... and I can't wipe the grin off my face, as the guys at work could tell you.

Anyway, please excuse a cut and paste off FordForums, but I'm too tired to type a new one. Thanks to all members for their advice, assistance and suggestions. I'm as happy as a pig in sh*t!

My observations:

A belated "Congratulations Uncle Geoff"!!

Hi all and, particularly, Dear Geoff Polites,

I picked up my XR6T this morning. What can I say? I've just got home (22:20) and now have 130km on the clock.

I came from an AUII VCT XR6 and was a little worried I wouldn't be totally happy, but I am!

Some first observations:

It handles better (better ride)

The clutch is lighter

I LOVE the turbo whine when you give it a bit of gas

I LOVE the dash, I hadn't seen it lit up until today

The leather IS better than the AUII XR6. Trust me, don't waver, get it!

Ditto for the Sports Steering wheel!

The 'XR6" scuff plates are WAY smaller than I expected!

If you want the liner for the boot LID, don't order "the boot liner". You may get the rubber insert for the boot WELL. I don't mind it, so I've kept it.

The Premium Brakes on the front are painted BLACK. We thought they were BLUE. I would have prefered blue :-(

The Mercury Silver Premium Paint is wicked!

The small things that are good:

The way the air-con comes on when you select 'demist'

The overspeed and fuel low beeps are louder

The trip computer

The way the interior lightning fades on and off

The 4 stage dimmer on the dash display

The inversion of the Premium Sound display when headlights are turned on

The small things that are bad:

The coin tray is worse than the AUII, $1 coins have nowhere to go!

The TC and the foglights button are obscured by the steering wheel

I preferred the open cup holder format of the AUII rather than the 'lid' version in the BA, I can't lay my mobile down and keep an eye on it etc.

The BIG thing that is bad (for me):

No illuminated power window switches. A cheap move, to save about $400-$500 retail. There are ways around this, but I shouldn't have to add LED's myself. Not happy with that.

That'll do for now. I love it, thanks Geoff Polites and David Flint too! I'm looking forward to the weekend!

Simon....

Simon,

Good on ya mate. We all told ya you'd like it...

Sounds like you are just as happy as the rest of us...

Bring on the happy snaps of the new baby...

Glad to hear your first impressions of your "T" are positive Lightning,I am sure it will impress you more as you drive it, mine did.

Safe motoring

Lightning, thanks for this detailed description of your impressions and feelings for your new T.

It's this type of detail that makes my wait even more unbearable ... especially when it appears that you have most of the same options as me.

All the best to you and your new baby.

Fantastic mate! PICS PICS I still have that awesome feeling of when i get into the car of a morning what an awesome vehicle it is.. i love it!

Trust me guys, the weather we have here at the moment isn't condusive to pics

Anyway, will do as soon as I can find a good setting and a fine day. Sunday's looking good. Photo's of the dash just don't do it justice.

Anyway, damn, I have to DRIVE to work!

Seeya later...

Glad to hear your first impressions of your "T" are positive Lightning,I am sure it will impress you more as you drive it, mine did.

Safe motoring

Phantomxr6,

How are the headlight protectors? Do that add or detract from the visual presence of the car?

Simon....

It's this type of detail that makes my wait even more unbearable ... especially when it appears that you have most of the same options as me.

If you're close to what I got, especially the colour, you'll love it. Hehe, now I can finally say that!

Simon....

Congrats! I bet you wont be able to wipe the grin off your face when your driving it! :D

Congrats Dude....enjoy your new baby

Am so so envious.....I feel like I am in a time warp...is it me or are these days/nights getting longer and longer.....want my "T"

Zman

Narooma Blue "T" 18's,Premium Sound, Premium brakes,roof,sports wheel,alarm,