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@bigcazza5260 Жыл бұрын
got an au sedan, wagon and v8 ute. all but the v8 are bullet proof. shot a rod out the side of the sedan engine didnt care still got home while the conrod sat in the passenger seat. v8 ute had a broken box with no reverse. babied that box around until i hurt the windsor, still goes. wagon has under 200 thou so its mint and i look after it. AU > anything else on 4 wheels
@Ice_Soup_3k5 жыл бұрын
DUDE WHO EVER EDITED THIS VIDEO NEEDS TO BE AWARDED. The edits on the engine ... the edits of the front grills and how it changes when you mention the models. what. congrats, i touhght this was a million plus sub channel by judging by the quality of the content, I was very surprised when I found out you had 3k, subbed, you guys def deserve way more subs !
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support Leonardo, it really means a lot! I made this one by myself and it did take quite a lot of time, but I am happy with how it turned out. And thanks for the sub!
@Ice_Soup_3k5 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV keep up !
@paulmcgaw69765 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same. Amazing!!
@michaelcabinets63725 жыл бұрын
Thinking the same well done!
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
Long overdue and well deserved tribute to this modern Australian (and I do mean AUSTRALIAN -it's a very Australian car) icon.
@sjwright25 жыл бұрын
These days it's notable for the most appearances on *Dash Cam Owners Australia* spinning out on the motorway...
@CPMest815 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@andrewmcphee89653 жыл бұрын
I own a S1 AU Fairmont Ghia, yeah I'll admit they have a light rear end. Just makes it more exciting in the wet, and makes me feel like Dick Johnson.
@christophedecavalla29415 жыл бұрын
Towed a caravan 27,000km around Australia over 8 months in one. Up and down mountain ranges, across dirt, in 45 degree heat. Did not miss a beat. All I had to do was replace the rear half of the exhaust for $220. That’s it. It was super comfortable and used as little as 12L/100km towing a 1500kg caravan. Great car which helped us have a great trouble free adventure I will never forget.
@barrymedd68595 жыл бұрын
As a taxi driver some time back, I drove the A.U. Falcon before my boss replaced it with a B A wagon. The old A.U. Clocked well over a million kms, although going through three gear boxes. It was re registered and sold, the motor never had the cylinder head removed in its lifetime. You can’t get those ks out of any Holden ,not even a Holden cab.
@paulaus5 жыл бұрын
I remember they had to run the V8 in the Commodore Taxi as the Six couldn't take it.
@jamesfrench72994 жыл бұрын
Serious? AUs still in revenue service? They relaxed the age limit for cabs in Sydney after Uber was legalised yet the oldest cabs I see are BF III wagons. Are memories that short in Sydney at how well the AUIIs handled taxi work? It must be that the workshops don't carry AU parts anymore.
@coconuciferanuts339 Жыл бұрын
True.Holdens tend to be "sporty".Ford's tend to just keep on'.
@Alabaster335 Жыл бұрын
We had one come in for a service at 1.7 million K's, the only thing that was replaced was the auto.
@evansflockfamily20017 ай бұрын
Put the largest transmission cooler on them & they will last a heap longer
@mightycarmods5 жыл бұрын
Video looking excellent mate. Well done!
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! Your new Mira episode was epic.
@nsaiin83323 жыл бұрын
This is wholesome
@j06sh_w3 жыл бұрын
My two favourite channels communicating 🥺😄🥳🥳
@ceffydriver5 жыл бұрын
AU falcons are like the cockroaches of the road.. they look ugly, they are everywhere and they don't die.
@FalzoonFX4 жыл бұрын
ceffydriver I want to buy every one of them and just send it to the wreckers lol
@Vaughnmateee4 жыл бұрын
FalzoonFX Wait, why?
@FalzoonFX4 жыл бұрын
Manic they are American, and American stuff breaks down
@ceffydriver4 жыл бұрын
@@FalzoonFX au falcons are not American, the 250 crossflow is solely an Australian designed as built engine since the 60's to now as the barramundi.
@jamesfrench72994 жыл бұрын
They probably conk out whenever you spray insecticide on them. Has someone tried?
@spacekii5 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who thinks the TE50 looks really cool?
@Elosee4 жыл бұрын
one of a small few HA
@srgtkj6554 жыл бұрын
I like em
@nathanderrick31404 жыл бұрын
Nope me to that’s why got 7
@juddlewis99393 жыл бұрын
No it looks cook
@r_s_l3 жыл бұрын
U r not alone
@colinw9965 жыл бұрын
It looks as if an American Ford Taurus and Chrysler Sebring had a bastard child lol
@moparmanicgarage5 жыл бұрын
Mercury Sable LS
@icankickmagda5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking from the side it looked a lot like a Chrysler Concorde or 300M
@Chris-tl3vr5 жыл бұрын
No where near as hideous as tge mid to late 1990's Taurus🤮
@MrSaxophoneGamer5 жыл бұрын
I think its the Australian cousin to the Crown Victoria, rear-wheel drive powerhouses that never die
@cameronr72235 жыл бұрын
@12 Volts I was gonna say that it looked like a jaguar, dont think it's an incredibly ugly car
@jakepalmer19865 жыл бұрын
the AU falcon is a part of Aussie history and should rightfully be on the $50 note. AU= AU-stralia
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
How awesome would that be? I was half considering using the Australian anthem at the end of this video, it fitted quite well.
