Buying an XR4

mowog · 13-03-2008, 01:13 PM

Hi Guys

It looks like I will be buying a new XR4 tomorrow if the tradin deal works out. I am looking for some advice from the wise who have had an XR4 delivered new.

What issues did you find on delivery?
What brand of Cruise control did you have fitted I can't see an option on the Ford site
Blue Tooth again I can't see an option on the Ford site so what brands and experiance have you guys had.

The XR4 will join my XR6 Turbo Ute and Ford Territory in the Family fleet. I am selling/Trading 2 Barina SRi's on it.

Ives · 13-03-2008, 02:19 PM

You might find much more infos about the XR4... here -> http://www.fordfiestaxr4.com/forums/index.php

Jess85 · 13-03-2008, 03:03 PM

i dont have cruise or bluetooth - dont need it so cant answer your questions. maybe ask the salesperson what they would recommend

Steffo · 13-03-2008, 08:30 PM

The irony! I remember having a heated discussion with yourself about the Fiesta being a "shopping trolley," and the Barina's you had being better cars. Now with a bigger, more powerful engine in the "shopping trolley," its worth buying!

Either way, top decision mate, they're nice cars, all the best!

mowog · 13-03-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

The irony! I remember having a heated discussion with yourself about the Fiesta being a "shopping trolley," and the Barina's you had being better cars. Now with a bigger, more powerful engine in the "shopping trolley," its worth buying!

Either way, top decision mate, they're nice cars, all the best!

The XR4 wasnt around back then

But on that topic SRi vs XR4 I didnt see or feel much a different between the two cars on the test drive. If Holden hadnt sold out and done the Deawoo thing I might have been buying a different car.

At the end of the day it is being brought for the kids to drive I will mostly stick to my XR6 Turbo.

**DJM83** · 13-03-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

The irony! I remember having a heated discussion with yourself about the Fiesta being a "shopping trolley," and the Barina's you had being better cars. Now with a bigger, more powerful engine in the "shopping trolley," its worth buying!

Either way, top decision mate, they're nice cars, all the best!

They are a shopping trolley, but the XR4 isnt. Also much nicer to ride in

Crazy Dazz · 14-03-2008, 04:18 AM

I can’t believe that Ford don’t fit cruise control to what is effectively their top of the range Fiesta! That Punto is starting to look very attractive!
I’m looking for an economical daily driver as I don’t like driving the GT every day in traffic.
My Heart says “Ford all the way” but I’m having a hard time making it stack up.

Steffo · 14-03-2008, 04:45 AM

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I can’t believe that Ford don’t fit cruise control to what is effectively their top of the range Fiesta! That Punto is starting to look very attractive!
I’m looking for an economical daily driver as I don’t like driving the GT every day in traffic.
My Heart says “Ford all the way” but I’m having a hard time making it stack up.

The Punto is $4000 more drive-away for a slower car with numb steering and no pedal feel, and poor forward visibility (super long dash, super slope down bonnet), poorer handling and braking... glossed over with lots of toys. And diesel fuel economy, I suppose.

Nappa · 14-03-2008, 09:22 AM

i've had mine for just on 6months and have done about 9000kms, so far the car has been great to drive, its better now that its loosend up a bit.

My only issue is a few rattles, the major one comes from the back right side of the car, and i beleive this may be the answer to that problem

http://www.fordstownerssa.co.za/foru...st=0&sk=t&sd=a

Other then that the car always keeps me smiling.

mowog · 17-03-2008, 01:30 PM

Well that deal fell over...!

I am looking for a salesman who isn't an idiot to sell me a Frozen White or Performance Blue XR4.

In Brisbane.

Jess85 · 17-03-2008, 03:01 PM

they have a blue xr4 at bfs work, but we're not in QLD

mowog · 17-03-2008, 03:34 PM

I am negotiating with Demac Ford on an 08 Performance Blue XR4 lets see how that goes.

robjh80 · 17-03-2008, 04:14 PM

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I am negotiating with Demac Ford on an 08 Performance Blue XR4 lets see how that goes.

I got my Colorado Red one from Denmac Indooroopilly for $25,500 driveaway with mats and a full tank of gas......gives you a ballpark figure to aim for, good luck with it all.

mowog · 17-03-2008, 07:42 PM

Deal is done....

08 Frozen White arrives April.

robjh80 · 17-03-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mowog

Deal is done....

08 Frozen White arrives April.

Denmac?

How much did ya get one for in the end?

mowog · 18-03-2008, 07:26 AM

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Denmac?

How much did ya get one for in the end?

Not as good as your price. $26500.00 is what mine will cost.

Its still on the boat I don't expect to see it until mid to late April. And after that I expect to see it even less because I am buying it for the kids to drive.

Jess85 · 18-03-2008, 08:51 AM

your kids are lucky for you to be buying them an xr4. i was given my xr4 too - well i didnt buy it, bf did

mowog · 18-03-2008, 10:22 AM

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your kids are lucky for you to be buying them an xr4. i was given my xr4 too - well i didnt buy it, bf did

My kids dont think so the ungreatfull little grubs...

You see they use to have 2 Barina Sri's between them (3 Kids) to drive. I cracked one day and removed open access to the cars. They need to present a good case now as to why they need a car.

I have made them use public transport when they cant present a good enough case to take a car. And now the pool of cars will be down to 1 instead of 2.

So they hate me at the moment.

kiwijohn42 · 18-03-2008, 10:46 AM

Geez, we were lucky to get mums Hillman Avenger wagon.

photn · 18-03-2008, 11:38 AM

ohh dear.. its an oldies attack.... im waiting to hear the line

"Well Back in my day us kids wherent so lucky.. we had to ......"

mowog · 18-03-2008, 12:29 PM

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ohh dear.. its an oldies attack.... im waiting to hear the line

"Well Back in my day us kids wherent so lucky.. we had to ......"

Gen "Y" as group need to be removed...

photn · 18-03-2008, 03:34 PM

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Gen "Y" as group need to be removed...

So remove all of North Shore????

Ives · 18-03-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mowog

Gen "Y" as group need to be removed...

Oh, not another holocaust.

Whopper · 18-03-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mowog

Gen "Y" as group need to be removed...

Generation "whY" you mean.......

Rob

Jess85 · 18-03-2008, 05:01 PM

why dont just work to pay for their own cars..

whooligan · 18-03-2008, 05:49 PM

Leave generation "Y" alone....They're writing off Commodores quicker than you can say:" Watch out for that pole!"....That got to be a good thing.

mowog · 18-03-2008, 06:21 PM

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Leave generation "Y" alone....They're writing off Commodores quicker than you can say:" Watch out for that pole!"....That got to be a good thing.

But its not their fault when someone puts a pole in their way. Its the poles fault for being there.

mc_konazz · 18-03-2008, 06:57 PM

"Y" is it the pole's fault???

Probably global warming is making them grow to quickly, that the P-platers don't see them in time...

Kariharnett · 19-03-2008, 10:28 AM

I was never givin a car. i had to buy mine, and i bought my new fiesta by my self no help from parents but i spose its a lil different cos we live in a hill billy small town and we dont pay high rents and can afford to pay for a car. but i like it makes me feel as thoe i have archeived somthing

mowog · 19-03-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kariharnett

I was never givin a car. i had to buy mine, and i bought my new fiesta by my self no help from parents but i spose its a lil different cos we live in a hill billy small town and we dont pay high rents and can afford to pay for a car. but i like it makes me feel as thoe i have archeived somthing

I am buying it for them to drive. Not buying it for them... It will remain my car and I will will use it when needed.