USED Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo - Is it the BEST Aussie car ever made? | ReDriven used car review

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It's a car that perfectly blended Aussie muscle car and turbo tunability. The Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo is quickly becoming a bonafide icon of Australian automotive history, but good examples are becoming rare. So, should you roll the dice with a used Falcon XR6 Turbo? Watch to find out.
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@samyeomans6710
@samyeomans6710 6 ай бұрын
In 320,000kms. We have experienced all the problems mentioned (no mechanical problems) but they’re cheap and easy fixes. Awesome cars!
@user-ds4uf8bj5h
@user-ds4uf8bj5h 6 ай бұрын
This is my car! Glad you enjoyed reviewing it. Unfortunately there will always be haters for any car judging by some of the comments. I've owned more than 15 performance cars of all makes and models over the past 10 years, including Chrysler, Holden, Ford, BMW and Lexus. So I think I'm pretty qualified to have an informed opinion. None of the others have ever put a smile on my face like this XR6 Turbo does. It was in properly rough shape when I bought it as it had been hardly maintained since leaving the police force. The clear coat on one half of the car was completely gone and the interior was falling to pieces. I've been fixing it up bit by bit - retrimming all the seats and roof liner, fixing the steering wheel, welding some cracked seat rails, replacing diff bushes, ceramic coating, new rotors etc. It's getting there and I'm proud of how it's coming along! The aftermarket head unit seems to be a sticking point and a lot of people don't like the look of that Aerpro one. Personally I've tried both Kayhan and Aerpro. They both look crap compared to factory, but I've had terrible experiences with Kayhan products in the past. This Aerpro unit has served me well. This car has been the most reliable, trustworthy and practical car I've ever owned. Plenty of power, great looks, no major mechanical issues. It's a bloody crying shame Ford was starved of cash by the end because this platform would have been an absolute weapon if they had more funding to luxe it up a bit. As it stands, the driving experience is so involving and immersive, the transmission is smooth like butter, the balance is perfect. Only other thing I'd say is that yes, the position of the drivers seat certainly isn't for everyone. Personally I've gotten accustomed to it and now find it really comfortable. EDIT: oh and the fuel economy! I promise it's not that bad in average real world conditions. I take this car to work most days and unfortunately I have to sit in a lot of a stop start traffic which really hurts fuel bill. Plus I've got a heavy foot.
@billy4eyes512
@billy4eyes512 6 ай бұрын
Pin this!
@jamesfarnarkler
@jamesfarnarkler 6 ай бұрын
A great example!! Mine's red and before I owned it, it trundled up and down the Gwydir, Newell and Carnarvon highways as a NSW Police hwy patrol car.
@cuntingham2
@cuntingham2 6 ай бұрын
I wish all the owners of these cars did a little write up like this
@Sam-zu8pc
@Sam-zu8pc 6 ай бұрын
There’s only one person who needs to like it mate - the person who owns and drives it 👍
@noah_73
@noah_73 6 ай бұрын
Is that whole centre stack Aerpro? I''ve never seen anything like that in an FG or FG-X.
@keithmonaghan9381
@keithmonaghan9381 6 ай бұрын
I had a G6E Turbo as a company car. I did a 400 meter event. With the traction control on it had wheel spin in the first 3 gears but still did the 400 in 13.05 in standard road trim and tyre pressures. It was a sleeper that shocked a lot of people that thought they had fast cars.
@simongillard7522
@simongillard7522 6 ай бұрын
i have a 2010 g6e turbo with an un opened bottom end here in nz with about 260ks on the clock had many falcons before this one but this was the panicle imo and wanted to get one , old boy owned it before me did a lot of open road driving. Im no stranger to turbo 6s but absolutely love this thing have just done a bunch of mods to it and got it dyno tuned it made a staggering 550rwhp on moderate boost i did the valve springs oil pump gears and the head studs but all in all straight forward simple stuff and these barras are woken up my one still has a heap more in it but for now its a mint sleeper and looks like a grandads car. Its a bloody shame Ford dropped the falcon.
@CAIDMASTEROFPYRO
@CAIDMASTEROFPYRO 5 ай бұрын
I have a g6e turbo with a lot of mods (410wkw) even without tc it wont spin 3rd unless I get on the brake
@bi5048
@bi5048 6 ай бұрын
I’m not Australian and not living in Australia. Visited Melbourne for a month in 1997, car manufacturers were Holden, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan. That same year Nissan closed. If I remember correctly. 2007 I went back there for 1 year. Mitsubishi closed. Only the last three still standing. Eventually all closed down. Sad.
@justinoberle7818
@justinoberle7818 6 ай бұрын
That's odd, they seem to be a fair few in Brisbane
@williamlu4394
@williamlu4394 6 ай бұрын
300 million tax payer dollars every year, isn't even enough to keep either Holden or Ford domestic manufacturing afloat. Practically an alternative Centrelink to keep the racial hierarchy strong, similar to how tradies are so overpaid.
@monkeyd6716
@monkeyd6716 6 ай бұрын
​@justinoberle7818 he is talking about the manufacturing these brand cars in Australia. We don't manufacture them here anymore
@inka86
@inka86 6 ай бұрын
You're an honorary Australian now.
