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16-02-2006, 01:47 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bayswater North, victoria
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hey guys, i convinced my mate to buy an e-series. we are checking out an eb xr8 tonight. its black, electric sunroof, auto etc... for $5000, urgent sale
the question is, what should we look out for, on the engine side because i have no experience with v8's. like a 6 cyl i would look for the head gasket leaking. Just general things i should look for. cheers scott
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16-02-2006, 01:50 PM
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White Lightning
Join Date: Dec 2004
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as for as i know just check for all the same things as usual. leaks, cracks, drips, loose things. im sure ive been told the e series v8s were a very reliable unit.
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16-02-2006, 01:51 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: TAS
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yeah I dont know much about them either, but it looks like I will have one soonish. Fingers crossed!
I would bet that they are alot more reliable than the 6, but eachcar on its merits I guess. Whats the fuel economy like (I know its an 8 but still), is it noticeabley worse than the 6?
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16-02-2006, 01:56 PM
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XR8 v Lee. love you Lee
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Bathurst nsw
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To be honest, my EB XR8 in normal driving conditions is no more expensive than my wifes previous ED 4.0 . But like any V8 it will use more if you hammer it. Had mine as a weekend driver for two years and nothing bar a tranny service.
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16-02-2006, 01:58 PM
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Gunna girlie-man
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Bayswater North, victoria
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this one i found on carsales, check it out and tell me what u reckon, cos he is gonna buy a car within a week. we are headin over to preston to check it out when he finishes work
http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2841515
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16-02-2006, 01:58 PM
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454 Power
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Townsville, NQ
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my ea 6cyl (chipped and cammed) used just as much fuel as the v8 e-series i've owned..... v8 will go forever.....
check/replace the coolant, the inlet manifolds seem to get a lot of corrosion on cars that havent used a quality coolant in them...... Will probably have rear control arm slap, (good sign it's had a hard life) Check engine mounts aren't broken, they are expensive mutha's to buy... (although you can use mustang ones that are much cheaper) Thermo's are a good idea.... Thats looks tidy.... check the sunroof doesnt leak....
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16-02-2006, 05:05 PM
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Get in the ring!!!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mornington Peninsula
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Is that one on carsales an EB S V8 or a genuine XR8, the rear looks like just an S, not that there is much difference.
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16-02-2006, 05:16 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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EB s XR8
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