Hi Fellas....I'm back...and leaving soon....

Hi Guys,

I've finally taken Shane's advice and logged on to the new forum....well, its new to me.

Here's my first post. The time has come for me to pack up my bags and head to another country for work reasons...better job prospects, better pay and hopefully much nicer car to play around with (don't think thats possible but 2 out of 3 ain't bad). So in the next couple of days/weeks, I'll be putting my beloved XR up for sale. But I need some help coz this is the first car I've ever had to sell on my own here in Australia...which also means I know absolutely nuts about selling cars. I would really appreciate is someone could give me some pointers on the things I need to do and look out for.

Also, if anyone's keen in buying my XR, do drop me a PM and make me an offer. As most of you would know, it still in an immaculate condition, one owner, absolutely no track work, and always kept under shelter.

A brief profile of my XR...

Vital Statistics
AU XR6 HP

ENGINE:
Tickford AU 6 Cyl. 4.0L. (Bought New in April 2000)

ENGINE MODIFICATIONS:
(In brief) Balanced crankshaft, custom connecting rods, custom forged pistons, moly rings, oversized exhaust valves, crane valve springs, custom grinded camshaft, custom exhaust manifold, Garrett GT40 roller bearing turbocharger [AR .70], GFB Stealth FX blow off valve, 3-inch dump pipe, 3-inch mandrel bent exhaust [single ss muffler with 3-inch cat], 45mm Turbosmart Progate external wastegate, high capacity injectors, Bosch fuel pump, 4-inch custom intake, K&N pod filter [battery unit relocated], custom front mount intercooler [air-to-air, tube and fin core], Haltech E11k engine management system, custom built crank sensor

DRIVELINE:
Custom-built 4-speed transmission, external transmission oil cooler, EB tail shaft

PERFORMANCE:
260rwkW @ 4800rpm at 10psi (Max torque 1200.2Nm)

BRAKES AND SUSPENSION:
AP racing 4-pot brake upgrade system [front & rear], 330 X 28mm slotted 2 piece disc rotors [front and rear], street performance brake pads, modified spindles, steel braided brake hoses, standard Tickford shocks @ front, Pedders shocks @ rear, King springs @ front & rear

WHEELS AND TYRES:
ROH 19/8 Furys in shadowchrome, Falken ZR19 245/35 rubber @ front & rear

Cheers
Mal
aka HOTDBZ

[carratt]

Hi there HOTDBZ
was taking a look at some of the pics on AUfalcon.com and was wondering what size Kings Springs you've got in the front and rear cause it sits really nice.

[Laminge]

Mal

Welcome back and good luck with the future, make sure you at least log on and say hi every now and then!

[Stevo]

Hey Mal! You may not remember me, but i first met you on My first cruise in april of 03 i think it was. I was in a burgendy Ef Ghia, and all you guys had Galaxy Au's .

Good luck with the sale of your car, hope you get maximum $$$

Steve

[Casper]

Was wondering when you would make it public mate. Anyhow, I'll give you a ring soon, see if we cant organise a dinner before you and Jes head off.

[12]

Hey Mal, long time no post! Where've you been? Anyway, wish you all the luck for the future, and sad to see the AU will be up for sale, after all that you, and the car went through. Hope it all works out for ya. Do they have Fords where you moving to? Cause you know.. once blue, always blue. :

[Stav]

How much are selling it for?

[Sylox]

Welcome back Mal and good luck with the future.

Here are some pics of mals car if anyone is looking to buy this weapon










More pics can be found here ----> http://www.aufalcon.com/Hotdbz.htm

[svo347]

Best of Luck mate... pop in from time to time & let us know how much you are missing the XR!!.

[galaxy xr8]

Glad to hear your back Mal, was wondering where you went, sorry to hear you have to sell your ride though, good luck, that's one less Galaxy blue in the club.

[Mr Cube]

Originally Posted by HOTDBZ

But I need some help coz this is the first car I've ever had to sell on my own here in Australia...which also means I know absolutely nuts about selling cars. I would really appreciate is someone could give me some pointers on the things I need to do and look out for.

I can help you out with selling your car, basically when selling a car in Aust it is usually negotiated with cartons of beer. And there is not usually a lot of money involved ;)

Goodluck with your sale.