@juddjam2334
@juddjam2334 16 күн бұрын
and now unfortunately we're getting chinese crap cars imported over here now with the lack of manufacturing because our government for whatever reason froths over everything china
@lukeclifton4392
@lukeclifton4392 6 ай бұрын
From fleet purchasers and taxi’s, to highway patrol… there’s a reason this series of Falcon were more popular. 😜
@dpgemail
@dpgemail 2 ай бұрын
That's how they got the numbers up. Adelaide had commodores for cop cars and taxis. 🤷
@YessirPauly
@YessirPauly 6 ай бұрын
I have a 2012 630hp fg with 340000km on it on e85 and still puts a smile on my face🎉
@markoates7402
@markoates7402 6 ай бұрын
I think the FGX update was a great way to finish off this amazing line of vehicles and am so sad it sold so poorly. The front end was a great reflection of the global Ford look of the time, and the tail light treatment was amazing!!
@nicholasvinen
@nicholasvinen 6 ай бұрын
I always liked the FGs, never owned one, when the FGX refresh came out I had to buy one. Liked it so much I bought another. Can't figure out why they didn't sell well either, I can't think of anything I'd rather be driving today.
@Dylan_Mulvaney_OFFICIAL
@Dylan_Mulvaney_OFFICIAL 6 ай бұрын
I liked the rear end of the FGX, the front not so much, it almost looks like it's not finished properly.
@bradg5910
@bradg5910 6 ай бұрын
Long live the King. The mighty barra turbo!
@tba3900
@tba3900 6 ай бұрын
I own 26 Falcons which includes 11 turbo Falcons from BA to FGX and unlike everyone else that traded them in , I kept all of mine. These engine will do a million untouched if serviced every 7,500k . How do I know because my BF turbo Ute has done 933,000km and counting.
@chrisgregory4796
@chrisgregory4796 6 ай бұрын
How do you get time to drive the other 25 cars? 933,000km is nearly 20,000 hours of average driving.
@tba3900
@tba3900 6 ай бұрын
@@chrisgregory4796 I collect Falcons especially XR’s and turbos. As for the BF Turbo it’s a delivery ute for my mechanical/ freight company and does more like 50k a year. I haven’t bothered to replace it as it doesn’t give me any problems . That’s the things with Falcons , if looked after properly they will just keep going and going .
@UnimpressedAussie
@UnimpressedAussie 2 ай бұрын
you are super fortunate :)
@its_maui_bro0457
@its_maui_bro0457 10 күн бұрын
26 is crazyyy, can i have one😂
@vichetkim5533
@vichetkim5533 6 ай бұрын
The FPV F6X is the unsung hero in the Barra engine fleet. With that WRX style scoop on the bonnet, All Wheel Drive and Brembo brakes, it is arguably the best Australian made SUV ever made.
@adamashby6356
@adamashby6356 6 ай бұрын
I've owned a BF, two FGs. Still have my FG XR6. Super low ks. Falcon's always handle and drove extremely well. For a large car they have excellent cat. The turbocharged models are very quick and capable.
@jameswozny2701
@jameswozny2701 6 ай бұрын
Interesting, I always thought they were insanely nose heavy.
@coreylucas6273
@coreylucas6273 2 ай бұрын
​@jameswozny2701 As someone that owns and drives a g6et as a daily, they're amazing around corners if you know how to use them properly
@teejay6342
@teejay6342 27 күн бұрын
@@jameswozny2701definitely the case with the xr8s.
@WayneKerr69420
@WayneKerr69420 17 күн бұрын
@@jameswozny2701 the XR8 with the 5.4 BOSS engine was.
@End3rW1z
@End3rW1z 6 ай бұрын
I honestly would buy a falcon. These things are Australia's icon and should have more love and attention over the suvs of today.
@techforge-Nate
@techforge-Nate 6 ай бұрын
Heres a hot tip Jim, The XRT's have a fine mesh filter in the turbo oil line near the engine block. This filter is supposed to be removed in the first service and it there to catch finings and silica from the engine casting process. Ford are SUPPOSED to remove this filter, but almost never do. This is a common blockage point and cause of oil starvation. I took mine (06/06 BF Mk1.5) out at 115k KMs, and when I said goodbye to her at 180k KMs with a lazy 250kw atw, the turbo was in pristine knick.
@audoinxr6372
@audoinxr6372 6 ай бұрын
Im 7 turbos in and just discovered that mine wasn't replaced when it was forged built like they clamed it was. 😅
@samyeomans6710
@samyeomans6710 6 ай бұрын
Throughout my whole childhood my dad has had a 2008 falcon wagon lpg. And he’s put 320,000kms on it. It drives beautifully and only getting rid of it now because we can’t find fuel for it anywhere.
@perpetualgrin5804
@perpetualgrin5804 6 ай бұрын
Mate had the same 450k. Incredible car and people knock Australian cars😅.
@callumandrews4342
@callumandrews4342 6 ай бұрын
Quite a few BA - FG Falcons hitting 1 million KMs, honestly great cars.
@kdegraa
@kdegraa 6 ай бұрын
A Falcon on gas was once the Internet’s answer to all car questions.
@RichieRouge206
@RichieRouge206 6 ай бұрын
My dad had a Territory of this generation with the NA Barra 24v in South Africa, it was awesome. The only thing that caused issue was the front suspension. I much prefer this generation of tech - I cannot stand touch screens or ADAS, analogue is so much more better than all the current technological crap. The Barra is a legend too. I feel that new cars are far too disconnected and numb with zero appeal. The analogue feel of older cars is always going to appeal more.. great video.
@MrJohnRhee
@MrJohnRhee 6 ай бұрын
I agree..Analog = old school but also less to go wrong and less computers getting in the way. Much more engaging drive
@MattExzy
@MattExzy 6 ай бұрын
I think it's awful manufacturers are moving away from physical buttons for things like climate control for a big touch screen thing. And it's not for convenience, it's clearly a cost-cutting measure. What happens when these screens go belly up.
