To R-spec Or Not?

[TCR]

Hey Guys,

Believe it or not I'm already contemplating selling my BF XR6T after only 1 months ownership and upgrading to an BFII R-Spec.

I was going to hold onto this car for a couple of years and then try and get into a FG F6 but now I'm thinking I'd be perfectly happy with an R-Spec.

I'm trying to justify to myself whether it's worth the loss on the BF and the price of the upgrade to the R-Spec. Probably looking at another $20-25K to upgrade.

Am I mad? Should I just stick with my original plan? Are these cars that much better than a BF XR6T with Bilsteins, King Sptings and tune???

Help!!!

Edited 13/02/09 04:00 AM by TCR

[Guest]

Mate, Rspecs aren't worth $25k over what you have now. Get a tune, nice brakes & some decent suspension then take a holiday & still come out with change from the $25k. Plus you'll have a car that sh*ts on a Rspec

[TCR]

I know what you're saying makes sense but for some reason I'm still wrestling with the idea.

I already have brand new suspension in my car, and I was planning on getting a tune and replacement rotors and pads at some stage. Then it's a matter of whether I do calipers, braided lines etc etc, where does it stop?

I've spent a million dollars on modding cars over the years and I know that you lose all of that money and it's harder to shift when it comes to trade or sell. I'm also over paying excessive amounts of money for highly modified cars.

To me the advantage of the R-Spec or FG F6 is that as a "factory" car they have plenty of style and performance and really wouldn't need much done at all. Hence less of a loss when it comes time to upgrade and less hassle from insurance companies and police in the meantime.

I never keep my cars for more than 100,000 ks so I'd probably be looking at shifting this one in 18months to 2 years. At that time I expect to sell it to be worth $15K. So if I take the $20K I'm looking to spend now and add it to the $15K, what will I get for $35K then? Maybe an 08 XR6T with 30,000Ks on it? Maybe an 07 Phoon?

[senna_T]

You need to look at what the car owes you now, and how much you stand to lose if you sell it now after only a month of ownership. You don't even need to spend 20K to have a vehicle that is all round more impressive than an R-SPec, or even an FG in terms of performance.

You can always try and sell the car on the Forums as enthusiasts commonly buy and sell cars here.

[YLD-11Z]

mate in my opinion, after driving both types and now owning a phoon, the cars are incomparable. they are well worth the extra money. here's a little break down:

brembos - $6000

wheels - $4000

interior - $6000

body kit - $4000

that's $20000 there and that's only to name a few things that the phoons come with

not to mention a stronger motor.

and at the end of the day, you will have a typhoon and not a xr6 turbo like everyone has.

easy choice in my opinion

[Dirty32]

To me the advantage of the R-Spec or FG F6 is that as a "factory" car they have plenty of style and performance and really wouldn't need much done at all. Hence less of a loss when it comes time to upgrade and less hassle from insurance companies and police in the meantime.

Dont for a second, think that just because you have an F6 that your not gonna wanna mod it...

Its just not realistic! They are a better base to mod from and respond better too.

I would get some decent basic mods for the XR6T that can be transfered to an F6 in future (without going too crazy with spending...). In a years time, once you have saved a little bit of coin, get an F6!

That way, you can turn yours back to stock and throw the mods straight onto the new one!

[ZAP]

I think you are nuts.

The R-Spec is just a Phoon with differnt valving iin the shocks and a badge.

If you were to go to a FG F^, different story, but a BF1 T to a BF2 F6 is not worth the coin you would lose in the deal.

Get a custom tune on your car and save up for a FG.

[TCR]

You need to look at what the car owes you now, and how much you stand to lose if you sell it now after only a month of ownership. You don't even need to spend 20K to have a vehicle that is all round more impressive than an R-SPec, or even an FG in terms of performance.

You can always try and sell the car on the Forums as enthusiasts commonly buy and sell cars here.

I know I could spend $10K on the T and it would be better than the R-Spec and probably even the standard FG F6.

Problem is, in 18 months time when it comes time to sell, that money would be down the drain, as modded/molested cars just aren't worth much more than a standard car. I've been there, done that plenty of times before. Sure you might be lucky and get an enthusiasts that recognise the money spent and be willing to pay a bit more, but how many guys do you see trying to turn their cars back to standard just to shift them? Frankly, I'm done spending a lot of money on modifying cars.

So it's keep it as is for 18 months and have $35K to spend on either 08 XR6T or maybe 07 Phoon with more Ks.

Either that or spend the extra $20K now on an 07 R-Spec and get into something that I'd be happy to leave standard and that might hold it's value a bit better?

Not sure if this is making any sense to anyone but me

[R-SPEC]

The R-Spec is just a Phoon with differnt valving iin the shocks and a badge.

LIAR!

[cole trickle]

If you can, go the R-Spec.... I've contemplated doing the same but cbf changing my car back to standard,

Cheers Dalesy