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[JBomb3000]

Is there any reason your looking at a XR6 and not the XR6T? I had a Mki XR6 before I got the T and while it was still an enjoyable car to drive it couldn't match it with the T. The way re sale is for large cars at the moment you can pick up a nice T for not a hell of a lot more than a N/A would cost you. Insurance is an issue if your a young bloke and as far as fuel goes there is stuff all difference between the 2. If found the N/A used a smidge more on the open road and the T uses more around town if you flog it.

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There's a couple of reasons:

a) My wife will be driving the car as well. She has only just got her P plates and I don't want her driving such a powerful car. She isn't a confident driver at best and it's not something I would be comfortable with.

b) I don't want to borrow more than $20k because in a few years we will be buying our first home and we are trying for kids. I have a deposit for the loan that will cover the difference to buy me a standard XR6.

I'll be more than happy with the standard XR6. I've wanted one since they were first released but only now am I in a position to buy one.

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Fair enough mate I can understand the money side of things, and your right you will be happy with a XR6 I know I was until I drove a T. Depending on where your from it can be illegal to drive a XR6T on your P's to, but as far as the power I wouldn't worry about it. The delivery is very smooth and progresive, not the style of power that would catch you out. Plus the T's have traction control.