@gpapaniko23
@gpapaniko23 6 ай бұрын
Love the review guys and all without using “agricultural” to describe the falcon at any stage. I have the Turbo Barra in my 09 SY2 Territory. I get an average 15-16l/100kns. Great power 7 seats, xr6 leather interior and the 3rd owner now for 7 years and now approaching 260k. By far the most practical car, fun to drive, reliable and without having to be precious about it. I keep thinking about updating but would feel like I would have to give up something in the process
@InvisageStudios
@InvisageStudios 6 ай бұрын
I miss my FG F6. I KO’d 4 diff bushes, twisted one tail shaft, blew one clutch and snapped 3 vent actuators on the AC… buuuttt I loved driving it every day. Always put a smile on my dial.
@davidgoliath5901
@davidgoliath5901 6 ай бұрын
O.M.G! BULLSEYE! Great review! Tears to the eyes on what we've lost (and what we took for granted). Not perfect but pretty perfect for our environment and our lifestyle. Our local cars made true and faithful friends.
@sbGOM
@sbGOM 6 ай бұрын
In 2018, after "suffering" Japanese/Thai built utes, including 3 hiluxes, 4x2, 2.2 diesel, v6 single cab 4x4, 3.0 diesel DC then DMAX DC 4X4 and Triton 4x2 petrol for close to 30 years I bought an FG2 ute with steel tray. I bloody loved that thing. Unlike my previous utes it was powerful, handled, had great brakes, very comfortable (sorry mate, my FG had much more comfortable seats than our RAV4 eg) totally reliable had a reasonable amount of tech and could carry a decent amount of gear or load with little effect on performance. I sadly had to sell recently due to too many cars and not enough money😢. It's also so sad that Ford thought so little of its Australian arm that they allowed it to wither on the vine with little to no real investment or marketing since 2009. Oh and the Barra has to be the world's most underrated I6!
@danielreynolds6498
@danielreynolds6498 6 ай бұрын
I had ba RTV Barra Ute. Lifted with diff locker. Was a awesome work Ute
@Discoworx
@Discoworx 6 ай бұрын
One of the best written set of vids on the tube. That pointer is funny, too😂
@gibbonenhancements
@gibbonenhancements 6 ай бұрын
I've owned a 2014 F6 manual for nearly 10 years, 130,000km, and it's been pretty faultless. Diff bushes have been the only really issue but after 2 replacements I just put the IMS diff hat on and it's solid since. I've modified it slowly over the years for a good balance of power, handling, braking, and reliability. Surprisingly capable on the track - got a fair few vids on my channel for anyone interested. Burns no oil, leaks nothing, looks mean, goes hard. It's the perfect car.
@evmikewilliams9021
@evmikewilliams9021 6 ай бұрын
Had a drive a few times of a 2010 G6E N/A, wow I was impressed with everything about the car. But the power of the Barra without turbo was amazing and made it fun to drive
@AussiePom
@AussiePom 4 ай бұрын
Amazing if you mention you own an FG then the first thing people say is "is it a turbo" and when you say no they say "Oh you have to have a turbo" and I ask why but other than performance they can't answer. Where I do my most of my driving koalas and roos aren't impressed by a turbo car. So the NA Barra in the FG only has 261hp - 288lbs ft Torque so not bad for a non turbo car plus you have a choice of fuels E10, 91, 95 and 98. But with the turbo 98 and at a push 95 but not the other two.
@user-on2ql5os3b
@user-on2ql5os3b 6 ай бұрын
I have a 2010 G6E Turbo. Aside from a water pump pulley it's been faultless. Goes like a shower of sh1t, is incredibly comfortable and I'll never part with it. The barra is a mighty engine!
@got2bjokin1
@got2bjokin1 6 ай бұрын
Love it! Had a BA Turbo, FG Turbo and an FGX Turbo. Got rid of them all in time to get good re-sale as well. It's a shame the Aussie motor industry fell apart... :(
@aulzhoefer
@aulzhoefer 6 ай бұрын
It didn’t fall apart it was deconstructed abandoned by Australian and murder off..
@alanngli
@alanngli 6 ай бұрын
The FGX Turbo could have appreciated given enough time?
@aulzhoefer
@aulzhoefer 6 ай бұрын
@@alanngli FGX is terrible.
@nikjames2965
@nikjames2965 6 ай бұрын
Ford and Holden were subsidised to the hilt by the Aussie taxpayer. In the end they were left high and dry making ridiculous gas guzzlers that cost too much
@tturi2
@tturi2 6 ай бұрын
​@@aulzhoefer it's not much different to fg, idk how it could be terrible
@BrentHampstead
@BrentHampstead 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the vid guys. Love the big barra turbos. I had a BF XR6 Turbo from new, followed by an FG G6E Turbo, which I put 200,000km on before selling last year. The ONLY thing that let down the FG and forced me to sell it in the end, was the farking air con. It starting going haywire when the car was 4 years old, and drove me nuts for the next five years. I had a new HVAC unit ($1200 part!) installed twice, and rebuilt once. When the tell-tale ticking sounds started up again, I decided it was time for us to part ways. Other than the air con, the FG put a smile on my face every time I drove it. The surge of torque from 1200rpm is phenomenal. Long live the mighty barra! PS: If Ford was still making the Falcon I would have bought another new one. I love sedans, and opted for a Lexus IS350 F Sport.
