oldgreydragon Donating Members 12 Member For: 18y 6m 1d Gender: Male Location: Victor Harbor, SA Posted 01/08/06 09:56 PM Share Posted 01/08/06 09:56 PM Hi all.I finally took the plunge and ordered my BF XR6T today from Brad Garlick Ford.(Upgraded from a BA XT LPG dedicated which I loved).I have been reading the forums for a few days and got caught up in all the enthusiasm!Specs:-XR6T BF Barra 245TZF 6 speed autoColour - EGOiDesign 18" 5 spoke wheelsiDesign XR Luxury packSports steering wheelReverse SensingBonnet protector, headlamp and foglamp guards35% window tint(even splashed out on the rust guard, paint protection and I-dot security extras although I'm not sure if they are worth it really!)Delivery sould be early September...Could I have some advice on how to run the car in correctly as I read that treating it too gently isn't the best way to go?Will post pic's as soon as I get it and hope to see some of you on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Member 299 Member For: 21y 6m 25d Gender: Male Posted 01/08/06 10:17 PM Share Posted 01/08/06 10:17 PM Sounds like the perfect beast!Cant wait to see the pics come Sep.How much did you get her for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgreydragon Donating Members 12 Member For: 18y 6m 1d Gender: Male Location: Victor Harbor, SA Posted 01/08/06 11:02 PM Author Share Posted 01/08/06 11:02 PM Hi Daniel....about 55k (but don't tell my wife!)I'm not sure if I will spend any more later as I like to keep cars stock standard BUT I might be persuaded by forummers!!(OK - truth is I have no idea about "enhancements") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOoya Member 118 Member For: 18y 5m 30d Location: Somewhere on the Open Highway, NT Posted 02/08/06 12:47 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 12:47 AM Hi Daniel....about 55k (but don't tell my wife!)I'm not sure if I will spend any more later as I like to keep cars stock standard BUT I might be persuaded by forummers!!(OK - truth is I have no idea about "enhancements")←Nice work!! YOu'll Love EGO, I picked up my EGO T ute on monday, and in the direct sunlight - its amazing and really is a head turner!!! everyone loves the pearl!Have fun when you get it - it will be the slowest month ever! lol.I had the slowest 3 hours when they rang me to say pick it up at 5pm!! lol. those three hours felt like 10! lolEnjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnkexr6t Member 291 Member For: 18y 7m Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Hampton Park Posted 02/08/06 01:26 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 01:26 AM Congratulations and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PepeLePew Uncle Bulgaria was gender challenged Member 208 Member For: 20y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: Gawler Posted 02/08/06 01:32 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 01:32 AM Congrats! Fully loaded! That'll make someone a nice used buy one day :0Ego is one sweet lookin colour.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 4m 18d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 02/08/06 02:06 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 02:06 AM hi oldGDI see you have already become obessessed... enjoy the nuthouse just be wary of the Freaks shazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ace Member 446 Member For: 20y 12d Location: Melbourne, Victoria Posted 02/08/06 03:27 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 03:27 AM Could I have some advice on how to run the car in correctly as I read that treating it too gently isn't the best way to go?←Sideways out of the dealership and carry on like you stole it.... I'm sure 99% of the members here would agree.....Oh yeah, congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the nuthouse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgreydragon Donating Members 12 Member For: 18y 6m 1d Gender: Male Location: Victor Harbor, SA Posted 02/08/06 04:00 AM Author Share Posted 02/08/06 04:00 AM Thanks for all the messages!Space Ace - "Sideways out of the dealership" sounds interesting but it is years since I last drove anything near as powerful and wouldn't trust myself to handle it properly.BOoya - I can see how your Ute would be a headturner, great looking beast.Your photo of the tailgate gave me a much better idea of what the colour will be like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Turbo Next stage, to the Pub in 10 seconds Member 2,777 Member For: 20y 5m 17d Gender: Male Location: Berwick Victoria Posted 02/08/06 04:19 AM Share Posted 02/08/06 04:19 AM Hey a big welcome and all the best on your new car.Rob... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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