AU II XR8 - 179,000kms

needaXYGT · 11-06-2009, 11:42 PM

would anyone advise me to stay away from this? perhaps a bit hard to say since no one has driven it, but are there any problems that generaly arise with this amount of K's?

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=11EA924F927F

UU TS50 · 11-06-2009, 11:50 PM

it sounds like it has been looked after and owned by an enthusiast ,has some good extras put into it so if the price is right then go give it a look .Mine has got 149k on it now and its only getting better

needaXYGT · 12-06-2009, 12:00 AM

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but are there any problems that generaly arise with this amount of K's?

apart from the obvious, ie, suspension bushes perhaps.

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it sounds like it has been looked after and owned by an enthusiast ,has some good extras put into it so if the price is right then go give it a look .Mine has got 149k on it now and its only getting better

yeh it doesnt seem to bad from what i can see, things can obviously change when seeing it in the flesh though.

Anyone else?

mik · 12-06-2009, 03:29 AM

theres a bit more to maintain with the irs , i have a s2 vct xr6 the rear wheel bearings on mine stated to get a little noisey approximatley 110 k`s, from memory ball park was about $500/600 to get done, the rest is pretty much normal falcon , check for rack leaks, general oil leaks, suspension bushes etc, they are a pretty good unit if maintained, oh i forgot the boot lids have been known to leak a bit of water in through the spoiler so check in the boot around the spare etc , i can`t speak for the au windsor but the oldies were pretty good.

Coogs289 · 12-06-2009, 11:13 AM

Main things to look for out for (on an AU XR8)

Power Steering Rack
High Pressure Power Steer Line
Rocker Cover Leaks
Timing Cover Leaks
Transmission Leaks
Leakage from where the dipstick enters the sump
and obviously any signs of repairs etc.

cheers, Anthony

dreadly · 12-06-2009, 11:56 AM

Looks nice mate, i wouldnt worry about it. It's an Au so it's barely broken in yet lol. As i think there's some guys on the forum with 600k+?

private9 · 12-06-2009, 12:02 PM

Looks like a nice clean car. I wouldn't be too worried about kays personally.

What do people think about the price?

RG · 12-06-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by private9

Looks like a nice clean car. I wouldn't be too worried about kays personally.

What do people think about the price?

Seems cheap to me.

rosco426 · 12-06-2009, 12:48 PM

Mate bought a mint Series 2 XR8 for under 10K a few months ago, well under. Probably has room to move on the price on this one, looks pretty good.

Coogs289 · 12-06-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rosco426

Mate bought a mint Series 2 XR8 for under 10K a few months ago, well under. Probably has room to move on the price on this one, looks pretty good.

The car didn't happen to be Liquid Silver with 122ks on the clock did it? Located in Brunswick.

Cheers, Anthony

rosco426 · 12-06-2009, 05:04 PM

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The car didn't happen to be Liquid Silver with 122ks on the clock did it? Located in Brunswick.

Cheers, Anthony

Might be, not too sure to be honest. Colour sounds right though. Your old car?

Coogs289 · 12-06-2009, 05:38 PM

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Might be, not too sure to be honest. Colour sounds right though. Your old car?

Nah, not mine but I seriously considered purchasing it. Seemed like a pretty good car (although the badges were a bit "funny").

Cheers, Anthony

galaxy xr8 · 12-06-2009, 05:57 PM

Look's ok from the pic's but you really need to go and drive it to determine what may be wrong with it, at the end of the day I wouldn't worry about the klms to much if the vehicle is well cared for,
Look at some AU Taxi's, very high klm's and this is really just a tarted up taxi, lol.

needaXYGT · 12-06-2009, 08:04 PM

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The car didn't happen to be Liquid Silver with 122ks on the clock did it? Located in Brunswick.

lol i was also looking at this car!

thanks for the advice, worth a look then!

**DJM83** · 12-06-2009, 08:20 PM

: my TE has done more then all of them and is still fantastic to drive

Coogs289 · 12-06-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by needaXYGT

lol i was also looking at this car!

thanks for the advice, worth a look then!

PM sent mate

AU_Wagin · 13-06-2009, 12:07 AM

Is UAJ a new rego plate for this age group of AU ?? If so why.

It's in Hawthorn, like me too

fourl6 · 13-06-2009, 12:19 AM

if your not fused about the xr headlights... id spend a extra 2k and get a T1 or T2 T Series... theys a couple around the 13-14k mark and have the Fairmont interior, premium breaks etc... and i would assume they will hold there value a bit better in the future.... oh and most of them have pretty low kms...

fourl6 · 13-06-2009, 12:26 AM

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Is UAJ a new rego plate for this age group of AU ?? If so why.

It's in Hawthorn, like me too

you would be correct... mines UUU and that plate is only 2 years old... so its been re registered just over 2 years ago... probably only something small like it did have custom plates...

T Series link
T1 TE50, 117,000kms, ESS Auto, Tickford Brakes, $13,500

Stattic · 13-06-2009, 01:18 AM

Very clean car, its got the 220kw and its a 5 speed! plus i love momo steering wheels
the price seems good but as always try and get a bit better

eb ghia · 13-06-2009, 10:17 AM

uaj is around about feb/ march 07

5 FTR 5 · 13-06-2009, 10:29 PM

As said already with the issues with the AU,Looks good not lowered or modified apart from the exhaust,check if the gearbox is notchy going into second and third.Listen for drive line noise like the diff shuddering ,if so might just need oil change.Mine done 155,000 apart from the clutch and g/box fine