@mariobrnabic4252
@mariobrnabic4252 3 ай бұрын
I came across your "ReDriven "channel by a random search, and I am glad I did.... What a fantastic video, absolutely love it. The review was spot on. ... I have owned 3 FG's, firstly a 2009 FG G6E N/A, then a 2010 FG G6E TURBO, and now I drive a FG MK2 G6E N/A. Anyone who has driven these cars are well aware that the 4 litre Barra matched to the German ZF 6 speed is a match made in heaven. In fact if you do a search for the most reliable 6 cylinders in the world, you will find the Barra in this list. There has to be something said for the excellent torque characteristics of the Barra. Such a silky smooth drive. For those people who aren't aware, using premium fuel in the naturally aspirated FG with the Barra will increase your power and torque. Figures from Ford Australia indicate: 91 RON is 195 kW and 391 Nm 95 RON is 201kW and 409 Nm 98 RON is 208kW and 420 Nm Not too shabby for an Australian designed and built Engine.
@ikhlaasshaik2399
@ikhlaasshaik2399 6 ай бұрын
missed** ZF 6 speed gearboxes can have a "milkshake" issue and bushings need to be checked prior to buying as they bad on a lot of these cars hope this helps!
@skilgour44
@skilgour44 6 ай бұрын
Yes, they can have a catastrophic failure due to left-over swarf from the casting process.
@VolvoV8seriously
@VolvoV8seriously 6 ай бұрын
The FG was the missed opportunity from Ford Australia, the local market got sick of the taxi feel of these cars. In saying that you got a good car for what you paid for just don’t expect European quality. These are a good solid car and cheap to fix and mod but personally I would not pay $25k plus for one 10 years old. Great video again guys! ❤
@rosewood1
@rosewood1 6 ай бұрын
I bought an XR6 Turbo manual brand new in 2005. with premium sound system. Red interior and red exterior. It had fantastic performance and great handling to deal with the performance. Easily one of the best practical super performance cars out there. And still is.
@shanecameron7869
@shanecameron7869 6 ай бұрын
Well, the project name for the development of the Barra turbo was seagull, because it was going to shit on everything.
@splurjioaarmani3205
@splurjioaarmani3205 6 ай бұрын
Should have called it duck or Pigeon then they Shit on heaps more stuff
@richardbrimble1319
@richardbrimble1319 6 ай бұрын
Such a shame these didn’t sell sufficiently to keep Ford manufacturing in Aus. We are a country of SUV’s
@sukhoiromantic1718
@sukhoiromantic1718 6 ай бұрын
I'd personally be very happy with an NA G6E but a turbo would be great.
@mrdobalina3451
@mrdobalina3451 7 күн бұрын
T56 F6 RSPEC here. Original owner…, I still love it every time I take it for a drive.
@petewitt2867
@petewitt2867 6 ай бұрын
I was thinking about a Barra turbo powered ford, probably a g6e. Went for an ls1 powered stato instead. Pretty happy, think I got more bang for buck. It’s been a big upgrade from my daily driven hq kingswood.
@stephenmoore1541
@stephenmoore1541 6 ай бұрын
I'd love one. Just a couple months ago, I saw a Holden R8 Maloo here in North America and I really want to know how the hell that guy got around our 25 year import law. I'd probably buy the Ford Falcon cause Ford quit selling those here back in the 70s for some unknowable reason... We have lots of cars with LS engines like the Holden but we never got that Barra and it's a bloody shame. I thought I was going crazy when I saw that Maloo cause I'd never seen a genuine Aussie RHD Holden before. We got a few cars here like the Pontiac G8 and Chevy SS that were Commodores technically... But a real Aussie Ute, that's something special, I had to take a picture.
@tdudge
@tdudge 6 ай бұрын
Another very accurate review! My NA series 1 XR6 has just clicked over 300K kms and the only thing replaced was the water pump, only because the plastic pulley came off. The roof line is sagging and I’m currently opening the drivers door from the outside! Still, best car I have ever owned and have always preferred the more conservative design compared to the commodore
@joshuastanbury3166
@joshuastanbury3166 6 ай бұрын
I've had a 2011 FG Falcon N/A XR6 since April 2021 and its been nothing but an amazing car. I have had a few issues with power steering and have had to replace the tailshaft mount and coupling but aside from that its been a fantastic car mine averages 9.2L per 10 ks. Done over 60,000 ks in the span of nearly 3 years and its never let me down.
@boostbogan
@boostbogan 6 ай бұрын
Owned a T56 manual BF XR6T ute and a ZF BF2 XR6T sedan. Incredible drivelines, horrendous build quality 😄 loved them as much as I hated them 7/10
@colseverns9848
@colseverns9848 6 ай бұрын
Great job guys absolutely spot on A mate had that model XR6 turbo stock auto and I had a E series HSV R8 stock manual and that thing of his was bloody quick … My HSV was blood and guts flat to the boards just trying to keep up with him. Keep up the great work . Absolute Legends
@MrJohnRhee
@MrJohnRhee 6 ай бұрын
great review! Would love to see a BA/BF XR8 review at some point. There'a plenty out there but love how Adam and Jim review cars.
@StuartGerrard
@StuartGerrard 6 ай бұрын
I've had my FG MkII XR6 Turbo since new, have done just under 50k in it, in glorious condition. It's my absolute pride and joy. So reliable, the only thing ever wrong with it was the bloody ICC where the touchscreen failed to operate from delivery. But a replacement solved that, no other issues since. If you're thinking of getting one, bloody do so!
@richarddonald5593
@richarddonald5593 3 ай бұрын
Owned an XRT for 10 years. Still in love!