Thanks guys, I'll definitely be popping back into this forum to keep up with the latest Ford-related goss. It brings a tear to my eye knowing that I have to sell my XR coz as most of you would know I spent heaps of time...ahem...paying others to do it up....and of course loads of money as well. I don't expect to get much of it back, just hoping it goes to a good home...and not some doof doof bastard who's going to race it down the street and end up wrapped around a power pole.

[JC]

Mal, welcome, and good bye, all at once.

How much are you after for the car? Not that I can afford it, just interested.

[Bucknaked]

This is the car, that started it all for me. Sure would be nice to own that car. I have a focus we can swap. only 700k's on the clock. lol

Good luck Mal and all the best for the future

Cheers

Buckie

[LG]

Likewise Mal, all the best and keep in touch for sure!

[XWGT]

All the best Mal
Havent seen you since Portsea!
Hope all goes well overseas mate. Which part of the world are you heading to?

Thanks Fellas...and oh yes, I'll be moving to Singapore. The initial plan was to accept a position in an advertising firm in the States but another offer came up in Singapore which was too good to resist ($$)...even though cars are heaps more expensive there. I'll pop back now and then and post pictures of my new car when she arrives.

[au-steve]

oh no!!
but you and your car started all my money wasting!!

[parawolf]

Originally Posted by HOTDBZ

Thanks Fellas...and oh yes, I'll be moving to Singapore. The initial plan was to accept a position in an advertising firm in the States but another offer came up in Singapore which was too good to resist ($$)...even though cars are heaps more expensive there. I'll pop back now and then and post pictures of my new car when she arrives.

Mate, you'd want to be earning LOTS of money to be being anything special car wise in Singapore. My partners dad is a pilot and lives in Singapore, him, wife and 2 kids get around without a car.

Taxi's are just so cheap there!

Save your dough and come back with an even greater car in Australia!

[Dark Horse]

Damn bugger you have to sell the car and not be able to road register it in Singers. That would be interesting, I wonder what sort of feedback you'd get from it over there.

All the best in your future endeavours, and good luck with the sale.

[XRated]

OMG Mal! Welcome back! I can't believe you are selling this incredible weapon! :( Did you finally upgrade to that Porsche?

It's a shame that the amount of work, money and time all gone into this car won't get a price that it truly deserves.

I know of a couple of people who work in Singapore and are on very good wages. Too bad the cost of living has gone up so much there, but I am sure you will enjoy yourself and do well.

Come back to Oz some day!

[XR8GRL]

Hope everything goes well for you Mal

[Tornado]

Damm that was quick, a Hello and a goodbye all in one post.
PM me your contact details once your settled in Singapore and I might pay you a visit when I am there. I changed my name to Tornado on this new forum, you knew me as MYTE8.

Will need to catch up with you before you head off.

All the best mate.

[Dez]

Hey Mal....

sent you a PM before i found this thread, but its the old madwob here....

welcome back, what a shame you have to sell your XR.

I'd love to own it, and give it the respect it deserves, but its up for sale a bit to early for that.

lets hope it goes to a good home (hopefully someone on the forum)

you missed out mate, i went to a heathcote drag meet, and even this years AFD! didnt have tennis on those 2 days ! :P

anyway Mal, good luck in singapore, and be sure to get back on here with pics of the new beast, whatever it is

Cya Mal. :

Thanks guys! Guess the Porsche dream will have to be put on hold for the moment, would have got myself a nice little 911 Turbo if I accepted the job with the Ad firm in the States but....

Anyway, I ain't shortchanging myself despite heading to Singapore....so when I get my hands on my next car, I'll definitely be back with some pictures....sad to say...it won't be a Ford (as the Fords in Singers suck big time)...and definitely not a Holden or Opel or whatever shite variants they call themselves.

So guys, if you know anyone who's interested in my XR, please pass my contact details over to them. Price is negotiable as it is priced for immediate sale. Like I said earlier, rather it be owned by anotehr blue-blooded brother than some sleazy second-hand car dealer (no offense intended).

[Dez]

if it means that much to you, ill take it off your hands for an insultingly low price :hihi:

PM me your addy and I'll send Casper over with a shotgun :

[Casper]

Originally Posted by HOTDBZ

PM me your addy and I'll send Casper over with a shotgun :

Bwahahahahaha, just loading it now.

[SpoolMan]

Hi Mal good luck for the future... I think your car had a photo shoot taken for the Performance Ford Magazine.... did it get done?
I will find out when there going to use it, in a edition ..

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Casper

Bwahahahahaha, just loading it now.

you'll just have to be patient, and wait till i get home from work.