bez Member 92 Member For: 22y 1m 18d Location: Brisbane Posted 03/06/03 05:16 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 05:16 AM I am pretty close to ordering an XR6T Ute, I am happy with the way they drive etc., however I am concerned about the reliability problems that have been raised on this site. Do most new cars, australian cars, have these sorts of dramas.I am about to sell my highly modded 1990 Silvia K's, which I have been flogging the arse out of for the last 4 years, from which I have never had a problem, and never had to replace anything.It seems strange that the reliability that I have come to appreciate from my car will be compromised by getting a new one. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixfan Flaccid Member Donating Members 2,503 Member For: 22y 1m 27d Gender: Male Location: NOONAMAH, go figure..... Posted 03/06/03 05:26 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 05:26 AM I've not been on this site long, but if you look at most of the posts people are very happy with the T, mine arrived at the dealers yesterday and I can't wait to get into it. Little things may go wrong with a new car, but hey, that's what the warranty is for :D . I don't think this car is any worse than any other new model released and I'm willing to bet it's a darn site better than some! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 7m 2d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 03/06/03 05:50 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 05:50 AM You raise a good point Bez. So why are you selling your highly modded 1990 Silvia to buy a XR6T ute if the Sylvia is so reliable and probably goes just as well (maybe better?) than the Ford? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrentS Member 79 Member For: 22y 5m 1d Posted 03/06/03 06:22 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 06:22 AM Irrespective of any other little quality or technical glitches you may have along the way, the best thing you can do to keep your "T" in good health is to change the oil regularly, and use good quality oils. Dirty oil will kill a turbo quicker than thousands of kms of hard driving, so don't skimp on the oil changes. Personally, I think 15,000 kms is too long for any car, let alone a turbo..........if you change it every 10,000km you'll be better off in the long run, and long after your warranty has expired.Brent. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bez Member 92 Member For: 22y 1m 18d Location: Brisbane Posted 03/06/03 06:46 AM Author Share Posted 03/06/03 06:46 AM You raise a good point Bez. So why are you selling your highly modded 1990 Silvia to buy a XR6T ute if the Sylvia is so reliable and probably goes just as well (maybe better?) than the Ford? I am selling it because I can't carry ladders and signs in it. Plus, as exciting and rewarding as it is to drive (about 2 secs. 1/4 mile faster than XR6T) I just don't like Japanese cars and the stereotype that goes with them. I haven't sat behind the blue oval for a few years (not since my xp coupe), and even if I am driving it to the dealer to get fixed, I will still be happy driving it. Something about driving an aussie car that gets my blood pumping. Maybe it's the reminder that these things are not as precicely built as some imported cars because they are built by real people, aussie people.Don't mean to sound so racist guys, but you know what I mean.Can't wait to get my new ford... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 22y 2m 26d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 03/06/03 07:10 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 07:10 AM We have had our turbo since december and have done 16000 km and had only one minor problem it stalled twice in the first week took it back to dealer and have had no more problems to this date. A new model as this is can have minor problems but there does not seem to be any more problems than any other make of car. (some are worse than these) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrislak Donating Members 400 Member For: 22y 6m 23d Location: Sydney Posted 03/06/03 07:43 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 07:43 AM The car is very reliable, the only problem I have had is all the minor teething problems,brakes read through some of the other posts on this site. Apart from that it is gret to drive has plenty of performance. You'll enjoy it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasQLD Lifetime Members 1,197 Member For: 22y 7m 13d Gender: Male Location: Albany Creek QLD Posted 03/06/03 08:43 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 08:43 AM A great car - go for the premium brakes if you can afford it - you will then have no brake issues. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Banun Guests Posted 03/06/03 08:58 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 08:58 AM 15,000km and just a great car...you will be very very happy.The brakes needing machining is the only problem but my Late model camira did this too.A quantum leap for ford Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius Member 214 Member For: 22y 1m 15d Location: Ipswich...along the goat track Posted 03/06/03 10:43 AM Share Posted 03/06/03 10:43 AM MMMMMM XR6T ...One day it will be mine....all mine.....mmuuuwwaaaahhhhhhhh, but also the wifes..heheehhe Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/3538-reliability-issues/#findComment-26404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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