sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 10m 11d Posted 14/04/11 06:59 AM Share Posted 14/04/11 06:59 AM Hey GuysJust thought I'd put up a bit about what's happening with my Ute.I've actually traded it in, for a ZF 6speed auto, in the same colour, same everything really apart from the hard lid.I took off my custom exhaust and pacemakers etc.....so I still have the handset, exhaust system, v8 air filter/lower airbox and k&n panel filter.I was getting pissed off by the 6speed manual for some time, and just decided to bite the bullet and change over.I pick it up next Wednesday, so I'll post up some photos when I've put the exhaust back on and done some more mods, including upgrading the speakers.I drove the ZF today, and loved it. So much easier! and no clunk. *grins* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob666 Member 62 Member For: 14y 4m 14d Posted 27/04/11 06:23 AM Share Posted 27/04/11 06:23 AM (edited) Hey mate couple of questions. How old was your other ute? Was it financed? Bought new through a Ford dealer? What was the change over difference?Not being a cop haha, I'm just interested in doing the same thing. Except trading my ute for a sedan of same model etc. Edited 27/04/11 06:41 AM by RHR No need to quote above post. USE FAST REPLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 7m Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 27/04/11 06:55 AM Share Posted 27/04/11 06:55 AM Should've stepped up to a T while you were at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 10m 11d Posted 27/04/11 12:33 PM Author Share Posted 27/04/11 12:33 PM Hey mate couple of questions. How old was your other ute? Was it financed? Bought new through a Ford dealer? What was the change over difference?Not being a cop haha, I'm just interested in doing the same thing. Except trading my ute for a sedan of same model etc.Other ute was 2010, March Build. Not financed, bought new through a Ford Dealer in Melbourne.Change over difference was 7,000.And before anyone says "you are a fool, you got ripped off blah blah blah", save it.I know it was a waste of money, but the manual gearbox never felt right, and it was ruining my driving experience. So, I bit the bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 10m 11d Posted 27/04/11 12:36 PM Author Share Posted 27/04/11 12:36 PM Should've stepped up to a T while you were at it. Mate, I'm 26 with a Mortgage, I earn 42,000 a year.I was very lucky to have the 7k change over, let alone to buy a turbo.I love the Turbos, but cannot afford one, or the insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob666 Member 62 Member For: 14y 4m 14d Posted 27/04/11 10:17 PM Share Posted 27/04/11 10:17 PM Fair enough. I'm not in a position to question your life and choices, but may I ask, if you're not financially in a top position, then how come you're purchasing a new car?I know there are obvious reasons for having a new car. But if you wanted a turbo, you didn't consider second hand?7k is a bit much for a transmission change. I was hoping it would be less. Any year, km difference between the two cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 10m 11d Posted 28/04/11 01:09 AM Author Share Posted 28/04/11 01:09 AM both were bought brand new.I'd done just over 25,000kms in the last one.Year same, car same, apart from extra airbags, the transmission, and an extended warranty.I didn't want a second hand one, to be honest I didn't want to offload my car that (in my opinion) had issues on a potential member of this forum. It just didn't sit right with me.That why I did it, and I already love the new trans. It would have cost more than 7k to change from Manual to Auto, so I'll live with my choices. But please don't give me stick about it not being a Turbo, I respect all you guys on this forum and enjoy the banter, but this is the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob666 Member 62 Member For: 14y 4m 14d Posted 28/04/11 03:40 AM Share Posted 28/04/11 03:40 AM All good.So 7k extra was for a new car with the extras and auto?Well that makes more sense then. I wonder what the difference would be for a similar k's model? That's what I want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_rigger Member 246 Member For: 13y 10m 11d Posted 28/04/11 03:52 AM Author Share Posted 28/04/11 03:52 AM Yeah not sure mate, have ring around I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,425 Member For: 14y 11m 1d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 28/04/11 08:22 AM Share Posted 28/04/11 08:22 AM just enjoy the new car mate, dont worry bout wether its turbo or not. I was about to buy an na but got a great deal on a second hand turbo I couldnt refuse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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