ford xr5 turbo

petzke · 04-05-2006, 12:31 PM

has anyone seen the new ford xr5 turbo, i just saw it on a bus stop poster and had to investigate. priced at around $38 000 it seems a bit steep really, but then again you look at the stats and if i had enough money for a small car i know where i would lean towards

Laminge · 04-05-2006, 12:41 PM

You find allot of the discussions here http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=77

ClevlndStemer · 04-05-2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by petzke

has anyone seen the new ford xr5 turbo, i just saw it on a bus stop poster and had to investigate. priced at around $38 000 it seems a bit steep really, but then again you look at the stats and if i had enough money for a small car i know where i would lean towards

starting at $35990 the nearest competitor is the Golf GTi at 40k. a bargain me thinks and once the finances are organised i'll be putting some hard earned down for one.

Nappa · 04-05-2006, 01:03 PM

trust me, the car is worth every cent, if i had the money 2day it would be the first thing i'd buy, and i have a company car so its not like id need one.
This car is amazing in every aspect, i'd rather one of these then a typhoon, sure its as fast but is handles like its on rails.

Deadman · 04-05-2006, 01:26 PM

I've heard positive and negative things about it... Not counting any chickens yet... I rekon it'll get shown up a bit by the Mazda 3 MPS to, but time will tell...

Nappa · 04-05-2006, 01:31 PM

yeah im wondering what the 3 MPS will be like, it might be too pricey, and the 6 mps isnt doing very well at all. Personally i prefer the focus euro look to the mazda jap style. but thats just me, oh and i also sell fords so of course i'll like their product

Deadman · 04-05-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nappa

yeah im wondering what the 3 MPS will be like, it might be too pricey, and the 6 mps isnt doing very well at all. Personally i prefer the focus euro look to the mazda jap style. but thats just me, oh and i also sell fords so of course i'll like their product

Oh yeah, don't get me wrong. Love the car, just ultimately wish for 2 things:

1) AWD
2) more grunt (although, so long as it had point 1, it would be fairly easy to up the grunt myself, and pretty cheap to I rekon)

If it had point 1) I'd be buying it tomorrow.

ClevlndStemer · 04-05-2006, 01:45 PM

is the mazda running an all time AWD? or like the MPS just a FWD with the rear drive kicking in when it needs to, like the GTi VW?

Perana · 04-05-2006, 01:48 PM

Mazda 3 MPS is FWD only...

With 180kw and 380Nm... torque steer and wheelspin city im guessing...

ten[A]cio[U]s · 04-05-2006, 01:51 PM

I saw an orange one at Hillis ford the other day (in wagga). Dam sexy car, they have done a bloody awesome job of it.

Lightning Strike GT · 04-05-2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

Oh yeah, don't get me wrong. Love the car, just ultimately wish for 2 things:

1) AWD
2) more grunt (although, so long as it had point 1, it would be fairly easy to up the grunt myself, and pretty cheap to I rekon)

If it had point 1) I'd be buying it tomorrow.

Also no cruise control on the XR5 either and it is a definate must with all the amount of stealth speed revenue devices around

Xtreme F6 · 04-05-2006, 04:07 PM

Ive driven it today, its an orsm car well done ford.

Deadman · 04-05-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AU XR8

Also no cruise control on the XR5 either and it is a definate must with all the amount of stealth speed revenue devices around

Garh! Strike 3.

**TUF_302** · 04-05-2006, 06:34 PM

All we need now is an XR4 Fiesta, then we can go 4 5 6 lol. :Reverend:

Poetic Justice · 04-05-2006, 07:03 PM

what about XR8 turbo? :P

Deadman · 04-05-2006, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by blackout

what about XR8 turbo? :P

XR7 has to come first!! Basic maths!

XR8 turbo... jeez some people say silly things

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notty1978 · 04-05-2006, 07:27 PM

Has anyone got photos

ivorya · 04-05-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

I've heard positive and negative things about it... Not counting any chickens yet... I rekon it'll get shown up a bit by the Mazda 3 MPS to, but time will tell...

