PAUL3518 Member 2 Member For: 17y 8m 11d Posted 19/03/07 01:42 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 01:42 AM I am looking at buying a ba xr6 turbo.Was there any build quality issues with the xr6 turbos?I ask because I have heard that the ba falcon xt had small issues like the handbrake,power steering vibration,brake shudder etc.Would it be better to get a mark 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 21y 10m 26d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 19/03/07 01:46 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 01:46 AM Hey, to the forum.I had a BA XR6 Turbo and didn't have an issue with the hand brake or the brake shudder. Mine did get the low speed steering shudder but that was easily fixed by Ford and it never came back. As for brake shudder, see if you can find one with the premium brakes package. That way you won't have a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 6m 24d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 19/03/07 01:50 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 01:50 AM They did have a few issues earlier on, but just get the latest built one you can afford as they're constantly revising things without waiting for a model change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hafadude Donating Members 245 Member For: 19y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Cairns Qld Posted 19/03/07 03:35 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 03:35 AM BA's and possibly BF's have had diff problems. Have a look at my post and others in the driveline workshop. Even the local dealer agreed there have been problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghia Member 191 Member For: 21y 11m 10d Gender: Male Location: Aus.Vic.Melb Posted 19/03/07 06:21 AM Share Posted 19/03/07 06:21 AM It's always better to get a later model if the finances can do it - at least the car will be newer with less chance for wear and tear.However that being said - I have a BA Mkii and I still have had brake shudder and the low speed shudder - no handbrake problem though...Both fixed under waranty (a warranty is something that BA Mki will be less likely to have - keep it in your mind I suppose) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNGTR Member 41 Member For: 18y 9m 19d Location: Victoria Posted 20/03/07 10:49 AM Share Posted 20/03/07 10:49 AM Ive had both the Brake shudder & low speed power steering issues on my 04 BA1... both have been fixed properly 1st time by my local Ford Dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6 Member 96 Member For: 19y 10m 21d Posted 20/03/07 11:23 AM Share Posted 20/03/07 11:23 AM I have a late model BA XR6 and really haven't had too many probs. The hand brake needs adjusting at every service but I'm not sure if the dealer is doing it properly 'cos it goes out of adjustment in a few thousand kms. The BA Mk II had mainly cosmetic changes, apart from the 6 speed manual option. So I wouldn't go out of my way to get a Mk II. However, I believe there have ongoing changes to the turbo motor that don't coincide with model changes, so a late BA T should be better than an early one.Also, try to get one with a few months warranty left so that you can get any issues sorted before the warranty runs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOCK Team Grandpa Donating Members 1,921 Member For: 18y 6m 19d Gender: Male Location: Hunter Valley Posted 20/03/07 11:25 AM Share Posted 20/03/07 11:25 AM just buy a BF T...youll be happyWelcome to the Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 18y 7m 30d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 26/03/07 04:56 AM Share Posted 26/03/07 04:56 AM Even the BF's have the usual ongoing problems. It all comes down to luck and a bit of hit and miss. Some ppl get problems and others do not, but common sense says you should get the latest build possible as you will also get a longer warrnty, which on these cars is usually relied on at some point.Most of just put up with the ongoing problems becauese there such good cars to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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