Smithygolf Member 4 Member For: 14y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Noosa, Queensland Posted 28/04/10 01:36 AM Share Posted 28/04/10 01:36 AM (edited) Hi Guys,I'm looking to buy a new XR6 Turbo Ute and need a little advice... Now I know what I would like, but I'm not sure if it is worth it. I am going to order the 6spd manual with a hard lid and spoiler and the Luxury Pack with scuff plates. What my dilemma is, I'm wondering if I really need the Luxury Pack or should I settle with the Sports Pack. I'm not concerned about the wheel size as I have a mate who owns a Bill Jenny T-Mart and can get what ever I like for cheap. Is the luxury pack worth getting just for the leather seats and the premium audio system? Or should I settle for the sports pack and get the seats reupholstered with leather myself? And is the ipod integration and bluetooth really worth having and can I get them installed later down the track? Any advice on which colour I should order? I like the 2009 Octane but unfortunately they dont have it in the 2010 range :( And one last question... window tinting. Where's the best place to get this done and is darker better?I have read a number of the forums and have got A LOT of use out of them so far, so thanks!Sorry for all the questions guys, but who wants to spend all this money on a car and not enjoy spending time in it?Really appreciate any feedback.When I finally order this fine machine and tinker with the wheels I'll definitely post some pics!Oh and by the way, my profile pic is not mine, it's just what I dearly want!!!Cheers. Edited 28/04/10 01:50 AM by Smithygolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verve Donating Members 126 Member For: 15y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 28/04/10 03:33 AM Share Posted 28/04/10 03:33 AM I regretted not buying the luxury pack. Leather and Colour ICC would have been better. Sorry to burst your bubble but get ready for some dissappointment. You need to have a good read of the forums and the issues that owners have with their FG's. Honestly, if I had done some more reasearch I would not have bought one. I currently own an 09 FG XR6 Turbo ute with 18" Wheels, Bluetooth and Ipod. I have the following issues:1. Cloudy Windscreen - Ford replaced with non standard part2. ICC has faded screen - Unresolved3. Vibration at Idle (Park Brake Cables) - Unresolved4. Poor Panel alignment and door rattles - Unresolved5. Runs in Paint - Sanded down.6. Circles on Bonnet in Paint - Resprayed Twice.7. Poor aftersales service and support - UnresolvedI have lost time how many times my car has been back for warranty work, you kind of give up and live with it. I have 12 months to go on my lease then it will be sold. If you do still persist and buy a new Ford, make sure you go over every inch of your car before you hand over the dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tbaboon Member 22 Member For: 17y 8d Posted 28/04/10 07:28 AM Share Posted 28/04/10 07:28 AM I have a 09 fg xr6t ute. got it in december, I have only got 5600klm on it.but I have no issues at all, haven't had to take it back in about anything at all yet, touch wood.I have blue tooth and the ipod. I think these are worth every penny. been able to make calls etc from the steering wheel is so handy and legal.also the ipod is good, as the iphone works on it aswell and keeps it charged so no need for car charger with iphone.besides that, not much else I can tell you.I have material in side and I like it, I am not a fan of leather.also for colour I like the maroon, but I do have the mystic. it changes from green to blue. very nice colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithygolf Member 4 Member For: 14y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Noosa, Queensland Posted 29/04/10 04:04 AM Author Share Posted 29/04/10 04:04 AM Geez Verve, you have had a rough trot with your ride by the sounds of things! (Which I soon hope they pull their finger out and fix). I can see where your coming from in regards to regretting the buy. I still feel that the XR6T is better bang for your buck in relation to the SS for a number of reasons. Fuel consumption. similar power. interior looks too square, boxy and s**t in the SS. But I must admit the SS does look tougher. All I really wanted the luxury pack for was the leather seats, which I am sure I can get done after market with better quality leather (and to my liking). And thanks xr6tbaboon for your help. You just sold me on the Tech pack. Definitely a necessity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wenier Donating Members 1,736 Member For: 15y 2d Gender: Male Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Posted 29/04/10 07:30 AM Share Posted 29/04/10 07:30 AM I thought in the FGs only fpvs can be manual. Otherwise the rest are all autos. This right or wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verve Donating Members 126 Member For: 15y 9m 7d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 29/04/10 11:41 AM Share Posted 29/04/10 11:41 AM Smithygolf, Yeah, it sux but my ute is a hoot to drive and it always puts a smile on my face. As for the SS it just doesn't have the Towing Capacity and its a Holden.... I tow a Car trailer behind mine so needed the Auto and 2300kg towing capacity.All I can say is buyer beware.I am looking at a new Landcruiser Ute. Toyota Tough and Jap quality. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo0st3D XR6 Member 57 Member For: 14y 11m 17d Gender: Male Posted 29/04/10 04:52 PM Share Posted 29/04/10 04:52 PM I thought in the FGs only fpvs can be manual. Otherwise the rest are all autos. This right or wrong?They do come in manual but much rarer. Ive got a manual fg xr6t. Anyways lux pack for a ute might not be worth it seeing its only 2 seater. Whats the price for it? I know on a sedan its 5k. Definately get the Premium sound though for the sake of the color screen. It looks so much better in the car. If you want to get that after market later it will cost you much more something like $$1800 from ASL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tbaboon Member 22 Member For: 17y 8d Posted 29/04/10 10:04 PM Share Posted 29/04/10 10:04 PM I think mine was priced at 2g for the blue tooth ipod etc, are they mp3 players by standard, if not mine is now only single cd though. and it has climate control, again not sure if that is standard or if it is part of the pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nang3 12" member Donating Members 2,107 Member For: 19y 6m 27d Location: Perth WA Posted 29/04/10 10:18 PM Share Posted 29/04/10 10:18 PM im selling my F6 and looking at an FG either XR6T, G6ET or turbo ute and I reckon il defo be gettting the leather + premium audio.. I hate the yellowy non premo screens so defo want the bigger colour one but im not too fussed on leather really.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithygolf Member 4 Member For: 14y 8m 24d Gender: Male Location: Noosa, Queensland Posted 30/04/10 02:31 AM Author Share Posted 30/04/10 02:31 AM Hey Bo0st3D XR6, cheers for the input! The quote I have for the Lux pack was a touch over $3,600. I know I can get the seats done after market and if need be a colour screen for a bucket load cheaper. As good as the colour screen would look and the premium sound would be, I'm not too fussed. You can only have the music up so loud before the cops give you a ticket... (the reason for my first ticket about 10 years ago in a beat up old 1982? GL wagon with one speaker) As for the leather seats I know I could get a better quality custom leather put in. The smell, the feel and the comfort is just second to none! What should I be paying drive away, for a 2010 model, manual, XR6 Turbo ute with the tech pack, a hard lid and spoiler, and 44kms on it? (obviously a demo)Thanks again for the feedback lads. Really appreciate it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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