Been looking for an auto Fg XR6T for some months now (white with parking sensors)with a max budget up to 35k, but in my area (Newcastle) there have only a handful but wrong colour an overpriced. Started to read about the G6ET, but most were priced above 35k or had higher k`s on them. Having read about diff `noises` /thud etc, faulty outside temp reading, oil leaks and other problems, I was aware of what to look for in particular the diff problem, as I would hate to have any problems with a car from day one. Test drove a July 08 G6ET today,first impression was `fork-n-hell` gearbox was so smooth, no diff noises when standing start (flat to the floor (just to be be sure I checked this several times), or when changing down gears upon pushing the accelerator to the floor or when backing-off. Handling was much better than I thought, its a big car though the feel is not overly heavy. Body roll was not too bad, overall I was quite impressed. The car has a tow bar, tint, slim weather shields, and bonnet protector with 45,000 K`s on the clock. Its in very good condition with 2 minor marks/scrapes on the front bar (only one is noticeable but may polish out)Interior is blemish free and looks great in black. The car has been listed for sale for the last couple of months and every few weeks the price would drop. I didn`t want to pay the listed price and after some negotiation settled on what I think is a good (great?) price. Paid a deposit today and pick it up in the morning (I feel like a kid getting his first bike). What a great car, my only concern is it kept losing/fighting for traction at the rear wheels but I can certainly live with that and adjust mt driving to suit.
