Vf ss - xr6t - g6et

Struggo · 28-10-2013, 06:45 PM

VF SS - XR6T - G6ET

Will guys the old company car (XR50) has to go and instead of driving a foreign import such as a Ford Mondeo, Hyundai i40 or a VW Jetta TSI (as is our current fleet choice), I thought I may take up the offer of a car allowance and spend $$$ on a local product.

As per the title I've nailed it down to the following,

VF SS - Took one for a spin the other day, impressive bit of kit. Verbally offered $42k drive away.

XR6T - with a luxury pack I've been offered $45,455.

G6ET - These range from $47-$49k at present and I really like the idea of a sleeper.

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det...?Cr=10&sdmvc=1

Even though it will cost me some coin out of my own pocket, I'm thinking this may be last time I will have the opportunity to purchase some home grown muscle.

That said, the dilemma is, which way do I go?

mcnews · 28-10-2013, 06:52 PM

G6et or Vf ss with optional kit

Bushbasher · 28-10-2013, 06:55 PM

You know you want the G6ET.........

duaned · 28-10-2013, 07:05 PM

VF SS is the best package for sure. But be prepared to see it on the back of a pantech from time to time.

**Sorted** · 28-10-2013, 07:10 PM

Ford Friends Program will see the Ford's cheaper than the VF SS

Struggo · 28-10-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorted

Ford Friends Program will see the Ford's cheaper than the VF SS

I asked about that program at my local dealer and was advised I needed to know either a family member or friend that worked for Ford.

Unfortunately I know no one

lucas2 · 28-10-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Struggo

I asked about that program at my local dealer and was advised I needed to know either a family member or friend that worked for Ford.

Unfortunately I know no one

Im sure there are ford staff on here that will help you out.

Bossxr8 · 28-10-2013, 08:24 PM

I should be able to help you out with one of the Friends program forms, I've used up my two but my dad can do it as well even though he is retired. If you are interested let me know and I can arrange getting one for you.

Struggo · 28-10-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I should be able to help you out with one of the Friends program forms, I've used up my two but my dad can do it as well even though he is retired. If you are interested let me know and I can arrange getting one for you.

WOW, thanks Bossxr8.

PM Sent

**MercurySilver** · 28-10-2013, 09:17 PM

Go the sleeper turbo.
You won't be disappointed.
Best car i have ever owned.

HULK_I6T · 28-10-2013, 09:21 PM

G6et looks awesome but are they still a single spinner diff?

Struggo · 28-10-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by f6_benito

G6et looks awesome but are they still a single spinner diff?

Yep, no LSD.

Sam_Boss260 · 13-11-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MercurySilver

Go the sleeper turbo.
You won't be disappointed.
Best car i have ever owned.

What he said ^^^^^

jimmyxr6t04 · 29-10-2013, 05:54 AM

Depends on how long you plan to keep it, and whether you want a similar looking interior/car to your last one. If you can stretch to the SSV, it's good bang for buck with a refreshed interior... Also, if you're worried about resale, i think the VF will hold its value a little better, given it's a new model. The FG will drop a fair bit once the new falcon comes out.

Having said that, there's some great deals on fords now. So if you can make a big saving now, it'll offset that resale value later.

Rodge · 29-10-2013, 08:19 AM

If you can afford to step up to a VF SS-V Redline and live really close to a Holden dealer, (you'll be going there frequently to get things fixed), I'd go that way otherwise I'd go the G6ET route and fit some proper brakes to it. My 2 cents.

40RDT · 29-10-2013, 08:34 AM

Cant really go wrong with any of those cars, go for whatever is cheapest

blk6t · 29-10-2013, 08:52 AM

Have you taken them for a spin or at least the VF SS??

WPR1 · 29-10-2013, 08:53 AM

G6ET - an awesome car and the right badge on it

stazza · 29-10-2013, 11:51 AM

Go the SS because Holden is going under and needs your money or else they will leave and also there wont be any more Aussie cars after 2016, don't worry that the Holden is the least Australian of all. If you can get optional extras such as heated mirrors that don't work and electric handbrake that gets stuck on then even better.

GQ_Smooth · 29-10-2013, 02:08 PM

Based on that list, a toss up between the G6ET and VF SS. As its a company car, I'd chose the G6ET, if it was my money, I'd chose the VF SS (resale being the deciding factor).

Struggo · 30-10-2013, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

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Originally Posted by blk6t

Have you taken them for a spin or at least the VF SS??

Yeah, I have driven both the G6ET & VFSS, both are great cars, the VF has lots of new toys, however that linear power from the old I6 with a turbo (little to no lag ) is something special.

I also drove a SV6 wagon, nice car, well appointed and punchy motor, however I hop back in the XR50 and the I6 with 120,000km is a better drive.

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Originally Posted by GT014

I'm a ford man but, sit in a FG XR6 then straight after that sit in a SV6, it's night and day in comparison.

The SV6 is very nice inside, the chrome is a little on the cheap side, however an XR6 with a XR50 interior is aging well. I do agree though with the base model XR6, it needs the luxury pack to help it compete with the SV6.

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Originally Posted by GQ_Smooth

Based on that list, a toss up between the G6ET and VF SS. As its a company car, I'd chose the G6ET, if it was my money, I'd chose the VF SS (resale being the deciding factor).

My plan is to pass the car onto the wife after 3 years and keep it in the family.

HULK_I6T · 01-11-2013, 07:20 AM

Ive read a review of the vf by top gear magazine. They thought the vf interior was a joke.

but you cant ignore the newer car when it comes to resale and street cred. Maybe a ve calais v8.

i just cant get past the g6et no lsd. What were ford thinking?

The xr6t looks like a cheap car so no to that one.

by default id go vf ss, but go calais instead.

1TUFFUTE · 01-11-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by f6_benito

i just cant get past the g6et no lsd.

Despite having no LSD...I seriously don't notice it ever.......it stills smokes both wheels at will and if you have TC on its never an issue anyway. I've heard lots of owners saying the same thing so not sure what's the go really!

GT014 · 29-10-2013, 02:56 PM

I'm looking at the same, except GS, xr6t and SS. Having driven them all, the GS puts the biggest smile on my face, in terms of grunt and engine note and the SS is just stunning inside. Out of your 3, I'd go the VF. As much as I love FG, they are pretty dated inside now, being 5 years old.

Just wished the VF had the FPV SC engine and would be perfect! ��

stazza · 29-10-2013, 04:45 PM

I still don't understand all the love for the VF interior. Messy, cheap and tacky and over cluttered.

GT014 · 29-10-2013, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by stazza

I still don't understand all the love for the VF interior. Messy, cheap and tacky and over cluttered.

I'm a ford man but, sit in a FG XR6 then straight after that sit in a SV6, it's night and day in comparison.

TheSneakiness · 29-10-2013, 05:23 PM

G6ET --> XR6T --> VF SS in that order except for if the SS was a wagon.

SantoAU · 29-10-2013, 05:34 PM

G6E for the sleeper
GS for the V8
VF SS if you've just had a heavy blow to the head

Imo...

XD ESP! XELR8 · 29-10-2013, 07:57 PM

If ya want to get a little closer to the vf G6ET all the way..

Mine is a real dream to drive and once they have a little boost up em look out, there the biggest lux sleeper on the road in my view..

One thing i can say about the VF as a mate owns one, there a lot quicker to 100ks than the VE was..

1TUFFUTE · 29-10-2013, 08:03 PM

Im biased

but the G6et is an amazing car. Very comfortable, the fastest of the bunch and its a sleeper.

The xr6t is the best BFYB
The commie will eat your wallet for years......plus it's a holden