markxr6t

Sorry I'm away on holiday with the family - but would have definitely come along if I was in Perth.

And sent $300 million home to Ford US?

Black F6 numberplate "LIFESTYLE" on Ennis Ave Rockingham on Sunday. Anyone we know?

Two more things: 1. Your employer will get a 10% input tax credit for everything you've paid GST on (fuel, maintenance,T56, lease payments etc...) and that gets reimbursed to you. 2. The real "bonus" of novated leasing is that now that your car has done most of its depreciating, your payout figure (residual) will be significantly lower than the cars value.ie: 2 year lease 55% ($11000 residual) (Car probably worth $17k plus) 3 year lease 40% ($8000 residual) (Car probably worth $14k plus) This is effectively an after tax profit which further reduces your overall costs over the life of the lease.

Steve - Novated Leasing your own car back would be a very effective option if you're doing over 25000kms a year. Your car's done most of its depreciating, so don't let someone else benefit from what you've endured. Down the track, you can even fit a T56 with pre-tax dollars. I'll ring you and talk you through it. Govt employees seem to have very flexible novated lease arrangements so you can decide how much you want for it, they give you a lump sum and 7.5% interest on lease payments from pre-tax dollars. There's no way I'd be buying $30k + cars unless I could novated lease or write off business expenses. Unless you buy a $4k shltbox, your financial situation won't dramatically change anyway. And as Jordak said, as shallow as it sounds, our cars are part of what we are. Mark

Interesting read here: http://lifeaftertheoilcrash.net/ Enjoy our XR6Ts now so we can tell our grandkids what it used to sound like!

$53k driveaway in WA (no options) with National Fleet Discount but still registered in my name.

Having dealt with brokers and directly with banks over the years, I often switch between the two, often as a result of bad service. Many products are very similar so my key is having a person (be it a broker or bank person) who I can ring direct to make things happen quickly, efficiently and suitable to my needs. Currently, I find the ANZ "Breakfree" package to be versatile, good value and very flexible. You also get an extra 0.7% discount on all and any variable loans once your total borrowings exceed $700k.

I've averaged 12.9 l / 100kms for the last 40 000 kms. I regularly check actual litres and actual kms to check if the trip computer is accurate and it often reads about 5% high. The worst I ever got was about 16 - 17 l/100 when I first got it and would take everyone who was remotely interested (or not) on joyrides which was all foot to the floor stuff. I easily get 10l/100kms on a country trip at 110 - 120 km/hr cruise and I still have my fun when overtaking. Based on how you describe your car being driven, I reckon it should be getting about 14 litres / 100kms.

I'm in for brekky at least and probably the drive too. Add me to the list. Thanks

Mine was fixed under warranty with a whole shiny new knob and stick (seriously)

Sorry Steve - count me out for now - my wife has invited friends over for dinner. If I'm bored later in the night I might do my dirty old man impersonation and come for a solo drive ("with all my mates") and drop in. Have a Great Birthday Steve and Brendan - and have a great night on Saturday!

Yeah - when I got an SMS this afternoon from my brother saying he'd just been smoked by a T, I replied asking "What did you expect?" How's his luck pulling up next to Goldie! Goldie's scalp was a 29 Model A Roadster with a Street Boss 302 (Windsor Block , Cleveland Heads) pumping out about 350hp at the flywheel and weighing about 1100 - 1200kg. Beautiful car and sounds great. I've attached a couple photos - I'm sure AOK won't mind me showing off his car for him!

So where can I get a BF XR6T for $34k ??

Interested. Weekends are good. Camping sounds good. ("XR6T Rally") Will need plenty of notice, but at worst will drive down for the night. Good on you for taking the inititiative yet again Steve!

I might join the old farts team. Hey Allan, I live in Bassendean if you wanna pick me up on the way through?! I'd love a ride in your car one day. Imagine the fun we could have on the way home with Ricers, Commodores etc!

Just had a fantastic experience at Centre Ford. 60000km service with a loan car for under $200 and they addressed every item on my list of concerns under warranty. No "that's normal" or "they do that" or "we couldn't find anything" 1. Drivetrain vibration, clunk and noise - New Gearbox ordered (!). 2. Brake shudder (still on original pads) - Discs skimmed 3. Gear shifter knob spinning on its axis - New gearstick 4. LF Electric window slower than other - lubed and fixed 5. Without my prompting, they found a tiny leak in my radiator and replaced it plus new coolant! Probably the best dealer servicing experience I've had. Centre Ford have restored my faith in Ford New Car Warranties and I can't recommend them highly enough!

Ring all Perth dealers and get quotes inclusive of a loan car and provide your own oil. Then they'll work hard for your $ and you'll come in well under $200

I'd quite like to buy a BA XT wagon for $15k, get a XR6T engine and trans from a wreck for $5k, add a few grand for fitting, injectors, cat and tune, maybe a set of 17"s and that's it. Perfect in white - leave the XT badges on and leave most ricers and many Holdens behind in embarassment. The perfect 12 second sleeper and family runabout combined!

Yeah I saw it - I was hoping it was a CLS AMG 55 (or wahtever the 800Nm torquemeister is now), but it was only a 320! Speaking of 2nd - that was a nice chirp and slight sideways shift into 2nd....

Good onya Steve - thanks for organising yet another event! Was fun driving home behind you Newl - shame about the traffic all the way along Tonkin but in your short bursts your car goes well and sounds horn!

I'll get there about 2ish if that's OK Steve. I'lll text you for your address. Thanks Mark

And the time you spend on Google trial and erroring will be vastly more than the equivalent expense of a new Motherboard. Sell the old one on ebay describing the issue - bound to get some masochist snap it up.

Seen him on the MRTRally Forum asking around about a Forester XT.

I think I recall JB doing a 13.2 in his and XXXR6T has recently done a 13.5.