modify an xr8 or buy a sprint? - Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks, Ford Focus and Ford Cars

XA_JG66 · 07-24-2003, 00:27

now that ive finally finished paying off the GT im looking at updating my daily driver 5L eb fairmont for something with less km's and a 5speed. I would like an ED Sprint but i am also thinking that what i pay for a sprint could by me a nice eb xr8 with money to spend on say.... a blower! Taking into consideration resale values, performance etc. what are your opinions on what to do? P.S. anyone looking for a cheap 5L fairmont?

Hot Ef · 07-24-2003, 01:14

My dad has an EB XR8 for sale.... already worked off its tits, goes WAY WAY harder than a sprint, 5 speed 2, 150, 000km. if ur interested, let me know, ill giv u some more details and ph. number. cheers

Luke

Mother Nature · 07-24-2003, 04:21

Go the Sprint matey ........trust me

galaxy xr8 · 07-24-2003, 05:00

I would say the Sprint but if you came across an XR8 that had mod's then why not,It's just finding a nice Sprint is a hard thing these day's as there wern't alot made, manual's as well,good luck.

honer · 07-24-2003, 22:01

I'd go for the Sprint !

XAHardtop · 07-24-2003, 22:46

Go the sprint. Would be a nice compliment to your GT.

XRated · 07-25-2003, 18:44

The Sprint; it's one of the best Ford icons IMO. Plus, if you're concerned about resale value, the Sprint will hold its value quite high I would think...

MustangNicko · 07-26-2003, 02:32

Go the Sprint! My old man has his running at 310fwkw with no forced induction, goes damn hard too!

PHoeNiX_EB · 07-26-2003, 06:57

Y dont u just modify the eb 5.0 u have!

EDXR8 · 07-26-2003, 07:34

The Sprint is a decent choice because it is rare, but performance wise, if you bought a standard XR8 and spent the extra you would have spent on the sprint improving it, you will end up with a much better performance package. I would be proud to own a Sprint, but these days 200kw although more than anyone needs isn't that impressive these days. Very hard choice!