Thinking Of Upgrading To A Newer Car

[R33GOD]

thinking of selling the r33 and getting a BA xr8 in the new year.

im just after a newer car, with somewhat power and a nice cruiser. il probably just put a nice deep full exhaust on it and keep it fairly standard. And manual ofcourse.

what do u guys think of the BA xr8? or xr6t?

Edited November 20, 2007 by R33GOD

[typevu]

XR6T > XR8

[ferni]

Good to tow caravans and cart the family around.

[evil_weevil]

yeah great family cars

I actually had trouble judging the front of the XR8 with the bonnet bulge...maybe cause Im a short ass but thats all I had trouble with, other than that was nice.

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

33 > xr8

[adam-__-]

It'll be a good family car, but the price of them could go down quick if you're worried about the resale value.

[R33GOD]

even an xr6 turbo with an xr8 bonnet. they look hot

[battery]

yeah great family cars

agreed

i got nothing against them but it pisses me off when people say they are sports cars.

i would also take xr6t over the xr8.

[stolen_s15]

If you want a newer car why not get a 34 or an S15? 4door 34 will give you the space if you need it, cheaper than XR8 and they look tuff as with a set of work emotions under the guards

[R33GOD]

im not a fan of the 34's. i just want a newer car thats not totally out there

[skiwhine]

XR6T 4 sure but skyline still better...

[Modena]

Make sure to get a baby capsule... a great mod... easy 20 RW kw.

[GTAAAH]

Depends on what you want to do with it... definitely do not agree that xr6t> xr8 from a mod viewpoint.. for 5k u can get the twin turbo kits for the xr8's which bump power to 440ish.. the xr6's are faster stock.. but the xr8's sound a hell of alot better

Edited November 20, 2007 by GTAAAH

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

True dat V8tt > i6t

[Haysey]

i was looking at an XR6T a few months back... they are alright, build quality is poor, and be prepared for things to shit themselves... but the car was pretty quick for a stocker... 5k and youll have more than 300kw easy! rims and suspension and your onto a winner.... they are just weight disadvantaged

[N1GTR]

If you buy one dont ever complain about fuel consumption

[rdub_32gtst]

XR6T for sure, although i hear the new model is close so.....

[RNGTR]

XR6T is a great cruiser with decent power, ive had mine 2 years & have never had a drama ( warranty FTW ) . Mine has 250 odd rwkw with minor mods ( reflash, intercooler upgrade ). Traded it yesterday on a New VE SS, been ages since ive owned a V8! Good time to pick up a XR6T. The new falcon is due in March/April so the market will be flooded with trade ins.

[Hillzy]

I'm looking at doing the same next year.

BA XR8 FTW... I'm a V8 man deep down, I just drive a skyline for cheap thrills hehe

[skiwhine]

Depends on what you want to do with it... definitely do not agree that xr6t> xr8 from a mod viewpoint.. for 5k u can get the twin turbo kits for the xr8's which bump power to 440ish.. the xr6's are faster stock.. but the xr8's sound a hell of alot better

twin turbo kit 4 5k... come with el cheapo ebay turbos and PCV piping?

value for money power wise on a XR8 u have the Powerdyne kit,

$4000 blower kit

$1500-2000 exhaust

$750 flash tuner

(not 2 mention all the other nasties suprises ul run in2 along the way) <-- clutch

=$6250-6750 for roundabout 270kw@rears

http://www.capa.com.au/kits_ford_ba_xr8.htm

but aint XR6T's making that sort of power wid jus:

$500 exhaust

$750 flash tuner

$500 FMIC

$100 pod

$20 boost controller on 12PSI

Total =$1870

and u can do all that quiet easyily with minimal tools in your back yard.... and pull off once again just as quick

but some would say the roar of a V8 is worth the coin (like me) but ford V8's sound shit compared to holdens so XR6T it is!

if u do end up with a BA or higher jus keep a tow truck card in the centre console becuase they have a problem with there diffs....

and stay away from the 5speed its rubbish!

Edited November 21, 2007 by skiwhine