FORDXR Member 80 Member For: 22y 3m Posted 07/09/07 01:38 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 01:38 AM Hi Everyone.Well I no longer have my 5 Speed BA XR6T, Its gone. :(But good news is I'm currently looking for a new BF XR6T Ute, the hardest part is deciding to get a 6speed auto or the 6speed manual.My heart tells me manual in 13 years driving I have never owned an auto car but I read good things about the ZF box, I have driven a Typhoon with the 6 speed auto and enjoyed it. Although I won’t miss the T5 2-3 gear change I worry I will miss the clutch on a sunny Sunday drive. Anyway here are some pics of my old Ute and hopefully I can post some new photos soon. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickbundy Member 243 Member For: 20y 9m 20d Location: W.A Posted 07/09/07 01:46 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 01:46 AM Don't think you will be too disappointed with a auto they are pretty well sorted good luck which ever way you go Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572259 Share on other sites More sharing options...
envyxr6t Member 35 Member For: 17y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 07/09/07 06:38 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 06:38 AM Go the MANUAL you will miss not having one Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetute Donating Members 4,553 Member For: 21y 2m 12d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 07/09/07 06:49 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 06:49 AM envyxr6t said: Go the MANUAL you will miss not having one I have to agree... I went through the same decison recently when buying my ute... I chose the auto... every time I hop into the sedan that we have (manual) I do kinda kick myself for going the auto on the ute.dont get me wrong, the auto is great!! but it really does not give you that driving pleasure the manual does. In peak hour the auto gives you more comfort.. but overall I still rate the manual more of a drivers car. my 2 cents!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS60 They see me rolllin n hatin... Member 427 Member For: 18y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 07/09/07 08:48 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 08:48 AM Go the manual I say! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 3m 21d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 07/09/07 09:31 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 09:31 AM I think you will be happy either way. Good luck on the purchase Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 18y 1m 20d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 07/09/07 10:20 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 10:20 AM another vote for manual! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FORDXR Member 80 Member For: 22y 3m Posted 07/09/07 10:44 AM Author Share Posted 07/09/07 10:44 AM Thanks for all the feedback. It is strange because 90% of people I have asked have told me to get the manual but what I find strange is 80% XR6T's I see for sale are auto but everyone tells me they would buy a manual but in reality most people must buy XR's in auto. Not that it is a bad thing, just makes it hard to find a manual that's not red....arrr. I have had a red XR6 never again, looks great for the first few years then it fades. :(Will go ute shopping this weekend, hope to be back in one soon. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
envyxr6t Member 35 Member For: 17y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 07/09/07 11:08 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 11:08 AM yeah, it took me a while to find mine but it was worth the wait. I like the driving experience you get with the manual. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 11m 18d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 07/09/07 11:46 AM Share Posted 07/09/07 11:46 AM Rumour has it that the ZF won't be in the Orion. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/38104-new-ute-time/#findComment-572467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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