keaton185 Member 301 Member For: 15y 7m 28d Gender: Male Location: Straya Posted 06/05/09 09:06 AM Share Posted 06/05/09 09:06 AM Depends what part of brisbane dude, theres a bunch of places around where I work which is out in Brendale about fifteen minutes from chermside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 06/05/09 12:40 PM Author Share Posted 06/05/09 12:40 PM I'm in st lucia but the car that I will be view will probably me in around Brisbane.other than elite is there any shops that specialist in fords?Guess it’s easier to go to someone who been looking at ford day in day out and will be able to spot the obvious at ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim985 Member 76 Member For: 15y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Hunter Valley, NSW Posted 08/05/09 03:51 PM Share Posted 08/05/09 03:51 PM Hi guys I am new here and this is my first post. I am in a similar situation as the OP, wanting an xr6T but can only afford a BA. Not really too interested in mods, as the insurance is already pricey enough with the stock car. I have heard bad things about the 4sp auto box breaking due to fluid from some other part leaking into it. Is this a common problem, and would it be reason to avoid 4sp completely? If I cant afford a 6 speed should I just forget about trying to get an xr6t?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 5m Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 09/05/09 12:12 AM Share Posted 09/05/09 12:12 AM A few have had issues with the heat exchanger in the radiator rupturing, and coolant getting in to the transmission oil and vice versa. If that's all that concerns you then all you need to do is whack a new radiator in it if it hasn't already been done. Other than that the 4 speed auto is a fairly decent box at stock power levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 09/05/09 06:24 AM Author Share Posted 09/05/09 06:24 AM I read that the xr6t using a chain an not a timing belt.so whats done or even any for a the traditional 100k servicing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorisBC Member 10 Member For: 15y 9m 16d Posted 09/05/09 01:03 PM Share Posted 09/05/09 01:03 PM (edited) Nothing I think.. certainly nothing as big as a timing belt. I don't think it ever gets any bigger than changing the spark plugs, apart from the usual stuff.Oh and don't worry too much mate, I've got an 02 Turbo with 90k, and it's still pretty nice and tight. Much nicer to drive than our boggo XT BFII wagon at work! Just be a little careful - they are so much fun to drive you'll buy the first one you test drive! Well that's what I did, but I think, thus far, I got pretty lucky. Don't be afraid to shop around, there should be more than a few under 20k these days. Edited 09/05/09 01:07 PM by BorisBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 10/05/09 04:53 AM Author Share Posted 10/05/09 04:53 AM carsales link I went down to view this car.its a company's car not privately owned.car didnt have car mats and I dont think it came with any extras.doesnt seem to be very well taken care of interior wise. the bonnet release near the accelerator pedal is hanging loose. center glove box doesnt fit tight.and just filled with dust..exterior seems alright with slight blemish.all 4 rims with kerb rashes.car is totally stock.no log book to show as of now. she said there are some papers but she didnt bring it along.also, during the test drive.. theres this clunky sound. I think its from the rear diff... not all the time.. when on load..how much do you guys think its worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 10/05/09 04:55 AM Author Share Posted 10/05/09 04:55 AM Nothing I think.. certainly nothing as big as a timing belt. I don't think it ever gets any bigger than changing the spark plugs, apart from the usual stuff.Oh and don't worry too much mate, I've got an 02 Turbo with 90k, and it's still pretty nice and tight. Much nicer to drive than our boggo XT BFII wagon at work! Just be a little careful - they are so much fun to drive you'll buy the first one you test drive! Well that's what I did, but I think, thus far, I got pretty lucky. Don't be afraid to shop around, there should be more than a few under 20k these days.that's pleasing to hear.can save some $ for more mods!I've just been looking at carsales. I'm sure there are more places that I can shop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_xr6turbo Donating Members 433 Member For: 17y 13d Location: Richmond, Melbourne Posted 10/05/09 05:22 AM Share Posted 10/05/09 05:22 AM carsales link I went down to view this car.its a company's car not privately owned.car didnt have car mats and I dont think it came with any extras.doesnt seem to be very well taken care of interior wise. the bonnet release near the accelerator pedal is hanging loose. center glove box doesnt fit tight.and just filled with dust..exterior seems alright with slight blemish.all 4 rims with kerb rashes.car is totally stock.no log book to show as of now. she said there are some papers but she didnt bring it along.also, during the test drive.. theres this clunky sound. I think its from the rear diff... not all the time.. when on load..how much do you guys think its worth?The exhaust looks very weird on that car, like it's coming loose?The 6 speed manual are a very good box, very strong.Did you check the engine oil? If it's black and sludgy, it could be neglected engine wise the same as the interior. It would want to look nice and light brown..The rear clunk could be diff related, or it could be the diff bush. if it's completely stock I'd assume the diff would be fine, and it's just some bushes causing the clunkiness. Mine does the same thing at low speeds in carparks and stuff. I need my diff bush replaced. Diff bush will cos you anywhere between $500 and $1000 depending on different places.If it has premium sound, leather, etc, offer her $17 - 18k for it, if it has no other options like that, offer her $15 - 16k. never know your luck, you can always try. You'd be getting a bargain at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merceid Member 18 Member For: 15y 4m 27d Gender: Male Location: BRISBANE Posted 10/05/09 07:04 AM Author Share Posted 10/05/09 07:04 AM oh yeah forgot to check the engine oil. dont even know where the dip stick is!didnt notice anything about the exhaust..gotta take a look again..didnt know the xr6t sits so low. cant see much of the under carriage without a jack..nah, like I said. the car doesnt come with anything. no leather, no premium sound. not even a car mat!!how much does a full xr6t car mat cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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