richdave

Mondie, not sure how long you have been lurking in this forum, but this debate has raged since the forum started. We've heard every variation possible and one of our group - LionHeart has driven a Turbo and it apparently did not have T/C. I for one would like both but have resigned myself to only getting one so I'll specify T/C on my order. If LSD is there as well when it arrives, it will be a bonus. The pity of it all is that Ford should have cleared this up once and for all ages ago

Clearly, you have considered what is most important to you. If Sat Nav puts a smile on your dial then that's great. Besides what better wrapping for it than a BA XR of any type! I'm sure you'll have LOTS of fun and turn heads while cruising about (and won't get lost either :lol: )

Just went to the specs page at www.newfalcon.com.au and the XR6T has T/C and LSD as standard options as before however the annotation stating that T/C was not available with LSD has been removed, BUT only from the Turbo This is driving me cRaZy.

All the XR range come standard with Fog lights acording to www.newfalcon.com.au. And yep the visual difference is subtle, just a badge on the drivers side of the boot, that's it I believe until you plant it and dissapear up the road :lol:

Yep, my dealer told me today that 2% effective on ALL cars delivered after Dec 31 2002. So even if you have ordered now you'll still be paying about $1000 more . I did hear that some dealers are covering the rise for some clients but that will only apply to retail I'm sure...fleet just cant get that - bummer.

Is your car a private purchase or fleet? The standard scam for fleet goes like this. Order car, promised delivery date eg. 1st week Jan. Sometime in December, retail player rocks up and dealer says I can give you a Phanton with premium brakes etc etc....hmmm spec sounds familiar....give me a deposit and you can have "this" car 1st week Jan, weeks earlier than anyone else can do. Retail player signs up. Dealer just sold your car at retail and laughs all the way to bank with an extra $5k. Dealer rings fleet client and says sorry there's a delay you'll have to wait XX weeks. Dealer reorders your car.

Not yet but expecting Feb 03, so it should be a 03 build :D Tint RRP is about $500 but if you haggle it will be less. A mate of mine is getting his tint for $275.00

The dealer should use non metalised film on rear window. you won't see the difference it's just that the non metalised film won't block out as much heat.

Now theres a reason to reconsider and go back to Blueprint.

Congrats. Hopefully you are not disapointed and it does arrive as promised

So after much delay, I can finally order my XR6T :D :D So for only a mere $26.00 per week I can trade up from the bog standard VT acclaim Wagon (company car) to the XR on a novated lease. Here's what I'm getting Phantom (auto) Leather XR Scuff plates 4 x XR mats Alarm Phone presenter Premium sound Aux Audio input Tint side airbags

Ok I'm working on it. The hunt is on for an Acid Rush specimen. I'll get one soon I hope...you'll see.

Courtney and Patterson in Heidleberg last night.

Hmm. Ford online help told me I could choose, Red, Blue, or Grey I'll have to check that out 'cause I DONOT want Red I just rang Ford help and they advise that Red is the only colour for embossing on leather. I guess I'll be buying a jumbo marker as well :(

Nah! not my entire week end :lol: No really I was on the road a fair bit yesterday so I just dropped in as I passed! I saw a Acid Rush XR6 on a truck heading towards Knox Ford so I'll pop down there today and see if it was delivered. I'll also try and get to Vermont and see if the Turbo has arrived. Just depends on where the job sends me today

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I will and I hope they do soon 'cause every week delay is probably 2 weeks added to delivery time

Ok a quick round of my "local" dealers in VIC Courtney and Patterson Heideberg Acid Rush XR ute, Phantom XR sedan Coffey Ford in Oakleigh 2 x Mercury Silver sedans 1 manual, one auto which has plates so a test drive is likely Dandenong Silhouette XR Sedan Ethridge Ringwood Phantom, Venom, and Silhouette XR sedans. Ethridge Vermont Blueprint, Silhouette, Narooma, XR sedans. Venom XR Ute. City Ford had NONE on the floor, showroom full of AU's :( Ethridge Vermont, City Ford, and Dandenong all had Fairmont Ghia's in Acid Rush so if you want to "feel" the colour they may be worth checking out as well

Thanks Giant I appreciate your comments. I have the quote and all I need is for my company to give me some forms to fill in and the order will be placed. Have left 2 emails and 6 voice mails for the person responsible and no reply in over 2 weeks. They just don't understand...my future happiness is hinged on getting an XR6 turbo :lol: :lol: Yeah the White XR6 does look good, nothing like a renter that most white cars look like. You wouldn't mistake it for a Hertz :lol:

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I snapped these tonite thru a window so the quality is not great. Hopefully I'll get back in the next day or so and do better!

I have to wait until January for a test drive?!?! I was told same by Strapp in Doncaster. No demo Turbo's till at least Jan '03 :( Apparently a lot of sales are hinging on a test drive once delivered! Can't imagine anyone not liking it though

Hmm. Ford online help told me I could choose, Red, Blue, or Grey I'll have to check that out 'cause I DONOT want Red