AU 220 XR8 - Finally

fordAU · 26-03-2006, 05:54 PM

Hi all,
Been lurking on the board for a while since deciding to buy an AU XR8.

After 10years of enjoying my manual EF XR6 I originally thought of trading in for a BA XR6, after test driving a few, both manual and auto that was no option for me.

Don't mean to sound negative about the BA, it is a refined vehicle, good standard handling but no performance improvement over the EF, just felt like another car, could have been driving a Camry, at least the Tickfords of the past were fun.
In all fairness the EF was sitting on king superlows with 17's and the usual mods like pacemaker headers, exhaust, air induction etc.

The BA XR8 was out of my price range so I decided to look around for a AU XR8. Finally, after a couple of months looking bought a perfect example.

2002 model, 42k's, Blueprint unmarked condition, full leather and it was a manual.

All I can say is a huge improvement over the six, the performance of these things is very good, would absolutely flog the XR6, just love the "old" school character of these things, cam rocking at idle and the exhaust note is great.

No doubt about it, those 220's even stock are a real goer, never realised that until driving a couple.

Cheers, good forum btw.

Dark Horse · 26-03-2006, 05:56 PM

Great to hear, Welcome, post up some pics when you can find the time.

xd5.8l · 26-03-2006, 06:02 PM

Good stuff nice to see another content owner. That and great fuel economy could there be a more competent GT?

GlennBA · 26-03-2006, 06:08 PM

Are you from brisbane? There was a blueprint AUIII XR8 sedan with black leather and manual at work (metro ford) that they sold last week.

Sounds like a nice car mate.

galaxy xr8 · 26-03-2006, 06:08 PM

The AU XR8's are a fine vehicle, especially the 220, congrat's.

sbcb · 26-03-2006, 10:07 PM

Nice ride.

xr8 007 · 26-03-2006, 10:20 PM

Good Stuff man, get some pics up.. Any future mods on the cards????????

XT221 · 26-03-2006, 10:25 PM

Welcome fordAU, You will enjoy the 220 as they are a great machine !!!

**Whoosha** · 27-03-2006, 11:48 AM

welcome, nice choice of ride you"ve chosen wiseley

: now lets go modden to show them i6 boys "WINDSOR POWER" :Reverend: :Reverend:
enjoy it they"re a great car.. post up your location if its down sth we mite catch up for a cruise with the rest of our group sometime...... :eclipsee_ :eclipsee_

Cheers Whoosha.....

jmack · 27-03-2006, 01:06 PM

yeah the 220 are awsome just bought a s3 auto and in the process of fitting the s/charger off my 200 kw manual ute expecting heaps over the ute .a man ute with 239rwkw was fun but to hard to get quick acc just wanted to spin up to 3rd

fordAU · 27-03-2006, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the welcome and nice comments guys, its good to be back in an 8 again.

As much as I enjoyed the XR6 the 8's take it to another level, a very different vehicle.

At this stage I will leave it stock, havent we all said that. The only thing to change short term is the exhaust, if anyone can recommend a decent place in Brisbane please let me know.

Cheers.

jspec_sti · 27-03-2006, 01:35 PM

great choice of vehicle. AU XR's look great in Blueprint, though Narooma Blue is better

Sleeperau · 28-03-2006, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordAU

Hi all,
Been lurking on the board for a while since deciding to buy an AU XR8.

After 10years of enjoying my manual EF XR6 I originally thought of trading in for a BA XR6, after test driving a few, both manual and auto that was no option for me.

Don't mean to sound negative about the BA, it is a refined vehicle, good standard handling but no performance improvement over the EF, just felt like another car, could have been driving a Camry, at least the Tickfords of the past were fun.
In all fairness the EF was sitting on king superlows with 17's and the usual mods like pacemaker headers, exhaust, air induction etc.

The BA XR8 was out of my price range so I decided to look around for a AU XR8. Finally, after a couple of months looking bought a perfect example.

2002 model, 42k's, Blueprint unmarked condition, full leather and it was a manual.

All I can say is a huge improvement over the six, the performance of these things is very good, would absolutely flog the XR6, just love the "old" school character of these things, cam rocking at idle and the exhaust note is great.

No doubt about it, those 220's even stock are a real goer, never realised that until driving a couple.

Cheers, good forum btw.

Gota love the Au 220kw's & a manual to boot!! Good luck my friend although I have a six there is no substitute for cubic inches & the the sound of a 220kw AU v8! sensational