@jakepalmer19865 жыл бұрын
Should have mate, would have been awesome
@tobo265 жыл бұрын
Or at least $50 to purchase LOL
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
@@tobo26 bargain!
@jakepalmer19865 жыл бұрын
tobo26 haha yeah, that’s sounds a little steep really 😂
@rogermouton22735 жыл бұрын
yeah, if you don't care about appearances, and you need a big, comfortable, fast, reliable, very cheap car, the AU is for you. Personally, I don't even think they look that bad. Also, I love the way you throw the profanity in to a formal style of delivery :)
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
They're not quite as shocking as they used to be, that's for sure. Thanks for watching!
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
Wait for it, I actually do find them good looking, I don't even mind the whale mouth grill base model, if anything it's the dead boring interior centre stack inside I despise. I find the series II base model grill with the simulated horizontal slats the best. I don't mind the droopy rear as long as it's the series II deeper rear bumper. I still dislike it with the less beefy original 98 rear bumper.
@chrisday14235 жыл бұрын
I didn't hear any profanities, he told it the way it was.That's the Aussie way.Political correctness has already brainwashed the cottonwool crowd.Don't beat around the bush.Aussie,Aussie,Aussie,Oi,Oi,Oi.
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
Aussie way or not, overuse of foul language to sound cool is pathetic and many Aussies out there only turn to it on occasion if at all and find constant use of it as uncouth and common.
@rogermouton22735 жыл бұрын
@@chrisday1423 do you know what profanity is? Did you watch the video?
@SmellsLikeNirvanna5 жыл бұрын
We are a country with virtually no identity or culture, so whatever culture that comes out of Australia must be treasured, that is why people keep the AU falcon.
@SuperTambo69 Жыл бұрын
no identity or culture you say??
@SmellsLikeNirvanna Жыл бұрын
@@SuperTambo69 Yes, put it this way, if we take every country and rank them in terms of identity and culture, do you not think we'd be amongst the last? I honestly think dead last really...
@SuperTambo69 Жыл бұрын
@@SmellsLikeNirvanna no, define culture and identity. Aussies are one of the most identifiable cultures in the world, much revered. Maybe you yourself would be dead last, and questioning your own country and culture confirms this, with no national pride. Sad, but thats your issue. Thats the problem with Australian's today, no national pride.
@SmellsLikeNirvanna Жыл бұрын
@@SuperTambo69 identifiable only in terms of influence. The same way USA has wealth and power and is far more identifiable than most regions in Europe. Does the USA have more culture than Europe? most will say no. We have cute animals and beaches, and perhaps a dated identity of laid back and "tough men crocodile dundee/steve irwin". Thats about it. So yea our identity is not even because of the people LOL. As for pride, sorry, no not for this, its delusion. Besides, many Aussie lie and exaggerate crap online anyway to push our culture.
@gone54710 ай бұрын
People keep the AU because nobody will buy it from them and they have no resale value.
@derponmyherp80055 жыл бұрын
My Au Falcon has 370,000km on the clock and hasn't skipped a beat.
@ordrazz3 жыл бұрын
I ran my first one up to over 800,000 as a taxi...unstoppable
@shreda125hilux75 жыл бұрын
What an amazing well edited video, wow I've seen channels with millions of subscribers who can't even do a quarter of this style of editing work
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment, glad you liked it!
@fullmugs5 жыл бұрын
The actual fuck do you mean unloved? It's incredible at doing incredible things.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
I think the change of opinion as they're nearing the 20-year old mark is interesting. People are starting to respect just how strong the fuckers are. Thanks for watching.
@AussieBill1285 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV Around about the same time as the Au came out Mercedes brought out a model that also had a sloping rear end. I didn't hear any comments bagging it at the time. Maybe because it was a Mercedes.
@Wolf1ekun5 жыл бұрын
Aussie Arcade I’ve just sold my FG after about 7 years of comfortable, reliable motoring. They’re a great car, I hope yours gives you as much pleasure as the AU!
@tcpnetworks5 жыл бұрын
Like rusting their boot lids out after 18 months?
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
@@tcpnetworks Yeah the boot lids are the worst. The Silver Turd has a tiny patch which I hit with rust converter, seems to have done the trick.
@DeltaStridePLZ5 жыл бұрын
For me, I personally didn't like the AU Falcon when it launched (as did a majority of people) but over the years I've come to accept it for what it is. It stands out from other Falcons with its design. Something totally unexpected. Now I love the car. And I'm glad many others found a place for it in their hearts. It may be 20 years late, but the AU Falcon finally got the love it deserves. Awesome video.
