1982 Ford Falcon XE 351 GHIA review from Australia and New Zealand
"A grunty V8"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine blew due to a main bearing failure, but that's why I got the car so cheap (it had a slight knock).
Replaced the 302 with a 351 V8 out of an old 1981 LTD. Also threw in the interior on the LTD.
General comments?
Cheap and easy to find parts for. Good for towing a trailer or a small house.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 351 Cleveland V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 24500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2001 |