tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 4d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 20/10/06 04:33 AM Share Posted 20/10/06 04:33 AM Don't touch the 5 speed manual, if the budget can't stretch for the mkII six speed manual then stick with the auto The only other common issue is diff whine - but if you have a Mrs then it's not really that bad in comparison!Oh and ←wow, diff whine, havent ford fixed that yet? I had that problem with a 94 ED fairmont ghia I had in days past. Oh well Ill keep an ear out for that too when test piloting thanks for the input...Firthy←Luck of the draw apparently....I drew bad on four occasions though with the BA though:laughing: 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 3m 17d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 20/10/06 05:49 AM Share Posted 20/10/06 05:49 AM pfft to the "runner downers of the T5" my Beasty boy doesn't skip a beat shazzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 8m 4d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 20/10/06 05:52 AM Share Posted 20/10/06 05:52 AM yeah....doesn't pop out of gear or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOV Member 142 Member For: 19y 1m 28d Posted 22/10/06 01:06 PM Share Posted 22/10/06 01:06 PM Hey, 1st post here... Im considering a XR6T (Mark I BA) with 40-60k on the clock (most probably the auto, but like the manual as well).Now part from brake shudder, power windows slow are there any other issues that I should worry about with this model? Ive googled and came up with theseI dont think I can fit a Mark II into my budget, but issues with that model as well appreciated?Ill be leaving it stock for the time being, but will be opening her up every now and then and dont wanna come across something that will cost me a fortune that I shoulda been aware of.ThanksFirthy←They are great cars. Nothing major wrong except Id go auto box. The only negative thing about this car is poor panel and fit... otherwise it goes like clappers, cheap to mod and looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbjb0203 Member 6 Member For: 19y 11m 9d Location: Melbourne Posted 14/11/06 11:44 AM Share Posted 14/11/06 11:44 AM Beg to differ turbodewd, mine is May 04 and just replaced disks to slotted rotors for this very reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 18y 9m 10d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 14/11/06 11:57 AM Share Posted 14/11/06 11:57 AM (edited) The BAMk1's are getting to the end of there warranties with some now outside the 3 years. If it doesnt worry you then go for it, but the BAII would be a more secure option. Repairs on these cars outside of warranty are very expensive!p.s. even the BF's have shudder. Edited 14/11/06 11:58 AM by Iconic Bionic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedz101 Member 75 Member For: 20y 2m 25d Posted 14/11/06 12:51 PM Share Posted 14/11/06 12:51 PM Welcome to the nuthouse mate.Plenty of people have come on and asked exactly what you have now. Handbrake, a bit of driveline shunt and a few niggles are common to MK 1's.I dont believe there will be anything serious that will cost you a fortune to fix.I'll get in early and say autos are quicker if you plan to mod.Good luck.←So that's why the group a tourers,gt3 cup cars and practicaly every other form of racing use manual gearboxes, cause the autos are quicker, silly me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 5m 22d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 14/11/06 08:57 PM Share Posted 14/11/06 08:57 PM Welcome to the nuthouse mate.Plenty of people have come on and asked exactly what you have now. Handbrake, a bit of driveline shunt and a few niggles are common to MK 1's.I dont believe there will be anything serious that will cost you a fortune to fix.I'll get in early and say autos are quicker if you plan to mod.Good luck.←So that's why the group a tourers,gt3 cup cars and practicaly every other form of racing use manual gearboxes, cause the autos are quicker, silly me.←and drag cars use autos, its just horses for courses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNGTR Member 41 Member For: 18y 11m Location: Victoria Posted 17/11/06 07:30 AM Share Posted 17/11/06 07:30 AM Mines a '04 Mk 1, done the brake rotors under warranty. Also have had the exhaust heat shield rattle issue that's ongoing...... Been back to the dealer twice so far. Now has 54000ks on it, bought it at 34000 in Jan this year. Its been an awesome car. One of the best Ive owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 18y 9m 10d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 20/11/06 07:05 AM Share Posted 20/11/06 07:05 AM Apart from all the issues, everyone still rates there cars highly. Shows that what you get in the long run is well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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