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So I was at the auctions looking at a few 2012-2013 G6 and G6E petrols with 40,000km - 65,000km with around $15k to spend. Seemed like most were unregistered but selling between $15k-$17k. Still not bad for the money.
Ended up with a high KM 2012 Falcon mk2 XT Ecolpi. By high I mean 208,000km. But it was an ex council car so always serviced on time with books stamped. Went from 168,000km Bf to more km in a fg mk2. Nice gadgets inside for a base model. Happy Bluetooth streams and takes calls. Damn the car has some punch. Looking to service my steel pan transmission 6HP26 once I sell my BF. Going a transmission kit with gasket and filter and most likely the Nulon Syth ATF. Just looking to DIY. Drop oil, filter and gasket. No full flush. No tools or knowledge. Read up on the procedure from this great forum. I called motorworks today an OE gasket is $50 and a filter is $100 plus gst. Add lifeguard 6 at $40 per litre @ 6 it's a bit of dough. Anyone used the ryco transmission kit? It's $53. Hope the car lasts a while! Km's got me worried but the price was good. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
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Some pics would be nice
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good buy whats their engine life like and yes pics would be good
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Honestly it boots hard. 198kw and the torque is what tops makes it @ 409nm.
I don't know what engine life will be like but it's a Barra. My BF egas has been faultless, the converter was changed but they are prone to failure. EcoLPI seems to be a lot better. It automatically primes the lpg when I unlock the door with remote. So no delay just start. Brilliant. Old bf has to turn and wait a bit before cranking. Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
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As good as any taxi?
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Good stuff on the buy mate.
I'd be very wary of servicing a ZF myself though, especially with no tools or knowledge.
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Servicing the ZF can be like a bad girlfriend - you'd swear you did everything right but it starts complaining 5 minutes later. Beware of doing it yourself but it can be done. Don't ask me how though.
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What did you pick it up for if you dont mind me asking?
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Here she is.
As stated I was looking at 2012 G6's with the larger Icc colour screen like my wife's titanium. But the base xt monochrome does the job. Links to Bluetooth and music streaming with Spotify. Plus I've got a GPS with map updates anyway. Rego expires next month. Few bonnet chips from highway km. The, 2012 g6 with 32000km went for $16600 which is good as well. Bit out of my range. Paid $9688 with auction fees. But needs rego next month and rwc certificate. Will need a new front windscreen as she has done highway km. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
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i was tempted to buy an ecoboost FG XT not too long ago, what do people reckon? |
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Given the high KM, it seems a bit high in price.
Pickles have this one with 131,000km for $9990 its a 2013. http://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/...oors/103389722 I picked up mine with under 100,000km back in March for 10k. Has the prestige sound with colour screen like the G6. It is an ecoboost. Bought privately, talked him down from $14500. Others at action with similar km go for 14k approx. I replaced the wheels and tail lights with a set I got from ebay... ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Theyre good cars, my missus drives a 2012 G6 ecoboost and its a fantastic car. Cheap to run with enough go for daily driving. 65000km so far with no issues.
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In my opinion the EcoLpi is a better engine choice than both. |
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Maybe, Maybe not. I bought it for an economical highway cruiser.. Got close to 900km on the highway this week.
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Nice car, I have always used the ryco kit and have never had a problem so I would recommend.
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Not to mention the extra power and torque available, increased towing capacity should you need it, and a reliability proven engine configuration. Sorry, I don't mean to knock your vehicle choice but you did basically come into this thread and tell a proud new vehicle owner he was ripped off. |
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Have fun with the new car. Looks like a good one. |
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I didn't want the fuel bill of a petrol 6 either Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk |
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Im hoping the value of the Sprints dont drop like a stone ie, like the figures quoted here. LPI is a great engine, and Aussie developed. Should have sold like crazy in my opinion
Nice car mate, that will last for years |
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I was looking at the Auctions since november last year. Prices vary from day to day. Just saying there are much better deals at pickles right now. ECO LPI's with 100k go for around $12,000. $9k for one with 200+k on it seems high. Even on car sales, by the time you negotiate, better deals can be had.
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How about this.
G6e with 11 months Rego, similar km. zf 6 speed. asking $10,500. I'm betting you could take this home for $9,500. http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...-4013087/?Cr=4
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All that matters is the OP is happy with his purchase. Yep for a Gas powered cars they fly
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Edit: Not to mention higher kilometers, 3 years older and a different state to the OP. So OP would have to factor in transportation or fuel costs and airfares etc to get the car home. |
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It has partial service history and No spare key. And I'm not sure if I'm reading it right but it mentions it needs a few repairs in the report, and if I am reading correct, around $1000+ worth of repairs. Also the dash is showing a warning lamp. |
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