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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Hi guys
I’ve Just inherited a 95 EF XR6 auto in chilli red with 232000kms with the optional cruise 16” wheels and ford tow bar it’s very original over all with minor wear and tear,only thing not original is the stereo and speakers was curious to know if this vehicle would be worth much on the market.. Regards Michael |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
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How clean is it?
Any panel damage? Service history? |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: perth WA
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For its age I’d say it’s very tidy doesn’t have books unfortunately but I have all the receipts for the vehicle with work done over the years,there is only one small dent around the size of a 50c piece on the rear wheel arch which is hardly noticeable,very minor scratches over the years most of which I have polished out..
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BLUE OVAL INC.
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Rare or desirable?
I'd say rareish due to the EF being 20 odd years old now. Would be more desirable in manual form for obvious reasons. Does it have the full Tickford body kit? They were a great car for their day and a nice one will still draw attention to those who remember them from the era. |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Nah it doesn’t have the body kit either,yes a Manual I’d imagine would also be more of a wanted thing being the type of car
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No body kit then not worth much
That's it's signature, it's reason of being and also if any admirer would buy it for a decent price Since doesnt have the body kit, can it be proven it's a XR6 or a mock-up? Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD [MM .352]
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I had a manual EF XR6 back in the day, damn lovely car that felt smaller than it was. Preferred it's styling to the EL XR's. Never liked the body kit though. Nearly traded it on an auto EL XR8 but after I drove the EL, it was a slug in comparison so didn't go for it. I think the manual really made it a different animal, wouldn't mind getting that car back actually! |
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Not very hard to determine if you take the plastic power steering cover off and check for the proper Tickford badge stamped on the front of the head. The XR6 head had bigger valves and different porting than stock EF Falcon which is why they went so much better than stock futura's and the Windsors. ![]() |
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Hold onto EF-EL XR6, they are like finding an XW-XY GS Fairmont 6 in the 1990s... No one wanted those then, look at them now. The EF-EL also have body striping, just like the GS of old. Engineering wise, they are much better cars, the GS series had nothing on the Tickfords for chassis tuning. Love the ELs myself & auto would be fine as I already have the manual Sprint for the involvement/scaring one's self thrills. Ford Forums should do a group thread on the EBII S-XR6, ED,EF,EL XR6 we've put away for posterity, so they don't all get parted out!
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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These are being parted a fair bit as they are still currently worth more in bits than as a whole.
Hold on to it, as the e-series market will bounce soon.
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Good original unmolested E series XR6's in good condition are worth hanging on to regardless of KM. The manual box makes it even more desirable. Do a search and see how many untouched manual ones are for sale, very hard to come by. If you can pack it away or use it minimally and look after it I'd be keeping it
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I wouldn't hold onto a 232000kms car for Financial Interest, You would get more on a term deposit for a lot less hassle.
If you have a love of the car that's different.
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: perth WA
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Yeah interesting I did read in an old wheels magazine that the XR6 was faster I was more surprised that the XR8 actually only made an extra 6kws thought that was unusual
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Don't like to put a dampener on any Fords and I have a nice EL2 XR8 daily driver myself which I like for comfort (better driving position than AU) and appearance.
But go the E series Owners Club facebook site and see how many are changing hands for peanuts. XR's included. You can't give some parts away. People actually advertise to get spares for free. I took a a heap of stuff to scrap metal the other day after keeping it in storage thinking it was going to be hard to come by.Only are few items like front blinkers bring any decent money Yes they are a nice car to drive and handle well. But the brakes are weak and half the non turbo 4's will keep up with you off the lights and any turbo 4 will see you off while your 4l or 5L drinks fuel like a drunken sailor. Future collectability factor not good IMO
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: perth WA
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Bahahahaha funny you say that we also have a Honda Accord euro 2.4L manual. 6 speed and this thing no kidding would probably almost take the xr6 off,in fact according to wheels books the xr does 0-100 in 7.5 the Accord in 7.8 😂
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Who buys an old car whether it's collectable or not because it's quick, fuel efficient and brakes well? If you want that then buy a late model car. . |
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I would to replace my El XR8. If you find one let me know about it
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I think we'll be bumping threads like this in a few years to see who was well off the mark and call them out. |
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Manual ED XR6 186,000 with sunroof $2350 listed on Sat Auto EL XR6 white 156000 all parts for sale 14 Oct. EF XR6 Red all parts for sale 19 Oct Just keep scrolling in there. You are flat out giving most parts away. Fairmonts a plenty. Hope you have a big shed
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E series XRs are the GS falcons of the 70s. I would hold on to it no doubt. As for arguments about desirability and parts galore in ten years try to find XR interior in good nick or front bumpers or blinkers or twin headlights or even the tickford body kit option. Not everyone values their cars like most of us here or appreciate them or even have room or desire to keep them.
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Going to have to wait for them to become desirable again.
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Many EF XR8 are going over $10k. Correct that most of the posts around about these cars are WTB, and not cars that are for sale. We are seeing the same shift in the market for Fords that we saw in VN and VL a few years back. Pay the premium now or weep that you didn't in the future. |
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Just revisiting this thread 3 years on to see how much has changed in that time. I had a 1994 red ef xr6 manual almost 20 years ago and have always liked the model and am trying to find something now. I am finding not many listings anymore and most ef/el xr6 are listed up as wanted to buy ads. I've found a dark blue '94 xr6 that looks pretty good and original for 4k which seems pretty reasonable in this current climate. They seem to be heading into quite desirable category.
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It's worth $2500 maximum. That's if it's in great condition.
As FTe noted, E series are cheap. |
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: perth WA
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I wonder then what makes the one on carsales so special at $75000
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