Jen300 Member 3 Member For: 13y 26d Posted 29/12/11 01:13 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 01:13 PM I was just wondering if someone can help me with the pro's and con's of the XR6T and the XR8.I was told today that an XR6T is likely to have more issues than the XR8 and needs to have more services more often (say every 3 months) whereas the XR8 only needs servicing once ever 6 months.Just wondering if any of you can shed some light of this.Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Donating Members 1,205 Member For: 13y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Burwood, NSW Posted 29/12/11 01:32 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 01:32 PM not sure where to start with this.its probably best to do some searches for this, you will get all the information you need.as for one needing servicing more often than the other is b.s.the xr6t is faster, the xr8 sounds nicer if that's your thing.I love the sound of my turbo, but can aslo see the appeal of a v8 as have had several in the past.what car are you looking at?as if its a new car be aware the xr8 no longer exists and the only available option is the fpv gs. that comes in a supercharged 5.0L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 7m 29d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 29/12/11 02:00 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 02:00 PM I can't honestly can't think off one pro for the XR8, except maybe the bonnet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outsider Donating Members 1,205 Member For: 13y 8m 9d Gender: Male Location: Burwood, NSW Posted 29/12/11 02:23 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 02:23 PM oh how could I forget the bonnet?I know most people are against it but ill be going this way shortly on my xr50t :sungum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsd112 Donating Members 604 Member For: 14y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Penrith Posted 29/12/11 02:51 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 02:51 PM I had this dilemma as well, I test drove both and the turbo is faster, better on fuel, more nimble, but if you mean the new supercharged 5.0 that's a different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradles024 Donating Members 1,145 Member For: 15y 2m 10d Gender: Male Posted 29/12/11 09:47 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 09:47 PM XR8 is more reliable. But is also slower, uses sh*tloads of petrol. Does sound mint with an exhaust though. And they're not much slower than a stock XR6T either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kv! Donating Members 1,132 Member For: 14y 11m 8d Gender: Male Location: Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne Posted 29/12/11 10:53 PM Share Posted 29/12/11 10:53 PM ^^ with stupidhasnt mick tuned one to run into the 11's unopened, cant be that slow ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 6m 1d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 30/12/11 03:16 AM Share Posted 30/12/11 03:16 AM Mick had 11.7ish but had done pulleys, diff, slicks, removed some weight, headers, exhaust, cats and a few other minor things... Farking quick though!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanBatman G666E Turbo!!! Member 1,008 Member For: 15y 8d Gender: Male Posted 30/12/11 03:35 AM Share Posted 30/12/11 03:35 AM I thrashed a workmates FG XR8 6m and was like meh...Sounder almost ok with just catback only, but still not as nice as the system I had on the soarer, also it was as slow as a fat kid on a bmx, just as it was about to feel like it was going bam rev limit next gear, for me it was about as exciting as driving a Golf Diesel and compared to my then stock G6Et the XR8 was really missing the feeling you get in your gut when accelerating hardHaven't driven an auto one yet though so can't compare, but I like my truck motors in trucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinjaNinja Member 125 Member For: 15y 5m 1d Gender: Male Location: SEQ Posted 01/01/12 12:46 AM Share Posted 01/01/12 12:46 AM Havn't driven the new 5L xr8 but anything before that fords never had anything on holen when it comes to 8'sYou'll be paying more for insurance and fuel anyways, turbo 6 is just as fast if not fasterI'm proud of my 4jz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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