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Old 28-06-2015, 04:40 PM   #31
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Actually, changed my mind, do it, then you can tell us all about how bad it is and the lack of low down torque, engine ticking noises, poor fuel consumption, diff bushes, and the 4 speed BTR box etc etc etc, and then when the engine needs a rebuild.
You forgot the oil burning, rear main leaking, over weight, underpowered, ill handling.. rubbish brakes, unless Brembo optioned, etc etc etc. Other than those few issues that other & myself have mentioned they are a good car
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Old 28-06-2015, 05:15 PM   #32
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Swap swap swap.

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Old 28-06-2015, 06:13 PM   #33
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I am a V8 man through and through, but no way would I swap a optioned up BF2 XR6T for a cloth seat base model BA GT of similar condition. You would need a fully optioned BA to even remotely consider, I would need to see Brembo's and leather, and may be a sunroof for good measure before even thinking about it.
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:30 PM   #34
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Maybe he is going to have an LS put into it?
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:32 PM   #35
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I kind of like the idea that your not in a GT.
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:37 PM   #36
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You forgot the oil burning, rear main leaking, over weight, underpowered, ill handling.. rubbish brakes, unless Brembo optioned, etc etc etc. Other than those few issues that other & myself have mentioned they are a good car
oil consumption, blower snouts, busted dipsticks, stuffed water pumps and milkshakes ftw bro
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:38 PM   #37
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Swap it for an XB of similar value Hulk. That should see you into a mint 6 cylinder Fairmont with no leaking rear oil seal and you will finally be cool and gain the elusive approvals that you so desperately crave…
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:41 PM   #38
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oil consumption, blower snouts, busted dipsticks, stuffed water pumps and milkshakes ftw bro
Yep, it's BA talk here, not FG,
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:43 PM   #39
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If you were serious Hulk i dont think you would have started this thread.

Both cars are worth around the same. No way i would swap a car i know it's full history of for one with double the km's and unknown history. I dont think you are serious because of many reasons, the three main ones being; you stating that you hate the boss engine and that the LS engine is better (having owned both), you stating that the 5 speed is a crap box, you stating that any car that has over 100,000km is old and worn out. You've said all these things in the last year.

Mods, ban him again already he's smoking too much crack again
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:44 PM   #40
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Yep, it's BA talk here, not FG,
i left out diff bushes
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:45 PM   #41
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Has your car only got 7000kms on it Hulk?
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Old 28-06-2015, 06:59 PM   #42
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As many know I have a super low km bf2 xr6t with zf auto, all options leather and sensible mods for 330rwkw. Most likely the lowest km best condition b series xr6t in existence

I know someone that has a BA model GT he has kept in the garage with 14700km, it's a minter.. Absolutely big stock

He has suggested of a trade

Should I entertain this thought?

Both cars are minters so condition isn't a problem... But here are my concerns

Performance wise my xr6t would pummel it every which way

Future desirability of a genuine fpv GT or bf2 xr6t?

I know my car is mint and no issues but you never know with other cars, could be a Friday arvo built GT or if he's hit it and it's been repaired.

His GT is cloth seats whilst mine is leather

Mine is a late 2007 BF2 and his a 2004 BA1 model

Stock boss 290 5 speed vs i6t zf with sensible mods

Double my mileage

Swap or keep what I got?
This goes against your logic of not wanting to own older models with higher K's
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I6T turbo, 0-100 5.5 seconds
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Both the I6T and 290 are a dog of an engine.
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Old 28-06-2015, 08:21 PM   #44
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Has your car only got 7000kms on it Hulk?
7850km.... its getting up there for a bf.

What holds me back from the GT is a few things...

- 5 speed manual cant handle any decent mods
- boss290 needs full exhaust and cams to be remotely fun.
- the plastic tensioners in the early boss + coolant flow issue
- boss290's arent gonna be collectible in the company of miami v8s and i6t motors. Sort of like the poor cousin.
- my xr6t is just perfect at the moment. Needs nothing.

Biggest issue though is the 5 speed box..

BUT

I am a v8 man...
Love fpv cars
Boss290 is still very nice motor..
Love a manual v8 cruiser

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Old 28-06-2015, 08:29 PM   #45
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7850km.... its getting up there for a bf.
It's an XR not a F6 yeah ?
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Old 28-06-2015, 08:55 PM   #47
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7850km.... its getting up there for a bf.
Jeez, have you ever even driven the thing? Why don't you get the thing out and use it? It's only a xr6t after all. If I were you I'd stick with the car you have. Since you never use it it really doesn't matter what chunk of metal you have in the garage, and to think about having to DRIVE the GT from the shed it's in now to your shed just gives me chills, I mean, that could put upwards of 5kms on the odo possibly more of he lives further away but that's just too terrible to even comprehend.

BTW, this thread is very obviously a made up scenario so he can compare his car to a GT and come to the conclusion that his is better (on paper).
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Old 28-06-2015, 09:13 PM   #48
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Theres a reason why your mate doesnt want it..
Why would you give a toss what ford forum thinks,99% of people here think your a froot loop dude,seriously!
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Stuff the GT, there are plenty of Toyota yards willing to swap you a mint Camry for the XR6T.
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I love it how M&Ms thanked your post.
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Just join up again under a different name hulk and dont be silly anymore,under the radar..
Or swap for the gt and change your name to hulk bossy.
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BTW, this thread is very obviously a made up scenario so he can compare his car to a GT and come to the conclusion that his is better (on paper).
No not a made up scenario... its actually a really tough decision..

The GT isnt the ideal GT being a 5 speeder and not at least late 05 model post plastic tensioners but 14000km is pretty good. Still a damn nice cruiser. Ive owned a boss 5.4 manual before from stock to cammed and then supercharged so i know they are great cruisers.

But my xr6t being late 07 bf2 has the typhoon internals, has the glorious zf, with 7850km... like new..

Before i bought the xr6t i was very very close to buying a 6 speed manual ba2 GT with 32000km. Couldnt make my mind up then and someone else bought the GT making my decision easy. At the time i couldnt decide.
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Mine is a late 2007 BF2 and his a 2004 BA1 model

The GT isnt the ideal GT being a 5 speeder and not at least late 05 model post plastic tensioners but 14000km is pretty good.
You can't even keep track of your own drivel.


Your posts are never supported with photos but geez you suck us in.
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I just can't help but think that if you never drive it, never intend to drive it, does it matter what problems a car may or may not have? Does it matter what car you have at all?
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I would go for the GT yes it may cost a little bit more to mod but the sound/feel of a cammed boss 290 is nice .When driving on the road personally a GT will make me turn my head not a xr6t . The plastic tensioners could have been already been replaced . The 5 speed box is fine for a street cruiser .
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I don't drive it much as I have other cars

But when I do drive it, nothing better than driving a minter, knowing everything is as new, everything works perfect, still smells new, not a mark on the car, never seen rain. Sure there are plenty new cars out there but not new b series...it's a one of a kind!!..knowing that most b series out there have 20 times the km on the odometer (or more) and drive nowhere near like mine. You just can't get a b series in as good condition, not for love or money.

One day hopefully everyone gets the opportunity to drive a mint car when most others of its type on the road are a little rough round the edges.
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