Shock announcement, I'm selling up!

RG · 02-11-2007, 01:14 PM

Well here's a shock for you, I'm selling the RedXR347! Yes you read right the AU is on the market and I am looking to downsize, I will still be on here though as I am looking atm at the XR5T. My reasons are I just can't justify owning a large car anymore (no reason) and I wan tsomething nice and shiny and new that is a lot more capable of the twisty stuff, something I am a big fan of. It will be sad to see her go as she has been a great car to own but the time has come and hopefully the new owner (once one comes along) will treat her as well as I did.

ClassicAU · 02-11-2007, 01:35 PM

Noooo, dude, thats not good news! The beast is moving on! I know she can give you grief at times, but thats part of her charm!
I know how you feel though, I put mine up on the market for a while too. The thing that stopped me was that I got no interest. Your car is much better than mine though, so you shouldn't have too many problems in that regard.

The XR5's are an awesome looking car, but I would find it extreemly difficult to talk myself into buying a front wheel drive car. Why don't you look at a Mazda 6 MPS? They are fantastic cars, more powerful than the XR5 and AWD! The interior looks really nice and modern too, but then all those smaller cars do these days.

Sad news to hear mate, but I hope it all goes well for you.

Evan

RG · 02-11-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAU

Noooo, dude, thats not good news! The beast is moving on! I know she can give you grief at times, but thats part of her charm!
I know how you feel though, I put mine up on the market for a while too. The thing that stopped me was that I got no interest. Your car is much better than mine though, so you shouldn't have too many problems in that regard.

The XR5's are an awesome looking car, but I would find it extreemly difficult to talk myself into buying a front wheel drive car. Why don't you look at a Mazda 6 MPS? They are fantastic cars, more powerful than the XR5 and AWD! The interior looks really nice and modern too, but then all those smaller cars do these days.

Sad news to hear mate, but I hope it all goes well for you.

Evan

If I could strech the finances for a Mazda6 MPS I would, the same goes for the RX8.

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Originally Posted by BA GT-HO

Hmmmmmm you might want to change your avatar, personally I would be turned off buying your car if your displaying it doing that!

I reckon by now everyone on here has seen my avatar anyway, I think I'll still take your advice though.

**Stav** · 02-11-2007, 04:32 PM

You'll have alot more cash in you pocket from the fuel savings mate. I love the au but times are tough!

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ClassicAU · 02-11-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

If I could strech the finances for a Mazda6 MPS I would, the same goes for the RX8.

Mate, your not looking hard enough! I dont know about the RX8, never been a fan of the ****el myself, but I'm sure you could do a deal on an ex-demo 6 MPS for the same money as the XR5. If I were you, thats what I would be looking for.

Evan

GlennBA · 03-11-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAU

The XR5's are an awesome looking car, but I would find it extreemly difficult to talk myself into buying a front wheel drive car. Why don't you look at a Mazda 6 MPS? They are fantastic cars, more powerful than the XR5 and AWD! The interior looks really nice and modern too, but then all those smaller cars do these days.

Sad news to hear mate, but I hope it all goes well for you.

Evan

I agree, the mazdas are great. I'm going to test drive the mazda 3 this afternoon. They do an MPS version of the mazda 3 also, i wonder how that would compare to the focus?

Good luck with it all

RG · 03-11-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennBA

I agree, the mazdas are great. I'm going to test drive the mazda 3 this afternoon. They do an MPS version of the mazda 3 also, i wonder how that would compare to the focus?

Good luck with it all

XR5 has 166kw whereas the 3 MPS has 190kw. Apparantly the MPS has too much power and suffers from torque steer in the same way the Astra Turbo and HSV VXR Astra do.

ClassicAU · 04-11-2007, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

XR5 has 166kw whereas the 3 MPS has 190kw. Apparantly the MPS has too much power and suffers from torque steer in the same way the Astra Turbo and HSV VXR Astra do.

Which is exactly why you want to save up the extra coin to get yourself into a Mazda6 MPS!! AWD cures the under steer! If your after handling, I don't see how you could go past it. Nicer interior too.
Then again, you could go all out an go a WRX!

