Lightning Member 335 Member For: 21y 9m 28d Location: Perth, Western Australia Posted 30/04/08 01:52 PM Share Posted 30/04/08 01:52 PM (edited) Hi guys,I have a 2003 BA XR6T and am looking to trade up as it's now 5 years old. I checked out the FG's last week and don't like them aesthetically. I was looking at the XR6T or the G6E-T (or whatever its bl**dy name is) but just don't like too much. Don't hang me for that, that's just me. Now, when I drive one, I may get over it, we'll see.However, the Ford dealer that I am talking to has apparently bought 25x 2008 FPV Typhoon's and suggested that this may be an alternative option.What are the thoughts of anyone who's done a similar changeover?(Senna, don't kill me :banghead: )Lightning.... Edited 30/04/08 01:55 PM by Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicky Go Pies!!! Donating Members 2,852 Member For: 16y 8m 27d Gender: Male Location: Vic Somewhere - Sometimes NSW Posted 01/05/08 12:33 AM Share Posted 01/05/08 12:33 AM Personal Preference -25x 2008 Typhoons??? What the might want to ask Senna if he can see on the system if this is correct... Maybe one or two, but I couldn't imagine 25....Also "I'm" not sure if there ever was a 2008 Typhoon - all the RSpecs that I knew existed were 2007 and RSpec's...Is the dealer referring to the 2008 Typhoon as the 'NEW FG' model? :wacko: Anyways having said all this thing, which I admit I dont know... If it was me (as I did) I went with the BFII.... RSpec.... Looks tough compared to the FG, specs (at the time of buy) appeared to be so close it didnt make much difference... The RSpec being only 300 limited builds - yeah a few of the guys here will say that it isnt worth it... but well again personal choice...And well if your like me and as your current car is only a few years old and intend to change over in a few years again.... I'd go hard on a buy price on the BFII - then once the FG has proven its self and the second series or later has come out look to the FG then....that's my plan anyways....Not a fan of a number of things on the FG, however sure they will grow on me...I will bet you the dealer will talk discount and a good deal on the BFII as they know the FG is here, and FPV only a month away - they will need to off load all the BFII ASAP...Good luck, either way im sure you will be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 01/05/08 01:12 AM Share Posted 01/05/08 01:12 AM I'd be looking at the BF MkII Typhoon and having a look at the FG over next couple of years.My 2 bob's worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADF6 Member 399 Member For: 16y 9m 21d Posted 01/05/08 02:39 AM Share Posted 01/05/08 02:39 AM smicky and rapid xr6t couldn't have sumed it up better. I bought myself a BF MKII typhoon Rspec and haven't looked back. Personally I like the look of the BF MKII over the FG any day (the FG looks like a japanese Late model camira ). Maybe the FPVs will looks better in the flesh.If your worried about the handling in the BFget the Rspec and if power is a concern then a few minor mods and you'll be running similar times to the FG.Personally I would never buy a MKI - wait for the bugs to be ironed out!Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/05/08 02:51 AM Share Posted 01/05/08 02:51 AM I wnet from a BA turbo to a BF F6 and could not have been happier.If you like the look of the BF, then get one as they are a great car and a BIG step up on any BA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-SPEC You are a dead set goose Silver Donating Members 3,968 Member For: 18y 11m 14d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 01/05/08 04:05 AM Share Posted 01/05/08 04:05 AM (edited) If only my car had the FG dash... Only then would I be truly happy...Also, the FG FPV's don't look better in the flesh. Edited 01/05/08 04:06 AM by R-SPEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 5m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 01/05/08 04:11 AM Share Posted 01/05/08 04:11 AM Also, the FG FPV's don't look better in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Member 335 Member For: 21y 9m 28d Location: Perth, Western Australia Posted 01/05/08 08:29 AM Author Share Posted 01/05/08 08:29 AM Thanks for the comments guys, all taken on board. Yeah, I like the new ICC in the FG's too, but you can't win 'em all!To smickey, he definately said 25x 2008 BF Typhoon F6's (he is the CEO of a dealer group, not just a single yard, so...). Don't think he'd fib to me (no reason to), but who knows? Anyway, time will tell! We'll see what happens. Depends on whether they have one with the options I want, the colour etc.Lightning.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 01/05/08 12:00 PM Share Posted 01/05/08 12:00 PM Mate, for what it's worth, Titans at Melville have got a Neo R Spec on the floor that I ummed and arrgggd about before I settled on white. I'm sure they would do a good deal on it. The R Spec must be getting few and far between now and even if they don't have much extra monetry value at sale time they do have a few xtra comforts and bits and pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 21y 6m 12d Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 02/05/08 07:01 AM Share Posted 02/05/08 07:01 AM Having just test driven the new G6ET (The EGO coloured one from the promo's) this morning all I can say is it is light years ahead of the BF in every aspect. Do yourself a favour and wait a month or so in order to test drive the FG Series. I know you will quickly change your mind. I won't be waiting to test drive the F6 as I think the G6ET is perfect for me. All it needs is lowering and a Tune, oh and those optional 19's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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