Guest KrpXR6 Guests Posted 04/02/03 12:49 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 12:49 AM Hi guys,Im new to the forum. I found out not long ago that there may be a chance for me to be able to drive the XR6T even on my P's. I've been calling around everywhere and no one can give me an exact answer. Just wanted to know if any of you knew whether it does fall under the restrictions.Thanks for your help.-Kirk- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mals BA XR6T Member 381 Member For: 22y 1m 21d Location: Sydney Posted 04/02/03 12:59 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 12:59 AM IMO I'd say the restriction has a lot to do with insurance, and the dealers would just not be insured to allow a test drive. The other reason is they would be skeptical whether you'd buy the car being on your P's (I assume you are quite young to?) Maybe you'd have to prove you are serious about buying one?? I don't know how?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdennis Brendan Dennis Member 750 Member For: 22y 3m 9d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Vic Posted 04/02/03 01:03 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 01:03 AM Welcome to the Forum.I guess it will depend on 2 things..The biggest issue you will have is insurance... Big bucks...The second one is Power to weight ratio. If you are in Vic call Vic Roads or check there web site. I am sure that this will not be a issue with the XR6T as it is 1750kg. But check anyway..For example.. A P plater in Vic can not drive a XW - XB GT as they are a 351 - 5.8L but can drive a 302 - 4.9LAlthough thinking about this the XB's were rated at 300bhp. - 222kw approx (I think) so you may be stuffed.. Anyway, check out Vic roads and see what they have to say.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 3m 12d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 04/02/03 01:05 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 01:05 AM I think insurance will be the main killer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KrpXR6 Guests Posted 04/02/03 02:05 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 02:05 AM I actually got a quote through Ford Insure for $3000. Being 20 I can deal with that for a great car. I just don't want to buy the car and then get pulled up for not being able to drive it.Ive been on the phone with VicRoads all morning and no one can answer it. Now I have Ford working it out and calling me back. To think that no P Plater has enquired about this before!!Worst comes to worse I may have to pull the old parents name for insurance but my main concern is whether or not its legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pix Guests Posted 04/02/03 02:24 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 02:24 AM In Victoria it is illegal for drivers on P plates to drive a car with greater than 125kw per tonne. This includes the XR6T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 04/02/03 02:31 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 02:31 AM Vic law's:1. 125KW per ton.2. 3.5ltr's per ton.Failed math's at school so dont ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DZ. Guests Posted 04/02/03 02:37 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 02:37 AM Vic law's:1. 125KW per ton.2. 3.5ltr's per ton.Failed math's at school so dont ask me. You'll lose out on the power side of things if that's the case - 1.7*125=212.5KWPretty silly rule though - it means you can still buy a MY02 WRX which has faster posted times than an XR6T but less crash protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superoo Member 340 Member For: 22y 2m 23d Gender: Male Posted 04/02/03 03:16 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 03:16 AM To think that no P Plater has enquired about this before!! Mate, when I was 20, I couldn't afford all my text books for uni let alone an XR6T.I'm sure many P platers have enquired about them but you may be the first serious buyer.Just for your info, I'm 28 and rating 1 and still had insurance knocked back from a few companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daninme Member 117 Member For: 22y 1m Posted 04/02/03 06:19 AM Share Posted 04/02/03 06:19 AM mate im on green P's!Everything is under my fathers name and im just hoping the luck is with me that I dont get stuffed up!I dont use my plates unless I really feel the need!or my mum tells me off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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