richdave

me too....

QUOTE Turbo6man VY feels more comfortable at 115 kph but it doesn't go around corners over 80kph as good as the T - well duh! Unfair comparison for both cars as they are obviously set up with a different ride/handling compromise To clarify my comment, the VY feels like it is in a "sweet spot" at 115kmh, whereas IMO the "T" feels like it should be going a bit faster (120-125 IIRC) to find the "sweet spot" QUOTE Turbo6man 1 litre/100km less fue for the VY - and you think that's a PRO ??? Sheet if the T only uses 1 litre/100km extra+ that to me, is a real condemnation of the VY considering the power difference. Of course a Hyundai would be even more economical heheheh. Obviously missed my last comment on that point QUOTE Richdave Not much in it really QUOTE Turbo6man I never drive with them locked in case the absolutely worst thing happens and I'm left unconcious in the car and rescuers can't get me out. You can unlock them at any time and I believe they automatically unlock the car in event of a colission

So I spent the last 3 days driving the VY “S” Late model camira covering about 1500km’s. Leaving my "T" in the care of a mate who by the way owns the "S". I must state here and now the comparison is somewhat unfair since the “S” V6 is not anywhere close to the XR6T for power. The standard features/handling are IMO fair comparisons though. The comparison was between my Auto XR6T with 17” rims and a VY “S” Auto with 18” rims. Pros for the VY: The car “feels” more comfortable cruising at 115km/h than the XR6T does. Both driver and front passenger windows have auto down feature. The leather looks better than the XR6 leather When triggered, the alarm will display details on the Dash display when you next turn ignition on. Uses less fuel - 9.4l/l00km compared to 10.4l/100km in the XR6T on exactly the same trip. Although both cars are averaging 13.8l/100km around town. Not much in it really LH foot rest. Doors lock when you put it into drive or reverse and unlock when you park. Illuminated window switches. Window switches in centre console. Remote deadlocking of doors (I Really miss this after having the VY/VX) Interior and exterior lights come on when you unlock car. Headlights/high beams are very efficient and at least on par with the BA. Boot has a flat floor. The silk screening on the rear screen covers the spot where the standard centre stop light lives, unlike the BA where it is clearly visible making the rear spoiler and stop light seem like a bit of a “tack on” After a phone call the stereo gently comes back up to your preset volume. Cons for the VY: As expected, lack of power (even compared to the N/A XR6) Even with the lower profile 18” wheels the car seems much less stable cornering at speeds above 80km/h No sequential shifter Boot release in glove box Map lights in centre of roof making it difficult to reach them while driving Boot seems significantly smaller. Boot lid hinges intrude into boot space reducing effective size even more. The seats are not very comfortable, I felt I was sitting on the seats rather than in them. Ride/handling seems no better than the VT or VX (both of which I have owned) Standard stereo does not sound as good as the standard BA stereo Cup holders are front/back rather than left/right. (they should have kept the VY/VX set up) No panic button on key remote. Fog lamps seem less effective than the BA. No 40/60 rear fold seat, only the small centre opening. The cruise control is on a stalk rather than the steering wheel, whats worse is the VT/VX has a stalk with 3 buttons on the end you could activate with your fingers without taking your hand off the wheel. The new setup requires you to take your right hand off the wheel to rotate a collar on the stalk to set/resume speed…a BIG step backwards. The standard steering wheel is both ugly and uncomfortable. No rear courtesy lights No foot well lights The rear demister is not a high enough power rating ‘cause it took ages to even start to demist the screen Foot notes: 1 My mate took the XR6T home and his wife asked why he didn't by one of them 2 My mate tells me the XR6T has "some poke" and he is now planning the "T" when his current lease expires. 3 I picked my 3yo daughter up from kinder today in the "S", even she could tell that it didnt go "that" fast! To quote her "that's not fast daddy"

hmmm... As long as I get 4 weeks notice it should not be a problem to arrange to attend. I'll just go tell the missus that we can go to the [insert event that we argued about] on the 17th now...... :lol: :lol:

YEP, unless Meg tells us otherwise

Yeah seen that one..its called Boobprint........ :lol: :lol:

I'm leaning that way too, but not 'cause of the V8 but rather the Fairmont base that it starts with. 2.5 years is a long tome though, never know what the other side will be offering then though What ever happens the "T" will almost certainly stay in the family as the wifes car.