Evan

BA GT-HO · 02-11-2007, 02:09 PM

Hmmmmmm you might want to change your avatar, personally I would be turned off buying your car if your displaying it doing that!

**Whoosha** · 02-11-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

Well here's a shock for you, I'm selling the RedXR347! Yes you read right the AU is on the market and I am looking to downsize, I will still be on here though as I am looking atm at the XR5T. My reasons are I just can't justify owning a large car anymore (no reason) and I wan tsomething nice and shiny and new that is a lot more capable of the twisty stuff, something I am a big fan of. It will be sad to see her go as she has been a great car to own but the time has come and hopefully the new owner (once one comes along) will treat her as well as I did.

Sook ya carn"t give up yet you were soooo close

: Dam how qwick are them XR5 things .
Good luck with it mate ...whoosha

Bucknaked · 02-11-2007, 04:57 PM

I think I'm close to selling my AU as well. Not sure yet, but been giving it plenty of thought lately

superroo · 02-11-2007, 05:36 PM

: Don't do it Russ, you'll regret it once it's done. As soon as your in the XR5 or whatever you decide to get, you'll be longing for the power and torque of the red.

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

I want something nice and shiny and new that is a lot more capable of the twisty stuff, something I am a big fan of.

You want capable through the twisties, throw either a set of tein struts on the front, koni's on the rear. Or koni's all round. Beef up the sway bars. Maybe even tighten the LSD, and the red will handle sweet as sweet can be. Better than what an XR5 would be like, and with more power

Cheers

Bucknaked · 02-11-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by superroo

: Don't do it Russ, you'll regret it once it's done. As soon as your in the XR5 or whatever you decide to get, you'll be longing for the power and torque of the red.

You want capable through the twisties, throw either a set of tein struts on the front, koni's on the rear. Or koni's all round. Beef up the sway bars. Maybe even tighten the LSD, and the red will handle sweet as sweet can be. Better than what an XR5 would be like, and with more power

Cheers

You obviously haven't been in an XR5. It will eat his XR8 in the twisties. You can get an off the shelf tune that brings the car to life. It doesn't take much money to get these things moving and still get more power and be more satisfied with the purchase.

waggaclint · 02-11-2007, 08:01 PM

the new hot hatches as they call em are all pretty good hey i was lookn into buying one a few months ago and took a VW GTI GOLF a MAZDA3 MPS & a XR5 all for fang they are all good the mazda was the quickest in a straight line but personnally i was happiest with the VW but then again the vw is the dearest as well ya can pick up a low km demo XR5 for under 40k.....my biggest concern would be how long the clutch will last and on all them i think it would expensive to replace hey.....the XR4 sounds pretty good too and alot cheaper than the others....i havent driven one yet so not sure on how good they are but they do get right/ups in magazines etc

FRDGAL · 02-11-2007, 08:07 PM

Good luck with the sale of it Russ. Hopefully you'll get a good price for her. I've been considering selling mine for an XR8 for quite a while now. It's a pity I don't like red, otherwise I'd consider yours.

Krissy.

mr302xd · 04-11-2007, 10:43 AM

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Good luck with the sale of it Russ. Hopefully you'll get a good price for her. I've been considering selling mine for an XR8 for quite a while now. It's a pity I don't like red, otherwise I'd consider yours.

Krissy.

Like black??? Im sellin my s2 xr8 manual???

mik · 02-11-2007, 09:57 PM

real head turner your au is, what ever you get will have to be exceptional to be as cool.............good luck

Dark Horse · 03-11-2007, 12:58 PM

I couldn't see myself in something smaller than a Falcon, but each unto their own.

Good luck with the sale. Venom Red is a great colour - I can certainly recommend it.

rodderz · 03-11-2007, 06:26 PM

Is this the XR5 focus or Mondeo? The mondeo is an absolute pearler of a car, will take a lot of falcon owners away too

RG · 03-11-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Is this the XR5 focus or Mondeo? The mondeo is an absolute pearler of a car, will take a lot of falcon owners away too

The Focus ($$$ and the mrs won't strech for the Mondeo), to be honest I have been a big fan of the looks and styling of the Focus XR5 ever since I saw one in the flesh when they first came out.

b2tf · 03-11-2007, 10:41 PM

Russ sorry to see it go, I have talked to you about it on MSN tho and my offer for some bits still stands.