@stevejurkovic4362 жыл бұрын
Well said mate
@coconuciferanuts339 Жыл бұрын
Totally agree.I've got a 2002 sr wagon.The bloody thing has had issues with leaks & door thingys'(actuators) f.upBut after bodging up sway bar it'll go forever.Over 200,000kms & seems like new.
@Mothy20144 ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm the same. I hated it when it was launched, but now 24 years later I think it's a great looking car
@maxmad34285 жыл бұрын
The AU Falcon's styling grows on you after a while...a bit like a wart.
@CustomsRacingGarage5 жыл бұрын
The Ford 500 was a remake of the Falcon. They just widened the headlight and taillight covers.
@AussieBill1285 жыл бұрын
I bought my Au Falcon just over ten years ago. Prior to buying it I asked several mechanics if there was anything wrong with the car mechanically. They all said no. I needed a new car as my daily driver and thanks to motoring writers and public opinion AU Falcons were being sold cheap. I also had LPG installed making it dual fuel and at that time the government was giving a rebate on cars converted to LPG. I paid just over $6,000.00 for the car and it had about 120,000 ks on the clock. Well I have clocked over 465,000 ks and what has it cost me in repairs other than routine maintenance, one alternator, which I only replaced a couple of months ago. A tank of gas costs me about $40.00 and will get me at least 400 ks. Don't tell me the AU Falcon is a crap car, I'd buy another one tomorrow. Running it on gas gives you a large comfortable car with a small car fuel bill. Go the AU.
@johnrichardson80485 жыл бұрын
They’re ugly as fuck. Never liked the look 👀 them....but I’m on my 3rd. Great cheap car
@glennschadow37795 жыл бұрын
Ford all ways been great engine wise and still is , but the headlight on that thing just no thought put in to it , bar that great car , just got myself a 2010 xr6 ,,,, fucken love it .
@chrisfi3d5 жыл бұрын
Glenn Schadow - quite the opposite, Glenny. Outsourced to one of the best headlight makers in the world, Hella Germany. High beams so good, no aftermarket ones needed.
@Dazzcam5 жыл бұрын
How are the ball joints going ??. Mine Start rattling every 100,000 km
@AussieBill1285 жыл бұрын
@@Dazzcam You have just jogged my memory. I did have to replace the left ball joint. The right one is still original. I should note that most of my driving was on sealed roads. A ball joint is a relatively cheap repair. The expensive repairs are engines and transmissions. Hope this helps.
@project_calais49775 жыл бұрын
Please do more reviews/stories of Aussie cars or imports! You have give us so much info and its obvious you spent time making this and it paid off real bloody well! Was a good laugh and real informative. I love it!
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! Yes, it took many weeks of working away on it in my spare time. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting.
@atx-cvpi_995 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see one legally imported into the United States.
@NazbolCaliphDonaldaddeenTrump5 жыл бұрын
ive seen one imported into Canada lol, it was an XR6
@GrantfromEarth5 жыл бұрын
No one would want it. Gas guzzler, poor head design always warping or blowing gaskets and uglier than a witches titty.
@fredass37145 жыл бұрын
Gee Paul that sounds hot
@theshauny5 жыл бұрын
Gee Paul The xr6/8’s look ok and the head gasket are only a problem if your a dick head and don’t keep a eye on the coolant level
@Finallybianca5 жыл бұрын
Gee Paul so the same as any ford in the US at that time.
@mwbgaming285 жыл бұрын
A Bunnings snag made the correct way, with the onion above the snag
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
You 'betcha.
@low87dawg865 жыл бұрын
Nasty. Lol
@Accuaro5 жыл бұрын
onions should be illegal /s
@mwbgaming285 жыл бұрын
@@Accuaro HERETIC!!!
@panzerkampfwagenviiimaus23665 жыл бұрын
Didn't they ban the onions on top because people kept dropping them on the hard floor in bunnings, which could prove fatal to anyone that slips over dem
@SonicMrSumo5 жыл бұрын
I hated how these cars looked on first release. But I reckon it's aged better than most Fords and Holdens of a similar era. Reminds me a little of a W219 MB CLS.
@jetstream4545 жыл бұрын
MB copied the AU with that model 😜 Mercedes fan here 👈
@peterphoenix64715 жыл бұрын
agreed......just was revolutionary is all
@The_Guy_from_UP8 ай бұрын
Especially from the back
@d_zamb5735 жыл бұрын
I'm a proud AU owner, I love everything about it.
@Theogenerang5 жыл бұрын
Drove one as a cab. Bulletproof and easy to maintain. Want a car to hate? Start with the Cortina Six, Holden Camira or the Morris Marina. The AU was perfectly serviceable and durable.
@layitupdown5 жыл бұрын
Is it just me, or if find this car look absolutely normal?
@gizmodobaggins70404 жыл бұрын
Who Cares? It looks normal NOW mate. Back then it looked fucked next to every other car.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
So what do you think of the AU, and what should I do with it next?
