Lightning

Are you stalking me? Seriously though, you're damned close - it's the 135i. Well done. Bye guys! Cheers, Lightning....

Just as a "finish-off" to this thread, I've ordered my replacement for the 2003 XR6 Turbo. No, it's not a Falcon. I just didn't like it. Here are the specs of my new wheels to be. See if you can guess what it is: Engine (Twin Turbo) Fuel type: petrol Capacity: 2,979 cc Number of cylinders: 6 Cylinder layout: in-line Number of valves: 24 Fuel supply: 2nd generation HPI direct injection Power output: 306 hp at 5,800 rpm Max. torque: 400 Nm from 5,000 rpm Transmission Rear wheel drive Gearbox: 6-speed manual Steering Electro-hydraulic rack-and-pinion Turning circle: 10.7 m Brakes Front brakes: ventilated discs (338 mm) Rear brakes: ventilated discs (324 mm) Option: ABS Suspension Front: double-joint spring-strut front axle with strut brace Rear: five-link rear axle DSC: standard, can be completely deactivated Wheels : 18-inch alloys Tyres: Front: 215/40 R, Rear: 245/35 R Dimensions (m) Length: 4.36 Width: 1.748 Height: 1.408 Wheelbase: 2.66 Max. boot capacity (dm3): 370 Fuel tank capacity (litres): 53 Unladen weight (kg): 1,560 Performance Top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph) 0 to 100km/h (62 mph) (s): 5.3 Fuel consumption (l/100 km) Urban: 13 Extra urban: 7 Combined: 9.2 CO2 emissions (g/km): 220

If anyone's interested - I have got a firm offer from a dealer for $22K cash and as a trade on a new (non-Ford dealer, so they'd have to wholesale) of $19,500. So, I would guess a private sale may get me up to $25K if I'm lucky. Now I just have to work out which way I am going.

Settle. I didn't say I was anywhere near doing it. Just that I'd consider it. I did and rejected the idea. Easy. Lightning...

PM sent. I've decided what route I'm going, so am happy in my own mind which is all that matters. Cheers guys, Lightning...

Thanks for the comments guys, all taken on board. Yeah, I like the new ICC in the FG's too, but you can't win 'em all! To smickey, he definately said 25x 2008 BF Typhoon F6's (he is the CEO of a dealer group, not just a single yard, so...). Don't think he'd fib to me (no reason to), but who knows? Anyway, time will tell! We'll see what happens. Depends on whether they have one with the options I want, the colour etc. Lightning....

Hi guys, I have a 2003 BA XR6T and am looking to trade up as it's now 5 years old. I checked out the FG's last week and don't like them aesthetically. I was looking at the XR6T or the G6E-T (or whatever its bl**dy name is) but just don't like too much. Don't hang me for that, that's just me. Now, when I drive one, I may get over it, we'll see. However, the Ford dealer that I am talking to has apparently bought 25x 2008 FPV Typhoon's and suggested that this may be an alternative option. What are the thoughts of anyone who's done a similar changeover? (Senna, don't kill me :banghead: ) Lightning....

Thanks for quoting the whole msg, saleen. And, in answer to your seemingly immature question, no. Cheers for your valuable input. Lightning....

The presenter at the Perth Motor Show kept on harping on about a souped up FPV vehicle based on the G6E, I'm positive he said it was going to be based on the V8. Lightning....

Agreed 110%, I'm glad I didn't pay. Thanks Ford MoCo. Well, well, that makes two of us. Simon....