Is 120,000Km's Too Many?

[Mitchtj]

Hello all. I am looking to buy a BA-BAmk2 xr6 turbo, I would like a clean example but I am ok with it being a 4 speed BA. I want to own this car a long time and want to spend around about $15,000. Im looking for unmodified only, and well cared for models.

I just missed out on a great one owner, 92,000km 04 for $14,500. And now have found a two owner gunmetal 04 mk1 for $15,800 with 115,000km. It looks in very good condition, which is what I want.

However, will I run into problems in the next 50,000 km's? Im looking to buy in the Brisbane area so flood damage is another issue.

Also will I still get the quoted 12.5L/100km running 91 octane fuel? Or will I need to use 95 to get that type of economy.

The car will be mostly used for long highway commuting and country driving.

I am new to this whole Ford business and a Expensive Daewoo convert, if anyone has any information for me that would be great. Also if anyone is selling, or knows of someone selling a well cared for 04-05 in the Brisbane area that would also be fantastic. I have looked at roughly 5, its funny, you find some 06's that feel like absolute piles of crap, they squeak and the interior is rubbish, and than some higher km examples that feel brand new inside and outside.

http://tinyurl.com/6xksl6j That is the particular car I was looking at.

Amy information would be much appreciated,

Kind Regards.

edit - ive also considered just buying a non turbo BF Xr6 with a 6 speed ZF, as they are well within my budget, and very easy to find under $15,000. However I must admit my hearts not really into the non turbos.

Edited 26/02/11 03:26 AM by Mitchtj

[Zerosignal]

even stock I wouldnt put 91 in my car buts that's my personal preference, economy is all down to how heavy your foot is, mines been as low as 8l/100 but put the foot in constantly and you'll be on the wrong side of 20... If the service history is good 120k shouldn't be a prob theres guys I know that service every 5k, but id be getting the turbo inspected if its still the orig unit. If you can find a BAmk2 manual get it as the t56 is miles ahead of t5 and btr boxes.

[Mitchtj]

Not interested in manual for a Falcon, I just came from a manual car, id just like something automatic and powerful.

[Bomber]

Mate if you're serious about 91ron fuel and economy - buy non-turbo. And yes, I wouldn't go near a 'T' post 100k so too many IMO.

Edited 26/02/11 03:52 AM by bomber

[Pazzo]

if it's well looked after and serviced and books are up to date, should not be a problem. just get the neccesary checks done and sweet as. mine has just hit 100 thou and going strong. just depends how it's been driven.

[plcains]

Steer clear imo, I'd be on the lookout for a sub 100k car. Also, I'd never run 91 in a t unless I really needed too.

[discostig]

Just get the lowest K car you can afford! If none check out mechanically in your price range then keep saving. I've owned mine for 2.5 years, since 37,000km, ex cop and it's been great! Up to 120,000 now, modified since 95,000 or so (last September), serviced every 5k since modding though I'm just now extending that to 7500km due to doing so many highway Km's.

Edited 26/02/11 12:15 PM by -SteveR-

[Tobey]

At that many K's you run into issues with suspension components wearing out - especially the diff bush...

[CBXRT]

I wouldn't be too worried about the klms mate, more how hard the kilometres have been. My auto T has 170K and drives pretty much like the day I bought it. (4 years ago from a 50yo businessman who clocked up 120k in three years). It still flies, whilst a mate's modified (and hammered) T with half as many klms has all sorts of problems and I wouldn't touch it.

If its stock, and had proper maintenance, it should be fine. Keep it that way too if you want reliability - if you want power, then by all means modify, but be prepared to pay $$$ to maintain that extra power if you can't do the work yourself.

Cheers.

[4DZILR]

Mate, I bought my bf mark 2 06 July build with 140 thou on it for 17....

If there is a xr6t and I was looking at buying one, it would be the mark 2 which has the f6 button end.. and better internals..

the zf 6 speed.. which means better economy and power.. so consider it..