Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 18y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 22/11/06 07:56 AM Share Posted 22/11/06 07:56 AM They cant sell the XR8. Too many factors againtsk it, fuel, VE SS etc. What else can they do but option it out and cut the price. The advertised price at the moment is nothing as you can get another 5-8k off anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrbinee Member 9 Member For: 18y 22d Posted 21/12/06 03:38 AM Share Posted 21/12/06 03:38 AM wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 3m 18d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 26/12/06 09:16 AM Share Posted 26/12/06 09:16 AM The XR8 becomming the better buy of the 2.← And they're faster too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickq Member 740 Member For: 21y 8m 1d Posted 26/12/06 02:09 PM Share Posted 26/12/06 02:09 PM (edited) The XR8 is VERY noticeably slower than the XR6T, and it handles like a bus with an elephant sitting next to the driver.Seriously, it sounds fantastic, its just sadly not a very quick or well-handling and balanced car compared to the T. I think Ford should throw that v8 in the bin and start again. It would be great in a really light car, but doesnt cut it in the current car. Edited 26/12/06 02:09 PM by mickq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberley Scott www.australianflag.org.au Donating Members 6,763 Member For: 19y 5m 6d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 26/12/06 02:19 PM Share Posted 26/12/06 02:19 PM f*ck no, dont wish for Ford to drop the V8 again, who knows when it will return if they do.Be careful what you wish for.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 26/12/06 05:16 PM Share Posted 26/12/06 05:16 PM 'sI'd personnaly like to see Ford introduce a V8 that is just as capable (on paper) as both the XR6T and the V8 Expensive Daewoo equivalent.Ford need to be able to offer up a alternative to the XR6T in the performance sedan stakes, heres hoping Orion sees that through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 Member 96 Member For: 19y 11m 26d Posted 28/12/06 01:53 PM Share Posted 28/12/06 01:53 PM BF XR8 or VE SS? This is where Ford have their biggest problem with the VE, so I'd guess it's a good time to buy an XR8.I hope Ford find a new V8 for the Orion, but I don't expect it to happen. They're probably way too busy trying to sort a turbo diesel for it and the Territory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBomb3000 Donating Members 875 Member For: 19y 1m 3d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 28/12/06 09:29 PM Share Posted 28/12/06 09:29 PM BF XR8 or VE SS? This is where Ford have their biggest problem with the VE, so I'd guess it's a good time to buy an XR8.I hope Ford find a new V8 for the Orion, but I don't expect it to happen. They're probably way too busy trying to sort a turbo diesel for it and the Territory...←I agree that this is where ford have the biggest problem matching up against the VE, that and the LWB cars. But how does this make it a good time to buy a XR8? I'd by the SS over the XR8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 Member 96 Member For: 19y 11m 26d Posted 29/12/06 04:04 PM Share Posted 29/12/06 04:04 PM BF XR8 or VE SS? This is where Ford have their biggest problem with the VE, so I'd guess it's a good time to buy an XR8.I hope Ford find a new V8 for the Orion, but I don't expect it to happen. They're probably way too busy trying to sort a turbo diesel for it and the Territory...←I agree that this is where ford have the biggest problem matching up against the VE, that and the LWB cars. But how does this make it a good time to buy a XR8? I'd by the SS over the XR8.←If you WANT a XR8, I'd expect this to be a good time to get a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxic Beast Member 514 Member For: 18y 3m 29d Gender: Male Posted 29/12/06 06:05 PM Share Posted 29/12/06 06:05 PM seriously, the xr8s can't be that bad !it pisses me off how all u turbo guys look down on them. they are still great cars, sound nice and have awesome induction notes that scream down the streets. and its Ford don't forget.so no need to keep baggin them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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