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13-09-2007, 07:16 AM
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Hi guy's I'm looking around for a BA 04 XR8 or newer Ute.
I've fond a few one that's an 05 with 80,000kms for $25,000 that's orange (that's or black is the colour I wanted) that's got all the extras and a factory hard top and is a 4 speed auto. The other is Green (just not sure on the colour) its only got 40,000kms and is like brand new. It's a Manual and is $30,000 also with all the extras like the hard top. I don't know what to get, so I'm hoping someone might be able to offer any advice or hints on what to look out for with these models. That way one might be better in one area and I'll go that way. Thanks heaps. |
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13-09-2007, 07:58 AM
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The other thing is that am I crazy or is the Auto a heap more responsive?
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13-09-2007, 08:06 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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i just bought u bf xr6 ute with 23000km for $31000. the torque of the xr8 above 4000rpm is awesome though. mine is auto and is so responsive and smooth. recomend the auto's to anyone, although the manual is great fun
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13-09-2007, 08:10 AM
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I prefer manual in my cars but the lazy delivery of these engines does suit auto pretty well (and the ZF box is a gem) whereas the manual box is liek shifting a bucket full of bolts (like any Ford/Holden manual really).
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13-09-2007, 10:27 AM
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Goodbye XR8
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Newcastle
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Bugger.
I just traded in my late model 03 BA XR8 Ute with 52,000 km's for 23,000 Manual though
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13-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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What year did the Auto go 6 speed?
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13-09-2007, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SE Vic
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Came in with the BF which I think was late '05, and only for all V8 and upmarket 6cyl models. It was the standard auto on XR8s, XR6Ts and optional on NA XR6s, plus standard on the 'mont etc. The BAs only had 4spd autos.
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13-09-2007, 11:12 AM
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Thanks heaps for all the info guy's.
Looks like unless a Black or Orange one pops up I'll grab the Green one. |
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13-09-2007, 07:57 PM
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Looking for a BA ute - anything special to check or that I should know
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