Switching From Xr6t To A Ttg

[Barry Blue]

Hi Guys, just want to get a few opinions here!.

I currently have too many vehicles lying around, not getting driven near enough, so I thought it was time to tidy up the yard,so to speak.

I, dont like using my T for towing the boat anymore for various reasons, stock 4 speed auto at its limit now, plus not enough room for everyone to jump in, plus some boatramps can get greasy etc.

So that's why I have a Landrover Discovery V8, 7 seats etc.

Then the Mrs has a Mazda 3 SP23 which she will never part with, so we wont go there.

Then I have a company Hilux which I use for the other 6 days in the week.

Not to mention my Daughters car taking up one garage.

So it all adds up to unnecessary rego's and lack of garage space.

I'm thinking of doing away with the XR6T and the Discovery and getting a Turbo Territory 7 seater to cover my wants.

I find it hard to part with "Barry" cause theres nothing like the feel of power.

I just wanted to hear from people who have gone from XR6T to TT, as obviously the extra weight dulls power a bit, and handling cant be as good, so fill me in whether or not it was a good move for you!

sorry about the long post

Edited 04/12/07 07:02 PM by Barry Blue

[ZAP]

Barry,

I did not move from a T to a TTG, but I have a F6 and a TTG and prefer to drive the TTG.

It is VERY fast (stock), it is VERY safe and it is VERY practical.

I would check to make sure it will tow your boat, as towing big loads is not a feature of this car.

As for performance, it is not as quick as my F6, but it blows most cars and SUV's off the road. I am sure with just an edit it would be heaps better.

I did a 2500km trip to Qld and back and it was a pleasure to drive with 2 young kids, the wife and all their crap.

The handling is suprisingly very good, but it does need road tyres as it comes stock with AT rubber.

I would not hessitate to recommend it to anyone as it is overall a great car. We are looking to keep this one for 5 years, most cars we turnover after 3.

My wife had a new Kluger before the TTG and thinks the TTG is a BIG step up on the toyota in all areas. (she does not deal with Ford service)

[senna_T]

towing capacity is 2300kg - more than the XR6T or F6, I say go for it!

[darb4]

We made the move from the T to the TTG , The only thing I miss is the rear wheel drive. Now I dont have to worry about the car being too low and we can fit tonnes more in when we go away. We usually turn our cars over every 2 years but we will keep this for a lot longer.

[Barry Blue]

Its good to see a lot of positive comments so far, I did'nt want to mention that I was also interested in looking at the new Mazda CX9 coming out in January (flame suit on), it is a 7 seater much roomier than TT with a Ford Duratec 3.7 V6 engine (same as 2010 Falcon) which develops a reasonable 204kw.

Obviously the Terry has a big power advantage, however the Mazerati has sporty looks (very similar to CX7) and comes standard on 20" wheels, also just won USA suv of the year award.

Still, I could base my decision on power and bonnet scoop

Price will similar

[tab]

Don't forget there's no parcel shelf for your bowls hat in the TT

[Barry Blue]

Don't forget there's no parcel shelf for your bowls hat in the TT

But so much easier to fit my wheelchair in the back

[tab]

....yet higher off the ground (might need to carry a step ladder around too)

I was only trying to be helpful you ungrateful bastard!

Edited 05/12/07 11:35 AM by tab

[Barry Blue]

I see they have 30 compartments too!, atlast, somewhere to put my medications and my Bingo thingy's

that's "OLD bastard to you"

Edited 05/12/07 06:27 PM by Barry Blue

[senna_T]

Press Release for F6-X is late January....