Geeseman Donating Members 1,805 Member For: 21y 6m 3d Location: Sydney Posted 31/07/04 12:53 PM Share Posted 31/07/04 12:53 PM You could spend 5 -6K on the XR8, like the T, and have it running over 250rwkw, with the sound Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 11d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 31/07/04 01:02 PM Share Posted 31/07/04 01:02 PM You could spend 5 -6K on the XR8, like the T, and have it running over 250rwkw, with the sound well looks like adding 2 cylinders to Geesemans shopping list. Convert eh :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtRmn8 570Nm @1800rpm Donating Members 2,441 Member For: 21y 7m 9d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 31/07/04 01:08 PM Share Posted 31/07/04 01:08 PM I think we all agree that both cars are great and fast for a full size ute/sedan. I think if you are buying one of these cars with no intention to modify then either would be an excelent drive. And I agree that the 8 has the looks and sounds over the T. But as most of the people on here who have a T have already or are palnning to modify then they will argue that the T is a better buy in terms of $ for kW value. Plus the T is a bit cheaper then the 8. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsykes Member 35 Member For: 21y 8m 28d Location: Melbourne Posted 31/07/04 01:19 PM Share Posted 31/07/04 01:19 PM Yep. Bonnet bulge did it for me - went the XR8 over the T Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubyte Member 108 Member For: 21y 7m 27d Posted 31/07/04 02:10 PM Share Posted 31/07/04 02:10 PM Must admitt I was lucky enough to test drive the T, XR8, SSS and Monaro.I almost bought the Xr8 just for that awesome engine growl... however the one thing I disliked about the xr8 was how heavy it felt. Especially if you start to drive it spiritly or at low speeds and need to turn quickly. Dont get me wrong. It felt great in straight line take off/drag!The T on the other hand felt very nymble, rocket power and had its own subtle growl (or banshie howl...) The thee reasons why I bought one! SSS and monaro... where does one start... agricultural klunker gearbox, absolutely gutless under 3500rpm, sounds like the engine is going blow when you do fang it, vague stearing, a clutch that no matter how far you depress it thru the floor boards will still allow the gears to crunch, shhh-shhh noises coming from brakes (both cars tested had only done 300-500k's), clunking noises from the power steering... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
-carty nutter Member 1,966 Member For: 21y 3m 25d Location: Wagga Wagga Posted 31/07/04 02:45 PM Share Posted 31/07/04 02:45 PM SSS and monaro... where does one start... agricultural klunker gearbox, absolutely gutless under 3500rpm, sounds like the engine is going blow when you do fang it, vague stearing, a clutch that no matter how far you depress it thru the floor boards will still allow the gears to crunch, shhh-shhh noises coming from brakes (both cars tested had only done 300-500k's), clunking noises from the power steering... probably why they were demos? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xa-coupe Member 95 Member For: 22y 6m 3d Gender: Male Posted 02/08/04 05:56 AM Share Posted 02/08/04 05:56 AM The XR8 is an overweight slug.. what do you base that on ??? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cmathieu Guests Posted 02/08/04 06:33 AM Share Posted 02/08/04 06:33 AM Hi all,This is my 2 cents worth; I love both cars and I think both the Turbo and the XR8 look fine and go like stink...At the end of the day, each of us has our own likes and dislikes and that makes for interesting conversation. I don't believe that one car is better than the other. I'd be very happy with either and I don't think anyone who has bought either car has made a wrong decision as it would be a choice that suits them best.Charlie Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-149713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jc20b Guests Posted 03/08/04 03:37 AM Share Posted 03/08/04 03:37 AM theres your prblem you had a datsun 200sx there sh*t. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/12069-xr6t-vs-xr8/page/3/#findComment-150063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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