I'm always impressed when people keep repairing a vehicle rather than replace it, I don't think of cars as status symbols ,as
long as the owner likes their car that's all that matters.
I have a 92 Fairlane Ghia 302 and 89 Laser 1.6 and enjoy my laser more despite being less powerful.
Ever since I reduced the tyre pressures to 24psi as recommended on the placard, it handles and rides way better than at 30psi or above. Fuel economy hasn't suffered either! It feels very sure footed and relaxed on tight bends.
The Fairlane hasn't been on the road in a couple of months as it won't fire up due to no spark. My mechanic came over and found no spark and suggested it's the ecu relay switch. I just tried another one I got off a wreck (new Ford ones are no longer stocked by Ford) and it made no difference.
The problem started after I left the boot incompletely shut, leaving the boot light on and draining the battery dead flat in the next few days. After recharging, it wouldn't start. I managed to get it to go one day but then it wouldn't start the next. It's been sitting ever since.
Parts for early 1990s Falcons and their derivatives like my Fairlane are drying up. Try finding any at the wreckers now.
My car has become a museum piece by the looks of things.
