zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Okies so recently (after I blew up the r33) I thought it might be time to upgrade the old skyline to something newer... I've had the r33 (gtst) for a year since I've had it i've done a few minor mods FMIC, Exhaust, RIMS, Sports Seats, and Stereo....Spent approximately bout 5-6k on all this extra stuff..and i've had to rebuild it approx another 2k Anyways I brought it for 10.5k and am looking to sell it for a similar price. but what im really wondering is the upgrade from an r33 to and xr6 t worth it?? What do you think of the xr6 turbo's? and any known problems... Im looking at the BA models 2003-2005.. and most with approx 100,000km on the clock are priced between 16k-22k depending on colour, auto, manual etc.... Whats your opinion guys?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
abu Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 XR6 turbo's make good power with minimal modifications, stock car with a flash tune makes 248rwkw - That's a generic tune I would personally go for a series 2 as any problems with the series 1 would have been fixed up in the series 2 Over all I think they are useless though, what good is 250rwkw if the car handles like a container ship but that being said it depends what your using the car for Probably the only thing it would be good for (performance wise) is 1/4 mile with some work to the gearbox but after all it weighs far more than your skyline, its about twice the size and its a family sedan. Its not made for track/circuit work, more comfort and cruising with a sporty edge? Depends what you want to do with the car, I have heard they are quiet heavy on fuel also but 4.0L twin cam engine with a 700hp turbo, you wouldn't be looking for economy Also have heard that there has been issues with the drivelines on the XR6 turbo's, broken axles and blown diffs seem like a common problem My thoughts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 thanks the positives im looking at is I would most probably be buying secondhand from a ford dealer with warranty (my brother works for ford and that means discount) im getting to that age now mid 20's lol (im sounding old) with the skyline is kidna a lil impractical..need somethign a bit bigger with a bit less police pull lol...i read a bit about fuel and from my research dont see them to be anymore thirsty than the r33..im not really expecting to mod it too much thinkign exhaust and tune..ill put some nice rims on it and that'll be it...i would prefer manual but if I can find a nice auto with low k's why not...i havent driven the turbo model yet buy my father owns the xr6 and i think they handle pretty good..not as good as the skyline but not too bad... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCHOO Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I've had the r33 (gtst) for a year since I've had it i've done a few minor mods FMIC, Exhaust, RIMS, Sports Seats, and Stereo....Spent approximately bout 5-6k on all this extra stuff.. Wow That means you have had my Exhaust for almost a year..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Wayne lol..i told you i'd drop it off when you needed it lol its seitting safely in a nice locked garage no stress ....its just i have no cars that I can transport it in right now..both my commodores are off the road, the skyline is off the road, and my parents cars are both lil hatchbacks right now lol..it's not going anywhere I promise... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKYL1N Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 i recon they will be the next generation of the VL turbo. id love to own one they go hard as heck. and the utes are gorgeous. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 ohh eyah im still tossing up between the ute and sedan..but the utes have trouble getting traction..well my mate has an xr8 anyways and it is way to tail happy... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTR-32U Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 why not....? If you feel that you need a larger 4 door sedan then I think the XR6 turbo is an excellent choice..So what if handling isnt as good as the R33....improvements can be made without spending the earth Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doxximus Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 makes me wonder, all these people owning their car for a year and wanting to sell, and here I sitting here with my car 7 years on. wtf is wrong with me Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964407 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEANBAC Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 WowThat means you have had my Exhaust for almost a year..... damn has he still got it... fark that! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEANBAC Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Wayne lol..i told you i'd drop it off when you needed it lol its seitting safely in a nice locked garage no stress ....its just i have no cars that I can transport it in right now..both my commodores are off the road, the skyline is off the road, and my parents cars are both lil hatchbacks right now lol..it's not going anywhere I promise... here maybe you forgot the meaning BORROW From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Borrowing) Borrow or borrowing can mean: to receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return............. (and return that shit after use, not a year later) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
~R33AzzA~ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I think an XR6T is a good upgrade if you want something with a bit more space / practicality. A mate of mine has one for sale atm its out side of your lisyed price range but it shows how much power you can make pretty easily. This is a link to his car for sale on carsales.com http://carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/F...N&Make=FORD Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 ohh eyah im still tossing up between the ute and sedan..but the utes have trouble getting traction..well my mate has an xr8 anyways and it is way to tail happy... the utes are made on the wagon chassis and are just as heavy as sedans... the traction differences are less thatn you'd expect Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavric Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 lol y not if u get the ute easy transport for the exhaust Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 here maybe you forgot the meaningBORROW From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Redirected from Borrowing) Borrow or borrowing can mean: to receive (something) from somebody temporarily, expecting to return............. (and return that shit after use, not a year later) lol when i last spoke to wayne..i told him if he needed it in a hurry i'd return it..its just sitting here all safe and sound..and at this stage..he hasnt contacted me to get it back..sabbai and few of you boys all knwo where I live so im not goin anywhere anytime soon Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 but anyways since the topic was for the xr6 lol..not the exhaust..basically everyone thinks as far as something more practical is concerned but with similar power the xr6t is a decnt upgrade...mmm might go shopping this weekend then..just gotta clear a few cars outta the driveway first...anyone want a slightly used (and missing a few parts) vp $200 lol of a shell of a pintara trx $50 lol...gotta get the skyline and vk going too..I hate cars... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3964966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_r31 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 that xr6 turbo used to be owned by a guy i no.. that is one of the cleanest turbo's out.. why is it for sale when he has only had it for a couple of months????? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3965077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
s13_pwr Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 XR6 turbo's make good power with minimal modifications, stock car with a flash tune makes 248rwkw - That's a generic tuneI would personally go for a series 2 as any problems with the series 1 would have been fixed up in the series 2 Agreed. If you can stretch your budget to a BA MKII or BF go this route and get the 6 speed manual. The BA MKI did have a few known issues (diff etc) that were rectified in later models. Over all I think they are useless though, what good is 250rwkw if the car handles like a container ship but that being said it depends what your using the car forProbably the only thing it would be good for (performance wise) is 1/4 mile with some work to the gearbox but after all it weighs far more than your skyline, its about twice the size and its a family sedan. Its not made for track/circuit work, more comfort and cruising with a sporty edge? With a few suspension mods they handle well. A stock R33 doesn't exactly handle like a go-kart either. They are really not that heavy (only 150-200kg more than an R34) and certainly not that much wider/longer either, well not enough to really notice when you park it anyway. I'd say go for it, as chances are the car will be used 98% for street use so having an extra few doors and a bit of extra weight wont be that noticable. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3965438 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatboy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 XR6T is one of the best value falcowhores you can get. Was looking at buying one of these babies years ago when they came out. The engine and transmission in the XR6T were light years ahead of the crappy pushrod lumps of irons in the local V8s when it came out. It is very easy to make big power out of the engine with just bolt-ons. Air Power Systems have very comprehensive, banf-for-your buck kits eg., 390kw and 10 sec car with bolt-ons http://www.airpowersystems.com/falcon/xr6turbo.htm I believe some of their milder stage I systems are street legal... Whack on a whiteline suspension kit, AP brakes and you're good to go. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3965999 Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorb_rules Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 mmm thanks for the help guys i mtie even keep the r33 for now and buy the xr6t as well..definetely will be going for a bit of a look see this weekend but... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/225127-should-i-sell-my-r33/#findComment-3966784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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