Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 6m 2d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 26/05/03 03:19 AM Share Posted 26/05/03 03:19 AM http://www.drive.com.au/news/article.asp?a...FXK8PZC5GD.htmlFord Pursuit uteRRP: $54,850. As tested $56,700 (extras: leather seats, $1850).Why we're driving it: Intrigued by the Ford hype that this is a GT Falcon in everything but name. And looking for the reasons why utes are in vogue among more than just the traditional artisans.Likes: Sports car handling with a cavernous cargo area. Effortless performance from that Ford Performance Vehicles Boss 5.4-litre V8 (290kW/520Nm). Pulls like a buffalo from 1100rpm. Wild styling appeals to anyone under 30, and some over 40. Smart and contemporary interior. Lockable colour-coded hard plastic tonneau.Dislikes: When unladen, the ride is a little jiggly in the tail, could be due to leaf-sprung rear. Fuel use is alarming when the accelerator is used with enthusiasm. Not sure the big rear wing is necessary.Would I buy one? Not unless I move suburbs, take a youth pill or pursue a new career as a plumber/builder/professional surfer. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASNU Member 261 Member For: 22y 4m 24d Location: Brooklyn Posted 26/05/03 05:40 AM Share Posted 26/05/03 05:40 AM Mmmmmmmmm.I am going to upgrade from my T ute into one of these when my lease is up.The old wifes tale about there is nothing like a V8 has some creditability I think. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-24549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ROCKET Guests Posted 26/05/03 12:49 PM Share Posted 26/05/03 12:49 PM live-itlove-itget-itthat I'll do me Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-24653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraGT Lifetime Members 359 Member For: 22y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 27/05/03 12:52 PM Share Posted 27/05/03 12:52 PM Gee, everyone really seem's to like the Pursuit. I have read a few review's online and there haven't been many big complaint's about the ute. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-24853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodderz Member 92 Member For: 22y 8m 8d Posted 28/05/03 11:54 AM Share Posted 28/05/03 11:54 AM Nothing wrong with utes, the XR8 ute I drive I absolutely love to drive. The joy of driving with 500Nm on tap and torque pickup in any gear is superb. The exhaust note needs to be heard, I aint never heard anyone say it doesnt sound awesome.But with 290kw and that aggressive body kit, IMO the pursuit is the toughest BA model out there Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-25065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraGT Lifetime Members 359 Member For: 22y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Canberra, ACT Posted 28/05/03 12:28 PM Share Posted 28/05/03 12:28 PM It certainly look's tough! B) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-25073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 8m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 28/05/03 10:32 PM Share Posted 28/05/03 10:32 PM I love the look of the pursuit ute too! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-25105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 29/05/03 12:36 AM Share Posted 29/05/03 12:36 AM I'd become a brickies labourer just to own one!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-25131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NCF Guests Posted 12/06/03 12:33 PM Share Posted 12/06/03 12:33 PM Reading the latest Performance Ford Mag an the test they did on a Pursuit and a XR8 ute you wouldn't buy a pursuit over the XR8. They got a best quarter mile for the XR8 at 14.2 and a best for the Pursuit at 14.1. The 0-100 kay times where about .06 of a second different to. The Pusruit handled a hell of a lot better but 14000 grand is a hell of a lot more money! (well for me anyway). No matter how I look at it I can't justify spending the extra 10 - 14 grand over a XR8 with a few options. I reckon the Pursuit looks horny as hell, but I can't help thinking the 14 g's would be better spent on custom wheels an a CAPA blower kit! Just my opinion. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-28417 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez Member 92 Member For: 22y 20d Location: Brisbane Posted 12/06/03 10:03 PM Share Posted 12/06/03 10:03 PM Forget the XR8 and the Pursuit. My pick is the XR6T ute with an extra 16k to spend. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3371-pursuit-ute-review/#findComment-28468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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