New Ride!

[ST09RM]

Pick up my new AU2 XR8 this thursday...there is 200kw models and 220kw models, how do i figure this out? im paying $14000 with trade in and 3 year warranty, leather seats, auto, black, 17s, 130ks..is this good? i got pics aswell

[The Mighty Red]

Surely you would find out exactly what it is you are buying before signing on the dotted line , I know i would!

As far as i know a 220kw is worth a bit more than a 200kw

[ST09RM]

just waiting for bank loan to come in..then its mine!!! id say its the 200kw motor, previous owner payed 50k for it.

[TICK4D-TAS]

going on the throttle body, its a 200kw motor. altho it also should have the engine builders name on the drivers side rocker cover.

[galaxy xr8]

yeah I'd say it's a 200kw job, what month and year is the build date??.

[EFDream]

From the pics looks like it might be the 220kw....very nice looking car tho. I nearly got one but then opted for the BA......have fun!

[b2tf]

looks like a 200 to me, either way a nice pickup. Get some wax onto the black and enjoy a Black AU XR in full sun!

[ST09RM]

they are doing a full detail for me

[macca13]

I thought the 220kw motor had an engine oil cooler fitted, an adapter between the oil filter and block with hoses running up to an oil cooler at the front of the radiator. I have been told that this is the easiest way to tell a 200kw motor from a 220kw motor.

[ST09RM]

i need help with insurance..i need to find third party with fire and theft, does anyone reccomend anyone?

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by BiLLaBoNG_DuDe

i need help with insurance..i need to find third party with fire and theft, does anyone reccomend anyone?

www.maa.nsw.gov.au

[TICK4D-TAS]

Originally Posted by macca13

I thought the 220kw motor had an engine oil cooler fitted, an adapter between the oil filter and block with hoses running up to an oil cooler at the front of the radiator. I have been told that this is the easiest way to tell a 200kw motor from a 220kw motor.

that and the t/b are the easiest ways to tell. the 220kw motor has the tickford wings engraved onto the t.b as where the 200kw motor doesnt. also the 200kw motor is 65mm tb and the 220kw is a 70mm t/b, but these are easy things to change ;)

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by b2tf

enjoy a Black AU XR in full sun!

Got mine in Summer and the first time I sat in it after it had been in full sun all day in 30+ degree degree heat, with shorts and a t-shirt and the shirt behind lift up just enough for my skin to touch the leather seat's. :

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Got mine in Summer and the first time I sat in it after it had been in full sun all day in 30+ degree degree heat, with shorts and a t-shirt and the shirt behind lift up just enough for my skin to touch the leather seat's. :

hehehehehe ive done that too.

[ST09RM]

what do u think of these wheels on it??

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by BiLLaBoNG_DuDe

what do u think of these wheels on it??

please dont................. :

i rather like the ones it has on it going by that first pic!

[ST09RM]

lol...if i dont find insurance..im only 21 (got my ps before the new laws) i dont think ill get it..

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by BiLLaBoNG_DuDe

lol...if i dont find insurance..im only 21 (got my ps before the new laws) i dont think ill get it..

why are you even looking at a car if you dont know if you can insure it or not?

[philstoj]

Originally Posted by BiLLaBoNG_DuDe

lol...if i dont find insurance..im only 21 (got my ps before the new laws) i dont think ill get it..

I dont understand you young blokes, how do you go out and get a loan for a car, then buy one and dont see if you can get insurance before you buy it?

Strange.... wheres the brains gone these days?

[JC]

Originally Posted by philstoj

I dont understand you young blokes, how do you go out and get a loan for a car, then buy one and dont see if you can get insurance before you buy it?

Strange.... wheres the brains gone these days?

Most banks insist on full comprehensive insurance, and to be noted on the policy. I doubt he'll get the finance without the insurance.

JustCars is probably the only mob that will touch you - expect around $3k per year premium.

[HLC]

try NRMA. they are kind to me.

although my car is only a super 6.

[JC]

Originally Posted by HLC

although my car is only a super 6.

And that is all the difference in the world. Insurance on an AU2 XR6 for me is around $400. For the same model, with the same options, but with a V8, is around $800. And that's with 60% NCB. So if $800 is 40%, I think you can work out the full premium (around $2k), and that's in the nice safe postcode I live in . Sydney and Melbourne will be more.

[HLC]

Originally Posted by JC

And that is all the difference in the world. Insurance on an AU2 XR6 for me is around $400. For the same model, with the same options, but with a V8, is around $800. And that's with 60% NCB. So if $800 is 40%, I think you can work out the full premium (around $2k), and that's in the nice safe postcode I live in . Sydney and Melbourne will be more.

yeah, its stupid. but i understand where the companies are coming front. i can get myself into plenty of trouble with my AU, let alone one with a V8..... im not even on the policy on my dads XR8 cause it blows it out of the water, for the amount of times i drive it. at most about 5 times a year.

i think my old's took me off the policy on my mums car as well cause it was wasting too much money.



another example, my sister has a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, she is 16.

this year, insurance is $800 (im not listed on it). when she turns 17/gets her P's in june, Insurance goes up to $1800.

[TopXR6]

nice car!! leave the rims that are on it now!!

[BLACKAUXR8]

i am 21 and got insurance of just car insurance it was 2500 though. My 220 has 220 written on the engine cover as the photos you have posted dont have it i would say its a 200kw engine. I agree with the others on the wheels though. Leave the ones that youve got on it.

[Sledgehammer]

Nice pickup, Black Au's also look great, well done have some fun.

[james22]

200 - 220 meh.... Either way their alot of fun :evil3: