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Old 19-01-2011, 12:52 PM   #1
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I'm unsure wether I want to get a v8 or turbo car I love v8 sound but turbo is more fun inspire me to choose a path

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Old 19-01-2011, 01:15 PM   #2
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This question has been asked many times and normally results in the thread being closed as fans from both will strongly debate that their choice of ride is the best.

You should drive both and feel which is right for you.
You should work out what you eventually want from the car to suit you.
You should work out financially which is the best for you.
You should buy the car that suits you, not what some stranger tells you is best for you.

Good luck with your choice
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:17 PM   #3
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Well said Mick. Now how long till we need the flameproof suits??? Lol.
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:18 PM   #4
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Only solution then is a turbo V8
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:20 PM   #5
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Here we go again, ratter pretty much summed it up.

Drive both and then pick which one you like better, we can't choose for you.
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:25 PM   #6
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Ok thanks guys I'm new to forums sorry I currently drive a n/a Ba xr6 I just want more power ))
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:25 PM   #7
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This wont last long so I am getting in quick.

Twin turbo kit on a V8 ute
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:31 PM   #8
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i love the 6 speed auto,im to lazy to drive a manual.
you will notice a big difference between the 6 speed and the ba 4 speed.
i'll leave it at that.
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:35 PM   #9
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Yea I currently have an auto Ba a 6 speed would be nice
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Old 19-01-2011, 01:38 PM   #10
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I'm unsure wether I want to get a v8 or turbo car I love v8 sound but turbo is more fun inspire me to choose a path

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Old 19-01-2011, 01:40 PM   #11
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Haha sorry I'm new
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Old 19-01-2011, 02:50 PM   #12
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First Off what's your budget?



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turbo V8, if not then turbo cos ur power potential is unlimited.
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Old 19-01-2011, 03:03 PM   #15
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Aha that's good idea...

The ECU is just as tunable with boost ???
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Old 19-01-2011, 03:03 PM   #16
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Depends on what youn want to do with it... how you drive etc.

when I wanted a track car, I went for something light. A nissan S15 200SX with 230kW @ wheels was what I built. It was brilliant, with minimal lag etc.

But if I wanted something to cruise in and give a bit of stick to I'd go V8.

If I was going to build a drag car, I'd choose a turbocharged v8 or 6.

Either way, just choose what you think will do what you want it to.
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Old 19-01-2011, 03:10 PM   #17
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It will be an everyday driver and my budget is around 15000
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It will be an everyday driver and my budget is around 15000
with such a limited budget id look at a low k AU3 XR8 and keep a bit of cash up your sleeve for some mods and maintenance. By the time you factor insurance, rego and stamp duty 15k won't get you much of a turbo ba, and it will probably be high k's and a money pit.



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Old 19-01-2011, 03:18 PM   #19
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Yea true I've never liked au shape tho haha :P
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Yea true I've never liked au shape tho haha :P
Yea but they're a nice car and if you can squint a bit they're not too bad!

Seriously though, you're better off with the lowest k's car you can afford, au3 XR8's were a nice car.



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Old 19-01-2011, 03:28 PM   #21
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Yea but they're a nice car and if you can squint a bit they're not too bad!

Seriously though, you're better off with the lowest k's car you can afford, au3 XR8's were a nice car.
Squint..........or stab your eyes out with a sharp stick?

There are several dozen TE50s, BA Fairmont, Falcon & XR8 V8s on carsales for between $10k and $15k

www.carsales.com.au

or ebay, carpoint, classifieds........
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im pretty sure u can pick up a BA XR6T now for $15k or under.
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Hopefully this won't turn into an AU bashing free for all

Seriously though, with a budget of $15,000 you may as well forget any decent Turbo - will be a money pit in the waiting.

As 4vman has indicated, for the price a low k AU2 - AU3X8 would have to be the best choice - a windsor has a very nice note compared to no note.

Good luck though - but it's gotta be a V8.
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Hopefully this won't turn into an AU bashing free for all

Seriously though, with a budget of $15,000 you may as well forget any decent Turbo - will be a money pit in the waiting.

As 4vman has indicated, for the price a low k AU2 - AU3X8 would have to be the best choice - a windsor has a very nice note compared to no note.

Good luck though - but it's gotta be a V8.
Well as long as it does not turn into a BOSS & BA bashing free for all either.
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come and buy mine $12,999 and its yours

will spank any au v8
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Old 19-01-2011, 03:41 PM   #27
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What are you selling?
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Old 19-01-2011, 03:42 PM   #28
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an au v8 spanker, what else, check out my sig
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Old 19-01-2011, 03:47 PM   #29
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13000 is pretty cheap what's the k's on it? Post up some pics
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