It will be a shame to see it go but after seeing a few XR5's today, I could get into one no worries (if only it sounded like a V8).

V3RSAC3 · 03-11-2007, 06:40 PM

oh! ...and i thought you were pregnant!!! :P :P

ooh well, sad about the sale, i hope the next owner takes as mch care as you did!

**TICK4D-TAS** · 03-11-2007, 07:08 PM

Man o man, seems like everyone is selling :( good luck with the sale tho Russ.
Shame i dont have room for another Venom Red XR8 in the garage

V8falcons · 04-11-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

Well here's a shock for you, I'm selling the RedXR347! Yes you read right the AU is on the market and I am looking to downsize, I will still be on here though as I am looking atm at the XR5T. My reasons are I just can't justify owning a large car anymore (no reason) and I wan tsomething nice and shiny and new that is a lot more capable of the twisty stuff, something I am a big fan of. It will be sad to see her go as she has been a great car to own but the time has come and hopefully the new owner (once one comes along) will treat her as well as I did.

Each to there own champ,I like xr5 and XR4s as well,I love your XR8 too,Im considering getting one for myself again,RED is the best colour in AU's ,I dont know if I can stretch that far for yours,that said with the mods,I think its a good buy.Good luck with it all.

**FTE217** · 04-11-2007, 08:02 PM

Good luck and hope she sells soon for you.....

I have driven them a few times in stock form and was rely let down, after all the hype when released I expected a pocket rocket far from the truth. I'd expect modded up they would be the car in performance they were meant to be.

RG · 05-11-2007, 01:03 AM

Well this throws a spanner in the works!

I've just noticed that for the same $$$ (35k) I can get into a MY05 WRX or even a EVO VII. What to do, what to do. :evil3:

EDIT: and to confuse me further good k Subaru Liberty 3.0R B's are in that region too.

RG · 05-11-2007, 07:24 AM

Just watched some footage of a Liberty 3.0R Bspec going around Winton. Man those are quick and have ridiculous levels of grip, the corner speed was scary. Might go get me a test drive of one, there's one up in Bendigo with 40k for 33g.

soulfire · 05-11-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

Well this throws a spanner in the works!

I've just noticed that for the same $$$ (35k) I can get into a MY05 WRX or even a EVO VII. What to do, what to do. :evil3:

EDIT: and to confuse me further good k Subaru Liberty 3.0R B's are in that region too.

The 3 Litre Boxer engine is a pig. They burn oil like LS1's, are the reason they have to give them all a short service intervals. It is a nice car to drive, and handles well, but the turbo is a better engine (yes i've driven both have a few friends that work for subaru).
The EVOVII was the slowest of all evos, and isn't as good of a looker as the rest I reckon.
Personally I think you wanna try and get into an 06 WRX. The 2.5L engine will run a low 13/high 12 with an exhaust and retune with a good driver, and handles awesomely. The WRX's are a much easier car to live with than an EVO... more creature comfort too.

RG · 05-11-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by soulfire

The 3 Litre Boxer engine is a pig. They burn oil like LS1's, are the reason they have to give them all a short service intervals. It is a nice car to drive, and handles well, but the turbo is a better engine (yes i've driven both have a few friends that work for subaru).
The EVOVII was the slowest of all evos, and isn't as good of a looker as the rest I reckon.
Personally I think you wanna try and get into an 06 WRX. The 2.5L engine will run a low 13/high 12 with an exhaust and retune with a good driver, and handles awesomely. The WRX's are a much easier car to live with than an EVO... more creature comfort too.

Problem with the WRX is I don't want to be pulled over by Mr Plod everytime I go out for a drive and the insurance would near kill me. That and I'm not really into the whole boy racer/ricer thing. If I have the choice of a turbo 4 or a nice 6 I'll take the 6 everytime.

Bucknaked · 05-11-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

Good luck and hope she sells soon for you.....

I have driven them a few times in stock form and was rely let down, after all the hype when released I expected a pocket rocket far from the truth. I'd expect modded up they would be the car in performance they were meant to be.

What are you expecting for a car which is $2,000 more than the base model Falcon?