Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 1m 27d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASNU Member 261 Member For: 22y 18d 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 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraGT Lifetime Members 359 Member For: 22y 4m 3d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodderz Member 92 Member For: 22y 4m 2d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarraGT Lifetime Members 359 Member For: 22y 4m 3d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 4m 1d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 4m 3d 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 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez Member 92 Member For: 21y 8m 14d 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 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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