Maxx Power Want E46 M3 Member 327 Member For: 22y 3m Location: Adelaide Posted 10/08/04 06:31 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 06:31 AM (edited) I came back from a trip to the riverland yesterday that totalled 900kms all up in 5 days mostly cruising on highways and on some 'second grade' sideroads that are not of the best quality. The car was loaded up with 2 peoples stuff for a holiday, my set of golf clubs, 2 slabs of Tooheys, 1 slab of Bundy and cola and a full tank of petrol and it still blew the doors off anything I tried to overtake!I couldn't believe how much grunt the thing had at speed, unreal... Just ask the smartarse in his VS 5ltr that decided to gun it next to me as I tried to overtake him in an overtaking lane. The T just drove away from him so easily it was funny. The most impressive part was the comfort and ride of the car. I felt like I had just gone around the block after driving for about 3 hours straight. I read a lot about people bagging these cars because of problems they have, so I just thought I would tell people about how damn happy and lucky I feel for being able to own an xr6t. Like today I had the worst ever day at work on record, everything that could go wrong did. I was not happy after work and felt like sh*t. But I took the car into the Adelaide Hills for 15mins on my favourite road with my favourite music on and I was grinning like an idot after about 30seconds of driving. Now my mood has gone from bad to good all because of the car.. Sure they may have some problems but there are always 2 sides to the deal - good and bad - potential buyers shouldn't get scared off because of the bad stories on here. I nearly did and could have ended up with an S15 200SX... Edited 10/08/04 06:34 AM by Maxx Power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 15d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 10/08/04 06:44 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 06:44 AM Good for you Maxx, you seem quite a level headed & intelligent bloke, proof I guess that the fruit can fall far from the tree. LOLScotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 21y 8m 17d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 10/08/04 06:54 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 06:54 AM I came back from a trip to the riverland yesterday that totalled 900kms all up in 5 days mostly cruising on highways and on some 'second grade' sideroads that are not of the best quality. Did you use the back way (Karoonda) to get t o the riverland.Its a lot quicker..... no traffic..... see for miles....The run from Loxton to Berri isn't bad either.... a long straight down hill stretch for ascertaining the overtaking capabilities of the T Good post, though.I also love these cars. My beaut ute is a real hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOOT Member 1,201 Member For: 21y 9m 13d Location: Birkdale Posted 10/08/04 07:16 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 07:16 AM Thanks you, there are some NORMAL people out there! I get sicka nd tired of people whining about the dumbest things.I feel exactly the same way about my T! It is the ducks nuts, best car I have ever driven and sh*ts on the competition.Had another moment with an SS at the Toll gates Sunday night. I went through the manual lane and he wen't in the auto lane. Naturally he left the gates just before me, he gunned it, so did I. Not only did I catch him in second, but continued to overtake up the bridge for 1km leaving him slowly drift behind! It s was most satisfying.So who's ute has more torque than the competition? Hehehe, mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 8m 26d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 10/08/04 07:37 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 07:37 AM I agree Maxx,I am one very happy and impressed XR6T owner. The combo of power and comfort is excellent. High-tech all-Aussie built and designed car. Well done Ford Australia.I wish they came with power window button illumination and footwell lights from factory however.TurboDewd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 21y 11m Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 10/08/04 07:48 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 07:48 AM Its a kick ass car at a bargain based price. Long Live the "T" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 21y 11d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 10/08/04 08:06 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 08:06 AM Nothing to add - everything has already been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardust Member 537 Member For: 20y 8m 18d Location: Brisbane Posted 10/08/04 08:38 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 08:38 AM Could not agree more, I have had mine for 3 weeks and I cant get enuf of it,Have had holdens since 1984 and the T has it all over anything I have ownedKen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr X Donating Members 998 Member For: 21y 8m 8d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 10/08/04 08:44 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 08:44 AM All true Maxx Power! A private play on the backroads in an XR6T is a great tonic.Yes Turbotom that road up to Karoonda to Loxton and on to Berri is magic.Should do a cruise that way at some stage.(Voys territory)As Red says too many whingers;had a go with a black BA XR8 ute a couple of hours ago,he hung on briefly then fell back,pulled up behind me at the last set of lights up to McLaren Vale;he,d had enough.Loved it: love the car! ktford maybe he,s adopted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6_ED Member 1,517 Member For: 22y 17d Posted 10/08/04 09:23 AM Share Posted 10/08/04 09:23 AM When my old man took my T to melbourne he had the same opinion... after 8hrs driving he could jump back in it and drive another 8 hrs...The most comfortable car he has driven in along time..Just stick it on cruise control and steer it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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