F6 2011 Runout Deals

[urihsur_navap]

Hi All,

I am in the market for a XR6T but the local dealer has a 2011 F6 sedan for marked price of $55k.

Its a demo that's done 150km.

It has the luxuries like premium sound, dualzone climate and leather.

Is this a good deal?

how does is compare to a XR6T (value for money wise). How is a F6 in the long run compared to a XR6T? (maintenance costs, reliability)

What should I look for before buying??

Any tips will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Edited 10/02/12 04:50 AM by urihsur_navap

[PookeyMaster]

It's only going to keep dropping in value now that the FG MkII is out and it's last year's build date. Don't rush it, the longer you wait, the stronger the position you end up in (assuming no one else coughs up the cash for it).

Is the $55K drive-away?

If you can get it down to $50K it would be an absolute steal.

[dre]

Still a dam good deal at 55. Better than the euro 3 runout and that was pretty good too.

[arronm]

Snap it up, dont wait too long or soon there wont be any left and then you will have to buy a new one. They wont do it for 50k

Edited 10/02/12 05:40 AM by arronm

[Guest XR09]

I try not to think of how much I paid. Or put into them.

It's a car and rarely an investment. End of the day it's about the drive.

Some prat will always say they got theirs cheaper anyway.

[urihsur_navap]

Thanks for your replies,

The main decision for me is whether the F6 is worth it, over the XR6T, for the extra cash. The F6 is still about 8k-10k more and its a demo. Also eventhough I don't hate the colour, its not something I would pick if I have a choice. Also its the last year's model.

FYI: this is going to be my first performance car and I'm a novice at best. is the difference between the F6 and XR6T big enough to notice for a newbie?

Also I am concerned about things later on, like maintenance costs, reliability and resale value. (compared to the XR6T)

What I need is some advice on deciding whether I should get this, or get a brandnew XR6T in my choice of colour and other options. (the F6 in question has almost all options I would want anyways)

Thanks,

Edited 10/02/12 03:30 PM by urihsur_navap

[dre]

One of the best things about owning a performance car is just looking at it.

Every time I pay for petrol and walk back to the car, when I come out of work, when I go up to the hills etc it's always rewarding to go back to the car,

It wouldn't be the same if I didn't like the colour..

I searched high and low for a mystic colour f6. I chose black in the end as there was none when I was ready. Was offered better deals on other colours but wasn't enough to sway me.

As for xr6 vs fpv.. Factor in other things too like are you going to modify it? If so how much as the benefits of the FPV are very few and if you modify all of those things anyway then buy the xr6.

both cars will be worth 65cents in two years so forget about the initial cost, forget resale.

The fpv is just a fancy xr6 anyway. The brakes are better, it looks a little better, the button start is stupid.

The xr6 is cheaper but looks it. But It has the smaller turbo which is better for day to say driving.

From what you have said I would find a dealer that has an F6 in the colour you want as you know what you can get one for. Then you will be happy and you will quickly forget how much you have spent.

Edited 10/02/12 10:20 PM by dre

[MiKa]

F6 looks better, goes better, better motor, bigger injectors standard, bigger turbo, better brakes and being an FPV will hold its value better than an xr6T... but that's what you pay for over an XR6T, but...

Better brakes= more expensive pads and rotors, if you damage the body kit they are friggin expensive for a new genuine one. Apart from that they are pretty similar maintenance wise..

Would I get the F6, hell yea.. Its faster in std form which being your first performance car, you'll be happier with it for longer, and WHEN you do decide to mod its the best base to start from..

[Worm]

F6 hands down...

[camdawgs]

buy a FPV and get stares by everyone. Buy a normal T and nobody will even notice you. If your spending that much on a car you damn well better like the colour! theirs always going to be a cheaper one!