markxr6t Member 476 Member For: 20y 6m 26d Location: Perth WA Posted 26/02/07 01:23 PM Share Posted 26/02/07 01:23 PM Hi allSome would know I sold my BA XR6T in December and want to get a BF XR6T. Since they're still a bit costly for me, I got this to get me by for the year:2001 AU2 XR8 220kw auto. I've always loved the hand built Tickford motors and think the signature plaque of the engine builder on the rocker cover is a nice touch. Its a sweet, sweet motor, makes all the right V8 sounds (glorious note over 5000revs) and goes well (not as well as the T of course). Overall - a very satisfying car.Also, as Luke said on Sunday's cruise I kind of like the fact that its one of last iterations of a Tickford car.I know there's a few AU haters out there, but at least I know Turbo6man won't bag me.Some pics: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/02/07 01:33 PM Share Posted 26/02/07 01:33 PM (edited) ..Nuthin sounds like a worked 5.0....Nice car Mark. Can i have it when your done....always wanted a turbo 5ltr.....Hmmmmm PS Luuuuurve the comby...... Heres my latest purchase.....My first car was a Rangie and i Had to have another one.... Sucker for punishment i spose..... Edited 26/02/07 01:39 PM by hiddeous Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
geohatrick Member 11 Member For: 18y 3m Location: Sydney Posted 26/02/07 01:33 PM Share Posted 26/02/07 01:33 PM very nice car looks like it needs to be lowered a bit... any mods planned or saving for a bfxr6t?Cheers Zac Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tquarrell Member 181 Member For: 20y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 26/02/07 08:46 PM Share Posted 26/02/07 08:46 PM I've always liked them since they were released, but they're holding there value pretty well (I thought the T was a good buy compared to this on price). The XR8 was 18 to 23 when I was looking, the T was 25 - 30 around abouts. I like the steering in the au xr's, and the au xr8 was one of the best imo for combination of lightish weight, IRS and the best 5.0. Any mods planned? I thought some svo x303 heads and an svo cam would be a good upgrade (20kg's lighter and 30+rwkw), or a supercharger would be great on these things Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 26/02/07 10:02 PM Share Posted 26/02/07 10:02 PM Great car I'm a big fan of the AU series XR8. I always wanted one but could never afford one back then. Awesome sounding V8. Congrats Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markxr6t Member 476 Member For: 20y 6m 26d Location: Perth WA Posted 26/02/07 11:41 PM Author Share Posted 26/02/07 11:41 PM Thanks guys - more positive comments than I expected. I paid around $14k for it and it has 124000km and drives almost like new (aside from some standard Ford Ttransmission clunks), so I couldn't resist the value.No mods and I won't mod it. I think 220kw is about as much as Tickford could squeeze out of these without losing driveability so they're already in a high state of tune. Spending more wouldn't give much kw per $. I don't think I'll ever match the kw per $ that an edit gives a T.Luke - Range Rovers are great mate! that's a very straight example - is it an 88 or 89 Vogue or Highline? There's a huge enthusiast base, parts are readily available (and often required), they're actually cheaper to fix than most Nissans and Toyotas and they've got a built in external oil level gauge (ie when they stop leaking you know they're empty!). Oh and unmatched off road - they were way ahead of their time. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markxr6t Member 476 Member For: 20y 6m 26d Location: Perth WA Posted 26/02/07 11:44 PM Author Share Posted 26/02/07 11:44 PM Oh - and its nice not having to drive the Kombi in the background to work in peak hour traffic every day! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 26/02/07 11:55 PM Share Posted 26/02/07 11:55 PM markxr6t said: Oh - and its nice not having to drive the Kombi in the background to work in peak hour traffic every day!←That's a bit of change ... combie to xr8 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 22y 24d Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 27/02/07 12:00 AM Share Posted 27/02/07 12:00 AM markxr6t said: Hi allSome would know I sold my BA XR6T in December and want to get a BF XR6T. Since they're still a bit costly for me, I got this to get me by for the year:2001 AU2 XR8 220kw auto. I've always loved the hand built Tickford motors and think the signature plaque of the engine builder on the rocker cover is a nice touch. Its a sweet, sweet motor, makes all the right V8 sounds (glorious note over 5000revs) and goes well (not as well as the T of course). Overall - a very satisfying car.Also, as Luke said on Sunday's cruise I kind of like the fact that its one of last iterations of a Tickford car.I know there's a few AU haters out there, but at least I know Turbo6man won't bag me.Some pics:←Very nice Mark...congrats on your new purchase. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 8m 2d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 27/02/07 12:55 AM Share Posted 27/02/07 12:55 AM Mark its a 93 Vouge Plus pack. Its the straightest and nicest driving rangie i've ever seen or driven. I picked it up for $6500. It's only got 217000k's. This is my second and the fourth in the family between myself and my dad. I cant wait to pick it up. Rangies are like Harleys if there not leaking oil somewhere you got a serious problem.... Its almost too nice for what i want it for. I was going to cut the gaurds and fit my flares and a body lift so i can run my 31" tires on it but it too straight and nice. It has already been converted from airspring to coils so that a big relief.... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/32813-my-new-ride/#findComment-501637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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