Ba Vs Bf

[loxxr6]

I'm unsure when any specific engine changes (internals) occurred in the models but as for release dates Glass's Guide says the following:

BA 09/2002 - 09/2004

BA2 10/2004 - 09/2005

BF 10/2005 - 09/2006

BF2 10/2006 - 60/2007

BF2 upgrade 07/2007 - 04/2008

FG 05/2008 ~

[oldskool]

Ive heard quoted on this site a few times bf's after April 06 got the same engine as the typhoon. It was a cost saver for Ford

[whistler6]

In regard to auctions, can you test drive before auction? And can you get an independent inspection? Or do they road test & do a proper written inspection before sale? Do they supply with RWC or is it up to the buyer?

Understand that its a bit of a risk if these can't be done, as how do you know what your buying?

In the same boat as you jasol, trying to find a BF mk2 T auto.

James

[gregor]

no test drives first. they will do a test and inspection report but you need to look at it in person and read up on how to spot something that's had an accident. Look at how panels line up etc..

Look at this one:in nsw (not a T)

That gives you a link to the condition report and estimates what needs to be done. If it has warranty then mechanically you should be covered but your main concern is looking for exterior work or an accident history. You should also find out who owned it, if its a chaser I wouldnt pay as much due to the possibility of a harder life but there are some good ones. Theres also signs if it was a chaser like the dash holes on the passenger side of the dash and marks above the doors if it was a marked car, these dont get fixed before auction so you'll want to budget some repairs in to make it tidy.

[IBOO57]

If you look hard enough or are in the right place you can get some good deals.

Mine is a BF ZF 6 speed auto, built sep 06 (Ex Chaser)

with a Process West stage 3 cooler & throttle relocation kit

Flash Tuner

High flow Cat no center Muffler

Tuned by CV Performance

and 19s on it and I got it for under $20,000

as it is

[82CNT]

Bargain alright I should have shopped around I bought an 03xr6t 33000ks on it prvt sale late last year for 19 and I thought o got a good buy!!! ps how many ks on your steal???

[jaymen]

Mine's an Exchaser BF MKII ZF UPGRADE model built 07/07 I paid $23,000 for it & had 55,000ks on the clock when purchased,comes with all the premo interior,dual zone & premo sound...I've spent about $1500 on the car so far & it's pulling a safe 304rwkw's on CV's Dyno.

60LB Dekas

Hyperflow CAI

Center Muffler Removed

20% underdrive

CV Performance Custom Tune

[IBOO57]

ps how many ks on your steal???

Currently has 80,000 ks on it.

[azasturbo]

Got my bf2 ex chaser (first registered dec07) for 22k with 20s on it, only holes in interior are on console and next to drivers seat and is missing the clock (who cares guages will go there anyway) had 60ks and serviced every 7ks on it when I bought it and am up to 80 with no issues.

In all honesty its a tighter car than my baxr8 when I got rid of it at 50ks and way better than the au2xr8 I ditched at 100k. I figured for me I do 50ks at least a year and drive harder than any cop would so couldnt justify spending extra to get a low k private sale when im gonna rack up the ks so quick.

Im happy with my ex chaser, the cash I saved has gone towards mods I was worried at first but am super impressed and have had it checked over by my mechanic and a few ford dealers and found nothing wrong bar the diff bush needed replacing.

[owen0101]

can you get manual ex chasers?