G6E Turbo Problems

[ratter]

it would all assemble the same, they could probably do it blind folded and not make any difference

[james3024]

There's minimal difference in xrt and g6e same production line same car different body kit single spinner and interior can't be that hard my guess is it's all same s?!t there a production line car so anything can happen g6e xr6t Fpv Hsv ss anything made in a production line will have the good and bad in the end it's luck

I've got my 09 xrt and only thing I've done under warranty is a exhaust crack that's it no diff bushes(touch wood) no milkshake my pulley is a ill noisy which I'll get done next service but that's it

As I said my dad has a 09 ss not a problem my xrt is 09 and not a problem and just drive them see what u like don't rely on people opinions just get what u feel comfortable with

I can't believe I've been on here this long and I've just written my 2 biggest posts in 2days amazing

[apolloxbgt]

Shy not everyone posts up problems they have had. Mick do you think the way the power comes on and the low down torque of the turbo would effect reliability compared to the v8? That's the only problem with the turbo it would definitely be getting a tune whereas the ss wouldn't.

Most of these type of forums are full of people who've had problems with their cars,these are the first place disgruntled customers seek out to rubbish the car or get advise when something breaks (not just here,but all new car forums in general).

If your not seeing a million threads on here either with people ford bashing,or the same type of "why has my car broke this" threads then odds on your fairly safe.

TBH,it's not entirely fair to compare the g6et to an ss either,if your choice was a new calais v 6litre vs a 4 y/o g6et for the same price it'd be a no brainer for me,I'd take the calais,The ss not so much,bit to bogan for me.

[tuono]

Most of these type of forums are full of people who've had problems with their cars,these are the first place disgruntled customers seek out to rubbish the car or get advise when something breaks (not just here,but all new car forums in general).

If your not seeing a million threads on here either with people ford bashing,or the same type of "why has my car broke this" threads then odds on your fairly safe.

TBH,it's not entirely fair to compare the g6et to an ss either,if your choice was a new calais v 6litre vs a 4 y/o g6et for the same price it'd be a no brainer for me,I'd take the calais,The ss not so much,bit to bogan for me.

They are very Bogan! And common, like Bogans. They do nothing for me. I had a SS Crewman(not as Bogan) its a great motor, but uses heaps more fuel and my Turbo smashes it. Best of both worlds. With a touch of class.

[PCW]

Have had my G6ET for two years and no issues at all apart from the aircon not being cold enough. this was fixed with a new condensor and software update in December last year. (aparently when voltage dropped at idle the aircon would switch off)

The only other issue starting to appear is slight brake shudder. I will get the discs machined at the next service. (around 60K)

Love the car and would buy the same again. (unless I can stretch to a GT-E with supercharger when the finance is up)

Cheers,

Pete

[harryh]

Had my g6e t since oct 2010 and done > 35,000km and has not skipped a beat.... I don't drive like a grandpa either as I average 15l/100km. Annihilated an ss in a drag this week and my car is stock and he had his car rolling before launch. Would be disappointed to be in an ss when pulling up to turbo fords.

[madmat]

Is there any common issues with these cars? Anything to look out for etc? My last ford was a ba mkii f6, and it was very unreliable, had a few issues with it. Tossing up between a g6e and ve ss, I'd like to get the ford but not sure after having so many issues with the f6.

[turbotrana]

Buy either, as long as its Aussie made, but I think Ford needs a bit more support ATM. You get alot of Aussie car for your money I reckon and good crash ratings for both.

[johnb1971]

go for the g6e turbo...I had my xr6t for 2 years now and loving it ...g6e turbs have a cool smooth ride comfort and even when you gun it , its still smooth but frigging fast like the xr6t

Edited 25/07/12 10:28 AM by tab

[johnb1971]

sorry fellas , im not much good at computer workings,, im a beginner at pc , but hope you can still read it .