turbo_nick some guy... Member 277 Member For: 22y 6m 4d Posted 01/12/02 11:56 AM Share Posted 01/12/02 11:56 AM well, if money wasn't an issue, I'd get both of them! heheI'd have to drive them both... I love turbo sixes and V8s, so it'd be a tough choice. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-1963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djelibeybi Code Monkey Member 265 Member For: 22y 5m 7d Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 02/12/02 12:04 AM Share Posted 02/12/02 12:04 AM How about neither? (There's always one, isn't there?). I'm quite happy with getting an NA XR6. I love the look of the car and I know that I'd never really get a chance to drive the Turbo or a V8 properly, so I'm happy not to be tempted. I'd rather spend the money on other stuff than speeding fines or insurance claims if I crash into things! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-1985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrSparkle Guests Posted 02/12/02 12:09 AM Share Posted 02/12/02 12:09 AM The XR8 for me for one reason only - the noise! Just wait till you guys here one... oh baby!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-1987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellionXR6T I'm Back!! Thats right, long over due! :) Lifetime Members 4,348 Member For: 22y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: West Brisbane Posted 02/12/02 01:48 AM Share Posted 02/12/02 01:48 AM How about neither? (There's always one, isn't there?). I'm quite happy with getting an NA XR6. I love the look of the car and I know that I'd never really get a chance to drive the Turbo or a V8 properly, so I'm happy not to be tempted. I'd rather spend the money on other stuff than speeding fines or insurance claims if I crash into things! Amen brother.The standard model is still one hell of a car. Perfect for us that are not rich enough.Personally, the turbo, it's a ball tearer, why go for a car that they had to take back to the drawing board to make it more powerful than the XR6T? that's the thing, the Barra240-t is capable of just under 300kw if you know the right people to make the modifications for you. :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-1993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 6m 7d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 02/12/02 11:56 AM Share Posted 02/12/02 11:56 AM The standard model is still one hell of a car. Have to agree with ed-au-ba-xr6, the N/A XR6 is a nice car to drive. But for the perks of a novated lease, I'd probably pocket the cash and stick with the N/A. the 182kw is impressive enough. Lets remember it wasn't that long ago that anything over 170kw was considered awsome for a stock factory delivered car. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-2040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 03/12/02 08:50 AM Share Posted 03/12/02 08:50 AM Thats the thing, the Barra240-t is capable of just under 300kw if you know the right people to make the modifications for you. :D Would love to see the mods people do especially the Performance shops. Just to see what is capable of our pride and joy's. :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-2095 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mals BA XR6T Member 381 Member For: 22y 4m 15d Location: Sydney Posted 03/12/02 09:45 AM Share Posted 03/12/02 09:45 AM Call me a dumb skippy bastard... but not much goes past the sound of a V8. At saying that... give the man a XR6T... you've got to love telling your mates... "yeah, I don't mind your car, but I just picked up myself a dual overhead cam 4L 6 with VCT, and a factory Turbo pumping out 240kW!!... oh yeah it's drive by wire too!!!!!" Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-2118 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 03/12/02 10:07 AM Share Posted 03/12/02 10:07 AM Have to admit the sound of a V8 is very nice.. but fuel consumption is the major downfall, plus with a 6 like the XR6T with so much power why would you bother! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-2135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 6m 7d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 03/12/02 10:38 AM Share Posted 03/12/02 10:38 AM Have to admit the sound of a V8 is very nice.. but fuel consumption is the major downfall, plus with a 6 like the XR6T with so much power why would you bother! V8's will always sound good, but just wait till everyone can "hear" a turbo XR6 in the street. The sound will be at least as sweet to the "tuned" ear. Running costs are also a factor for those of us doing lots of km's for work. Bang for buck it's gotta be the XR6T IMO :D :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-2149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMoffat Member 744 Member For: 22y 4m 10d Posted 07/12/02 08:48 PM Share Posted 07/12/02 08:48 PM I have always liked the idea of a V8, the sound, the grunt. But chose a Turbo. I think it is the more civilised car, and is just as quick. Sounds bloody good too.Five days out of seven my wife will drive it, so she doesn't have to tool around in a 'hot' car unless she feels the urge to let rip. Don't have to pay the fuel bills either unless it's the two days of the week I'm in the seat. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/133-xr8-v-xr6-turbo/page/2/#findComment-2550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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