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g"day turbo 6man I already have a 2000 tickford VCT xr6, and it is a good looking car, I was just wanting to get into a 8 or t6, with what there offering I dont think it is worth the 40k, as my car is nice now. I think that because of the amount of kms it has is the killer not that it is really bad, 145000. I think with 10k spent on my car I could easy get a turbo, new paint and trim, followed by some nice wheels. Cobra I drove the SS Commodore, and as a qualified Expensive Daewoo Tech I know all to well the Commodore, Thanks mate. Casey

Ok I drove the XR6T today, and have to say it is a better drive by far over the 8, Now what my question is. HOW NICE WOULD MY CURRENT XR6 BE WITH 40 GRAND SPENT ON IT.... They are giving me BUGGER all for my 2000 xr6 (8k). So we (partner and I) sat down and said and worked out aprox how much we would loose over the next 3yrs buying a turbo, as the current market for a quick sale through the auctions is 26k for a 2 yr old turbo (low Kms) so that is a loss of 22k over new price 48k (discounted), therefore we would be better off spending 22k on my current car and pocket the rest of the residual payment on the new car (18k)... Friggen NEW CARS,,,,, Thanks Casey

Ok So I test drove the XR8 today, It was a very well looked after car, nice clean, service history was good, still had 6 mths warrenty left. Though it did go ok it still wasnt as quick as the SS I drove the other day, both cars felt quite similar, but it was hard to tell the better ride. Im still yet to drive a newish turbo to compare, but from what ive herd, nearly every one here is saying the turbo, So that is next on the list. The price was still a little high I thought, 33k (dec 02) 39+kms. in Black.... the note was nice, it rides smooth, and the bonnet bulge is cool. Bring on the Turbo.. OHHH The other thing I wasnt thinking is, my partner is yet to get her licence, so she would not be able to drive it (when she does)..... I only thought about this TODAY, doh!!!!! GRRrrrrr Casey

Guys thanks for your posts so far. My delemer is my partner doesnt want to spend 40 odd k, so I will be looking at the 25 - 30 k range, and too my supprise there is bugger all difference in price between 02 - 03 (sometimes 04 if there desperate) xr8 and t's. I have a test drive lined up tomorrow in a xr8 wich is on ebay, and I am still unsure, though, I think im leaning the XR8 way, as well you gotta love that sound. I have once before test drove a turbo a few years ago, and it was friggen awesome, so I am still undecided. Im looking for sports leather seats - chunky wheel, premium sound, and premium brakes, sun roof is optional, wouldnt mind it, can live with out it, lol... I spotted one with all that stuff in the for sale section (here) for 25k, allthough I dont mind the colour (preffer black) that is a great price, but anyway, I will be trying to sort it out in the next few days. Ohhh How shmick is that Bionic colour. Nice) Casey

Hey guys and gals I am undecided in which to buy, should I go for the nice sounds and a few KW's in the 8 or just get a turbo and be done with it. There around the same money. So what do ya's reckon... Casey