JIMBO

As can be seeen Its hard to answer your question specifically due to so many variables. But these cars have gone on with a lot more Ks and been fine without over the top expenses then again there are those that haven't. For the model you are looking at you wont need to fork out big bucks. If that's all you can afford go for it but try and keep something in reserve. Where else are you going to get a performance car like this for the amount u r forking out. As others have stated get it checked thoroughly it sworth the investment.

Have to agree with others ...looks good but nothing revolutionary was expecting a more radical change.

Hey Muzza that sucks man. I know your exhaust is stock with no mods and you get a defect notice ???? Now every Turbo has to go and get their exhaust modified He obviously did not like you mate.

I think you did the right thing here mate. You would have never been able to live it down if you were unhappy with the vehicle.

I am on the hunt for a good driveline specialist and was wondering if anyone out there can recommend one. My dealer has done as much as he can to reduce my "backlash clunk", without much success , and I am now looking at some else who can fix it. Any recommendations appreciated, I feel there is a huge market for this with the XR's.

Ford's warranty is nationwide. I dont think it matters what dealer you end up going to, that why you choose a dealer to do the repairs. Muzzzza- what can I say !!!!! If your not going to get good service you may have to LOOK ELSEWHERE . They make money from warranty work and if you deprive them of this that's where it hurts. Alternatively you should be appropriately compensated ...a Ford Racing jacket would be a lot better than a keyring.

I agree it is a Ford thing. How you accept to many noises for a $70000 car is beyond me, I wish I was that tolerant but then again if it saves you going insane . Whats happens when you try to sell it and the potential buyer asks what the noises are and you say 'you get that with a Ford'...yeh right..see you later. I thinks this is one of the major concerns for owners who have this problem. Ford's appararent lack of concern and acceptance of this problem in the majority of cases is what is really hurts. Also it DOES hurt their sales. I for one would find it extremely hard to purchase a Ford again and have already talked 2 people out of buying one. I disagree it will never go away, if we make enough noise they will have to investigate it and rectify it . We are also trying to show " "Near Enough Is NOT Good Enough" we want to be proud of our Aussie cars. I believe, from reading posts on this site, and the actions of the people here Ford are looking into it and hopefully series 2 will not have this problem.

Jetute... hope it works out for you mate I really do. Not sure if your problem is identical to mine which is "backlash clunk" . I do not want to dampen your enthusiasm but I am on my third transmission and the clunk got worse. The transmission was replaced due to flaring though, not clunk. JIMBO>

Tail shaft replaced Drive shafts replaced twice PCM upgraded to improve gear shift and still CLUNK Going back in on Friday . Now the question ..should I have the diff replaced???? God help me if it got worse like others after having it replaced. keep me informed guys. I also have a mate with the same problems who would probably be interested in a combined action. "I ended up hating something I loved"

Good luck , hope it works for you . Something major has to be done to get this problem rectified . If you can get a current affairs show to get interested something may happen, otherwise, no offence, it could all be just hot air. Ford have just got to stop treating their customers like fools.

Hi, does anyone know where I can purchase Plexis fabric in SYDNEY?? I want to get some seat covers made up and can't get a hold of the fabric in Sydney.

Welcome 'Elvis', I have an auto and I have the clunk. BTW I have taken mine back to the dealer and the latest is the drive shaft and tail shafts will need to be replaced (2nd time for the tail shafts), booked in early next week. Fingers crossed !!!! Interesting how others are getting the diff replaced and it ends up worse, the actual problem maybe in the drivetrain???? Good Luck I hope u get a good one.

Where do I send the $10.

I believe the diffs are made by BTR. If my info. is correct BTR has been taken over by an American company which I think is called Spicers, who apparently are quite good in the diff dept., and they are moving premises.

Wow ... what a situation to be in.. if I get it repaired I could be worse off !!If I wait for a proper fix I could wait forever AAAAGGGHHHH. bcr01.. I can understand you wanting to take it to a diff specialist..but then you bear the cost, dont you think you have paid enough !!