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10-08-2005, 10:53 PM | #1 | ||
greenman43
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Guys,
Thanks to those who responded to my earlier thread. I'm now target-fixated on an '03 BA XR8 with 5-speed, and on the cusp of doing a deal (finance approved and a car in my sights). Can anyone tell me pleasae if there are any known faults or problems with this model, anything i need to look out for when giving it the test-drive and the once-over ? Thanks again in advance, Brian |
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10-08-2005, 11:00 PM | #2 | ||
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just be care full i was in the market for a BA 2nd hand xr8 . think about it . the only good one you will buy is someone who has already updated and didn't want to lose to much on a trade in. end of story .
reality is unless what i siad is the case it has been thrashed . and maybe crashed . or at least definately not cared for . all the ones i looked at were anyway . if it was an xt or futura your after it would be a differant story . but its a 2 year old v8 . if they are good people hang onto them or update them that is it. in the end i bought new . fell in love with GT's. |
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11-08-2005, 03:34 PM | #3 | |||
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I have friends who had issues with brake shudder and warping of rotors,
drivers side window coming down when central locking. Check inside wheel arches for little bits of rubber, detailers usually miss this. Regards Paul
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11-08-2005, 04:50 PM | #4 | ||
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The good thing is that whatever you get shouold be under warranty still.
Like all falcons since the AU, watch the brake shudder. The timing chain tensioners can get rattly too. Otherwise, look at the example you have objectively and look for faults in it. I would expect you could pay the NRMA to do a vehicle check before you buy to make sure it hasn't had a huge hit and been repaired amongst other things. The RACV are EXTREMELY picky on their inspections ( I have heard them called Character Assassins ) which is great when you are the buyer. I expect that the NRMA would be the same. |
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11-08-2005, 08:23 PM | #5 | ||
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[QUOTE=greenman43]Guys,
Thanks to those who responded to my earlier thread. I'm now target-fixated on an '03 BA XR8 with 5-speed, and on the cusp of doing a deal (finance approved and a car in my sights). Can anyone tell me pleasae if there are any known faults or problems with this model, anything i need to look out for when giving it the test-drive and the once-over ? Brian, I bought a Feb 03 5spd with 18,200ks in June 2004 and have had no drama's. Its now just ticked over 30,000ks and the only work at FORD has been my own request. I have had the timing chain tensioners done under warranty and thats it. Some have also said the first of the manuals have a good clutch, mines no problem either. If you are carefull in your choice Im sure theyre are plenty of good examples.
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20-08-2005, 06:07 PM | #6 | ||
greenman43
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Guys,
Many thanks once again for the valuable input. I looked at three cars today, drove two, and plan to buy one of them tomorrow. I'll also ask in a seprate thread, but can someone tell me where I'll find the compliance plate that lists the options ? I can see two stickers on the RF strut tower, butno sign of a plate anywhere. All the best, Brian |
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20-08-2005, 06:10 PM | #7 | |||
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20-08-2005, 06:14 PM | #8 | ||
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Yeah, on the A pillar. They're cheapo stickers, not proper plates anymore.
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20-08-2005, 06:58 PM | #9 | ||
greenman43
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Quick response, fantastic, thanks guys. So they've definitely moved away from plates ? I'd have thought that something permanent would have been required by law, to avoid the possibility of some dodgy character (read: used car salesman) 'updating' the vehicle.
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20-08-2005, 07:21 PM | #10 | |||
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Open drivers door, and on the A pillar there they are. They are bound to have some sort of protection on them....... Who knows............... Hope this helps. Cheers
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20-08-2005, 07:52 PM | #11 | ||
greenman43
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Great, tells me exactly where to look. I was a bit confused today ; car had leather interior and premium sound, but no indication on the dstickers under the bonnet. Will be good to clarify tomorrow.
Thanks for all your help, Brian |
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21-08-2005, 09:58 PM | #12 | ||
greenman43
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POST SCRIPT :
Thanks to all who responded on this. As the car I was chasing was an early '03, the stickers were under the hood, and didn't show the options. Despite my best intentions, I didn't get the car today :( I got offered a trade-in for my French box (appropriate or note, it doesn't get the deal done for me). At the moment I'm gritting my teeth in disappointment, having a number of medicinal ales to console myself, and reasoning that if I can't do the right deal now, perhaps it means there's a GT for me further down the track Thanks again to everyonme for your help, Brian |
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22-08-2005, 01:08 AM | #13 | ||
greenman43
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Just to be clear, this should read, "a s... trade-in on my s...box'.
Another victory for the powers of free speech. Cheers, Brian |
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22-08-2005, 01:24 AM | #14 | |||
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22-08-2005, 09:38 PM | #15 | ||
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It's a great plan, except my s...box is going to be extremely difficult to sell privately ; apart from being a generally unpopular and unloved model, it has a mysterious resonation that I've spend a lot of time and money unsuccessfully trying to track down, which also detracts massively from the driving experience.
I think it was Al Bundy who once, "Am I alone here in hating the French ?" I doubt I can ever fogive the garlic-munchers for this automotive abomination. My last hope for the time being is to trade it in a couple of months when my wife gets a new car, as well as trading her '96 Laser. There's every chance, of course, that the offer will be just as ordinary ... Cheers, Brian |
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26-08-2005, 11:51 AM | #16 | ||
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Used to have a oct 03 build mk1. Great car and I only traded up to get a devil r. Had no issues with it whatsoever.
In fact, the driveline in that car was quieter than the devil r, so for my driving experience so far i actually prefer the 5 speed to the 6 speed.
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20-09-2005, 07:09 PM | #17 | ||
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XR8's are also known to cause problems for sh-tbox holden drivers who mistakingly think they can beat one. lol..
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20-09-2005, 07:16 PM | #18 | |||
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20-09-2005, 07:27 PM | #19 | |||
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23-09-2005, 09:43 PM | #20 | ||
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from what ive seen they get a little rattly after big km,s
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