richdave SLOJAM, Gone but not forgotten Lifetime Members 1,841 Member For: 22y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Outer east - Melbourne Posted 16/01/04 02:26 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 02:26 AM Based on your location perhaps Superoo (A member here) could drop by and take you for a spin. If that does nit cinvince you nothing will.Where do you work? perhaps someone here works close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Bunny Member 11 Member For: 21y 13d Location: Viewbank (Melbourne), VIC Posted 16/01/04 02:52 AM Author Share Posted 16/01/04 02:52 AM Where do you work? perhaps someone here works close by.I work in Tullamarine, not all that far from the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 21y 11m 26d Location: North Brisbane Posted 16/01/04 03:03 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:03 AM I have a manual - but, BUY THE AUTO. Better for mods and smoother. The manual box is a POS. My series 2 will definitely be an auto. Mainly because I do a lot of driving for work and am getting lazy. Besides, 300kw at the wheels in an auto will be plenty! Oh, and GO THE CITRIC ACID - enough of these oldies colours.Flamesuit on..... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 2m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/01/04 03:17 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:17 AM Teething troubles - nothing so far that couldn't be sorted out by a good dealer, though the question of whether or not to try to lose the mild diff whine at 95 -100 kph with a changeover remains unanswered.Cheerszeke Hey ZEKE.I have had 2 diffs replaced so far and the period whine 95 - 100 comes back after about 100 klm. My service manager said I'll put in as many as you want but your better off to wait a couple of months for a new batch to come out. Obviously an annoying fault that FMC are onto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 1m 7d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 16/01/04 03:29 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:29 AM PUNCH BUNNY, happy with the manual, a bit notchy however for me it's add's to the driving experience of the car. After having an auto for the past 6 years (SS commodores) I'm glad of the change.As for comparing the 2 the BA is a totally new car, few teething hiccups, obviously common in any new car these days.The SS, where do I begin?? The motor design in 30 years old,(Pushrod) (New motor due towards end of year). The current body design is now nearing it's end, 2005 update. The Gearboxes are s-house, same Chasis since the VT and only mild changes in the body shell. Is that enough for you?? :lol: Hope this helps. Agree with the guys though, premium sound is a must also sunroof & leather if you can afford it. These things are what made a difference to the car for me.By the way I only drove an XR8 before buying my T. Don't get persuaded by the sound of the 8 the T is more exiciting! It will however give you an idea of the handling etc...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdennis Brendan Dennis Member 750 Member For: 22y 2m 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne, Vic Posted 16/01/04 03:29 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:29 AM Punch Bunny,Mate. I live out that way. As per above. The best way to decide is to drive one!! You WILL be hooked..I have done 40,000Ks in mine and it goes like the clappers (stock!)I live out your way (Sunbury). Am happy to take you for a spin after work or some time..!!!PM me.Oh by the way.. Phantom is the only colour (Lots of Blueprint around - Even AU'sand Festivas!!) Go the Phantom. Nothing else like it on the road.. Premium sound is also a must! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke zeke Member 792 Member For: 21y 6m 13d Location: Adelaide Posted 16/01/04 03:38 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:38 AM Thanks Doc - will take note of that advice.Regardszeke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambo_12 Member 317 Member For: 21y 2m 19d Posted 16/01/04 03:44 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:44 AM Surely that is more than enough convincing! After reading this im convinced 30 times over! Great car, great fun, great rush, what more do you need?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 21y 8m 2d Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 16/01/04 03:50 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 03:50 AM Just Do It Punch Bunny you know you want to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypnodoc It's All In Your Mind Gold Donating Members 2,198 Member For: 21y 2m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/01/04 04:28 AM Share Posted 16/01/04 04:28 AM By the way I only drove an XR8 before buying my T. Don't get persuaded by the sound of the 8 the T is more exiciting! It will however give you an idea of the handling etc...... I think the wheels or motor magazines described the handling of the XR8 as a lead tipped arrow in tight corners, due to the V8 being much heavier. There is a Herrod improved 400kW supercharged version in the latest Motor mag that would be rather nice in the driveway. In standard form it appears that the T out handles the XR8 hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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