BA XR6T or AUIII XR8?

Windsor342ci · 25-09-2011, 11:56 PM

Hi guys,

Looking at buying another work car for myself and I am truly in a stuck position. I can not decide between te above 2 mentioned cars.

A bit of back round.

Either needs to be;
a sedan
Auto
Occationally used for towing my project car to and from particular events
Presentable

Your thoughts?

For me personally, both cars appeal to me for the exterior, the series III AU interiors I find a little more carefully made and detailed so for that reason I perfer the interiors of AUs. Either car will be left bog stock as I want it to be a presentable car when Im going for off site meetings with fellow managers and I have my project car to play with not this one.

FreddyDUZ747 · 26-09-2011, 12:00 AM

Definetly the AU111 XR8,awesome machine that will serve your purpose better than the XR6T.

Windsor342ci · 26-09-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyDUZ747

Definetly the AU111 XR8,awesome machine that will serve your purpose better than the XR6T.

I believe for the purposes for towing it would serve me well but I guess the look of a slightly more Modern Falcon is also appealing

FreddyDUZ747 · 26-09-2011, 12:13 AM

Buy both lol.

Thats going to make the choice hard for you.IMO,a 111XR8 is as good a looking as a "stock" BA XR6T.

I drive a BA XR6T myself.

Donny · 26-09-2011, 12:15 AM

What do ya prefer? V8's or turbo.
The turbo is gunna be way faster but sound like crap compared to the 8.
Outside styling wise, the b series has an edge for contemporary looks, the AU is a bit edgier looks wise, but in XR form the AU looks pretty darn cool and way more unique than the generic b series xr's..
Trim/inside the car, as you said is way better IMHO also on the AU, and most know driving dynamics wise, the AU smokes the b series in all areas bar outright power an grunt, an thats not the be all or end all either..

For a nice dual purpose car like your describing the AU wins hands down in my book.

Windsor342ci · 26-09-2011, 12:20 AM

Well im my OP in mention III because I find the kits + rims on them to be very aggressive. More so then the BAs but the BAs have there own great appeals.
Hahahahhaa!

Like i said Im between a rock and a hard place. I think Im slightly leaning more towards the AU but every picture I see or review I read it sways back and forth.

Also FYI, I have driven both cars a number of times and Im still in this deadlock

XRGhia · 26-09-2011, 12:25 AM

What would you be more likely to mod Jase?...

Windsor342ci · 26-09-2011, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by xrghiawagon

What would you be more likely to mod Jase?...

Honestly the XR6T would be such a temptation to mod and Id be fighting myself not too. Lol

FPT · 26-09-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CRYHSV

Honestly the XR6T would be such a temptation to mod and Id be fighting myself not too. Lol

Get the AU, all the go-fast bits from your project will be interchangeable, if that's worth a thought.

Are you eyeing any particular BA turbo example? I personally haven't looked for them but wouldn't you struggle to find an unmolested example?

FreddyDUZ747 · 26-09-2011, 12:26 AM

What about an XR8 BA?

Windsor342ci · 26-09-2011, 12:27 AM

Great looking thing but just a tad out of the price range Im looking at for the work horse.

XRGhia · 26-09-2011, 12:31 AM

Well there's your answer.... Get an AU3 XR8....!

CANFRY · 26-09-2011, 01:44 AM

Personally id never buy an AU ugliest Ford made IMHO

Cheese3 · 26-09-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Lu.14.nd

Personally id never buy an AU ugliest Ford made IMHO

beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I wouldn't buy a BA with how poor the interior is and the 5.4 is a problem in them. And how the XT looks like a XR6 atleast the XR's in the AU look different from the base model

geckoGT · 26-09-2011, 08:12 AM

If this continues as a AU vs BA or V8 vs 6T slanging match I will close the thread and hand out warnings for "being argumentative"

You have all been warned.

pottery beige · 26-09-2011, 09:17 AM

i take it the EL is the project.??.. i'd be looking at how much does an EL + trailer weigh.... and the towing capacity of your choices......

