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CDAA · 02-13-2003, 05:31

Well, I finally took a XR6T manual for a fang today. It was 35 degrees in Adelaide so this was probably not the best day to test this car out. The car was in phantom with the 18� and looked just beaut. Well I can best describe my driving experience of this car with two words. Sling-Shot

I am a V8 man all the way and was dead set on the XR8 (which I will drive on the weekend). I was really just driving the Turbo for the experience and comparison value, however I am just so impressed, what a car. The gear changes were good IMO and the car felt light, though I know it�s not. I simply forgot I was in a family size car as it drove and handled more like a WRX.

There was a minor hesitation when I put my foot down, however when it came on, it came on stronger than any six I�ve ever driven. It actually felt faster and stronger than my previous modified 250kW AUXR8.

All I can say is if you haven�t driven one of these, do yourself a favour and do it. It�s no V8, but the funny thing is this car is not trying to be one in the first place and it makes it so easy to accept this. It�s in a league of its own and feels more like a powerful sports car than a muscle bound grunter.

This must be the best new Ford I have driven in a while.

Cheers,
Colville

JG33 · 02-13-2003, 06:17

Would you buy the XR6T?

KAMIKAZE · 02-13-2003, 14:53

was that the one at jarvis ford out payneham way.
I didnt think the 18's looked that good , especially for extra $2.

CDAA · 02-13-2003, 16:15

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Originally posted by KAMIKAZE
was that the one at jarvis ford out payneham way.
I didnt think the 18's looked that good , especially for extra $2.

????? 18" not look good? They looked great IMO. They also cost $1500 extra. I don not know anywhere you can by a set of 18" with the same dunlop performance rubber for $1500.

The car at Jarvis is a demo and it's just beaut, however I will be buying a new car as I qualify for FMC employee pricing.

CDAA · 02-13-2003, 16:22

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Originally posted by JG33
Would you buy the XR6T?

Well that's the question. I will reserve my judgement until I drive their XR8. I'm really a XR8 kind of person; however as mentioned in my original post, the XR6T has really just surprised and impressed me. A good friend of mine is a Holden nut and is considering a XR6T over an SS. This appears to be happening alot lately from my observation from colleagues and membership on LS1.com.au. It maybe fun to both have a XR6T's for a change instead of going with the norm (XR8 & SS).

I'm sooo torn it's not funny.

OwnaXR6T · 02-13-2003, 18:16

well all i can say is im gald i bought my turbo and you love it more and more everyday. yeah sure its had a few minor problems, but it is one damb fine car indeed. some times when i am about to get in i just say to myself God im lucky to have such a fine car.
mmmmm turbo ahahhhhrrrr.

Rodderz · 02-13-2003, 23:50

They certainly are an eye opener. I was suprised how powerful, balanced and good it felt after my first drive. Power virtually everywhere and i think it will be maybe the most popular XR in the line-up.

Although i prefer V8's, you can't be unsatisfied after driving a turbo

02-14-2003, 04:29

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Originally posted by OwnaXR6T
well all i can say is im gald i bought my turbo and you love it more and more everyday. yeah sure its had a few minor problems, but it is one damb fine car indeed. some times when i am about to get in i just say to myself God im lucky to have such a fine car.
mmmmm turbo ahahhhhrrrr.

Hear hear, this car really grows on me, I look forward to driving it each day - even trying to get the best (lowest) fuel consumption has become rewarding because it is such a well balanced car.

Had so many comments from people who admire the car - and I am a long time Holden man - with two EH's to look after as well!

Dagabond · 02-14-2003, 07:00

CDAA
You only live once take a step outside the norm and go for it, as you've already learnt it's an all round nice car with heap's of grunt and although it's not an 8 with a burble you'll save a quid that you can put toward's more option's or even better a few tweak's.

OwnaXR6T · 02-14-2003, 17:19

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Originally posted by Dagabond
CDAA
You only live once take a step outside the norm and go for it, as you've already learnt it's an all round nice car with heap's of grunt and although it's not an 8 with a burble you'll save a quid that you can put toward's more option's or even better a few tweak's.

exactly, i at first was a bit disapointed with off the mark performance but now after having 10000km on the clock it has fully losened up and feels great from word go. and the 8 grand you will save could easily get you around 300kw, i personally want about 320kw so im going to have to get some ideas on what to do with my transmission and diff so it could handle such power.