Bought A Baii Xr6 Turbo - Need Some Advice And Info Please

[Dazz]

Hi guys,

Well after wanting to buy one for many years, today I put a deposit down on a BAII XR6 Turbo. Car seems to be in pretty good condition overall with a little over 60k on the clock, but like all older cars has a few small niggles.

Firstly, is there anyone on the NSW Central Coast (Woy Woy or Gosford/Erina/Entrance etc) that knows these cars well, as I'd like to take it to someone who knows a bit about them for a general service and check over so I know if anything needs attention that a normal mechanic won't pick up.

The car has the premium sound package, but only the sub appears to be working. Is this a common or simple problem, or will it need some serious attention? If so, do you go to a Ford dealer or a car radio specialist and if so any recommendations. Alternatively is it worth just poking around, could it be as simple as a loose plug or something on the rear of the unit?

I want to fit a decent tow bar so I can tow a car trailer, any suggestions? When I was looking at buying a new BA all those years ago the dealer recommended a Hayman Reese unit, are these still considered a good option?

The car does not have the remote central locking unit that goes with your key, is this a matter of getting a new unit from Ford or are there other options?

Cheers

Edited 14/05/11 08:42 AM by Dazz

[EvilDaifu]

Only one key and no remote? Sounds sus to me.

You might want to check the forum tuner sponsors and may need to travel a bit to get the car to them for a check up. They would give you an idea how much it would cost to repair the things you have pointed out so far.

[Wenier]

As for the key issue ebay has people selling the genuine ford keys and remotes (even flip keys). But to program keys it requires you to have 2 to start with, so ford will have to do the key programing and who knows what they charge.

If your towing is it an auto? If it is you might want to consider a after market trans cooler as the std one may not be big enough to do a good job.

[Dazz]

Thanks for the replies guys.

However, I will not be going through with buying the car.

After doing the usual revs check and RTA check, it would appear the car was a repairable write off in 2008 or 2009 interstate, and was reregistered in NSW in 2009.

Does this have anything to do with no service history, missing keys and remote, and possibly the speaker issue, who knows.

But after consideration I'm not prepared to take a punt on it, so back to the drawing board.

Next time I will go with my list of must have log books, must have all keys, and if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!

[TotallyHaggard]

Smart move mate, wait for the right car and you will be happier in the long run.

[OLS108]

Details of said car ?

I am looking at BA XR6T's at the moment and don't wanna waste $40 doing a revs check if I can rule the car out.

Cheers