New XR8 Prices

[DarkXr]

I am looking at buying a new or used BA MkII XR8 as soon as I am in a position to which will probs be in a few months....

Just wondering what BA XR8 owners paid for the car when purchased new or used -- if you dont mind me asking....

when buying new did any one get a good deal from the dealer. Also what are the pros and cons of buying new I know that as soon as you drive your new car out of the yard you can loose heaps on the value.

Opinions and experiance welcome, look forward to replies

cheers

[XRQTOR]

It's cheaper to buy a new car. Best intrest rate for a used car i could get was about 12%, bought a new car and am paying 6.8% fixed. Nrma offer new for old replacment if your the first registered owner of the car. Crash it or lose it with in two years of owning it and you'll get a brand spanker.

I got a fantastic deal from Peter Warren Smithfield, Dean's the man to speak with.

[Smoke Pursuit]

You get new ones for about $44,000 atm drive away . 04 Mark 1s, butif your buying an Auto they are no different!

[Racecraft]

There is one for sale atm:- a few actualy all around this money

11/04
Make FORD BA Mk II XR8, Sedan
Description
SILHOUETTE, MANUAL, 5.4 ltr, 8 cyl, Petrol, Multi-Point Injected
Odometer 17,195 kms.
Registered Until 17/11/2005
Extras
LEATHER, BEIGE, Aircond., Airbag Dual, P/Steer, P/Wind, ABS, IRS, Cru. Cont, Cent.Lock, CD Player, Leather Trim, Radio, Traction Control, Tow Bar, Alloy Wheels
Price $38,800 (GST inc.)

http://www.pickles.com.au/servlet/Au...g?id=402003029

Trim isnt perforated and is charcoal not beige but you get the gist

OnLine Ford Quote is for something similar is around $54 000.

THats $15200 worth of interest you'd want to be saving... At a saving of 6% i dont think so.
6.8% on 54k = $57670
12% on 39k = $46800

I not knocking buying new, but to say it is cheaper isn't right.

[XRQTOR]

Originally Posted by Racecraft

THats $15200 worth of interest you'd want to be saving... At a saving of 6% i dont think so.
6.8% on 54k = $57670
12% on 39k = $46800

Im not knocking buying new, but to say it is cheaper isn't right.

Over 4 years the second hand car will cost $52,1oo. A new car will cost $59,343. Brings the gap back quite a bit, although not cheaper (not the best choice of words) it will be much easier to gain finace on a new car. All problems will be under warrenty on the new car where the old one you'll need to fork out the $$$ yourself.

[DarkXr]

thanks guys i'll keep it in mind might go and have alook today I live in perth so i think prices might tend to be dearer...

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by ftr_el

thanks guys i'll keep it in mind might go and have alook today I live in perth so i think prices might tend to be dearer...

mate you have got to be carefull .as i have been down this road . if your after a pride and joy car to look after you should buy new. a few months ago i was looking for a 2nd hand xr8 1 to 2 years old . couldn't find a good one . think about it why would someone sell a 1 yr old car. answer: lemon , thrashed ,crashed, rich.,company car, not liked , can,t afford to keep it , all of these answers bar the last one means the car hasn't been cared for or there is something wrong. a 6cyl xt is a differant story as people dont buy these cars for performance.
your not gonna save much on a mk1 so why not go mk11, 2ndly a new xr8 upspecked, ie premium sound leather seats alarm becomes closer to a gt, as the gt has all these standard plus brakes ( good std seats) so a gt will not drop in value as much or as quick as an xr8. that is why i myself borrowed the xtra and bougt a gt the weekly payments are probably only 20- 30 p/wk more. not saying you cant buy a good second hand one but think about it.

[DarkXr]

good point what sort of discounts of retail price did you get on the GT. What can I expect.

[SpoolMan]

What state are you in, try Strapp Ford in Vic or the Ratt in NSW both will give you a number deal...