Falcon SXR8 · 26-09-2011, 09:15 AM

Drive them both and see

if your not modding than personally it would be XR8 for me any day of the week

raised by monkeys · 26-09-2011, 09:58 AM

I think in terms of reliability go the AU, as mentioned it will sound better and i think regarding towing, it will be better too.

FreddyDUZ747 · 26-09-2011, 10:22 AM

Both cars will be illegal to tow with.

geckoGT · 26-09-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyDUZ747

Both cars will be illegal to tow with.

How do you figure that?

FreddyDUZ747 · 26-09-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

How do you figure that?

Rules differ from state to state.They are blury but this is where the common sense comes into play.

An AU/BA being pushed by 2.5T or more is not smart.Good luck pulling up in any iota of a hurry.Can think of a few situations that may cause easy collisions,alot are just lucky whom dont come across these situations.

To the flog who said the world is flat,well so is ya ***

RAPID_BA · 26-09-2011, 04:15 PM

The au3 xr8 is not a bad car if you can find a mint condition example under $10k. You gotta remember at the end of the day its a au and your work colleagues are likely to perceive it to be a cheaper car. If your looking to spend more, its a no contest, get the much fresher looking car in the ba, the looks and performance and perception its a more modern and expensive model should sway your decision.

Depends on your budget, both are good for their price points

4.0i OHC · 26-09-2011, 04:20 PM

I'd rather buy an AUIII XR6 VCT and turbo that. However, if you don't want to mod, I'd go with the AU V8. Much better IRS, and better built. If you go auto, it has a better transmission as well.

SteveJH · 26-09-2011, 04:29 PM

@ That Banned Guy,

Both cars in Automatic form should be able to legally tow a car trailer with an E-Series falcon on the back as long as its a Braked Trailer.

Maximum braked tow capacity of both the AUIII XR8 and BA XR6T in Automatic form is 2300kg.

A standard EL XR8 has a kerb weight of 1600kg, even giving 100kg leeway for CRYHSV's modifications, that still leaves room for a 600kg trailer while still remaining legal.

THE CADBURY KID · 26-09-2011, 04:30 PM

The transmissions are weaker in the ba series from what ive read but really its comparing apples and oranges,which do you prefer.
The xr8 au s3(mid to high 14 second qm in auto guise) are no different really to a stock ba auto turbo in straightline speed.
V8 has off the mark torque but the turbo makes more grunt once its wound up,v8 would be better for towing.
If you tow heavy loads just upgrade the brakes and trans cooler which ever car you pick.

HULK EF · 26-09-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyDUZ747

Both cars will be illegal to tow with.

The world is also flat?

au xr8 3 FTW. -grunty muscle/down low torque great for towing.

RAPID_BA · 26-09-2011, 12:21 PM

I would go the ba xr6t. They produce more torque for towing and the ba looks more expensive and modern than the old au. Get the best condition lowest km car you can afford in any event.

Let's not kid ourselves you WILL mod it, maybe not now but eventually and the xr6t offers so much more in this regard.

mickyyyy · 26-09-2011, 10:44 AM

There are some nice low km AU XR8 for sale and black and silver look alright...

Either way u go i suggest u get a LPG kit installed i can help u there as per usuall :-)

IDT · 26-09-2011, 11:24 AM

Go the the AU111. Oh how i miss mine

LeadFoot81 · 26-09-2011, 11:53 AM

The AU (series) is a very well sorted car mechanically. I think the interior fit and finish is head and shoulders above the B-Series (it does show it's 90s roots though) The XRs are a razor sharp drive but have a bit of 'mongrel' about them; they can crash and bash over rough roads. The sound and torque of the Windsor make for a great cruiser.

The BA has a more modern interior, and even in XR form offers a plush ride. Plus there are thousands of BA XRs out there, so its very much a buyer's market for second hand B-Series. A well priced, clean example shouldn't be too hard to find. The 6T goes hard as well.

I love the look of AU XRs, but admit that the B-Series has a more 'grown up' look. An AU XR might look too 'boy racer' in the parking lot next to the other manager's cars.

In case I offend any AU fans, let me make it clear that I love my XR8 to death and will be keeping it *forever* but I can also be grown up and accept the pros and cons of each car.

Either way you'll end up with a nice ride so maybe drive them back to back and...follow your heart. ;)