Xr6t's With High Km's

[245T]

120k blew head gasket

[exahsix]

110,000k's not too many problems - radiator was replaced under warranty. About time to fit some new shockies now. All else sweet !

[ColinT]

45,000klm replaced the radiator under warranty. I hope this one lasts longer.

[turbotrana]

There are a range of factors to look at, the main one I look at is the driver and their views on servicing/driving and general attitude on cars. An older driver (40+) who parks the car undercover and has log book servicing is worth heaps more than a 20y/o rev head who wouldn't have a clue and lets his mates trash the inside and outside of the car. This is something to stay away from.

Even reved out ex-chasers are a waste of time. Seen too many have an engine rebuild prematurely and alot with trashed paintwork and interiors. that's false economy in most cases.

Edited 11/02/07 12:30 AM by turbotrana

[MR-XR]

I brought my 03 ba xr6t with 98000 kms and it has only needed new spark plugs.it still seems like new and is going strong.I noticed a big im improvement after getting the new spark plugs which ford says needs changing after 105000kms

[NOLMT4NT]

There are a few BA XR6 taxis driving around Melbourne. I've jumped in one with 400k and asked what routinely needs fixing/replacing. Reply was:

Brakes

Radiator

Bushes in rear end.

I quizzed him about transmission and rear diff and he reckoned there still hadn't been any probs yet. I was surprised given the EF used to need a transmission at about 250k and diff at 400K. Only a one off but could give an indication.

My XR6T has done 100k, most of it Darwin to NSW, Qld and Vic return. About 20-25k pushing high speed in the NT (That fun's over now ). I've replaced the diff at 70k, rear bushes and had the brakes machined at 90k.

Get NRMA/RACQ/AANT etc to check history of veh for you (about $150)

[NOLMT4NT]

I forgat to add, had an upgrade done at NIZPRO and was losing about 5% max power potential due to cat converter clogging.

[XRDRIFT]

Mines got 115k's on it and doin quite well, apart from 5th gear crunching which Fleets sales refuse to admit to having a prob with

Brakes need attention and centre diff mount bush was replaced due to negligence on warranty repairs on a diff oil leak. Handbrake was 'adjusted' instead of being repaired, motor wise is strong, did the sparkies, oil and filter and the 'T' felt smoother and idled better. Oh and clutch needs replacing

Mine came from QLD, probably did alot of highway driving but stills feels good.

200rwkw from a stocker so the motor and turbo still doing fine.....for now