smXR6 Member 206 Member For: 16y 6m 23d Gender: Male Location: Noble park Posted 13/08/08 09:36 AM Share Posted 13/08/08 09:36 AM hey guys currently looking at buying a ba xr6t now I have a few questions between the two ba xr6t and ba mkII xr6t - ill be gettin a manual cos auto's are for VL's 1 . which model is the best to look at buying ? 2 . which model has the least problems ? 3. and also are the engines exactly the same in both models or have some parts been changed ? thank you in advancescott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grudgee Every Mod's Favourite Member Member 1,496 Member For: 16y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 13/08/08 09:44 AM Share Posted 13/08/08 09:44 AM Do some searches champ, as there's a wealth of information to be had in the archives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 13/08/08 10:12 AM Share Posted 13/08/08 10:12 AM If you must have a manual stay away from the T5 if you intend to mod the car, just will not take the power.Post June 2006 production engines have the stronger Phoon rods. Sounds like a Mk11 to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iconic Bionic My engine bay is Bionic Donating Members 3,726 Member For: 18y 11m 5d Gender: Male Location: Freeways Posted 13/08/08 10:48 AM Share Posted 13/08/08 10:48 AM MKII gets better looking wheels if that helps, but the 6sp manuel is the go if that's what your after.I.B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 5m 18d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 13/08/08 11:45 AM Share Posted 13/08/08 11:45 AM I have always been told to buy the second series in a car.MKII gets ya 6 speed T56 Auto lights on/off Backlit window switches(well mine does) and different 17" rims.If you want a MKII try and pick one up with premium brakes. (the front calliper will be black in colour with a white ford badge painted on it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smXR6 Member 206 Member For: 16y 6m 23d Gender: Male Location: Noble park Posted 14/08/08 07:08 AM Author Share Posted 14/08/08 07:08 AM ok sweet as guys yer I was in favour of the mkII as I want the 6spd yer ill end up upgrading the valve springs and so on so that's ok thanks for the advice guys ill keep u guys updated on my purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howsee Donating Members 785 Member For: 17y 4m 18d Gender: Male Location: Carindale, Brisbane Posted 14/08/08 11:01 AM Share Posted 14/08/08 11:01 AM mk2 mate is the one to go for, they have better valve springs the 6 speed t56 will handle any power you want, they also got a few of the problems that were in the mk1 fixed. the engines are the same however( minus valve springs), but I'd be more inclined to go for a mk2 with the premium brakes (very important imho) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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