@johnfielding29
@johnfielding29 6 ай бұрын
Hi from NZ. Purchased my 2003 BA Turbo black on black from new. Drove all over the country Nth and South Islands and still have it .I just couldn't part with it with 245000 kms on the click always garaged and fully serviced since new. Only up grade was Brembo Brakes up front .Always replaced tires with the Dunlop Sps .They stick like glue and give the car a soft ride with super grip. The old girl has had a few bonnet and frontal resprays and a new headliner ,other wise all original. Still a head turner looks like and drives like the rocket she is. Thanks Ford Australia .Aussie built ya can't play rugby but you built a winner hot rod with the Barra
@callumandrews4342
@callumandrews4342 6 ай бұрын
FG Falcons are so underrated! I've owned and still own many Falcons, my daily is a 33 year old EA, I have a mint 1981 Aussie Ford LTD and an FG XR6 Turbo I've owned for 6 years. Amongst most of my Aussie Fords, the FG has been absolutely brilliant they certainly do not drive and act as old as they are! They make better family / long distance touring cars, they were built for this big brown land unlike anything else sold today. Long live the Falcon! 💪🏽
@lobsterwhisperer7932
@lobsterwhisperer7932 6 ай бұрын
When i first saw the EA Falcon on the road back in 1988 it blew my mind how futuristic it looked compared to other cars of its time.
@callumandrews4342
@callumandrews4342 6 ай бұрын
@@lobsterwhisperer7932 Honestly they cop a lot of flack, the early ones weren't so good very hit and miss, the series 2 however were muchly improved (mine is Series 2) and as a mechanic honestly working on other vehicles makes me appreciate my trusty Falcons even more. And as you said imo the EA drives beautifully and definitely well styled etc for its era.
@bazza2540
@bazza2540 6 ай бұрын
Can’t believe you are pushing 200k subscribers! Feels like you were creaming your pants at 30 thou this time last year. Incredible effort guys, and really useful information as well
@person.X.
@person.X. 6 ай бұрын
Great video. My Falcon has all the bodywork and interior issue you bring up. Those are the weak spots. The mechanical bits are bombproof and can take a lot of punishment. The biggest problem by far for me is, as you mention, the lack of comfort. It is really disappointing for this type of car. My first Falcon was an EL sedan and that was the most comfortable car I have ever driven. The later Falcons dropped the ball for comfort imo. I still love my car though and Falcons in general as they are just honest, tough cars that just go on and on and are surprisingly easy and cheap to fix.
@footy2rock
@footy2rock 6 ай бұрын
Good video Adam I used to watch your channel all the time because I was on the lookout for a another/used car.I ended up buying a 2017 Toyota Yaris because of the good reviews Jim gave.Its a very economical car I was on the hunt for a more powerful car like an XR6 but they use too much fuel.
@samyeomans6710
@samyeomans6710 6 ай бұрын
Yessss! Finally this video! I’ve been waiting for years
@georgestarzynski7222
@georgestarzynski7222 5 ай бұрын
I have a FGII ex-HP car and drive it everyday to work. It has been tuned, 310kW at the rear and gives me 13.8l/100km. I love it and puts a smile on my face every time I press down my right foot.
@tomli123001
@tomli123001 6 ай бұрын
Been following your channel since the beginning. Since you have access to the Jim’s garage, why not life up the cars up and have a commentary about car’s underpinning and chassis such as Savagegeese, Sarah tuned channels in overseas. You could feature Jim a bit more in that section. It will be a unique point as most reviewers only go skin deep
@samwhite7248
@samwhite7248 4 ай бұрын
I have a BF xr6 and the thing has 290000km and it still drives like a dream. Amazing cars
@bobbrown1528
@bobbrown1528 6 ай бұрын
They are fantastic cars; I had an earlier BF FPV F6 Typhoon, it was a weapon, the only issue I had was the rear diff bush which was the weak point by design in the drive train. I had an AU XR6 VCT before the BF and a FG GS (Supercharged 5.0) after and I think the BF was my favourite, all super reliable and a lot of fun to drive, now I'm in a Ranger..... Lol.
@CathodeRayNipplez
@CathodeRayNipplez 6 ай бұрын
5:58 "A spot to put the tears of criminals" 🤣 Gasping for breath 😵 Gold dude. PURE GOLD! 😂
@BReal-10EC
@BReal-10EC 6 ай бұрын
I pains me that Ford never brought the excellent Barra engine back to the US (it was originally based on the 3rd gen small block inline six Ford that started way back in the 60s as base economy engines). My favorite slow vehicle I ever owned was my 88 F150- 5 speed 300 6 2wd. The 300 6 was an absolute joy to drive even though slow. So smooth and just a waft of effortless torque. On that note- why didn't Ford bring the Aussie Falcon to the US market? Looks like they considered the idea back in 07 and 09 to replace the US panther car. But.. the issue was fleets (cops, taxis). They loved the Panther Crown Vic because they knew it inside ad out, it was extremely durable, and some even had frame straighteners so they could properly fix almost any curb shunt. Any change was an issue- those fleet sales were probably what kept the Falcon going for so long in OZ too. Fleets do care about fuel consumption, but they care more about Total Cost to Own. A car that last a very long time and doesn't have much downtime for repairs can offset higher fuel consumption easily. *Wish the Falcon was sold in some LHD country so I could import one. I can't drive RHD here.. just can't do it. JDM is dead. Lol.
@UnimpressedAussie
@UnimpressedAussie 2 ай бұрын
JDM is dead? JDM is damned expensive here... It's right at the top for enthusiasts.