Remember, FORD is quoted as saying that the engine used is understressed. Just emagine the outputs that some tuners will be able to extract.
Will it drivable.... who knows... all in the name of power to weight!!!

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krusic · 04-05-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by notty1978

Has anyone got photos

You can find some photos of my panther black XR5T here

http://www.fordxr5turbo.com/forum/index.php?topic=105.0

Deadman · 04-05-2006, 08:45 PM

FYI all, Ford have added it to the Ford website (so you can build and price etc etc).

Sorry if this is old news, but I could swear it wasn't there a week ago when I was looking, so I thought I'd mention it.

mrgo40rd · 04-05-2006, 11:14 PM

i would like to see ford make a turbo version in the xt model or even fairmonts would be different my future plan is to turbo my fairmont

Danny · 05-05-2006, 12:47 AM

I've made the descision to buy one in about a year or so (my sister will be getting her licence so the Fiesta must go to her). While I wait for that time, I'll watch how they go before I do get one. I wouldn't get a new car JUST as it comes out because in the new car hype ford will nay be willing to do good deals on them. nad theyre going on about how popular and sold out till september they are.

Deadman · 05-05-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgo40rd

i would like to see ford make a turbo version in the xt model or even fairmonts would be different my future plan is to turbo my fairmont

Or just buy an XR6T with the interiour luxury package that gives you the Fairmont/Fairmont Ghia ICC, leather seats etc etc...

flappist · 05-05-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgo40rd

i would like to see ford make a turbo version in the xt model or even fairmonts would be different my future plan is to turbo my fairmont

Maybe they will as a replacement for the modular V8.......

melbzetec · 05-05-2006, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

XR7 has to come first!! Basic maths!

XR8 turbo... jeez some people say silly things

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Basic Maths: but only when Ford bring out a 7 cylinder car!!!!!!

XR6= 6 cylinders
XR8= 8 cylinders
XR5= 5 cylinders. Yes it is a is 5 cylinder turbo

Therefore an XR4 could be a performance Fiesta ( the ST model in the UK)

XR7? Jeez some people say silly things!

Perana · 05-05-2006, 12:15 PM

An XR7 is only natural since the first car to wear the XR nameplate was the Mercury Cougar XR7

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Deadman · 05-05-2006, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

Basic Maths: but only when Ford bring out a 7 cylinder car!!!!!!

XR6= 6 cylinders
XR8= 8 cylinders
XR5= 5 cylinders. Yes it is a is 5 cylinder turbo

Therefore an XR4 could be a performance Fiesta ( the ST model in the UK)

XR7? Jeez some people say silly things!

I'm still trying to work out if you actually thought I was serious

: I think you did..

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Wow! Really? I never knew that the XR numbers are based on the number of cylinders!! (that was sarcasm to. just in case you didn't get it this time ;) )

melbzetec · 05-05-2006, 03:11 PM

Yeh I did miss the sarcasm!!Obviously far too subtle!!

But most people are so ignorant about Focus, I'm not sure that many realise that Focus XR5 IS a 5 cylinder car

Deadman · 05-05-2006, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by melbzetec

Yeh I did miss the sarcasm!!Obviously far too subtle!!

But most people are so ignorant about Focus, I'm not sure that many realise that Focus XR5 IS a 5 cylinder car

Yeah, sorry, I was a bit to subtle, appologies if I came off a bit rude in the end

It was probably more so because my joke was that bad in the first place

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Yeah, I actually heard it called a RX5 yesterday (ala RX8)

Redrum · 06-05-2006, 05:49 PM

Test drove an XR5 today. Seriously thinking about buying one for the misses.

The seats were so comfy, the interior looked ok, features etc acceptable, handling and steering for a front wheel drive car were exceptional. It's take off was not great, but mid range power/torque was impressive!!! The engine only had 80kms on it so would loosen up. The shift was easy, in fact in my opinion, too easy, the clutch felt like it wasn't there. Got back into my XR6T and felt like I had to break a leg to drive it. Overall though I think it is a fantastic car and most likely will buy one for the misses.

Now the bad news, have been told by dealer, that if we order now, we might see it sometime next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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