Oosh Member 4 Member For: 11y 11m 24d Posted 20/03/13 11:34 AM Share Posted 20/03/13 11:34 AM Hey Fellas,I just bought my first Ford - it's a 6 speed auto 06 black XR6T sedan.I bought it because I recently had knee surgery on my left knee and have been having trouble driving a manual and heard nothing but great things about the ZF 6 speed auto box in the BF's and always wanted a XR6T due to to how hard they go standard and how well the respond to mods (probally grown out of the modding phase now but still good to know if I ever have the need for more grunt from her).I also have 2 kids and we are considering a 3rd so needed the upgrade.I'm trying to figure out if it's a MK2 or not?The plate says it was built 06/06 and I think this was when the first BF MK2's came out but I'm not certain? Was hoping that someone here could confirm for me?It has the ZF 6 Speed Auto transmission but I think all BF's came with this regardless (unless 6 speed manual).Is there any way I can confirm if it's a MK2 or not?I must say I love the way the car goes and I was expecting it to be difficult to drive due to the size but I'm pretty much already used to it after about an hours driving.There's only 2 things I don't really like about the car and that is the roof still looks like a taxi and the doors shut so terribly, they are like your grandmas fridge door.I've gone from a 05 Subaru WRX wagon to this and even though I miss my pillarless doors that thud nicely I'm not dissapointed in my purchase (still have the WRX gave it to me wife and traded her 02 WRX Wagon in for the XR6T).Anyways I'm glad to join the club and l looking forward to reading up on what mods I could potentially make in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRK Member 361 Member For: 13y 1m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 20/03/13 12:19 PM Share Posted 20/03/13 12:19 PM It would be a lot easier to use the VIN and ask Ford or a Ford dealer. The date looks right for a MK2.Yeah - build quality is something to ponder but they seem to last. Get a Tune done on it. It will sort out any minor driveability issues and cost nothing in fuel usage (if you behave) - that will really convince you about the buy when you pass the line of traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 20/03/13 02:00 PM Share Posted 20/03/13 02:00 PM Separate MKII badge on rear below Falcon badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oosh Member 4 Member For: 11y 11m 24d Posted 20/03/13 10:16 PM Author Share Posted 20/03/13 10:16 PM Separate MKII badge on rear below Falcon badge.I've been looking at all the carsales adds of cars listed as BF MK2's made in 2006 and 90% of them don't have the MK2 badge on the back.It seems that Ford only started putting the MK2 badge on the back towards the end of 2006 and beginning of 2007.Mine doesn't have the MK2 badge on the back.Is there anyone who knows a definitive way to ID if it's a MK2? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 3d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 20/03/13 11:04 PM Share Posted 20/03/13 11:04 PM BF Mk2 started in October 06 and most of the dealers didn't see them until November. The build date you are referring to (06/06) is when the bottom end was upgraded so the the rods were the same as the F6 Typhoon. But even that can be hit and miss. I would be confident in saying that your car is a BF Mk1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pazzo Donating Members 11,132 Member For: 14y 3m 19d Gender: Male Posted 20/03/13 11:26 PM Share Posted 20/03/13 11:26 PM Pm Bionicxr6t with your Vin number.. He works at ford and can check for you.. He's a member here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixy Angel Expert Donating Members 9,132 Member For: 19y 11m 14d Gender: Male Location: North Jamberoo, NSW Posted 21/03/13 10:57 AM Share Posted 21/03/13 10:57 AM even up load a pic (front end) we'll be able to till right away. :hiwelcome: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatG6ET Bronze Donating Members 707 Member For: 12y 7m 29d Gender: Male Location: cherrybrook Posted 21/03/13 11:07 AM Share Posted 21/03/13 11:07 AM Senna_t. is correct mk 2 was not released until late October 06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 12y 1m 13d Gender: Not Telling Posted 22/03/13 01:34 AM Share Posted 22/03/13 01:34 AM My doors shut lovely due to replacement of all door rubbers and the main rubber that runs right along it. have a feel of the actual rubber on drivers door and then compare that to one of the back doors (less use) for me it just felt thinner and different on the drivers door (which shut louder than the others).It was like $300 for the main rubber that goes right along the top though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 5m 24d Posted 22/03/13 04:37 AM Share Posted 22/03/13 04:37 AM Or just ring ford say this is my vin what model do I have ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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