@johnnytigs8503
@johnnytigs8503 6 ай бұрын
Overall mate a good review. Some things though to note. These cars are structural bulletproof as a chassis and very stable in corners and steer very very well for a car of its size. It's true what journo's many years ago said when they reviewed the xr6 turbo, the turn in and hold in and around corners feels like a lighter and smaller car. It isn't a WRX but you can still go quick around corners and hold it well. Just don't be thinking of track handling. The seats are good. They aren't super tight and feel more like lounge chairs with support. You never roll out of them. The xr6 turbo is the best of both worlds in that it is a true cruiser but you can go tight around corners on a highway if you choose or beat everyone in a straight line. Just have to look at the nose of the car so you don't oversteer in tight cornering If you get these cars out from their rear, they are a handful just due to their weight so recommend someone does a drift/RWD course if you choose to buy one of these vehicles. I'd say buy modified that has been done right. These cars are old so just replace stuff on your own. Easy to work on just big in size. I've replaced front and rear control arms, shocks, water pump, front crankshaft seal, serpentine belt and tensioner, rear tyres, bonnet struts and rear boot struts, expansion tank, radiator hoses (all genuine), crankshaft pulley and all fluids. Plus some interior bits that were broken and missing (glove box, glove box light and bracket) and valve cover resprayed. All installation (except tyres) done by me, home mechanic. If I did this on Japanese or European, parts alone would cost about $10K, on this it cost $3.7K in total for parts that will last the life of this car and its easy enough to install myself. THESE CARS RUST. RUST THAT YOU CAN'T SEE. Under the front guards along the weld seams at the chassis, rust can appear unfortunately. You can pull these guards off and respray to prevent further rust. Nothing you can really do, its the metal Ford used when they welded these cars together. Are they a great car? Yes. Are they fun to drive. OH YEAH. G6E Turbo doesn't come with Limited Slip Diff (a must for turbo falcons) RIDE: FG XR6 Turbo + 400rwkw @220,000kms, 6 speed auto. Std Brake setup. New parts and it drives so good. A few noises (interior) but nothing to be worried.
@paulvictor9368
@paulvictor9368 6 ай бұрын
Two main problems. Bad brakes and an aftermarket brake setup helps a lot. Main problem is that the gearbox cooler sits in the radiator. They wear through then puts coolant into the gearbox. Best thing to do is to put an external gearbox intercooler on.
@UnimpressedAussie
@UnimpressedAussie 2 ай бұрын
negative... the gearbox cooler is attached to the gearbox and both ATF and coolant flows through it. this is to keep the gearbox fluid at the right temp. Unfortunately this cooler can crack internally just like the ones that were in the radiator on earlier falcons with the BTR 4 speed.
@paulvictor9368
@paulvictor9368 2 ай бұрын
@@UnimpressedAussie I had the external cooler fitted, which meant no ingress of coolant into the gearbox if cracked. Had it done by a specialist gearbox shop. Never had a problem with it and it is a known weekness that has cost plenty of gearboxes if left stock.
@greatape7258
@greatape7258 6 ай бұрын
I have a fg turbo.i can get 7.1 liters per 100 on the freeway.the most comfortable leather seats I have sat on.on the other hand,I had sz territory,which had shocking seats.i can't believe they came from the same factory.
@danmccarthy4700
@danmccarthy4700 6 ай бұрын
If I could have any Falcon, it'd be a 1988-1991 Argentine version. They were literally the 1962 Falcon with a 1980s style grille and rear fascia tacked on. It fascinates me that they kept building the thing with very few changes for 30 years.
@Low760
@Low760 6 ай бұрын
I'd definitely have an fg-x, not the Argentine version, falcons are comfy but the VF Commodore is much nicer an interior for tall people and it comes as a wagon with irs unlike falcons.
@Low760
@Low760 6 ай бұрын
The Argentine version is amazing that they didn't use the Australian 4.1 alloy head.
@mmcin719
@mmcin719 6 ай бұрын
I bought a new XR50turbo ute, the XR50 was a special edition. I sold it at 30,000kms. It was hard riding and noisy and the novelty wore off. I had no issues with it and loved the tremendous power. The seats were too high. I had my fun with it and replaced it with something more comfortable and practical. There was only turbo lag when the motor was cold for the first few kilometres.
@Nigel_noongar78
@Nigel_noongar78 6 ай бұрын
About time you guys had a falcon on the channel
@munnsie100
@munnsie100 6 ай бұрын
Glad to know that others find the seats a bit awkward, thought it was just me. My EB II's seats are spot on, though!
@EliasAnto
@EliasAnto 6 ай бұрын
Trivia - from 2012 onward, the Falcon (and Territory) had improved corrosion resistance with additional seal and pre-coated steel panels, particularly in the engine bay. Whilst not perfect, it did rectify many of the rust issues seen in earlier models.
@michaelhart5886
@michaelhart5886 6 ай бұрын
Im with you on the seating position. Every falcon ive sat in from the ef onwards i could never get used to it unfortunately
@zzhughesd
@zzhughesd 6 ай бұрын
Us Brits have Escort and Sierra Cosworth and ST Focus’s. I’d love an Aussie fast Ford !!!
@michaelanthony7327
@michaelanthony7327 6 ай бұрын
I'd also mention the door cards can fall off, the buttons on the steering wheel fall off and the intercooler piping can blow off if you pump it with boost.
@DrJohnstone
@DrJohnstone 4 ай бұрын
My dead stock 2012 FG II XR6 turbo did 12.9 @ 110mph at heathcote. With mild modification (tune injectors cat etc) it does 12.4 without me thrashing it at all. This car is a weapon.
