Mitch Member 1,193 Member For: 17y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD Posted 08/09/08 05:45 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:45 AM My mate is Heading down to brissy tomorrow to look at an 05 Ba Mk2 6 speed manual ute with 150 000ks on it.Its gonna be his first turbo car, what should he be asking, should anything have been replaced or so on. he's taking a mechanicso yeah fire me some questions to pass on...Thanks Mitch Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 08/09/08 05:47 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:47 AM At 150k you are really at that point where some stuff will need replacing so buy with that in mind. How much is he asking? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 08/09/08 05:52 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:52 AM The mechanic should know what to look for but I'd be careful buying a car with so many km's, especially a T! Seems like it might be a company car with that much mileage so could be highway km's... Still a big chance that some bits will need repairing/replacing due to general wear & tear though as ETM said. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHR BOOST Moderating Team 5,698 Member For: 21y 8m 1d Gender: Male Location: Southern Highlands NSW Posted 08/09/08 07:02 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 07:02 AM Mate just see how it drives. If it makes any weird noises then spend your cash some where else Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730168 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshy Member 15 Member For: 18y 3m 11d Posted 08/09/08 08:05 AM Share Posted 08/09/08 08:05 AM If it's the shockwave blue one for 16.5K, go over the paint twice to make sure you it hasnt started peeling/cracking/chipping away. For more info search Fordforums.com.au for 'shockwave' and you will see what I mean! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
t6xr Member 826 Member For: 17y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: MELB STH EAST Posted 08/09/08 05:16 PM Share Posted 08/09/08 05:16 PM Man, that's a fair few k's its clocked up, I would be very wary of ware and tare and would expect to be replacing bits and pieces down the track. The mechanic if his any good should be able to sus a few things out for him.Good luck. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Member 1,193 Member For: 17y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD Posted 08/09/08 10:47 PM Author Share Posted 08/09/08 10:47 PM If it's the shockwave blue one for 16.5K, go over the paint twice to make sure you it hasnt started peeling/cracking/chipping away. For more info search Fordforums.com.au for 'shockwave' and you will see what I mean!That would be the one Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch179 Member 30 Member For: 17y 3m 26d Posted 09/09/08 07:56 AM Share Posted 09/09/08 07:56 AM I was considering having a look at this one but the amount of k's had me a bit concerned..It's damn cheap though Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730785 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanra Into the laaaake Member 1,532 Member For: 17y 10m 22d Gender: Male Location: Nrth Qld Posted 09/09/08 08:26 AM Share Posted 09/09/08 08:26 AM If it's the shockwave blue one for 16.5K, go over the paint twice to make sure you it hasnt started peeling/cracking/chipping away. For more info search Fordforums.com.au for 'shockwave' and you will see what I mean!Interesting: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.ph...light=shockwave Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshy Member 15 Member For: 18y 3m 11d Posted 09/09/08 08:54 AM Share Posted 09/09/08 08:54 AM Yes! Some very horrific stories and pictures there! In my search for a XR, it's enough to turn me completely off buying a car painted that colour. Shame really, I was really wanting that colour too. I'd rather be safe than sorry.How'd the inspection go with the ute mate? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/49494-purchasing-turbo-with-150-000ks/#findComment-730820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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