@project_calais49775 жыл бұрын
It's the unloved child of the boomer era that us millennials have become fond of. Do the VT next to show everyone the rival!
@OFFICIAL_VIDEO_AWARDS5 жыл бұрын
Tints, fix the bodywork. Service the engine, coolant, auto trans and filter, diff oil and do the in tank fuel filter. Detail and protect the interior. Keep it original. Drive it lots. Keep it clean.
@michaelrossi37075 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t buy one coz my old mans AU2 had too many electrical problems. Do BA or VT
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Haha love it. The car has an open diff and already does single pegs for days. With a turbo you could probably go for the world record.
@_____77045 жыл бұрын
Get all the extra little options for it like the mobile phone accessory kit that comes out the console lid etc
@kenmoore71955 жыл бұрын
A motoring writer once said the following. This best thing about the AU is that you can't see the outside when you are driving it , By the way, I own a BA Falcon so I am Biased.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Kind of true. I usually like to own cars that I think look great visually. While I like how the AU looks, I don't LOVE it. So it has been quite an adjustment. But after a few months I do have big respect for it.
@dragunovbushcraft1525 жыл бұрын
I like it better than a lot of American cars from that time. I don't think it's bad to look at at all. Better than the Taurus, or sable.
@Peter-ev2kr5 жыл бұрын
Ford AU were ahead of time. Mercedes copied the rear end in the CLS.
@Rob345705 жыл бұрын
First time I saw a CLS I thought that too
@modfus3 жыл бұрын
They are very like the ones on the W220 Mercedes S class. However, I am certain Mercedes wasn't looking at Ford Australia for design inspiration ....lol. just saying.
@StreetDrilla3 жыл бұрын
@@modfus he is saying ford is the one that started the angled design back lights of vehicles.
@lawrencer63283 жыл бұрын
@@modfus if you’re designing cars for Mercedes you would definitely know about the history of every major manufacturer and have a general idea of what they’ve made in the past. It’s plausible.
@davetate11555 жыл бұрын
Dammit, now I feel a very strong urge to go and buy an old Falcon.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. You should!
@MiraSubieGirl5 жыл бұрын
I got 2 in a shed in Russia... By no means great condition ones either. Got a light blue XE and a NL Fairlane 😅 Idk who the fuck imported them here but I lived in Aus a long time and he was going to wreck them even though they work fine!
@MiraSubieGirl5 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV Btw you have a Sub from me! I love the subtle humour and random fucken bush spots you pull up in so the abs struggles. Classic Aussie stop.
@MiraSubieGirl5 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV Sry for spams but the last few mins PERFECTLY displays how subtle and gorgeous the AU was. NL and XE are hideous... Aged far worse in my opinion. I am brand new to your channel but what about the e36 318i or e39 520,23,28,30... etc.
@darcyguerinhanlon39165 жыл бұрын
@@MiraSubieGirl lets see a video of your russian falcons!
@theflobby25185 жыл бұрын
I am about as far away from you as is physically possible (Sweden), but I’ll have to say, you and your videos are top notch, superb quality. You’re better than Doug, in my opinion. Keep ’em coming!
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, that means a lot! Glad you enjoyed it and hello from Downunder :)
@arielatom035 жыл бұрын
TheFlobby yeah doug sucks
@Alex6325 жыл бұрын
you don't need to put another channel down just to lift another one up. Doug has his way of doing videos and MB has his way of doing it.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Doug runs a great channel, I've been watching him for years.
@Webserfer225 жыл бұрын
I actually saw this vid and went into it not expecting much but was well surprised. Good editing, good humour, even got some emotion in there.
@johnhutchinson29815 жыл бұрын
I bought a bran new AU Falcon in 2000 and loved it. It's still going with the original engine and gearbox. It was roomy, powerful and economical on fuel. Never regretted buying it and the insurance was cheaper than it's competitors.
@wawewawe13165 жыл бұрын
0:45 across the ditch here in New Zealand... The Au Falcon needs no introduction either.
@johanantruss5795 жыл бұрын
Easily one of the best engines ever built by FoMoCo. It's nothing for them to do a 1,000,000+ km. Many years ago I had an AU taxi come into the shop with over 1.4 million on the clock still going strong on the original donk. Let's see an alloytec do that😂
@randomjuz5 жыл бұрын
Bro.. How have you only got 3k subs.. This video is awesome!
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
I don't wanna run before I can walk, if I keep producing good content I trust it'll grow. Thanks for watching!
@TirajAdikari5 жыл бұрын
Drove one once in the country. Oh man they are comfortable , effortless , cheap ( gas converted) and powerful. Loved it.
@emjohnson765 жыл бұрын
As a foreigner, I learned so much about Australia in this video. Thanks for the history lesson!
@andrewsmall68345 жыл бұрын
I personally loved the AU falcon, my first car was a 2001 AU XR6 and to this day i still look at the old pictures i have and remember it fondly and those bubble lights gave it a great mustang vibe.