@hisheroship
@hisheroship 6 ай бұрын
Cars haven’t improved since 2010, they just have more nanny state garbage that destroys them. The FG turbo is extremely good . I have one. Yes they use the fuel around the city, but Highway they’re pretty good. The engine has so much torque that the hills north of Wollongong feel flat. It will accelerate on any Hill effortlessly. I absolutely love it. The engine gearbox is so smooth and powerful. Beautiful Australian car.
@ralphthomas7868
@ralphthomas7868 6 ай бұрын
The styling is subtle to hide an iron fist in a velvet glove
@tim8deb
@tim8deb 6 ай бұрын
I have an FG XR6T ute, tray back now after it was rear ended. 420 000km mostly country on the clock service every10k. Yes it has had a few of the interior issues you mention all repaired along the way at little expense, Turbo replaced. due to wear with new improved standard one. The. motor still runs sweet, auto has been serviced twice still does everything well. Diff will be overhauled in near future. I get can get 10.5 lt per 100 if i baby it 12.3 lt is avg I do have builders racks on the tray which has made a difference to the fuel consumption avg. Updated the suspension when its need to be over the years .fixed some paint issues as time has moved on . People that do get to ride in it cant believe how well it looks, still rides and performs for the age. Yeah I could buy a new car but still felling it with this one, I dead set still love driving it. I could go on but have all ready long live the XR6 Barra T.
@shaunbeattie6557
@shaunbeattie6557 6 ай бұрын
Great video i own an XR6 TURBO 2012 Mk11 got it at 70000 klm done 149000 and have only done diff bushes $600 plugs $120 and service every 10000 klm what a great car and goes like shit of a shanghai with bigger injectors and pump im 58 and loving it
@danielhanna160
@danielhanna160 6 ай бұрын
Love the 5% Tint 😂 I miss the Aussie Fords. Had Fairlane's and LTD's in the past and they were super smooth cars!
@mkvector9539
@mkvector9539 6 ай бұрын
I remember back in 2005 when my dad had the XT Falcon as his company car for work.
@robertjohnstone3706
@robertjohnstone3706 6 ай бұрын
AU XR 6 Tickford series2 .650000klms best handling car I ever had. Also very good at showing dual cabs how slow they are at going uphill.
@zorankarabeleski392
@zorankarabeleski392 6 ай бұрын
Those AU Tickford XR6 had a brilliant chassis Double Wishbone front Double Wishbone rear suspension set up with anti roll bars pity about the looks
@Remgrantd
@Remgrantd 6 ай бұрын
I had a bf rtv Ute factory lpg I loved it the barra is the best 6 cylinder engine ever made in Australian
@viperdan619
@viperdan619 6 ай бұрын
been waiting for this video from the time redriven at 85k subs, i did owned ex patrol NA BARRA. didnt, go wrong with that .FE was good to 10 or 11/100 at city driving... its a bloody TRUE AUSSI LEGEND. its a car thats properly made for AU.........PS its got 800000ks on it same damn engine &transmission
@user-kl9vq9os4w
@user-kl9vq9os4w Ай бұрын
My son bought an FG mk2 xr6 auto for his 1st car. Ford blue. 150,000km. Very easy, nice, smooth car to drive.
@MudducksTouringAustralia
@MudducksTouringAustralia 6 ай бұрын
If I was getting a road car I would definitely get one of these. Cheers Steve
@gradesixrapidsonly8453
@gradesixrapidsonly8453 6 ай бұрын
That Barra engine is the holy grail of tuners, particularly in the US. Plenty of vids from those lucky Americans that got their hands on one
@atrothe
@atrothe 5 ай бұрын
The 50th anniversary G6e turbo has special seats that are just fantastic and won international awards for the leather trim.
@ngodongbach473
@ngodongbach473 6 ай бұрын
i own 3 falcon utes from the au to fg, amazing cars! wouldn't ever buy anything else unless I need another body style
@businessbrandingonline
@businessbrandingonline 6 ай бұрын
I have a 2009 G6E, non turbo but still relevant for some things. Love the car as a driving car, but problems do add up after a while. Just hit 200k on the ODO and have replaced all bushes in the suspension, need to do the ball joints, need to do the uni near the diff, need to work out why no-one can stop my tyres (all round) from wearing on the inside edge and needing replacement after 12 - 15,000 Kms. Also, the HVAC system blender doors has a plastic part that is fragile and on mine has broken, which does require the dash to come out. Expensive fix if you don't have the knowledge or area/tools to do which I don't so it is staying broken for the moment. The interior leather is not the best quality and has worn badly and I did have the roof lining sag issue which required it to be replaced. Still, my second favourite car ever (first was a 5 litre AUII LTD) and love the way it drives. Yes, it's not the turbo, but the fuel economy is so much better and still have enough power and torque.
@davidcisme1615
@davidcisme1615 6 ай бұрын
I have had a 2010 G6ET with a tune for 270KW's - with 1000cc injectors - and currently have a 2009 G6ET where the previous owner did many mods including e85, which I took to the tuner and got his opinion on - if one you look at is modified, I would ask the tuner - if not looked after, the ZF transmission can have flaring issues. Another thing is the dreaded milkshake, Ford's auto cooler connectors can corrode and the auto fluid will mix with the radiator coolant and basically goodbye electronics in the ZF.
@mahcooharper9577
@mahcooharper9577 6 ай бұрын
Gotta disagree about the styling, Holdens look like they're trying too hard with all those non-functional ducts and stupid spoilers - the Fords at least have a bit of dignity about them. The seats in B series are way better even though they look similar. I love the seats in the B series but I can't get comfy in an FG either. That Aerpro stereo facia might give you more functionality but jeez it's ugly... Overall though, you're exactly right. They were a fabulous thing and it's really desperately sad that we don't make anything like that anymore.
