JBomb3000 Donating Members 875 Member For: 19y 2m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 18/08/06 10:46 PM Share Posted 18/08/06 10:46 PM THANKS ALL!Jason.PS: What does NA stand for? ←ignore the comedians... means No turbo... so your not interested in one of them .. shazzy←No it means naturaly aspirated, no turbo would be N/T wouldn't it Shazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogo Member of team Kittens Member 609 Member For: 20y 11m Location: Melbourne Posted 18/08/06 10:55 PM Share Posted 18/08/06 10:55 PM Hi Jason and Welcome!The T is a great car all in all, and hopefully you will love it - I know I do mine!Fuels econ is pretty good - I average only a tiny bit more than I did in my old EL Fairmont Ghia.If you want a manual, I would strongly strongly strongly advise getting one with a 6-speed. These will prove much more durable in the long run - even if you don't modify, and have better clutch options...Best of Luck! Ben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOCK Team Grandpa Donating Members 1,921 Member For: 18y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Hunter Valley Posted 18/08/06 11:11 PM Share Posted 18/08/06 11:11 PM Forget the BA. Wait till March 07 for the new BL.←No wait for the BZ in 2010 Just get a 05 BF.......nowBetter brakes, 6 speedYou wont regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 18/08/06 11:20 PM Share Posted 18/08/06 11:20 PM Forget the BA. Wait till March 07 for the new BL.←No wait for the BZ in 2010 Just get a 05 BF.......nowBetter brakes, 6 speedYou wont regret it ←I bet you've got BO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOCK Team Grandpa Donating Members 1,921 Member For: 18y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Hunter Valley Posted 18/08/06 11:21 PM Share Posted 18/08/06 11:21 PM Forget the BA. Wait till March 07 for the new BL.←No wait for the BZ in 2010 Just get a 05 BF.......nowBetter brakes, 6 speedYou wont regret it ←I bet you've got BO.← Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Donating Members 403 Member For: 21y 2m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 19/08/06 12:14 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 12:14 AM Just get a 05 BF.......nowBetter brakes, 6 speedYou wont regret it For $25,000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOCK Team Grandpa Donating Members 1,921 Member For: 18y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Hunter Valley Posted 19/08/06 12:16 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 12:16 AM Just get a 05 BF.......nowBetter brakes, 6 speedYou wont regret it For $25,000? ←Simple...spend some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Donating Members 403 Member For: 21y 2m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 19/08/06 12:26 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 12:26 AM Just get a 05 BF.......nowBetter brakes, 6 speedYou wont regret it For $25,000? ←Simple...spend some more ←I bought my XR6 new back in July 2003 - I was deciding between the XR6 N/A and T - ended up going with the N/A for two reasons:1/ Insurance was MASSIVE when I was 22 and even had 65% NCD (!!)2/ I didn't want to lose my license and knew with a T I'd drive it for what it was every dayI just optioned up the N/A with 18's, LSD, rear power windows (both things u get in the T, I know!), sunroof, premo sound, GT wheel, etc. Love every minute of it. A few of my mates have and have had T's and while I've driven them I've still always loved my N/A. It's just turned 3 years old and I'll be keeping it for a while yet.Depending on how long you want to keep the car, I'd be tempted to go for something newer with less k's. Going right back to a 2003 T so you can afford it might end up costing you more in the long run. So either spend more on a newer T (if you can) or go for the N/A. Oh and if you're not planning on going after-market for sound, get one with the premo sound system!!My 2c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 19y 9m 30d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 19/08/06 05:58 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 05:58 AM In NZ - all Ts have the premium sound system - and have for at least since 2004 I think. Make sure you get the bigger, coloured ICC and bass speaker in the rear parcel tray.I didnt have problem insuring the Turbo - but I am in mid 30s, and insured with the same crowd who do my house, life, etc etc.I agree on getting the six speed manual if you can - they are great (from BAmk2 onwards). Also - the newer, and lower ks the better. The price will not be that different - just dont be in a rush.Best of luck with the hunt. If you find one in Wellington - and want me to have a look - feel free to drop me a private message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Donating Members 403 Member For: 21y 2m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 19/08/06 06:04 AM Share Posted 19/08/06 06:04 AM I didnt have problem insuring the Turbo - but I am in mid 30s, and insured with the same crowd who do my house, life, etc etc.My insurance is OK now - I have home contents (renting), car, boat & CTP with the one company now. Much better and much more economical especially with discount on top of discount. But when I was 22, under that whole invisible 25 year old barrier, things were a lot different!!Have you looked at insurance options yet, Jason? N/A vs. T? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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