@coscorrodrift4 жыл бұрын
As a non-aussie, this video is simply amazing. Very well edited, clear shots, and superb explanation. I just saw a guy with an AU Falcon profile pic who was trolling a discord chat so I wondered what was that car about, very interesting to see its history and its status in the Australian minds.
@MotoringBoxTV4 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@scott43455 жыл бұрын
My 2002 dedicated gas wagon is still going strong at just over 500000 kms still the original engine and gearbox and as far as I know timing chain too, I bought it in 2007 with 100000kms on it and I was told it was just run in, I looked at him as if he was smoking something but now I understand! This car proves that you can make engines and gearboxes to last, not like the crap scrapped at 200000kms European cars!!!! The Au is a dead set Aussie legend!! I'm glad I got to experience it!!
@xripideffectsxx51624 жыл бұрын
You should replace the timing chain then. But yeah you can run on them for ages
@scott43454 жыл бұрын
@@xripideffectsxx5162 I bought an SS VE Commodore wagon so the Falcon is just parked on the drive till I can get it ready to sell. But will easy do another 100 k plus KMS so be good for a learner or p plater
@basingold36515 жыл бұрын
Very very well done video, it sums the AU up perfectly, the editing was on point but most importantly the story of the Au got told perfectly. It was a pleasure to view.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate, glad you liked it!
@weirdfo4 жыл бұрын
I personally always really liked the look of this car. I was in High school when it came out also. Eventually a few of my friends owned them and I got to drive them. Loved it! Now I want an AU Falcon haha!
@LilDefuseKit5 жыл бұрын
My dad had one of these while I was groing up. Thing went well and was super reliable
@paulchittenden61125 жыл бұрын
My AU has been in our family for the last 10 years and now my dad owns it and loves it just as much as I ever did 😘
@whitehorse19595 жыл бұрын
Wow, I ignored this YT suggestion for a long time. I'm glad I finally watched it. I HAS SUBSCRIBED!!! Fabulous work, simply astounding. BTW, I have a 2003 BA LPG Wagon - and LOVE IT.
@ruankirsten5 жыл бұрын
Dude, I just love your sense of humor. Btw, I own an AU XR6. I absolutely love it. Done almost 300000km now and only a few small electrical issues.
@mattedwards96465 жыл бұрын
Awesome video dude. I've lived in the UK for 10 years and this was just what I needed to remind me of home!
@robertwenzell95105 жыл бұрын
I agree with The Prophecy Cat's comments,drive and enjoy the Falcon,like my Father used to say "if it ain't broke,don't fix it" . Cheers from America.
@Evan25 жыл бұрын
Production value is top notch. Subscribed.
@HyranAU5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. My mates love the AU Falcon. And over the years, I’ve come to love it too.
@soco134665 жыл бұрын
Actually not so bad looking. I like that they used the trusty straight six engine that Ford sold here in US. That engine might have been a good fit for the Ford pickups, like they were before, but with the modernized design used in this car.
@somedude94315 жыл бұрын
Wow...an AU fairmont ghia thats not that terrible beige brown, not full leather, and under 200K on the clock...thats truly a rare find!
@rebekahhendle69955 жыл бұрын
Great video, mate. The Au Falcon is one of the most underrated, reliable cars ever made. Sure they may look like a spannered crab, but they are very reliable.... I myself own an AU, it has close to 400k kms on the clock but still runs like a dream, it has never let me down, the only work ive had to do to it is replace the alternator, power steering pump, and power steering switch in the 3 years ive owned it. They are an Aussie classic. You and Barry keep up the good work now.
@hendrahendra5 жыл бұрын
It's where Mercedes got its Gen 1 CLS design from, but absolutely nailed it.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Pretty much!
@kevinpraditra5 жыл бұрын
This. This is the proper AU Falcon video we need but don’t deserve. Bravo 👏🏻
@jamienat.19435 жыл бұрын
LOVE IT! I learnt on an AU series 2 S pack in red back in the day...great car...my daily is a 03 BA Fairmont Ghia and love it! Go Ford!
@peterstone1725 жыл бұрын
I own an Au series 3 falcon. It has 235 000kms on it, and everything works. I look after it, oil every 5000kms, Trans 50000kms. I replaced the ignition system, and injectors and fuel pump with aftermarket, but apart from that it's standard. It has excellent performance, and by locking the torque converter by selecting 3rd for speeds under 80km/hr, I achieve on average 10 litres per 100kms on regular E10. I prefer the single overhead cam straight 6, just more simple. My car seems to be quicker than the BA's.. even though their figures are better for peak power and torque. I can consistently do 0-100kms in high 7 seconds. Standard cam and all.
@peterassel5625 жыл бұрын
Great edited video. I loved my AU Falcons - had 3 of them.
@1013VS5 жыл бұрын
The production / editing value is top notch. I will probably never see a ford falcon in my life. But this video helps with that.
@outbackadventurefamily5 жыл бұрын
Wow. So wasn't expecting this video to be so professional. Perfectly put together video and car. Well done.
