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Swaytan · 04-06-2007, 08:33 PM

Hey Y'all,

I'm starting a business very soon, and will need a ute.

At the moment I've got my Fez, still got $23k owing. I don't know if I should sell the Fez with the audio gear or sell them seperately.

Any thoughts? I'm think of upgrading to the XR8 or XR6T.

Cheers.

photn · 04-06-2007, 08:38 PM

Hey man.

Welcome back. great to see you again...

sell em seperatly mate. youd make your money back for sure that way!.

its a pitty to see that car go. was such a good car....

Swaytan · 04-06-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by photn

Hey man.

Welcome back. great to see you again...

sell em seperatly mate. youd make your money back for sure that way!.

its a pitty to see that car go. was such a good car....

Good to see you too mate. Yeah, the Fez has been a faithful steed, never had any problems with it. But alas I need haulage space!

So, XR6T or XR8?

photn · 04-06-2007, 08:45 PM

hehehe depends on what youd prefer. personally id go I6T cause it would be cheaper on fuel. and its alot easier to boost power if you need to hual stuff. and id say they may be cheaper second hand.

XR6T FTW for me.

Ives · 04-06-2007, 08:57 PM

I dunno how the turbo deal with loads n stuff. Many ppl chosed the XR8 for heavy towing.

Danny · 04-06-2007, 09:54 PM

The turbo is just as good.

The XR8 feels like ****, its got nothing down low, and a short power band JUST before the cutout.

GO the 6T

**Polyal** · 04-06-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

The turbo is just as good.

The XR8 feels like ****, its got nothing down low, and a short power band JUST before the cutout.

GO the 6T

Both are awesome, but if you are using it for work a XR8 has a better image, not to mention the noise it makes. Unless you are going to mod it heap and race then Id be getting the 8.

Steffo · 05-06-2007, 05:26 AM

XR6 Turbo is superior in every way except one - towing. They can only tow 1600kg vs 2300kg in the Auto XR8. Don't know why, but that's just what Ford says.

Swaytan · 05-06-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

XR6 Turbo is superior in every way except one - towing. They can only tow 1600kg vs 2300kg in the Auto XR8. Don't know why, but that's just what Ford says.

1600kg would be more than adequte. Thanks mate!

photn · 05-06-2007, 05:54 PM

what ever you get. im sure youll have fun in it mate.

Ives · 05-06-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaytan

1600kg would be more than adequte. Thanks mate!

XR6T it is then

Swaytan · 07-06-2007, 07:51 PM

So I've made my descision, the winner is...

XR6T. Test drove one this arvo, just working out budget details now.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

**Polyal** · 07-06-2007, 07:55 PM

Auto or manual? Have you tried the XR8? You probably should before putting the cash down.

Steffo · 07-06-2007, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaytan

So I've made my descision, the winner is...

XR6T. Test drove one this arvo, just working out budget details now.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!

Awesome decision. Not only is it faster then the XR8, it'll also use less petrol and cost less to modify for power.

Swaytan · 07-06-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Auto or manual? Have you tried the XR8? You probably should before putting the cash down.

Hey Mate,

Haven't tried the XR8 yet, going to go do that tomorrow. Can't wait for it!

Swaytan · 07-06-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Auto or manual? Have you tried the XR8? You probably should before putting the cash down.

Oh yeah, I tried the Auto with the sports shift thingy...

Swaytan · 07-06-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Awesome decision. Not only is it faster then the XR8, it'll also use less petrol and cost less to modify for power.

He can re-chip it for me (ahem, cash job ahem...) for bugger all, making it 300kw...

**Polyal** · 07-06-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaytan

Hey Mate,

Haven't tried the XR8 yet, going to go do that tomorrow. Can't wait for it!

Good to see you are not going into it one eyed, like some.

The ZF is unreal isn't it.

Swaytan · 07-06-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Good to see you are not going into it one eyed, like some.

The ZF is unreal isn't it.

Well I figured drive the XR6, XR6T & XR8 before I take the next step.

Like when I bought the Fiesta, I drove 4 other cars before commiting to anything.

Danny · 08-06-2007, 01:09 AM

Forget the XR8, They are rubbish if you want something fast, Even with the ZF auto, they drop revs to below the power band every gear change, and youre sitting there waiting for it to wind up again.... Great sound though! WOW!

XR6T, as the other bloke said, faster, better on fuel. Winner, you'll get the XR8 and wonder how life would have been with teh 6T instead. Like my old man....

bman · 08-06-2007, 01:29 AM

Just bite the bullet man and buy a Typhoon.

My best mate has one and has it worked over big time. 356kw AT THE WHEELS!!!

It will cost you, but you have the peace of mind knowing that its the fastest 6 on the road!

Steffo · 08-06-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bman

Just bite the bullet man and buy a Typhoon.

My best mate has one and has it worked over big time. 356kw AT THE WHEELS!!!

It will cost you, but you have the peace of mind knowing that its the fastest 6 on the road!

What does a Typhoon (four-door, $60,000 sedan) have to do with some $40,000 ute's?

Swaytan · 08-06-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Good to see you are not going into it one eyed, like some.

The ZF is unreal isn't it.

ZF = much better than I thought it would be. I'll be going that way over the manual for sure.

One thing I really liked about the Volkswagen Golf R32 was the DSG. But now I've experienced something very similar in a rear wheel drive turbo V6, I'm stoked with it.

Swaytan · 08-06-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

Forget the XR8, They are rubbish if you want something fast, Even with the ZF auto, they drop revs to below the power band every gear change, and youre sitting there waiting for it to wind up again.... Great sound though! WOW!

XR6T, as the other bloke said, faster, better on fuel. Winner, you'll get the XR8 and wonder how life would have been with teh 6T instead. Like my old man....

Even still, I'm keen to try the XR8. Just don't wanna commit until I know that the XR6T is my thing for 100% sure. After all, I am a country boy originally!

Hell, it's a free spin, why not?

But, BOV, BOV, BOV!!!

**Polyal** · 11-06-2007, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaytan

Even still, I'm keen to try the XR8. Just don't wanna commit until I know that the XR6T is my thing for 100% sure. After all, I am a country boy originally!

Hell, it's a free spin, why not?

But, BOV, BOV, BOV!!!

Good idea, dont let others ideals cloud your vision.

Everyone craps on about how the turbos are faster, and thats great, if thats all you care about. You can only go so quickly on public roads, so unless you are off to Calder every week then WGAF. Stock vs Stock, the XR8 is actually quicker (by a bees dick) to 100.

Be interested to hear your opinion on the XR8.

Oh and if you do go turbo, for gods sake to refer to it as a V6 again....LOL

Miyagi · 11-06-2007, 05:32 PM

Even though i own an XR6T if i was going to do a lot of hauling i'd probably want the insurance and extra towing power of the XR8. Just get an aftermarket exhaust and you'll love the rumble the XR8 can provide.

bman · 12-06-2007, 10:29 AM

if its a ute your after (sorry missed that in your original post thats why i suggested the Typhoon) you need to by the Tornado!