Hey Guys

Just thought I'd put up a bit about what's happening with my Ute.

I've actually traded it in, for a ZF 6speed auto, in the same colour, same everything really apart from the hard lid.

I took off my custom exhaust and pacemakers etc.....so I still have the handset, exhaust system, v8 air filter/lower airbox and k&n panel filter.

I was getting pissed off by the 6speed manual for some time, and just decided to bite the bullet and change over.

I pick it up next Wednesday, so I'll post up some photos when I've put the exhaust back on and done some more mods, including upgrading the speakers.

I drove the ZF today, and loved it. So much easier! and no clunk. *grins*

Hey mate couple of questions. How old was your other ute? Was it financed? Bought new through a Ford dealer? What was the change over difference?

Not being a cop haha, I'm just interested in doing the same thing. Except trading my ute for a sedan of same model etc.

Edited April 27, 201115 yr by RHR
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Should've stepped up to a T while you were at it.

Hey mate couple of questions. How old was your other ute? Was it financed? Bought new through a Ford dealer? What was the change over difference?

Not being a cop haha, I'm just interested in doing the same thing. Except trading my ute for a sedan of same model etc.

Other ute was 2010, March Build. Not financed, bought new through a Ford Dealer in Melbourne.

Change over difference was 7,000.

And before anyone says "you are a fool, you got ripped off blah blah blah", save it.

I know it was a waste of money, but the manual gearbox never felt right, and it was ruining my driving experience. So, I bit the bullet.

Should've stepped up to a T while you were at it.

Mate, I'm 26 with a Mortgage, I earn 42,000 a year.

I was very lucky to have the 7k change over, let alone to buy a turbo.

I love the Turbos, but cannot afford one, or the insurance.

Fair enough.

I'm not in a position to question your life and choices, but may I ask, if you're not financially in a top position, then how come you're purchasing a new car?

I know there are obvious reasons for having a new car. But if you wanted a turbo, you didn't consider second hand?

7k is a bit much for a transmission change. I was hoping it would be less. Any year, km difference between the two cars?

both were bought brand new.

I'd done just over 25,000kms in the last one.

Year same, car same, apart from extra airbags, the transmission, and an extended warranty.

I didn't want a second hand one, to be honest I didn't want to offload my car that (in my opinion) had issues on a potential member of this forum. It just didn't sit right with me.

That why I did it, and I already love the new trans. It would have cost more than 7k to change from Manual to Auto, so I'll live with my choices. But please don't give me stick about it not being a Turbo, I respect all you guys on this forum and enjoy the banter, but this is the way it is.

All good.

So 7k extra was for a new car with the extras and auto?

Well that makes more sense then. I wonder what the difference would be for a similar k's model? That's what I want to do.

Yeah not sure mate, have ring around I guess

just enjoy the new car mate, dont worry bout wether its turbo or not. I was about to buy an na but got a great deal on a second hand turbo I couldnt refuse.