Xr8 Vs Xr6t

[Guest aza]

G'day,

I was at my local Ford today looking at NEW prices on a XR6T Ute & XR8. There is only around $1400 difference (Turbo the cheaper) in price. I was looking at 2nd hand but at the moment it is worth spending the extra few grand & making sure you are not buying someone elses problem!

I was just wondering why 'use' went the XR6T over the XR8. It is a dam hard decision!

Cheers

Aza.

[bez]

I got the XR6T ute over the 8 because I figure it will probably be worth more in a couple of years when they are more affordable to the younger generation who go for turbos over 8's.

That and the turbo drove better. Drive both of them hard through the twisty stuff and you will understand.

The only downside is that it doesn''t sound as good, although with the centre muffler out, the turbo still sounds sh*t hot. But the 8 is one of the best sounding stock engines around.

The manual in the eight feels better which is also a factor. If you were getting an auto, I would definately go the turbo. If you want a manual you have a big decision to make. Either way you will be happy.

Keep in mind that you can spend that $1400 on a chip and blow any 8 away. :D

[Adam]

It's a hard choice I was deciding between the turbo with an auto, because of the facts about the turbo's manual or an XR8 manual, because it dosen't use the same manual as the turbo, then the price difference is very small only $330.

I ended up going for the turbo ute in auto because to get the XR8 to perform I had to give it heaps the turbo feels quick right thoughout the rev range, the turbo is a quicker car without all that weight hanging over the front, I assumed it would use less fuel and insurance prices were exactly the same.

[Phantomxr6]

As the other guys have stated the turbo handles so much better & a chipwill make it so much faster.

[plonky]

I would disagree that the Turbo is a better handling car than the XR8.

In a city situation the Turbo benefits from lighter weight, but the XR8 is much more linear, stable and progressive away from city "stop-start" situations.

[Guest xr6t mayhem]

I chose the 'T' for many reasons, good write ups, cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, and easier/cheaper to modify. Good luck in whatever you choose, I can see why you'd go for either.

[Guest aza]

Well, went down to Ford today & test drove a XR8 Manaul, & I think I fell in love. Just the stock0 sound from the V8 is amazing! I live the feel of the V8 compared to the 'old' AU XR6 I have. The V8 really doesnt seem to kick in to around 3500rpm, but when she does the tacho goes wwwwooossshh to 5800rpm quicker then I can change the gear!

Also, with the chip situation. That isn't something that I would do why the car is still under warranty! Seems to be a few to many problems in the turbos at the moment for my likeing. Where I have really heard bugger all about the XR8.

If you compare the 2 in mods without voiding the warranty. I think you the XR8 will be better off. With Cold Air Induction, Filter, Extractors & Exhaust setup. I think that would acheive some dam nice low / mid torque what the v8 is a bit lacking! & the V8 rumble, can I really go past that! Also those mods on the turbo would be nearly as good, I think the top end & the stability of the manual gearbox & motor in the v8 would just lean my towards the V8.

Ive told the dealer I want to test drive an XR6T before I can make any decision. But if the turbo feels any better, I will be truley amazed! Just need to get one in so I can have some fun! :D

Ill let you no how I go, & keep the replys coming!

Cheers

Aza. :alien:

ps. is a aftermarket B.O.V. void warranty on the turbo?

[F6 RAPID]

Mate, if you are in Brisbane, PM me and I will take you for a ride in my Chip-Torqued turbo ute. If it doesn't make you smile, no care will.

Trust me when I say it feels every bit of 230kws at the wheels! :D

This was the primary reason I went the turbo ute instead of the eight - pure potential of a turbo motor. And trust me, with the exhaust and ram pod and more boost, it does sound good when you are on it. I would like the sound of the eight though - and then there is the bonnet....... mmmmmmm, lump.........

[Venom XR6]

Mate, if you are in Brisbane, PM me and I will take you for a ride in my Chip-Torqued turbo ute. If it doesn't make you smile, no care will.

Trust me when I say it feels every bit of 230kws at the wheels! :D

This was the primary reason I went the turbo ute instead of the eight - pure potential of a turbo motor. And trust me, with the exhaust and ram pod and more boost, it does sound good when you are on it. I would like the sound of the eight though - and then there is the bonnet....... mmmmmmm, lump.........

Didn't you post on another thread that your gearbox is on the way out. The motors may have potential but the manual gearboxes don't. As for the T handling better than the XR8 how did the 8 clock a lower time around Wakefield Park is Motor magazines Bang for Your Buck. XR8's seem to be more reliable too.

[ms700]

XR8's seem to be more reliable too.

whoa there! id be lying low after a comment like that!

My turbo hasnt let me down. And I dont know of anybody else's that has let them down either! And I havent seen any XR6's get towed in to the Ford dealership that I work at!!!