Guest EdMoorhouse Guests Posted 16/08/03 10:43 AM Share Posted 16/08/03 10:43 AM The premium paint is any colour other than white ,black, or red. it costs about $300.00 if I remember rightly. I went for the premium sound as you get the 6 stacker with that.It is also extremely good sound as well. As for Manual or auto?? I went auto because I believe the manual is right on the limit with the Power and torque it has to handle. I would normally have a manual but after driving the auto I found it was quite fun useing it as a manual. I guess I'm getting lazy. It truely is a sweet auto though. The leather seats are a hoot as well. Expect a bit of a wait from the time you order, mine took 4 months from southside ford in Brisbane. It would have been 6 months from the local dealer though. Insurance is a bit nasty unless you are over 25 and on rating 1. $584.00 from AAMI if you fit that profile. It was the cheapest I could find. When you do get the XR and I'm sure you are hooked, you will have trouble keeping your wife out of the drivers seat and you will never get the smile off your face.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isher Guests Posted 16/08/03 03:26 PM Share Posted 16/08/03 03:26 PM Jet,Because it is early I the morning I will only add three things:1. The standard brakes are fine IMHO. They do a great job, I have covered 6200k's since new with no sign of break shudder. All I can guess is that some of the guys who have experienced brake shudder must be really giving their breaks a flogging While the premium brakes 'might' be worth the extra $3K, If the budget is tight that money would be better spent on other options.2. As stated get the premium sound. It's not really an option/ It gives the interior of the car a more smart and classy appearance IMHO.3. And yes, Mercury Silver is THE colour of choice. Anyone who says otherwise is in a self-induced delusional state brought upon by witnessing the shear beauty of a Merc Silver XR in the flesh after taking delivery of their (insert colour here) XR. B) (Now, where has that flame suit been hiding...) Regards,Isher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 21y 8m 4d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 17/08/03 01:51 AM Share Posted 17/08/03 01:51 AM AND........you get the sexy foot well light sockets (supply your own bulbs @1.50 each) with the premium sound. :D HgAg blends in well with the other traffic after you have had a 'hoon fix' too B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 6m 2d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 17/08/03 02:04 AM Share Posted 17/08/03 02:04 AM Don't believe a word from anyone who does'nt own a Mercury Silver T, they are lying, two faced, ill informed people and will resort to all sorts of trickery to get you to buy a car the same colour as theirs, Blueprint owners are the worse. Also, Mercury Silver cars are faster Wise words from an obviously wise man. Just ask Ken. :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 17/08/03 04:50 AM Share Posted 17/08/03 04:50 AM I'm wif Mondie.Silver is for conservative old farts! Jet87 Go Phantom for the Dark Mysterious [Fat Borstard Voice]DEAD SEXY[/Fat Borstard Voice] look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 21y 10m 25d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, south west Posted 17/08/03 06:04 AM Share Posted 17/08/03 06:04 AM They do a great job, I have covered 6200k's since new with no sign of break shudder. All I can guess is that some of the guys who have experienced brake shudder must be really giving their breaks a flogging Shudder didn't start until about 8,000kms for me - so you are not out of the woods yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citric acid xr6t Donating Members 449 Member For: 21y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 17/08/03 10:38 AM Share Posted 17/08/03 10:38 AM I dont know whats wrong with all of you Mercury Silver conservative types :lol: . Jet87 if you are in your midlife crisis and really want to stand out from the crowd you get a Citric Acid T. Second thoughts just get your Blueprint, Merc Silver or any colour except Citric Acid and I will continue to stand out and make an impression everywhere I go. I just love this car only had it for 5 days now but as the song goes I cant get enough of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jet87 Guests Posted 18/08/03 12:41 AM Share Posted 18/08/03 12:41 AM THANKS EVERYONE, great to hear everyone so pationate about their cars, really makesd you feel comfortable with this model.Colour has not been chosen yet. Two days till my test drive!!! Then I'll let you guys know how I went.Premium sound does look much better, it will most likley get the nod. Premium brakes won't. Can't afford the extra 3k, simple.Haven't decided between auto or manual yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDH Member 84 Member For: 21y 9m 29d Posted 18/08/03 02:01 AM Share Posted 18/08/03 02:01 AM Gday JetMine's pretty close to a pov pack XR6T (if there is such a thing)...only option was Premium Sound. Rest is standard - 17" wheels, std brakes, std interior. With my budget, my choice was an NA XR6 with trimmings or a turbo - really not a choice at all!!Terrific car to drive...quick in a straight line, handles corners very professionally, sounds great with a few revs on! Would buy it again no problem at all.GDH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 4m 14d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 18/08/03 02:50 AM Share Posted 18/08/03 02:50 AM THANKS EVERYONE, great to hear everyone so pationate about their cars, really makesd you feel comfortable with this model.Colour has not been chosen yet. Two days till my test drive!!! Then I'll let you guys know how I went.Premium sound does look much better, it will most likley get the nod. Premium brakes won't. Can't afford the extra 3k, simple.Haven't decided between auto or manual yet.OK, Jet ... now listen very carefully. You have 2 very important decisions to make here and it's not too late to make the correct ones. If you choose Mercury Silver you will gain automatic addmission to Team HgAg. This is important, cause this is the only team to belong to. Wittiest, most inteligent members with the best sense of humour, not to mention the secret monthly sex get togethers ... did I just mention that? 2nd decision is very simple ... MANUAL, they go faster and they're more fun!Come on now, I know you'll do the right thing ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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