mycal666

Hi all, just picked up my 2010 FG XR6 (with sports pack) ute today. Traded my Focus XR5 Turbo in for it as im after a bit more usage, namely being about to cart a track bike around as I wont get into trouble riding them fast on the weekends =P Was looking to get a 2nd hand FG turbo ute but my dealer down here made me a good offer on my old car and a good euro 3 model end of financial year runout offer so I took it to save the hassle as Id have to travel to the mainland to get a well priced 2nd hander. No mods planned beyond a window tint and maybe a cat back for sound further down the track as its a waste of cash trying to make an NA go faster imo. With any luck ill trade up to a turbo in a few years time or perhaps even a XR8 as I have yet to own a v8 yet. Im also a bit of a photographer so here are some quick snaps I took after taking delievery this morning, ill give it a proper wash and wax soon and take it to a better/more suitable location with some better lighting as soon as I can manage. 'scuse my shadow Umm, im 27 and a qualified chef living in southern Tas if anyone cares =P

Yup, I found the SV6's ride to soft, was pretty unresponsive through the steering wheel, the feeling between the clutch and gearbox was not quite right and was unimpressed by the v6 engine. All in all it reminded me of my Dad's old VT sedan ... Looked great on the outside, and very boring on the inside. Very uninspired especially given that where you are going to be spending your time with the vehicle. The XR6 felt firmer on the road, as responsive through the wheel as my XR5, only you could feel the obvious weight difference between them. Clutch and gearbox felt better and the i6 was smoother and felt like it enjoyed being driven harder than the v6. Interior was a hell of alot nicer, and the seats held you better than in the SV6. Not as good as the Recaro's in the XR5 though unfortunately.

Hi guys, Thought I should introduce myself. Currently in the process of selling an 08 XR5 Turbo Focus with the intention of replacing it with a FG XR6 ute or depending on the cost of insurance and what kind of deal I can find a FG XR6T ute, I have already found a couple of great deals on the mainland but need to get rid of my car first unfortunately. Test drove the SV6 and the XR6 just the other day ... the XR won pretty convincinly after being used to the handling characteristics/style of the focus... ford just do it better. I am down south, and work as a chef in Hobart, although also looking for a new job because im getting a little tired of it. Will have to make sure I do the car switch before I do to avoid any new job and trying to get finance hiccups heh.