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22-03-2009, 11:57 AM | #1 | ||
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Hey guys as you probably know I'm car hunting at the moment and i went to a dealer that had an "XR6" listed, but when I got there it had no tickford stamp on the engine. And a plate from tickford enhancement saying that the bodykit and rims we're just extra's.
Are there any other sure signs that you know of for a fake XR model? |
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22-03-2009, 01:58 PM | #2 | ||
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Was it an XR6 HP?
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22-03-2009, 04:33 PM | #3 | ||
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Did it have the XR front? Might help if you post a link or pics and you'll get some answers pretty quickly I'd say.
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22-03-2009, 04:41 PM | #4 | ||||
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22-03-2009, 06:35 PM | #5 | ||
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If it had a red rocker cover its Tickford, if not, its no XR6.
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22-03-2009, 07:26 PM | #6 | ||
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No Tickford stamp on the engine but Tickford build plate would indicate HP XR6 yeah?
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22-03-2009, 10:34 PM | #7 | ||
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Nah its okay guys, i contacted vic roads and gave them the vin and rego. And they confirmed it was originally registered as a forte series II. They're also sending notice to the ACCC for false advertising whoops :P
I purchased my car today http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars...d=12001886C919 Got it for 10k bit more than i wanted to pay, but once i drove it i couldnt say no....i pick it up on sunday wooooo |
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22-03-2009, 10:57 PM | #8 | ||
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was there a link to that car else where on here?
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22-03-2009, 11:12 PM | #9 | ||
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Yeah I was considering buying it and was asking for opinions, and now i own it!
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23-03-2009, 10:47 AM | #10 | ||
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swwet as,
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23-03-2009, 01:12 PM | #11 | ||
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Bit pricey IMO...
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23-03-2009, 01:51 PM | #12 | ||
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I know that car. It was always parked on Bridgewater Rd in Craigieburn.
Looked pretty good in the flesh. Never actually saw it driven though.
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23-03-2009, 02:21 PM | #13 | ||
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I don't think 10k is too bad for what you got.
Nice car regardless.
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23-03-2009, 09:24 PM | #14 | ||
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Yeah now that i think about it i'm pretty happy with the price, seeing he added his GPS unit too.
It drives really well, only problem is because of how low the kit sits i think ill need some better shocks and its a bit quiet but i can fix both of those |
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24-03-2009, 11:16 PM | #15 | |||
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there wasnt any tickford stampings on a XR6 , no tickford plates or anything like it. the only time a XR6 got a tickford plate was when it was fitted with genuine tickford options. some of these include , LP Gas , sunroof , 17" alloys , body kit , momo steering wheel, momo gear knob . a quick phone call to a ford dealer or to us with a vin can tell you exactly what it is. |
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25-03-2009, 09:29 AM | #16 | ||
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hmmm thats odd for some reason they were certain.....but i thought they only knew that it was a sedan and the year.
Not to worry, i didnt buy it anyway. Why did they put a tickford stamp on the VCT and not the HP, it seems odd. |
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25-03-2009, 09:45 AM | #18 | |||
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remember the XR6 is not build buy tickford they were built buy ford with tickford parts and then shipped to tickford if tickford options were ordered. this is when they got the tickford plate on them. all t series were half built at ford and then sent to tickford to be finished off. all these cars got a tickford plate. |
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25-03-2009, 10:01 AM | #19 | ||
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Thanks for the info ill remember that, i think they should at least put some stamp on there even if it doesnt have tickford options, they put the badge on the outside why not in the engine bay :P
And while I have the main man from FTG here, you wouldnt have an AU series II momo auto shifters in stock? :P haha |
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25-03-2009, 11:09 AM | #20 | |||
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25-03-2009, 04:33 PM | #21 | ||
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So it could be the case that people's stock XR6's have never visited tickford, but my forte with tickford factory gas has.
Woot.
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I have visited Tickford before too, so that means I am better than a stock XR6.
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25-03-2009, 05:19 PM | #23 | |||
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25-03-2009, 09:26 PM | #24 | |||
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hmmm does that mean my XR6 that i just brought only went to tickford to get a stamp put on it :P |
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26-03-2009, 12:04 AM | #26 | ||
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:( then again fords are quality cars so what am i complaining about
also can you send me a pm with how much that shifter will cost inc postage to melton 3337 |
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26-03-2009, 12:09 AM | #27 | |||
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29-03-2009, 09:34 PM | #30 | ||
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IIRC the I6 HP had a 'T' stamped on the head im pretty sure my old HP had it
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