Welcome and great choice of colour..... :D A friend of mine ordered his car a few days back and asked the delaer about the blueprint romour, the reply was NO WAY blueprint is here to stay..... I guess until Ford actually make a formal anouncement or change the colour choices on their site you can be reasonably sure you'll still get what you want.

So you have met MY wife then.... :lol: :lol:

try here: Turbo Timer Thread

looks like an extra large serve of fried rice to me.

It seems to be a Late model camira on a 4wd platform.....I remember there being conversion kits for the HZ available.

pity I cant read German, it would probably be funny

got my DTE down to 5k today and filled up, putting 59.7 litres in the tank....

I saw an unusual variant today on Ferntree Gully road in Scoresby today. From the rear it looked like an XR6 but was ice mint silver and had reverse sensors. I just had to see more so I nailed it to get up closer. It was a Farimont Ghia with an XR rear skirt, spoiler, XXXR8 pipe tip, and side skirts. Must admit it looked nice but I still dont like the idea of "after market" tack on of XR bits. I seemed to have some poke, I suspect it was not entirely standard under the bonnet...but that's just a guess.

I run 36psi front and rear

A Marine stationed in Afghanistan recently received a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend back home. It read as follows: Dear Ricky, I can no longer continue our relationship. The distance between us is just too great. I must admit that I have cheated on you twice, since you've been gone, and it's not fair to either of us. I'm sorry. Please return the picture of me that I sent to you. Love, Becky The Marine, with hurt feelings, asked his fellow Marines for any snapshots they could spare of their girlfriends, sisters, ex-girlfriends, aunts, cousins etc. In addition to the picture of Becky, Ricky included all the other pictures of the pretty gals he had collected from his buddies. There were 57 photos in that envelope....along with this note: Dear Becky, I'm so sorry, but I can't quite remember who you are. Please take your picture from the pile, and send the rest back to me. Take Care, Ricky

A Husband Shopping Center has just opened where a woman may go to Choose a husband from among many men. The store is comprised of six floors, and the men increase in positive attributes as the shopper ascends the flights. There is, however, a catch. As you open the door to any floor you may choose a man from that floor, but if you go up a floor, you cannot go back down except to exit the building. So a woman goes to the shopping center to find a husband. On the first floor the sign on the door reads: Floor 1 - These men have jobs. The woman reads the sign and says to herself, "Well, that's better than my last boyfriend, but I wonder what's further up?" So up she goes. The second floor sign reads: Floor 2 - These men have jobs and love kids. The woman remarks to herself, "That's great, but I wonder what's further up?" And up she goes again. The third floor sign reads: Floor 3 - These men have jobs, love kids and are extremely good looking. "Hmmm, better" she says. But I wonder what's upstairs?" The fourth floor sign reads: Floor 4 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking and help with the housework. "Wow!" exclaims the woman, "very tempting. BUT, there must be more further up!" And again she heads up another flight. The fifth floor sign reads: Floor 5 - These men have jobs, love kids, are extremely good looking, help with the housework and have a strong romantic streak. "Oh, mercy me! But just think... what must be awaiting me further on?" So up to the sixth floor she goes. The sixth floor sign reads: Floor 6 - You are visitor 769,987,421 to this floor. There are no men on this floor. This floor exists solely as proof that women are impossible to please. Thank you for shopping Husband-Mart and have a nice day.

:alien: must have been kidnapped or I'm blind B)

Not even gonna try and sort fact from fiction here. We DONOT condone nor encourage irresponsible driving on this forum.

Welcome to the family :lol: :D You won't be disapointed I'm sure of that

13000km and no problem in the BA. Is it worse when cold? I had a similar problem on a previous ford, only happened when cold, after 3 service calls with "no problem found", I finally insisted that the car be left over night at the service centre and I took the senior mechanic and the service manager for a drive next morning. Within 30 seconds of driving they had diagnosed the problem, a "sticky solenoid" in the transmission. Fixed and no repeat.

If you could get them into the UK market then you cold sell them anywaher in Europe 'cause of the EU. Many UK folks now drive LH drive cars 'cause they are so cheap. there is a roaring trade by brokers across Europe doing deals on cheap cars sourced from EU countries with lower taxes etc. Business opportunity anyone?

thanks Ken, you know us too well :lol: :lol:

Hey this is my conspiracy theory and I’ll make it work any way I please. Besides if the Kennedy “magic bullet” theory worked, this one will have no problems :lol: :lol: BTW. I voted that you WILL hang in there........