starkey92 Member 3 Member For: 13y 4m 4d Posted 03/01/12 01:50 PM Share Posted 03/01/12 01:50 PM Hey guys so heres the situation im in.Im 19 nearly 20, getting off my P plates in about 4 months. Live in WA. I dont speed or hoon stupidly (havent been pulled over once) I stick to the speed limits However really enjoy a quick burst every now and then; love a good engine.Im not Ford or Expensive Daewoo Biased, just want whats best for value. I'm looking into the BF Xr6t ute's.. Just wondering what they are like to drive I.e performance economy looks etc..I really don't want to buy a car that's frightning to drive altho I have driven the Vz Sv6 and really wasn't satisfied with the performance.Also don't want a v8 (1. fuel economy 2. insurance 3. target for cops etc).Any Opinions appreciated Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Donating Members 773 Member For: 14y 6m 26d Gender: Male Location: Mt Gambier, SA Posted 03/01/12 10:56 PM Share Posted 03/01/12 10:56 PM (edited) If you dont want to target the cops, a turbo may be out as well. An SV6 isnt a power house, so you would be surprised with the turbo ute. They go VERY well. :sungum:The utes dont ride like a car, or a late Expensive Daewoo ute, as they still have leaf springs instead of coils like Holden.I have a BA turbo ute, and I like it. Set up correct they are great to drive, and if not hammered will deliver good fuel economy. Edited 03/01/12 10:57 PM by johno Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henz Tampon inserted, Auto Acquired, next purchase a new handbag Donating Members 9,946 Member For: 17y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: Vic Posted 03/01/12 11:17 PM Share Posted 03/01/12 11:17 PM Utes don't put the power down like sedans either, especially with a manual. So keep in mind with big KWs it will be too much for you to handle. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 14y 3m 27d Posted 03/01/12 11:52 PM Share Posted 03/01/12 11:52 PM As far as comparison to an 8, fuel economy isn't that great, insurance still isn't cheap as its turbocharged, and cops know about xr6t's as they drive them too.Do you need a ute for work etc?If not buy a sedan, 3 extra seats is handy! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never had any say Panda I <3 Floods Silver Donating Members 11,198 Member For: 13y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: South West QLD Posted 03/01/12 11:55 PM Share Posted 03/01/12 11:55 PM Take off the Turbo badge, spray your cooler black and you'll be able to fool dumb cops.. Unfortunately most of em can pick the exhaust difference.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176548 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbowelshy89 Member 147 Member For: 14y 9m 11d Posted 04/01/12 12:15 AM Share Posted 04/01/12 12:15 AM On 03/01/2012 at 11:55 PM, Porno Panda said: Take off the Turbo badge, spray your cooler black and you'll be able to fool dumb cops.. Unfortunately most of em can pick the exhaust difference..Although speaking from experience they do tend to scratch there head a little when u have remived the turbo badge... But im pretty sure the single 3 1/2 gave it away. At the end of the day they can always check your rego on there in car computer. But back to the op. I have a bf ute with the zf and love it it even with the power mine has its not scary as such. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176558 Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey92 Member 3 Member For: 13y 4m 4d Posted 04/01/12 09:36 AM Author Share Posted 04/01/12 09:36 AM Haha fair enough yeah I should probly do the more sensible thing and just stick to a non turbo'd 6. I'd save money and respect bahaha Oh and I want the ute so for weekender stuff I.e Kiyaks Bikes fishing etc.. Plus not carrying extra mates can be a good thing I have a company van so wont be used for work but getting there and back I'll be using it Haha next question is FG vs VE ute bahaha I think I came to the wrong place for that question Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 14y 3m 27d Posted 04/01/12 10:05 AM Share Posted 04/01/12 10:05 AM Get an insurance quote on a turbo and non turbo for comparison, being young and a newish car, its going to cost alot either way.If your off your p's and not being a dick the cops won't hassle you either, hopefully. Just mod it tastefully, drive it respectfully.The FG wins over VE. The 3.6l v6 in the VE is pathetic.The FG turbo with ZF trans will shame the VE HSV boys too.But your not a hoon so that doesn't matter... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasman Ford Nub Member 412 Member For: 14y 29d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 04/01/12 10:47 AM Share Posted 04/01/12 10:47 AM My nephew has a VE ute and all I can say is looks great, poor power and even worse handling. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
starkey92 Member 3 Member For: 13y 4m 4d Posted 04/01/12 10:51 AM Author Share Posted 04/01/12 10:51 AM Exactly my opinion bahaha! Love the look but that's about it. Really don't wna go jap but apparently there very gwd so ehh I can't pick :/ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78388-bf-xr6t-info/#findComment-1176838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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