Just bought an XR5

Bucket · 14-07-2008, 05:32 PM

Hi Guys,

The Grey Ghost is on the way out- in its place, an LS XR5T in Electric Orange with the Leather Recaros.
I'm stoked!

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FOCUSonTHIS · 14-07-2008, 05:36 PM

Congrats....I see another happy turbo driver

Smoke Pursuit · 14-07-2008, 05:37 PM

Congrats on the new purchase! Im sure you will be happy with the update.

skriblz06 · 14-07-2008, 06:45 PM

sweet ride, congrats on the purchase mate. love the xr5

photn · 14-07-2008, 06:55 PM

i wish i had an XR5T to sit along side the zetec.

RJO89 · 14-07-2008, 07:00 PM

Congrats man. I had the privilege of going on a cruise with the fordXR5turbo.com guys, and those cars go like the clappers. So fast. You're gonna love your new ride. Congrats again. It's a beautiful car

RSgerry · 14-07-2008, 11:59 PM

Congratulations. I have been thinking very hard about treating myself to something nice, and the XR5T in Orange is top of the list at the moment. Unfortunately I cant buy anything until next year, but I can dream. The list also includes Mini Cooper S JCW, Mazda 3 MPS, Renault Megane, F6 and 135 coupe...the most serious competitor is the MPS. But there is no colour around ATM like the electric orange...looks awesome.

Bucket · 15-07-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RSgerry

Congratulations. I have been thinking very hard about treating myself to something nice, and the XR5T in Orange is top of the list at the moment. Unfortunately I cant buy anything until next year, but I can dream. The list also includes Mini Cooper S JCW, Mazda 3 MPS, Renault Megane, F6 and 135 coupe...the most serious competitor is the MPS. But there is no colour around ATM like the electric orange...looks awesome.

Thanks mate!

Yea, there are some lovely little hatches out there!

MPS didnt really grab me in terms of ride/driving dynamics and looks.
Too nose heavy and too much torque steer for my liking.

Can't wait to pick the XR5 up. The Orange looks wicked

Ives · 15-07-2008, 05:50 PM

Very nice. Good choice of car.

**MR_LON** · 15-07-2008, 09:08 PM

top choice, had mine for over 2 years and can't fault it. enjoy

opium · 16-07-2008, 06:46 PM

I have only had mine 8 months but what Mr Lon said...

Tj-zetec · 17-07-2008, 06:41 PM

stop bragging... bunch of bastards. :p hehe.

opium · 17-07-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tj-zetec

stop bragging... bunch of bastards. :p hehe.

If I had a signature as long as yours.You might have spent more on mods than on the original XR5..

Bucket · 18-07-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by opium

If I had a signature as long as yours.You might have spent more on mods than on the original XR5..

And thats what I decided to do....Rather than spend thousands on modding my car (and i considered suspension etc...) i'd rather spend the money on something thats going to cost me half what it would in modding privately....ie...Turbo....5 to $10000...no way...suspension...2K...Zorst...400....Engine Mods...yea....nah....I'll just get an XR5 thx

ieatsports_cars · 18-07-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

And thats what I decided to do....Rather than spend thousands on modding my car (and i considered suspension etc...) i'd rather spend the money on something thats going to cost me half what it would in modding privately....ie...Turbo....5 to $10000...no way...suspension...2K...Zorst...400....Engine Mods...yea....nah....I'll just get an XR5 thx

and just get a 2.5 zorst to go along with the xr5 lol

DNKPWR · 18-07-2008, 05:27 PM

Bucket... Good buy!
Same as above, have not had any problems with it.

Bucket · 19-07-2008, 02:18 AM

Just pick it up....Smiling every time I put my foot down

Beautiful car!

FOCUSonTHIS · 19-07-2008, 10:51 AM

Well watch the boys in blue if you do go over the speed limit by mistake! Have fun and safe driving

BlackLS · 19-07-2008, 01:36 PM

Good to hear bucket! enjoy!

melbzetec · 19-07-2008, 05:18 PM

Nice one Bucket. Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!!

(And no smart comments from anyone about my list of mods please!!!. Trouble is, if I bought an XR5, I'd still end up spending and even bigger bucket of money modding that!! )

Tj-zetec · 19-07-2008, 06:45 PM

It gets in your blood, don't it??

melbzetec · 19-07-2008, 07:00 PM

There's something just wrong about having a car exactly the same as someone elses!!!!!

Bucket · 21-07-2008, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FOCUSonTHIS

Well watch the boys in blue if you do go over the speed limit by mistake! Have fun and safe driving

Well, I haven't stopped driving her all weekend, best thing is, my Girlfriend actually loves it and wishes she had one too!!

Took the Asbo down to Mandurah on the weekend and had this bloke (cop?) by the side of the road desperately try to get me with his Speed Gun..Why do I say Desperate? he saw me coming too late, singled me out and frantically tried to get a bearing on me...too bad I was doing the speed limit

It's a beautiful car to drive... really makes the C1 Chasis Glow! I'm still getting used to the way a Turbo engine performs but it's quite a predictable unit- fantastic in gear acceleration makes overtaking a breeze. Love the submarining red lights in the cabin too...really nice effect!
One very, very happy XR5 Owner here

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antony101 · 21-07-2008, 08:43 AM

i know what you mean - barrrpppppppppp warppppppppppppppp.

Go the XR5....

opium · 24-07-2008, 09:12 AM

Got to "Deres" it bucket...you wont be disapointed!

POP POP Crackle Crackle!!

Bucket · 25-07-2008, 05:09 PM

Awesome thanks Opium

I've just checked it out on fordxr5turbo.com....cheap mod!!

opium · 25-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Sounds a lot more angry and intense and a lot less refined..

Which in my eyes is a great thing..It sounds like it has a set!!!!

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