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Thanks to all for the great advice.<br /><br />I like the 'luxury feel' of the G6ET, however, I'm looking for the 'Oh what a feeling' / fun factor as well. I think that the XR6T would be 'fun', however, it appears a bit basic in the luxury stakes & relatively few have the 'Luxury Pack' (which I understand includes Satnav (not a deal-breaker' in 2013 .... I don't mind using a portable system), leather seats & a premium sound system ... not sure about anything else ... at a cost of around $4,500).<br /><br />I guess that, as has been highlighted, you pay more for the G6ET as it has 'everything' as standard. 'Cruise Control' your G6ET looks immaculate!<br /><br />I'll speak with the dealership regarding the extended test drives.<br /><br />Once again, great advice. I really appreciate it.

Thanks for the advice. To make up my mind on this I suppose the best thing would be to get some time behind the wheel in both types. I'll try to find someone who might let me do this. The trip in the XR6 Newcastle - Sydney - Newcastle was certainly enough to show me how good the XR6 is. It was a fun drive. I don't suppose any of the Rental Car companies have the Turbo version of the XR6 & G6E? I haven't heard of any, however, that doesn't mean they don't do it somewhere. Appreciate any suggestions regarding this. Thanks.

Greetings. I've just joined the forum tonight. I'm looking to buy a 'sedan-type' car that is fun to drive. To quote the old Toyota advert, I want the, 'Oh what a feeling' feeling! (noting that few Toyotas would ever move you to think to yourself, 'Oh what a feeling' ... although the Toyota 86 might). In particular, I'm seeking some advice with regards to whether I should buy an XR6T or a G6ET. I had to drive from Newcastle to Sydney & back recently. The rental car that I picked up was a 2012 (?) XR6. While not a Turbo, I was impressed by the 'dynamics' / handling in general. I did a total of 354 Km (150 each way on the F3 Freeway & approx. 50Km in heavy traffic in Sydney for less than 30 litres of fuel. It was fun to drive. I subsequently drove a 2009 G6E (with about 90K Km on the clock). While I liked the comfort / appointments (fairly luxurious), the handling was 'competent' rather than 'inspired' / fun (and the Driver's seat squeaked all the time). A couple of weeks later I had the opportunity to drive a 2010 (?) XR6T. Unfortunately it was only for a short distance in traffic so I don't really know if it is like the 'base' XR6 that I drove but even more fun due to the Turbo (???). A friend in Bne who has a G6ET suggested that I should drive a G6ET. I then went for a relatively short drive around suburban Newcastle in a G6ET ... again only a relatively short distance & in lots of traffic. So, apart from the luxury aspect (which had appeal) & the fact that they appear to be 'competent', I don't really know if the G6ET (or the XR6T) is an 'inspired' / 'fun' car to drive. I'd appreciate some advice (particularly with regard to handling / dynamics) from members who are familiar with the XR6T & the G6ET. I don't intend to modify the vehicle. Thanks, in advance