Looking At '04 Mkii Xr6t

[Superdan]

PS: if anyone has any further advice re above issues or any other advice when buying like price/maintenance/upgrades etc, I'm always open for suggestions.

Cheers

Dan

[GreenXR6T]

Steer clear of a five speed manual.

They are weak as p*ss and when you get the modifying bug, a new 6 speed would be first on the list. At $6500 they're not cheap.

The car your looking at is an auto, although they are tougher than the 5 speed they still need to be stripped and beefed up if your running big HP.

Ideally a 6 speed auto or manual would be the go, both very strong boxes with no mods needed, although the manual would need a good clutch.

[Superdan]

Thanks again, not wanting to get into kneck-snapping power just yet, but have read about flash upgrades. something to look at if I want to just stand out a bit from the stock crowd? or exhaust? what kind of power gains to cost ratios are you looking there?

Cheers

Dan

[GreenXR6T]

The best value for money is the flash tuner, around 40-50 rwkw for a generic tune add exhaust, air filter, 2nd CAI, injectors and a custom tune and your looking at 300+

[teeg]

Remember that the 3 year ford warranty starts from the day of first rego, so if wasn't registered until dec 04, you'll have until december to claim. Otherwise, tell the dealer that you'll take the car on the proviso that they fix the brakes and other things you want. Don't pick up or pay for the car until they have and make sure you write it into the contract.

[Superdan]

Thanks mate, how about regarding the price? Seems to me like a fairly good price with the k's and the rims/tyres, but would like your thoughts regarding what to offer for it.

thanks in advance

Cheers

Dan

[-MOKSTA-]

hey dan and welcome!

I bought my second hand 03 T last year with 80k on it and here is a list of things that I've had in replaced in the past 10 months:

1. heatshields removed

2. new front passenger side shockie

3. new drive belt

4. new drivers side foglight

5. new clutch

6. new throttle body seals

7. new bonnet release lever

8. 6disc stacker broken

9. just got DBA discs due to brake shudder

but dont let all of that scare you, you'll love it mate! they're a lot of fun.

I wouldnt have it any other way!

[Blonk]

Buy it, flog it, get an F6 ... And start to live........

When the T people give you a hard time...

Just say Typhoon and they sh*t themselves.....

[teeg]

Price seems fair, get your inspection and see what comes up on that and then tell them that you'll pay their price if they fix everything reported