@rc70ys
@rc70ys 6 ай бұрын
Spot On.
@tomnewham1269
@tomnewham1269 6 ай бұрын
I have to disagree with you on the styling. Except for the Senator, you are right about too many spoilers but the Holden's styling was very good. There were not too many fake vents and the wing was quite small if you didn't option the large version. Ford's styling went down hill from AU onwards. I find the BA, BF and FG boring and they are definitely are sleeper. But each to their own.
@rybald1973
@rybald1973 6 ай бұрын
@@tomnewham1269 the problem I have with HSV was it felt that what ever was in ( style wise) at the time they put on the car and that dates it badly were FPV was very subtle. for example I see a HSV going down the road I'm like whatever, FPV on the other hand I think nive. That being said the late model Monaro have aged very well
@tdudge
@tdudge 6 ай бұрын
Agree! Holden put all the fancy muscles on it and completely overdid it. Much prefer the conservative look of the ford
@Noelly1980
@Noelly1980 6 ай бұрын
I have a manual 2014 FG F6 owned from new. GREAT CAR! Can't fault it. It doesn't get flogged and still looks as good (if not better in my opinion) as it rolled off the factory floor. Replaced rear diff bushes, centre bearing in the Tailshaft and just general maintenance. All now serviced by myself (I have lost faith in mechanics and idiots that just want to joyride in it when they "service" it) and with 94,000kms on the clock. Totally stock, and still an absolute weapon. Will be a sad day if it ever has to be replaced because there is just nothing else out there on the market that even comes close to matching it.
@gradesixrapidsonly8453
@gradesixrapidsonly8453 6 ай бұрын
I had an International Scout, put in for a service in the morning and just happened to walk down the street later that day, when I heard a screaming V8, looked up and there was my car drifting around a corner. I found out it was the apprentice taking it for a 'test' drive. I got a discount off the servicing cost, when picking it up
@Noelly1980
@Noelly1980 6 ай бұрын
@gradesixrapidsonly8453 here's one better. Dropped the F6 off for a vibration complaint at a driveshaft business, and went and played golf. Went and picked the car up in the afternoon and took it home still vibrating it's guts out. The misses told me of a friend that was at a shop near the highway saying I was in a hurry driving my car down the highway. The misses told her friend I wasn't even with my car. Checked the dashcam footage, and old mate was "test driving" my car down the highway at 182km/h, and showing off in tiktok videos while doing it.
@tomasandrescortelezzi1383
@tomasandrescortelezzi1383 6 ай бұрын
Ahhhh..... what a car. awasome reviews as always.
@shanea9613
@shanea9613 6 ай бұрын
I have a bf mk ii xr6T ute. Love it.
@mick9997
@mick9997 5 ай бұрын
Great cars. I had an FG1 XR6T. I busted a diff which ford replaced under warranty which was nice of them
@petercameron8832
@petercameron8832 6 ай бұрын
My son had a xr6 turbo ute as a work car , top tool I thought some years ago. Brought it down to Victoria on holiday, I drove into our village early in the morning out in the country to get the milk + and on the way back to the farm stuck the boot in. Well I am old and not used to lots of power, fuck me drunk it went like shit off a shovel!
@prussell3705
@prussell3705 4 ай бұрын
Have a G6e Turbo laid up in the shed. Since new, over 90,000k's it has averaged 12.1L /100km, majority town (not city) driving.
@YeMadAzza
@YeMadAzza 6 ай бұрын
You really need an extra segment in here named "Will it skid"
@msBatFink
@msBatFink 6 ай бұрын
Back in the day it was the only car faster than a WRX 😍
@philnorbury9032
@philnorbury9032 6 ай бұрын
Love my BA Turbo.
@SvoenDiccr
@SvoenDiccr 11 күн бұрын
Sincerely, I would purchase a falcon. Compared to modern SUVs, these items are Australia's symbol and need more love and care.
@ReDriven
@ReDriven 6 ай бұрын
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@imranafg
@imranafg 6 ай бұрын
My FG Xr6 2009 model done 286,000km. So far no problem just regular service. Either I’m lucky or either these Aussie brands of cars were built to last forever. Knowing some the taxis clocked minimum 700km 800km I think using it for private it will last longer
@Eric-kn4yn
@Eric-kn4yn 5 ай бұрын
Depends om maintance use
@Peterkingsley1501
@Peterkingsley1501 6 ай бұрын
Have an fg ecoboost,very reliable and economical, love it,also my sz diesel territory
@otter2183
@otter2183 6 ай бұрын
I had 2 g6et’s. We miss it every day. Such effortless highway cruising. Ps. I have a ‘19 g25 mazda 3 with millennial anti theft device fitted if you want to review it
@ultimablackmage
@ultimablackmage 6 ай бұрын
I want the engine & gearbox from one of these to put in a classic Kingswood shell. The Barra 6 is a legendary engine that's over 20 years old & it's our equivalent of the Skyline RB26 engine.
@MoseLawson
@MoseLawson 14 күн бұрын
I had the same feeling with the seating issue. But once you figure out how to adjust the seat correctly it’s a game changer. Ford was to poor to afford premium adhesives, badges fall off, roof sag, rubber edge’s falling off.
@Tamarisk01
@Tamarisk01 6 ай бұрын
I've had both an NA xr6 and a turbo fg and loved them. I never had any issues. Great video as usual, keep it up. Also I'll add that the xr6 turbo's had an LSD and the G6E turbo did not.
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