@moorabinda5 жыл бұрын
Seriously good. Both review and the car. Where are all your subs?? I have an AUII XR6 ute and love it to bits. Tough as nails and doesn’t ask for more than a tank of fuel and oil change every so often. My ugly duckling. Great piece of commentary. Well done. 🤙🏽
@ThijsBruinsma5 жыл бұрын
I'm not often commenting on KZfaq but this video truly deserves my credits! I had some good laughs and the editing is just breathtaking! You earned yourself a new subscriber!
@martinholden55705 жыл бұрын
I had an AU2 wagon with Tickford dual fuel, could do like 1300 Kms on both tanks, very comfortable car and very reliable, bought it because it was more comfortable for me than a commodore and there have always been more old Falcons on the roads than old Commodores and I drive older cars, it was a great car, now I have a dedicated gas BF Falcon which has been a great car for me for nearly 10 years now. What to buy next is a bit of a quandry!!!!!!!
@brianheard45655 жыл бұрын
Nice report. 😀 I owned a 1999 AU Fairmont wagon for many years. Great machine. Gave it to my son who drove it even further. Then I bought a 2010 Focus 2 L turbo diesel with the wet clutch auto. This car is still going well with my daughter. I replaced that with a 2008 BF Falcon wagon. Still driving it today, excellent vehicle and superior to the AU in most ways - except that the AU seats were better, and the AU steering was better. Let me expand on the steering. The AU had variable ratio hydraulic power steering, the variable ratio being provided by the Bishop technology steering rack. This jewel provided more direct steering as you increased lock, and at straight ahead was a very smooth easy rolling feel, such that cruising on the highway was easy and relaxed. Enter the Focus. 11years on design wise and the steering was wooden and needed more attention than the AU on the highway. Enter the 2008 BF wagon. Steering in this car is similar to the Focus - in their wisdom Ford dropped the variable ratio steering and now I have steering which is wooden, does not roll easily from centre and requires more work on the highway than the AU. I've driven my wife's 3 Commodores, only the last one with electric steering steered better than the AU, and lately I drive a Hyundai i40 (once a week or so for the Red Cross) and the steering on it can be described in the same way as the BF, although it is helped by being lighter. So there you go, more cudos to the mighty AU. As an afterthought, why did Ford fit a TAPE player to the Fairmont AU. At that time nobody used tapes anymore, I wasn't even able to find a tape in the bottom drawer! I had to go to Dick Smith and buy one of those tapes with a 3.5mm jack wire coming out of it to play my music. . . 🙄🙄
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
The steering surprised me the most, super smooth and feels very satisfying. Thanks for the comment!
@erroneouscode5 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with the look of the AU, IMHO. It was the first Falcon I had paid attention to since the XC (yes I'm that old and owned a few). After they toned down the AU Falcon shape they went back to Boring rectangular boxes that hardly differed year after year. Your story should also have made mention of the return of the ozzy made 1 tonner ute in the AU which even made Holden re-enter that market after nearly 2 decades absence.
@xxplosiv885 жыл бұрын
I can definitely see how the looks were polarising back then, but looking back now it just seems like another rounded early 2000's car. Which means it was ahead of its time
@CheapCheerful5 жыл бұрын
Great car - smooth is exactly how I'd describe it too! It rides beautifully.
@marcuscoster65295 жыл бұрын
Almost all of them are handsome cars yall were just picky.
@boostjunkie23205 жыл бұрын
Literally were all ugly and the interior even worse some how. You have disgusting taste.
@marcuscoster65295 жыл бұрын
@@boostjunkie2320 Nothing coming out in the 90s or early 2000s had a good interior, they were all plastic and plain. You can only then rate them nowadays by how well they hold up physically, which I can't speak on because I don't live anywhere these were sold. As far as looks it's much more sleek and shapely than all of it's big plain square sedan contemporaries that seem to be popular in Australia. Australian muscle car taste seems like it never left the square bigbody phase of the 60s and 70s. It's not really as good of a look on a 90s car.
@boostjunkie23205 жыл бұрын
@@marcuscoster6529 They knew when started replacing people with robot's that the quality would drastically go down. They knew that they were watering down a product. I dont want to hear excuses. You don't do something because that's what everyone else is doing.
@marcuscoster65295 жыл бұрын
@@boostjunkie2320 Were previous Falcons not also plastic inside? To me it seems like they improved what matters, the engine and suspension and chassis while modernizing looks to boot, and at least maintaining all other aspects of quality and reliability.
@boostjunkie23205 жыл бұрын
@@marcuscoster6529 Considering the interior used to be hand made it's a downgrade. I can't comment on the handling but knowing it's ford they could have done a better job. The engine is great yeah but should have been in a better car.
@8170youngwilliam5 жыл бұрын
I had an AU series II ute. Absolutely loved it but had to part with it. It was only an S pack with the square grill and it towed so well. It just kept going.
@SefiricAcid5 жыл бұрын
First video I've seen from this channel. Amazing work, guys! You earned my subscription! Keep up the awesome work mates!
