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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Hey guys,
This might sounds stupid. I've received confirmation that I can borrow some money for a car, but I can't decide what I want... I really want an XR6 Turbo, or even an XR6 but with these stupid fuel prices I'm thinking maybe a Focus or something bigger but on gas. Any input/opinions would be appreciated. I've heard you can get a gas conversion with direct injection for about $5k. regards Joel |
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V8 wannaabeee
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southbank, melb
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get an xr6T and put it on straight gas ??
i've adapted to the fuel prices, i havn't driven my car in four days cause i can't afford fuel :( |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: North Brisbane
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Your best option is to research each car you are interested in by finding out what others have said (around the forum) and also on the net itself...
But... your best research will come when you leave your money at home and take each car you like the look of for a test drive.. Remind yourself to test drive as many as possible and do that for a week or so. Then and only then start to work out which car you really want... A Pros and Cons list is fantastic help in these sort of situations... ![]() Good luck with whatever you decide to buy ![]()
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Would an XR6T go alright on gas?
and would it cost more to get it on gas? Also anyone know a good place in Perth to get a gas conversion? |
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Craigieburn, Melbourne
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The way I see it, is that no matter what you drive oil companies are still going to bleed you dry... I would say, if you want an XR6T, just get one and enjoy driving it!
To hell with the petrol prices, we dont ned them to dictate our lives
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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I would agree with you there, but I do not have a money tree, so petrol prices will unfortunately effect my decision on what car to buy.
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You win again, gravity!!!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Craigieburn, Melbourne
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If you treat the xr6t gently it'll be decent on fuel consumption, so its all a matter of adjusting your driving style to get the max economy out of the car.
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Fordless
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
Posts: 2,122
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If you want an XR6 Turbo get one in the scheme of things the difference in fuel really doesn't amount to much, leave the gas for your BBQ.
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XR5 Turbo
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Yeah, XR5T would be nice, but 40k is out of range for myself.
I found a BA XR6T for $27k, otherwise I found a turbo kit for the Focus for ~$5k. |
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Gren A Waverrey
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Fowles Motor Auction Group in Altona, Victoria has 2003/04 vehicles that sell for 14k (base models). XR6s go for 22-25 most of the time. If you aren't in Vic, look for other motor auction groups. I am in no way associated with Fowles Motor Auction Group, or any subsidiary. Please don't spank me. ![]() |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Other than petrol I'd be considering the price of insurance and in the case that you might want to turbo your car (eg a Focus which isn't already turbo'd) can you get insurance for the car at your age with those mods ?
Petrol prices aren't getting any better so factor in how much money you're likely to have at the end of the week after paying for rego, insurance, running costs etc.
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turboute
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth WA
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The XR5 uses almost as much as an XR6T anyway - what is it 2L per 100 at the most, so you end up saving $8 per 400km refill, which is bugger all. Would rather have the 6 personally.
Also I have not heard of any gas kits for the XR6T and I have not seen the SGVI setups handling boost (yet) - there Is a bloke on performance forums who thinks he can do it though...(his old man fits gas and he helps out occasionally and he has a gas reaserc powered turbo escort - might even be a member here?) |
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Cast Iron fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Townsville
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fuel isnt such a worry, i mean, yes it is expensive, but, its one of the cheapest things for the car, i mean if you fill up every 2 weeks, or maybe one depending how much you drive, estimateing its a 68 litre tank it will onky cost( if the fuel is 1.50 per litre) it will cost $102, so if your fill up in average $204 per month, which is $2448 per year, so when you think about it, it isnt as drammatic as you think
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: swappers xing
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Insurance will kill you before petrol prices do on a turbo.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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Go an AU Series III XR6 or 8 and use the leftover coin to mod it a bit or make a nice payment on your loan. A lot of people underestimate and overlook the AU's cos they're not a BA, but if you can find a clean example, and throw a bit at it, they have the potential to give a lot of BA's and BF's a damn good run for their money.
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If i was looking for a second hand Sedan id go for a BA mark II SR, they look great, they have all the bits you need and you can get them a fair bit cheaper then an XR6. As for the Focus, my mums Auto LS CL uses more petrol then a BA XT would doing the same work, its terrible on fuel!
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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i agree au xr6 or 8 briliant cars and both are much better on fuel. my 185 au2 xr8 ute used less fuel then my bf 6 cld ute
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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XR6 Turbo , Rip out the Petrol , Full Gas Research System , Tweek the Turbo for Gas , add nozzle to gas tank incase of empty cylinders at Ford Dyno Barbeques,
then Fuel wont be an Option , I must be the only one happy to pay $150.3 a liter for Fuel ... or the only one Stupid Enought !!!! Daniel
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you are deffinately the only person i have heard say that ba uses less fuel
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Buy an F6 and enjoy
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Mate if you would prefer the Falcon BA XR6 or XR6T (instead of a smaller buzz box) but fuel is one of your major considerations. Consider getting a nice BA Mk II if you can XR6 will be cheaper on Insurance etc (but if you really want the T make sure you really research its service history).
I have cut & pasted a reply to a thread I recvd from GOLDIE in the LPG forum. "vapour injection is the go now ba sedan 3600 fitted there is no direct injection systems. injected gas gives better power and economy. i use landi renzo systems. Ian __________________ Acid rush txr6,5.1 surround sound,350 rwkw's,major interior trim work." So as others suggested if you get get a ncye BA XR6 for low 20's to mid 20's & then spend upto 4K on vapour injection (& as I think your in the West then the State govt chips in $1k) Do you do alot of kay's mate?
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Moving away from the XR6's
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney
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Just do what I do. Buy and XR6T and not look at how much petrol is. I dont bother anymore. I just fill it up........pay........and have lots of fun in it!!
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney
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a gas 6 will cost less to run than a petrol 4 banger. youll find yourself pushing the 4 more than the 6 anyway
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