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As per title, I'm looking at a BA Falcon ute with a dedicated gas engine as a cheap run around and parts chaser etc.

Can anyone with experiences on these engines offer comments? Specifically interested in:

*Is there any special maintenance required on the gas system - i.e. if I pick up a vehicle with 60,000 kms or so am I up for any significant expenses on the gas system?

* What is real terms economy like - i.e. cost to run?

Any comments for/against welcome.

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Gav

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Friend has a factory (well, Tickford fiddled with) gas 6cylinder BA sedan and it's a bit of a mixed blessing, doesn't use in terms of money on fuel and certainly gets along alright. But it's not been what I would call reliable for a car with around 50k's on the clock and still smells new, oil leaks and seals mostly a couple of times now that where pretty pricey to fix.

I dunno, think if you're dragging around a lot of gear or a trailer you'd do well with the ute, if it's just running around and don't have to take much I'd reckon a small turbo diesel car or hatchback of some sort, would be better in terms of reliability and just as economical on the juice.

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