruse - dont get me wrong, they get one out of every 50 right

Personally, I would go for the Mazda - overpriced sure (demand like someone has stated), but aftermarket parts are off the hook and the fact most major lease companies used them - a win win situation

I have a friend in wholesale if you are interested , obviously a bit far to travel but his prices are competitive and sells a fair bit interisland for that reason.

Cheers

I suppose I could go Toyota, they are supposed to be the most reliable cars. But oh yeah our friends bought a brand spanking new Avensis Wagon, figuring that would last them a long time. The whole trans let go after about 25000 Kms, it was some massive sum to replace and Toyota wanted them to pay half (they told them no thanks).
Next up the front light assembly somehow got melted by the bulb (?). OK so that needed replacing and again Toymotor wanted them to pay. But how much should a front light assembly cost? Try $2500 frikkin dollars!

My wife (God bless her) smashed our Libero front guard and headlight at the mall.
The replacement headlight cost me $45. I’m ok with that :thumbsup:

Datsane · *by **Datsane** on Sat 20/Mar/10 2:56pm*

zephyrheaven wrote:
ShoreBoy wrote:I'm confused. you don't like Fords, but you like Mazdas. They're the same compnay!!

No they're not - forget lasers/323's

Badge engineering aside - they couldnt be more different

Telstar = 626
And a bunch of the parts are interchangeable though. There are a few others that make which are the same chassis.

Any genuine part cost a pile more then aftermarket, thats not just a ford only affair. There are a few aftermarket sources for BA parts now days.
Alot comes down to the number of that model vehicle on the road and also the strength of second hand market has some bearing.
It is something well worth looking into when buying a new vehicle though.

ShoreBoy · *by **ShoreBoy** on Sun 21/Mar/10 8:58pm*

There's also the Ford Escape / Mazda Tribute.
I was more referring to the fact that Mazda is owned by Ford.

dented · *by **dented** on Sun 21/Mar/10 9:13pm*

Bah, no camera with me today. But Willy White ran his Nitro Funny Car for an exhibition pass, whoa it was the best thing I have seen on a drag strip on NZ soil since Garth Hogan ran his rail for the last pass at Thunderpark way back in '92. For anyone who understands the numbers, it was a 6.04 at 144mph, think about that for a moment...

Truly awesome power