Why Shouldnt I Sell My Xr6T

[scottay]

So got my XR6 turbo bf2 40k on the clock and there is sooo many things that sh*t me about it now I actually want to go back to an import.

The front bumper slightly sags

The dash creeks all the time

The door trims vibrate from the stereo

The rear is a bit clunky... in an auto

I seriously am considering just selling and buying an evo 8.

Seriously wtf at the build quality its just fkt me off so bad.

Power is good I love it but it doesnt outweigh all the other gay things.

Edited 03/10/10 10:57 PM by scottay

[Benny]

Evos are great and I've looked at a number of them recently wondering what my next car will be but what you get for your money is really poor. It's practically a base model Lancer inside with evo engine and drive train. Can't beat Jap build quality though.

If you want a strict performance trackable car then the Evo is the go. If you want a daily driver with creature comforts and grunt then the Falcon is the pick.

Benny

[scottay]

I just dno how a 2 year old car can have like vibrating door trims and creeky dash. Like wtf is going on !!! I know evos are extremely expensive for what they are but the other options are a s15... which I will just end up drifting like my old 180. Would never get a wrx. And would not get a skyline. Wont get an SS they are sh*t. Options are limited !

[Snaps]

I was faced with this problem about 2 years ago, I had a BF turbo auto and I ended up selling it and buying a toyota corolla (yeah I know the other side of the spectrum) but im not looking at getting another ford until the new model comes out.

In the next few weeks I should be picking up a m35 stagea. they seem to be bloody good cars, with the exception of replacing the turbo which can be a pain in the arse.

[RegSpec]

So got my XR6 turbo bf2 40k on the clock and there is sooo many things that sh*t me about it now I actually want to go back to an import.

The front bumper slightly sags

The dash creeks all the time

The door trims vibrate from the stereo

The rear is a bit clunky... in an auto

"Sooo many things that sh*t you about it"???

If the stuff mentioned above is all you've got to grizzle about then I'd say your not doing too' bad really.

Have you thought about doing something about it?

Apart from the driveline slop (which is built in from the factory) everything else you've mentioned is fixable.

[Panda Eyes]

they prol seem like big issues, but they are not really. the rattles/ swueaks are pretty easily fixed with a bit of time set aside and patience.

there is a thread on here somewhere about someone trying to eliminate all these annoying noises and itemising how he did it.

[ExAreSix]

I got into an STi after having two heavily modified XR6Ts. No regrets for the decision.

I've driven an EVO8, 9, and 10 and they are all sharp as. Ride is a bit firm, and I think I'd get sick of an EVO as a daily driver, that's why I went with the STi. More compliant ride and better interior also.

You won't regret getting into an EVO, great bits of kit.

Another good option would be an FG. Quite a step up from the B-series falcons, and definately worth looking at as an upgrade.

I'll be looking at a GS/GT myself in the coming 18 mths. Won't replace the STi, but will better fill the family tourer needs.

[scottay]

Yeah I really wanna stick between 25-30k.

Im only just 21 and I dont wanna have any loans so kinda rules out anything above that price range.

I dno I might just bite the bullet and keep the xr6 turbo just means ill need to get my mods done sooner then later.

300rwkw might make me a bit happier lol.

Its all well and good having a amazing 6 speed auto to bad when the rest of the driveline is fkn sh*t house.

I just had the dif bushes replaced and it didnt really fix alot. Whenever I get on the power hard and then back off at a high rev I get a little knock / thud from somewhere. f*cks me off lol

[ZAP]

I bet you could fix all the problem for under a grand.

The driveline clunk will be the most expensive. As for the squeeks and vibrations, a bit of dynamat should stop the door trims and some investigations will usually find the creaking.

I think you are just trying to justify getting a Evo which is not a bad car, but would be annoying as a daily driver.

Personally a weekend work with someone to help will sort out most of the problems.

[Guest XR09]

The FG has many many squeeks and rattles too.

Fit some stiff suspension and go for some fun down a few dirt roads and it will be like an epileptic with a canasta.

The door trims are far worse than the BF's. They are so thin and cheap it really isn't funny. And as for sound proofing.......

But as Zap said these things are easily fixable.

You can get the dynamat off ebay quite cheap, and about a weekend worth of labour and all good. Use some loctite on the Retaining bolts and dampening tape where you see the dash rubbing. If your not worried about adding extra weight, then go nuts with the Dynamat and they become a very quite car.

Never had an Evo. But even my 00 Rex became hard to live with on a daily basis. It had stiff suspension and a few mods.

If your not doing sprints or circut work then keep the Ford. You will sh*t when you see what they offer you as a trade.

Or buy the Evo and a junker for a daily.