Trying to make a decision on FGX G6E Turbo

[Bruss]

2 hours ago, Krazy Kyle said:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/BMW-M5-2007/SSE-AD-3544207/?Cr=21

 

Classier, faster, better.... just my 2 cents

 

(will be my next car)

but that price for a 9 year old car!

but definitely better, V10, totally awesome 

[Krazy3006]

Gotta remember, it's $250,000 when new and a 10yo M5 still has better gear on it than a new falcon/dunnydoore

[OMNI99]

Hi,

 

I have a 2013 G6ET Mk2 and must say, I love it; great highway drive and good drive.  It has just come out of warranty (on a new lease) and has $43K on the clock. 

But, yes usual problems with transmission mount split, idler pulley noisey, bushes, front link pins, wheel bearings notchy, but was fixed just before the warranty ran out.  Allow some money to fix these issues on a second hand model and would be in a happy place. They are a great car, good looking, great performance, but ford seems not to have fixed the usual issues after all these years... 

 

Thinking of selling, but what to buy to replace the positives of a G6ET!

 

 

[newboyfpv]

23 hours ago, .Stripes. said:

23 hours ago, .Stripes. said:

If you get an R8 with an LSA then it's the best of both worlds. The power of my GT and turbo were great...but 90% of the time I miss my Redline more...coz street car...and traffic and sh*t...

If you get an R8 with an LSA then it's the best of both worlds. The power of my GT and turbo were great...but 90% of the time I miss my Redline more...coz street car...and traffic and sh*t...

What exactly do you mean by "coz street car". Arent they both street cars?.

 

I should have clarified the fact that I will be doing not too heavy mods to try and keep it as a daily driver. Im thinking 350 - 380RWKW.

 

Btw, what do you drive now and why'd you get rid of the Boganmobile?

[newboyfpv]

13 hours ago, OMNI99 said:

Thinking of selling, but what to buy to replace the positives of a G6ET!

 

If you ever find out, let me know. I'm looking at alternates as well but I just cant see any competition other than HSV. (without having to go euro of course).

 

I could go S7 but that will set me back heaps. Would prefer not to.

[stubbietubbie]

Boy be trolling us.

[.Stripes.]

8 hours ago, newboyfpv said:

What exactly do you mean by "coz street car". Arent they both street cars?.

 

I should have clarified the fact that I will be doing not too heavy mods to try and keep it as a daily driver. Im thinking 350 - 380RWKW.

 

Btw, what do you drive now and why'd you get rid of the Boganmobile?

 

I mean that having bulk power for a daily street car isn't as (easily) enjoyable as a more refined interior, better handling, better tech and accessories. Sure it's fun, but 99% of the time I'm driving my current car it's not so much the power I miss, it's all the other nice bits.

 

I actually had a really crappy debt situation with my other cars and work wasn't looking too promising so I sold up, paid out all my debts and bought what I could pay cash for...so now I drive a Honda Accord Euro and am saving for a house. It's slow and I don't find it exciting to drive...but it's cheap, reliable and has enough of the luxuries (especially since putting in an aftermarket stereo) that I don't mind driving it. Plus I'm not tempted to blow money on mods, coz it's not worth it...so it's serving its purpose.

[MattyP]

Should have got an i30 then stripes..

[.Stripes.]

To be honest, I probably could have done a lot more research and gone and driven a whole bunch of cars to find something I liked more...but whatever.

[skidxr6t]

1 hour ago, .Stripes. said:

To be honest, I probably could have done a lot more research and gone and driven a whole bunch of cars to find something I liked more...but whatever.

 

haha I sold my BA for similar reasons then bought a sh*tter for ~2 years before getting another turbofalcon. Doesn't really matter what you drive long as it gets ya from A-B.

 

You must be enjoying the fuel economy the honda delivers.

Edited 17/04/16 12:28 AM by johnxr6t