@ghanshyamghyani58545 жыл бұрын
The most underrated channel on KZfaq. Bless you mate and keep 'em comin
@DevoldoinHD5 жыл бұрын
That video-editing showcasing the various models is absolutely amazing! Well done editing!
@TechReviews20105 ай бұрын
yeh top job loved it:)
@jonwilson60775 жыл бұрын
The look grew on me over time and now I love them. Owned an AU ute for 14 years
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
That's a long innings! Thanks for watching.
@blahblahblahblah28374 жыл бұрын
I bought an AU back in 2009 for a roadtrip - fresh out of highschool and never had anything bigger than a 1.8L before, but decided I needed some horses after our poor Camry died en route to the Nullarbor - overworked in the WA summer. I hit up Gumtree. I viewed an ED falcon for shits, but decided it wouldn't go the distance as the owners informed me that it 'overheats sometimes' while filling the radiator straight from the hose, as I looked on at their bogan mansion (complete with overflowing wheely-bin and sticky barefooted kids who should have been in school at the time). I viewed a suspiciously cheap V8 VS Commodore, with gold spoke rims and a very enthusiastic seller who took us on a thrash around the block to show us 'she fuckin' goes alright', but decided it was probably just too thrashed-out and far too thirsty. I viewed an AU in a Kalgoorlie dealership with epilepsy. All of the electronics were truly fucked; lights flashing on and off randomly, doors locking and unlocking themselves non-stop from the moment you turn the key, rough body and a slightly concerning 330,000km on the clock and passed up on it, but something stuck... _she's not pretty but I reckon she'd go the distance_ I settled on an ex-realestate agent's car. A sporty red 2000 AU II Falcon with spoiler and alloy rims, single small scratch on the door handle and 220,000km on the clock. $3200, cash in hand, rego transfer papers signed off on the boot lid, done deal. She was a mighty AU falcon which would go on to do 6,000km across Australia in the next 8 weeks - from cruising at 140kph on the Nullarbor to the shaky unsealed back roads of coastal South Australia, from the Great Ocean Road and rolling hills of inland Victoria to the windy mountain roads of Kosciuszko, the stop-start traffic in Sydney and all the way up to Cairns. She never missed a beat! She was smooth and quiet, sitting effortlessly on 110 even with an arse full of tents, tools, baggage and 3 adults. Need to overtake some grey nomad with a Maui going up-hill? She'd roar to life and leave them in the rearview mirror. Never overheated and surprisingly wasn't even that thirsty. The AU falcon was the perfect Australian touring car. I fell in love. I ended up regretfully selling her (for more than I paid), but went on to buy another AU and 2 BF Falcons since then. I became a sensible-6-cylinder-overhead-cam torque connoisseur in an economical-4-cylinder man's world.
@PenguinGaming5 жыл бұрын
Immediately subscribed. The production value is absolutely top notch and I NEED to see more content from you. Definitely deserves more subs to keep this interesting stuff going! The editing is absolutely superb! Good work!
@barononair5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video mate. Excellent editing and just well put together. Throughly enjoyed watching. Have owned many models of ford but the AU will always have a special place in my heart. I truly dont think the AU will be forgotten in time. With the social media love it receives, the old bangas on the local skid pad and the still mint looking bone stock rollers, I think itll live on
@TehPearlheadf5 жыл бұрын
Solid and well edited video and spot on review on what was then a publicly maligned car is now an iconic and well beloved meme.
@zacksstuff5 жыл бұрын
I don't know why this turned up in my recommended, but I'm glad I watched it. This is the sort of thing I wish we got in the States. Sure, we got the Commodore in the form of the Pontiac G8 and the Chevy SS, but we never got the Falcon, and we never got the Barra. And that's a bit sad.
@jamesfrench72994 жыл бұрын
You got the Barra...In fork lifts(!).
@Arkinody5 жыл бұрын
Incredible editing and really enjoyable video. Cheers from Brazil
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
I drove many as cabs. Ahh memories. I preferred them to the BA and BF. I did a shift in an AUII with 700,000km and was smooth as butter (gorgeous actually) and made the most amazing transmission whine. It was like fine music!! The body felt as tight as a drum. My mum's partner has an AUII ute with a canopy and it drives nicer than my NC II (un)Fairlane V8.
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
That's cool. It'd be cool to get hold of one and take a look, especially if it was still running on the original engine.
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
@@MotoringBoxTV the manager at a taxi base showed me an EA engine with it's head off and recall he said it had done similar km, if not more, and he got me to try and move the piston crowns side to side and they were all firm.
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
@@droolooze6811 I heard of them getting 1 million km on one engine. 2 factors: engine hardly getting cold except when the car needed mechanical work, and 2 their bottom end was very tough.
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
@@droolooze6811 who made it smelly? Yep the stupid crazy public.
@barryrobson67975 жыл бұрын
It may seem strange to some but the most unloved falcon ever seems to have been a decade too early and really styling wise seems to fit here and now. This is a great review and to be honest it seems there are more AU Falcons than VT's on the road at least in QLD. Good work guys !
