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XRFPV8 · 06-10-2004, 00:39

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Originally Posted by Rodderz

I know of a few people who absolutely give their BA's a right-royal flogging (on the street & strip) then complain that they arent getting a good car. That would happen to anything this side of a supercar

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To true Rodderz i also know some that race the quarter a fair bit, and dont have a problem, but you right these are not super cars...
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Comon Steve lets just let people list there problems, read some of the happy threads, dont just get into the BA problem threads..
anyway is your son's car giving you much entertainment??

GTP 320 · 06-10-2004, 00:46

Hi Steve ,if you read my post i did say MOST are minor bugs by that i did not mean the oil useage and the Driveline Shunt that may occur on some vechicles
Cheers John

philbie · 06-10-2004, 01:29

2003 BA XR8 - 12 months 17,500klm's - ave fuel consumption (15.8)

1. engine rattle at start - traced to the cam chain tensioner seal and replaced under warranty after a few hassles.

2. Driveline shunt - Haven't worried about a fix.

3. Auto problem - Gearbox replaced under warranty.

4. Oil Leak - faulty gasket - replaced under warranty.

5. Inlet manifold - 1st chamber full of sand. Inlet manifold replaced under warranty

6. Brake shudder drama - fixed as per ford warranty fix.

7. burning oil smell in cabin. - fix? Traded the car.

mondie · 06-10-2004, 03:27

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Originally Posted by GTP 320

I would'nt worry too much most are minor bugs that get fixed and if you read their comments most are very pleased with there BA Performance and Handling.
Cheers John

John,

There is a poll showing 25% of owners arent happy with their FPV's. That doesnt sound to me like "minor bugs that get fixed"

Cheers

FPV_Boss_46 · 06-10-2004, 05:36

GT #0046
the car is 14 months old but i brought the car in december (demo) 17500km's.
-air bag, seat bealt waring light (fix) replaced wiring loom front driving seat.
-drive by wire replaced
-scraping noise in back brakes out of alignment ajusted
-rattle in geal stick in 1st adn 3rd
-drive line clunk in forward adn reverse
-noisy enginee when first started
-alarm going off when boot is opened and car is locked
-new battery at 11.5 months old
-used oil between 7000 adn 8000km's fixed itself
-surging at low reves adn clunking
-new tyres fitted at 17340km's
-oil leak from diff fixed
-driving light globe need replace
-rims front drivers buckled, rear drivers flat spot in rim (found when fitted new tyres)
-spear wheel had second hand pirrelli on it
-fuel comsumption 13.4lt's per 100km's

Sweet Red · 06-10-2004, 14:47

Please, it would be really great to get honest factual details without arguing again, can we still try to list fuel economy as per trip computer display, Silver GT you say " still using oil at 15,000k's" could you indicate how much please, eg 500ml/1000k's, and if a car has "scratches on the console" "scratches in the door" "oil stain on seat" was this at delivery? or after servicing? Trying to determine which faults are ex factory.

Cheers Rob

RED_EL_XR8 · 06-10-2004, 15:29

Pretty short fault/defect list for my March 2003 XR8

1. Imperfection in metal look trim around auto stick.

2. slight ticking noise when a/c fan is on lowest speeds. (dont think its a leaf)

3. Console lid is noisy and feels cheap & flimsy.

4. Occasional goddam rattle from somewhere behind the back seat. (I'll find the bastard.)

5. sometimes gives the well documented ticks & clicks from steering at parking speeeds.

6. Adhesive on the emergency fuel filler release is crap and has failed just like it did on the EL.

7. Needs another 10-20 seconds delay on that goddam belt chime.

At 30,000 odd not much to complain about, the interior layout is better than the EL but I think the plastics used is a cheaper quality than the EL.

Brakes have not been a problem. Surprising after owning and driving hard a lot of Falcons/Fairlanes. If/when they do occur I know what will fix them, no biggie and they are pulling up 1300Kgs.

260 Boss engine is sweet as with no hint of excessive oil consumption. Trans is fine and strong but not as smooth as it was with the windsor but then there are a few more ponies to deal with and its eons better than VY autos.

Fuel consumption in mostly Sydney peak hour jams is 14.8 - 15.1 consistantly no complaints there and just the tinyest whisker better than the EL. Touring consumption usually averages around the 12 the windsor could do better but it never had the V8 Boss note.

Ford should loose the 15,000 handbook intervals, 10,000 is more appropriate for any of the performance models and retain 15,000 only for fleeters, povvos and taxis, where $$$ is everything.

Yep I'm happy! Got one of the many problem free ones.

Noboss · 06-11-2004, 14:09

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Originally Posted by XRFPV8

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To true Rodderz i also know some that race the quarter a fair bit, and dont have a problem, but you right these are not super cars...
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Comon Steve lets just let people list there problems, read some of the happy threads, dont just get into the BA problem threads..
anyway is your son's car giving you much entertainment??

This thread is "list your faults " not tell us how happy you are with your BA.
And yes the young blokes car is a ripper,but is has some warranty issues,so far .
1.drive by wire fault /fixed
2.brake shudder/fixed
3.driveline snach better but/not fixed
4.CD player fizzed /waiting on new one
12.0/ L per hundred and very be happy with that....
So far hes a happy boy........

shane3 · 06-11-2004, 18:38

1. 27.1L/100km, 320km per tank !,
2. rust under weather strip under bonnet,
3. "tink" sound when changeing down into 3rd then 2nd in sports mode (auto),
4. Same "tink" sound when going into revers,
5. 500ml oil every 1000km (6000km old),
6. 4 bubbles in paint work on front end,
7. BAD smell from the heater after 20 min of driveing,
Other then that a dam good car to race.....sorry ment drive !

XLR8 · 06-11-2004, 20:16

1) Neighbour comes over every time i wash it
2) Mates want to drive it
3) 0ml per 1000ks
4) Alarm goes off if you lock with console button and open the door, but i felt better when Wasa's TS50 did the same!
5) Fuel econ ---Who cares its a V8!!