PLAYRZ Donating Members 333 Member For: 19y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: VIC Posted 15/08/12 10:02 AM Author Share Posted 15/08/12 10:02 AM Spinning,Happy to give you my thoughts on this. Given the insight into your car history and occasional use of the car, I think I would be more inclined to go the route of a GT/GT-P 335 or perhaps even the new GT R-Spec OR wait for Fords last ho-rah version of the GT (speculative).Here's why. Given that you obviously have an affection for the GT, having owned a few over the years, I cant help but think it would be hard to go past the nostalgic feeling of driving the new (and possibly last) GT of this generation. Although the F6 is IMO one of the best cars of the last few decades if I had to pick one car from the FPV lineup today as a keeper I think it would have to be a SC GT, this is assuming the pending doom of the Falcon in the next 5 years.The dream would be that Ford continue with the Falcon (and i6 engine) indefinitely thus FPV can keep turning out the F6 and GT variants, but somehow I doubt this will be a reality. I fear the party is almost over, so with that in mind I would pick up a GT. To that I would also add the 'sense of occasion' you would no doubt have from the GT, the sound of the SC V8, the bulging bonnet along with admiration from bystanders definitely adds to the experience.Most everyday (non car people) really dont know about the F6 and its capabilities thus the GT seems to command more respect. An example of this is when I go on a cruise with my friends. These guys own some very nice old school muscle cars (Mustang, XW GT, XC coupe, etc). These cars are all typical big displacement V8's with show car looks. Even though my F6 could annihilate every one of these in the performance stakes, I can guarantee you that not one person is looking at my car when I am in their company. To me, this is GT vs F6 in a nutshell.As for buying new vs second hand + mods it really comes down to your budget and what's available when your ready to pull the trigger on your purchase. Obviously if you opt for a GT R-Spec today your choice is going to be limited... you have to buy new, but if you can find a car your happy with in the right spec that's 12-18 months old then you'll obviously save a tonne of cash. Easily enough to put towards mods. Both the F6 and more so the GT can give excellent results with just a tune so depending on how far you want to go you may find that a $1500 tune will be enough to keep you happy?Just briefly on the insurance thing, there are a number of threads dedicated to insurance, but as a guide I would expect most owners of modified FPV's in the +30 age bracket are paying circa $1200-1800 pa.And finally (sorry for the rant) regarding the DIY aspect of performance mods, IMO unless you have access to the right tools and knowledge I would leave it to the experts. Nothing worse than breaking your new pride and joy for the sake of a few hundred dollars. I have very limited (enough to be dangerous) mechanical knowledge but am lucky enough to have access to various workshops so have all the tools and help I need to mod my car correctly. If you are handy with the tools then its fairly easy as most mods are just bolt on, just don't forget the tune!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinning Donating Members 348 Member For: 15y 6m Posted 15/08/12 11:19 AM Share Posted 15/08/12 11:19 AM Hello PlayRzThank you once again for the time you 've taken to reply . Whilst I was ready your reply - you prompted a smile - agree the boys of the 70's are less familiar (up until recent - me included) with the F6 - and have failed to appreciate what a wonder the vehicle really is . Their lost !!, What makes it difficult - I guess are you buying the car to satisfy others, or are you buying the car to put a smile on your own face ?!! Pre SC V8 hands down to F6 - but with each evolution of the GT it's gets harder to discount the GT . Emotion / history tells me GT - put the smile I can image a car like yours delivers is hard to give up !! In for a old fart like me - who still enjoys the thrill of the turbo .I should n't be telling you this at my age - but the thrill of those moments when you roll on from a start and you are up against a BMW M3 or HSV - and they think due to price they 've you covered - only to find once that turbo lights up - the old girl in stock trim 'will always have a partner at the ball' . Then after the rush - the F6 just rolls along like a old girl ready for a drive to the supermarket without a fuss. I guess I will have to sell my car pronto - and then as the deals hot up - I will have to finally make a choice . Once again thank you for your reply and I continue to look forward to keeping a eye on your postings Many thanks What Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoken Donating Members 133 Member For: 12y 5m 23d Gender: Male Location: sydney prestons Posted 17/08/12 02:25 PM Share Posted 17/08/12 02:25 PM wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV6 Member 110 Member For: 12y 4m 6d Gender: Male Posted 03/09/12 10:20 PM Share Posted 03/09/12 10:20 PM both GREAT cars either way you look at it im old fart to, born in the 70's the old man cars were 289 XT and a 351 XB couple both sold when I was 13 and I cried then and im still crying now often tell the old man,in tung and cheek that I wouldn't of cared if he blew my inheritance as long as he left those two carshe say had I known they would be worth what they are today I would of sold them lolI just recently bought F6 I like my turbos and handling SC 5.0 GT IMO is harder to modify on bolt on excessories and $10,000 more so for me it was no contest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilF6 Member 28 Member For: 12y 3m 6d Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 20/09/12 02:36 AM Share Posted 20/09/12 02:36 AM Very nice machines indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inb4jdm Member 13 Member For: 13y 7m 25d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 06/10/12 05:04 PM Share Posted 06/10/12 05:04 PM White f6....do want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XR09 Guests Posted 06/10/12 09:48 PM Share Posted 06/10/12 09:48 PM I love the sound of the 8Prefer the looks of the F6. Not into that bump on the bonnet and prefer the lower front intake on the F6.And I have always liked a car that went around corners fast...relative to what it can do in a strait line....not that a taxi will ever be a great car to drive hard through the bends.For mine I want my car to tread softly..... and carry and Remi with both barrels loaded. The F6 is that to a T haha no pun intended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzza 777 Member 7,135 Member For: 15y 10m 25d Gender: Male Location: Neutral Bay. Born and Bred in the RSA Posted 07/10/12 04:18 AM Share Posted 07/10/12 04:18 AM Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAZY6 Member 620 Member For: 20y 1m 4d Gender: Male Posted 07/10/12 06:19 AM Share Posted 07/10/12 06:19 AM That f6 intake looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 6m 25d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 07/10/12 07:06 AM Share Posted 07/10/12 07:06 AM Best of both worlds hey mate well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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