Pretty widespread problem if this thread is anything to go by. What I take from this as a possible purchaser is to avoid L76 and early L77 motors altogether? Does anyone have a pic of where to find the engine build date? I realise this does not necessarily relate to the build date on the ID...
I've seen a very early (2006) VE SS, extremely low K's (30,000) for a tempting price. Looks mint.
Are there any problems with the early ones that were sorted in later builds? Would I be better off going for a later one?
Still looking around. I have noticed a few really nice SS-V Redlines come up, just out of budget but if I bide my time something will come up. Currently eyeing off a Yellow Ute.
How much better are the Brembo brakes over the standard ones? Is there much in it or is it just a brand name thing...
No mods, looking for a good stockie and being a daily driver will stay that way.
Haven't taken this any further, looks like purchase is going to be delayed. Will keep tuning in though.
Hi Folks,
First timer here. I’m a 50yo bloke who has had Fords for most of my driving life. I am a Ford bloke by nature but I have developed quite a liking for the VE and really like the VF series.
I may be replacing my daily driver (jap egg beater) in the near future. After discovering...