Dominus Member 57 Member For: 8y 7m 2d Posted 23/09/16 07:43 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 07:43 AM Hey guys, New around here so please let me know if my post is not in the right section or whatever. On to why Im here. I really want to buy an F6, preferably an FG, but considering the $10k average premium over the BF - is it worth it? Is there any reason not to buy a manual BF? The other thing Im curious about is whether purchasing these things with modifications is a good idea...? There is a very clean BF advertised pretty close to me, but its a 2006 that had mods done 8 years ago. It does have very few kms on the clock (70k), but yeah having never owned or even driven one of these Im just not sure what they drive like 8 years after being modified etc. I'll be upgrading from an 08 XR5T with 92k kms, ModX map, intercooler, CAIS, 3" turbo back zorst. Stupid question, but worthy upgrade? 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 12y 3m 27d Gender: Not Telling Posted 23/09/16 08:22 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 08:22 AM (edited) BF's look better says me and @-Stever- mmm especially BF F6's! In regards to buying a modified car, I think it's a good idea. I got mine (09/2006 bf xr6t) with mods and 6 months on it's proving to be a good purchase with no inspection holes in the engine so far.....touch wood. Most of the previous owners of my car had plenty of money, I know this cause of the pile of receipts I got with the car, make sure to ask to see any the owner has! Don't rush the purchase and I recommend driving more than one if you've never driven one. Try and test drive an FG and a BF so you can see the difference. Edited 23/09/16 08:26 AM by skidxr6t Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominus Member 57 Member For: 8y 7m 2d Posted 23/09/16 08:38 AM Author Share Posted 23/09/16 08:38 AM Thank you for the response, skids. Yeah I would be doing all the usual modding myself anyway if I were to buy standard, so better to just get something that's already got some mods and save money Whats your take on manual vs auto? I've always liked manual cars, but according to Drive the auto is best for the F6? I dont know, hard to believe I might just get a manual anyway. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 5m Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 23/09/16 09:03 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 09:03 AM If you want to win drag races get the ZF. You lose at least half a second over the 1/4 mile if manual in most cases. A buddy and I went to the track the same night and he was over a second slower, same model, same tuner, him with slightly more power. If you really loved rowing gears in the XR5T you might want to stick to manual though, people tell me it's more rewarding. You do have the option of manual mode with the ZF and to be honest I use that 99% of the time just to make sure I know what it's going to do when I step on the go pedal. When they are modified the power is dangerous if it changes gears on you unexpectedly in unfavourable conditions (road dirty, rain, low tread etc). 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 12y 3m 27d Gender: Not Telling Posted 23/09/16 09:04 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 09:04 AM depends what you want you want to do with the car. for the quarter mile you'll be best in a zf car, for mad skids I'd get a manual. all this talk about manual mate it's obvious you know what you want deep down is a manual F6 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 23/09/16 09:12 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 09:12 AM (edited) Manual makes steering easier... BF F6 is an awesome car. FG is nice but doesnt look as good. Who would ever want one of these ugly things Edited 23/09/16 09:15 AM by arronm 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Puff Gold Donating Members 16,297 Member For: 10y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 23/09/16 09:13 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 09:13 AM 6 minutes ago, skidxr6t said: depends what you want you want to do with the car. for the quarter mile you'll be best in a zf car, for mad skids I'd get a manual. all this talk about manual mate it's obvious you know what you want deep down is a manual F6 Trust me there is no lack of mad skids available with a zf. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominus Member 57 Member For: 8y 7m 2d Posted 23/09/16 09:49 AM Author Share Posted 23/09/16 09:49 AM Thanks for the words fellas. You're right Steve, manual it is! Going to have a look at the BF on Sunday. I wonder how 340+rwkw goes as a daily? haha 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arronm Dropping a turd Gold Donating Members 9,520 Member For: 17y 5m 28d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 23/09/16 09:51 AM Share Posted 23/09/16 09:51 AM Not as well as 440 or 540 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominus Member 57 Member For: 8y 7m 2d Posted 23/09/16 09:52 AM Author Share Posted 23/09/16 09:52 AM ^ I like your thinking aarronm Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/92481-want-to-buy-an-f6-advice-needed/#findComment-1613337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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