Opinion On Ex Telstra Turbo.......

[xr0500]

Hey Guys,

I know you get this all the time but I need some opinions on a car that is up for auction in my state....

Its a:

2006 06 xr6 turbo

black

premium sound

zf 6 speed

90000kms

was a Telstra fleet car

everything else standard as far as I can see...

there is a very light "dent/kink" in the front passanger door, a stone chip with surface rust on the bonnet about 3/4cm in diameter, a scrape on the left side spoiler underneath it barely noticeable and its generally quite filthy inside and out (is in the outside lot at Pickles waiting to be cleaned).

Now I think all the cosmetics can be dealt with im good mates with a hotrod builder who does me favours all the time on my 1967 XR 500, but the thing I want to know is, is there a way to tell if this car has typhoon internals or not?? Its not a MKII, but dont all T's after 06/06 have the typhoon internals?? Or does that exclude this car because its not a MKII and it was built 06/06?

So....what do you think?? if I can get it for under 20K would it be worth it? And does it have the typhoon internals???

Thanks for your help guys

[xr0500]

A mate of mine told me last night that his bf said on a plate in the engine bay that it had the typhoon internals....

Would that be the case??

I would just like to know if there is a way of telling if it has the typhoon internals???

engine numbers? badges?? anything??

help much appreciated,

thanks

[mickq]

The good thing is that you can be sure all servicing was done as per Ford's requirements, and pretty much always done on time. Telstra hounds the staff to ensure its all done right. The car would normalyl have been used 100% for personal use - ie not driven by random people, in a pool etc. The inside may give you an ok idea of how much the person cared for their car.

There will not be any cost-cutting like using crap oil etc. Everything strictly Ford and by the handbook.

90,000ks is quite high. The car will normally have been kept for exactly 2 years (plus or minus a few weeks). At some stages they could be 3 years old, but I am pretty sure 2006 models would have been 2 years.

Typical Telstra fleet cars will average 25,000km/year. Some higher - people who drive across the planet - and some lower - people who drive it to work. You have one of the higher mileage models there...you should expect roughly 50,000ks to be the average.

Generally I have found if you are used to a car, you can quickly tell how hard its been driven when you drive it. When I compared my XR6Turbo with a mates with 2x the ks on it, I couldnt believe how tight his suspension felt - felt like it was new! Mine on the other hand....

If I were in your situation I would look for one with lower k's on it that's also in good nick, even if it meant you spent an extra $1k or so, its likely money well spent.

That being said, if you know a bit about cars and can tell it seems like it hasnt been thrashed, and especially if lots of those k's are highway k's (which at 90k in 2 years they just about have to be) then it may be an OK one to get.

[TUFXRT6]

Some one on this site used to work for Telstra & infact drove a BF black XR6 Turbo & I would suggest it was one of the best cared for cars that went around.

The only problems I personally think that go along with these types of cars are:

a) high k's

b) cold starts (Drivers dont care about letting them warm up, frankly why would you)

Regards

TUFXRT6

[xr0500]

Thanks for the reply's, at the moment that is the only BF for sale in Hobart that I can find. There really isnt much choice here at all, I was surprised I found one at all to be honest. The interior on this particular car looks in quite good condition too so that's a plus, I went and took some more photos of the dents and stone chips the other day too.

So can anybody shed some light as to whether or not this car has the typhoon internals?? This seems to be a hard question and everyone I ask doesnt seems to know either..........its a 06/06 build

[senna_T]

06/06 is right on the cusp of the change to stronger internals. I would say yes this has the F6 bottom end, but I wouldn't be able to gaurantee it. I wouldn't be too worried, alot of people are getting much better results out of the BA engines now, if you want mega power, just build the engine and not worry about it!

[xr0500]

Dont want HUGE power, 300rwkw would do me fine

While im asking stupid questions....does anybody know or hear of anyone in Tasmania doing custom tunes on xr6t's??

im willing to drive to Melbourne for it as I spose the quality of the tuning in Melbourne would be alot better than Tasmania as at current count there are only about 7 xr6t's in Hobart haha...................

but would rather get it done in Tas for convenience?

[PepeLePew]

My BA is ex Telstra and Ive never regretted for a minute buying it. She was 18months old and had 25000kms on the clock and drove like a newie.

As per above I'd be pretty happy with the BF if the price is right....

Just get used to having your headlights on and regularly changing globes

[7MA61]

My T is ex telstra as well. By the condition it was more then likely owned by a 50 year old exec like my dad. 6 speed manual with premium sound & towpack.

Couple small scratches in the paint (looks like a shopping trolley mark). Other then that in good nick, ie unlike most BA it has no brake shudder at all.

[mickq]

  xr0500 said:

Dont want HUGE power, 300rwkw would do me fine

While im asking stupid questions....does anybody know or hear of anyone in Tasmania doing custom tunes on xr6t's??

im willing to drive to Melbourne for it as I spose the quality of the tuning in Melbourne would be alot better than Tasmania as at current count there are only about 7 xr6t's in Hobart haha...................

but would rather get it done in Tas for convenience?

Hey just a hint - if you decide to drive to Melbourne from Tassy, do the later part of the trip on a boat. XR6T's dont float too well.

If I were going to do the drive to Melbourne (via the boat....) I would go visit Nizpro in Bayswater area. I know there are a lot of tuners out there, but I must say I have been very impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail.

that's not to say there arent other great tuners (there certainly are and many are forum advertisers), but I would never regret using Nizpro if it were me.

Edited 15/09/08 11:30 AM by mickq