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Edward Salem
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AU6 Falcon

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Reg: 01-2007

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Monday, February 19, 2007 - 04:59 pm, by:  Edward Salem (Sydeward)

The time is drawing closer in which ill be able to shell out for a new car.

Previously my plan was to take out a Personal loan w/ monthly repayments and sell my current AU6 falcon to purchase a V8 soarer GT.

Things have changed however, ive gone to the darkside! With a little more research ive found out some interesting facts about its little brother, the 6c 2.5L TT.

The obvious to begin with, is the speed difference when comparing the two engine types off the mark (~5.9s vs 7sV8/ 7.5s for the V8L)

When I decided on which model i was going to buy I was already aware of this, it didnt really bother me as I was under the impression that the V8 was going to save me big bikkies on petrol and insurance fees.....

Todays reserach though has shed a lot of light on the matter however.

Today i recieved 2 quotes from justcar insurance, both done online.
One was for the annual insurance fee for a SC400 - 4.0L GT with fire + theft, the other was for a SC300 2.5L TT with fire + theft.... I was expecting the TT quote to blow me away, but truth be told, both cars cost EQUALLY AS MUCH to insure!!!..

I thought i read the same quote twice, i couldnt believe my eyes, but indeed i was right... the TT 2.5L costs just as much as the V8GT to insure.

** so there goes the added benefit of having cheaper insurance...

The next thing i researched was fuel consumption... I read a few independant reviews, firstly for an AU falcon and then of the 2.5L TT... it appears for normal day to day driving the AU drinks more than the soarer!

apparently the soarer drinks 11 L / 100km, for a TT that is awesome and much better than i expected (perhaps i was misinformed =P)

So now ive found out the Soarer isnt going to be overly expensive on petrol, isnt going to cost any more than the big V8 for insurance, and is significantly quicker off the mark....

Above all they are CHEAPER, and easier to find.... i know this because ive been struggling to find a single 4.0L GT for under 8k online. Turbo soarers are abundant at the lower price range however...

Before i make a final decision, and eventually make a purchase, im turning to you guys to sell me out of buying a turbo!!:-)irate:

The only thing i havent been able to find much info on is the luxury side of the cars...

Will the turbo still have the CD stacker, electric windows, LCD display, climate control justable suspension? etc etc? how much luxury do i have to sacrifice to own the turbo?

I couldnt care for the Leather interior of the UZZ30, but one of the main reasons i decided on a soarer was that it is a luxury sports car at an affordable price point. My AU falcon has wind up windows, a up aircon that overheats my engine and a dull looking interior... I sure as hell would hope a turbo soarer would be a step up from that....

I can see the 2.5L TT Soarer is cheaper than the V8... theres gotta be a catch....


Ultimatelly i was hoping you could shed some light on what ive said, and perhaps fill me in...

am I making the right choice? am I really better of with a 2.5TT?

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