@TheNotSoFakeNews5 жыл бұрын
I moved to Australia last year and bought a thirdhand falcon last year, its taken me around Australia and my favourite car I have ever driven. I love it !
@person.X.4 жыл бұрын
I moved to Australia in 2006, bought a Falcon and did the big loop. My favourite car ever too.
@RobJaskula5 жыл бұрын
This popped up in my recommendations and I couldn't be happier! Great content, fantastically shot and edited, delivered with charm and eloquence! Subscribed in Texas, looking forward to more reviews in the uncanny valley of Australian cars from American marques!
@scottsolway66005 жыл бұрын
Loved the video mate, great content and style/delivery. Aussie without being over the top bogan. Subbing 😁 I owned a series 2 AU and have lots of mates that have had them over the years as well. I also owned a VT and whilst I still prefer the exterior look of the commie the falcon did everything else better. Economy, driving comfort, interior quality (minus the sticky steering wheel) etc etc If I had the room and the means to support a garage of classics and memorable vehicles I'd definitely have an AU on the roster, restored to showroom condition. If you don't intend on keeping yours please make sure it goes to a good home, there's so much life left in it for someone to enjoy.
@herbienbrian25 жыл бұрын
This isn't Regular Car Reviews. I've been had.
@MikeSheen19725 жыл бұрын
Now this is a vehicle review I can relate to! Subscribed and thumbs up in response for what can only be described as a brilliant work of art (not the car, the video). Engaging, humorous and detailed. I can see you put a lot of effort into the video, and I sincerely appreciate that.
@TheArkDoc5 жыл бұрын
It's interesting that the car was panned for its design in the 1990s, but has aged better than most of its contemporaries.
@normando3515 жыл бұрын
By far the greatest video in the history of KZfaq.😍🥰😂
@MotoringBoxTV5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
@Sliqhs5 жыл бұрын
Ford: We've spent a lot of time on this car, it's perhaps the best car you can get for your money. Australia: But it looks kinda funny
@willfilkin64695 жыл бұрын
I genuinely loved this video, keep up the good work!
@naviconnectionmusic62045 жыл бұрын
However much time his video took please keep going. The quality is unreal and the writing made me chuckle as well. Just subbed!
@HoodooGuru1115 жыл бұрын
Top content and production quality. You have a new sub!
@McobraR4 жыл бұрын
What's ironic is the AU falcon has aged better than VT Commodore (and I had and loved the VT). I'd have to say the same with the FG falcon and VE Commodore.
@joshuafischer2452 Жыл бұрын
I (16) just purchased my first AU falcon futura. They are the best Aussie cars in my opinion. Perfect balance between modern (airbags, climate control) without being a bullsh*t new car with horrific planned obsolescence . Everything works as it should and as it came out of factory. My father owns an AU II Fairmont Ghia and with nearly 400,000 kms on it, it still is yet to miss a beat. All an AU's needs is a little TLC and they'll be supporting everyday aussie people for generations to come. I always love your videos Sean and this treasure is no different. I thank you for this and I know that with time the AU's will rise again. -Joshua-
@AndroidSunner5 жыл бұрын
I Used to have a Matchbox Car of this, the Paint has since worn off to the point where there is no more Lettering just the Black and white Police Style Paint and Red Lightbar. I Never Knew what car it was until i saw this video. For those who were wondering, It was based off the Forte AU Falcon.
@tickfordnewzealand59025 жыл бұрын
I owned the Ford Falcon TE50 2001 model . It came out at just under $80,000 in N.Z, I purchased mine for 40k..........220kw hand built V8 engine with tiptronic on the steering wheel ....it was a rocket, great car and now a collectors item. TICKFORDNZ
@maxrockatanksyOG5 жыл бұрын
AU III for the win. IRS system was far better than the BA/ BF's by far
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
Added weight though, but yes no one criticised it. 201,224 x better than Commodore set up, even the VXII.
@maxrockatanksyOG5 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfrench7299 Yeah, the double wishbone IRS on the AU really was a great system compared to the B series control blade system & the Chevy derived GMH IRS system.
@nickmcarr6175 жыл бұрын
All IRS sucks. Solid axle is the go. Super basic. super tough. easy to work on.
@jamesfrench72995 жыл бұрын
@@nickmcarr617 I tend to agree, at least with large cars. It's all about prestige. Small cars are good with it but we can't have the larger cars do without can we?
@ianmontgomery72135 жыл бұрын
@@nickmcarr617 depends on the car. Jag had the best system for the IRS.
@walterhisenbergwhite686810 ай бұрын
this was too good. You guys deserve more subs. I love it. Keep it up mate. Intechs and Barras 4 life
@rustymotor5 жыл бұрын
I bought a second hand AU wagon for a thousand bucks, it was a bit knocked around but it sure was a nice car to drive especially on the long drives on the Stuart highway from the Northern Territory to South Australia. Very comfortable and economical, certainly one of my favourite cars!