This is Why You Buy a V8! 2005 FPV BA GT Review* 6MT

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This is Why You Buy a V8! 2005 FPV BA GT Review* 6MT

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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we take out this immaculate 2005 FPV BA GT with only 80,000km's on the clock! it has the Quad Cam BOSS 290 V8 and the T-56 6 Speed Manual! RWD it's a perfect match...
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@1meangt992 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 100% ain’t the fastest thing out there, expensive to upgrade but driving one can’t take the smile off your face and will always have fun going through your own gears

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

That’s it eh brother 🇦🇺👏 the back roads in a GT are something else

@mrbrad4637 2 жыл бұрын

It's the prettiest thing out there 🤤🤤 love the B series 8s

@detailedmodelcars 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely agree I love driving my bf xr8

@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын

May not accelerate as rapidly as some cars with less pots, but it pulls like a locomotive and is unaffected by hills

@mrbrad4637 2 жыл бұрын

@@detailedmodelcars sames

@wayneannear5730 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when they came out. Was a Holden fan till then. I bought a FPV tool box back then thinking I would never be able to afford one. Last year I just went ahead and got a BF GTP in Shockwave, manual, low kms. One of the best buys I have done. Love it.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

you Legend! great buy.. they are a real nice car! love a BF

@change_your_oil_regularly4287 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't afford the FPV but last year I picked up a all original low km 07 upgrade BF Mk2 XR8 manual in ego and I love it. It's staying with me

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@@change_your_oil_regularly4287 nice work mate! love an xr8

@chriswalshe499 Жыл бұрын

Great choice man

@joevolona4947 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when they first came out how excited us Ford fans were, especially after being so disappointed with the AU it was like we finally had a current model falcon to be proud of again.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

very true! i loved the T series but completely agree the B series really saved ford! LOVE EM

@joevolona4947 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Oh me to Ross, Its unfortunate because the AU definitely were a very reliable car as you said.

@mrbrad4637 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing the first BA GT driving down the road and my mates along with myself were like 🤤🤤🤤.. I've owned a BA XR8, BF XR6 Turbo (had an FG XR8 too) and now own a 2008 BFII XR8 Aggressor with only 57,000km.. my favourite shape by far is the B series XR8s and GTs

@billybodybuilder 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly ,, AU was hit with the ugly stick big time ... how the hell that design was approved i'll never know .. didn't even look like a Ford..

@mrbrad4637 2 жыл бұрын

@@billybodybuilder to be fair the AUII and III XR utes with the Tickford body kit looked ok.. the squared back of the ute and the twin headlights... and the sideskirts squared off the doors and side profile to make it look less jelly bean like.. But still got nothing on the B series , especially the V8s with that bonnet bulge 🤤🤤

@change_your_oil_regularly4287 2 жыл бұрын

Love my 5.4. Love every minute behind the wheel.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

they are great!

@sykcnt8012 Жыл бұрын

Ditto!! More Love than the missus

@swaysways5128 2 жыл бұрын

Wicked carz i had one a while back. Whipple supercharger on it! Big Cam , 3.5 inch exhaust , Pacemaker Headerz and a few other mods! Thing was a machine and always made me smile driving it!! 😁😁

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

OH MAN! COULD ONLY IMAGINE HOW GOOD THAT WOULD BE!

@tencm738 2 жыл бұрын

Motor mags always used to shit on the boss motors but I love how physically huge they are, they just seem to generate so much inertia, such a charismatic engine

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

i don't trust any of the old aussie car journalists.... almost all of them were paid for..

@danielfacciolo529 2 жыл бұрын

The Boss motors were more reminiscent of the V8's of old, carrying more weight up front. They actually drove and felt more like a muscle car in contrast to the LS which was lighter, and I suppose felt a bit more modern. I think people buried their heads in the sand a bit once the reliability issues surfaced in early LS motors. From recollection, the Boss motors were reliable all the way through 👍👍

@MrJohnRhee 2 жыл бұрын

love it...sounds good, drives good, simple interior, minimal electronics means less to go wrong later and uses less battery. V8 up front sending power to the back via 6 cogs you shift yourself...what's not to love?

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely nothing not to love eh! gotta love a V8 Manual :)

@nicholasfree 2 жыл бұрын

Your final spoken words for the car were bloody awesome. Summed it up perfectly.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks mate :) glad you enjoyed this one

@Brendan.Wheatley 2 жыл бұрын

Great review of a really good tourer Jono! I do really like the earlier B series GTs over the later FGs, and credit must go to the owner of this immaculate example!

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! HUGE credit to the owner it was a fantastic car! the Bseries look so good

@atko888 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, people forget what GT stands for, Grand Touring. I love Grand Touring in mine.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thats it! its a GT and its bloody good

@atko888 Жыл бұрын

Hi, just re-watched this video and I love the comments you made about a very iconic Australian car. People do judge cars on the quarter mile but the ba and bf GT and GTP are bread from Bathurst, a very long and arduous road race. I also don’t know about the slow comments, exhaust, intake and minor tune and my GT is a beast. I can’t put my foot down on a wet road like you did, I’d end up in the bush. Anyway keep up the good work, love the channel.

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

Glad your rewatching some episodes 🙌 this was a beautiful machine

@warrenleagas259 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review YOU JUST GOTTA LUV FPV GTs

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

oh yes you do :)

@Alanst1xx 2 жыл бұрын

With the music at the end I was thinking you were gonna say. ."and may the force be with you " ! But yeah manuals are fun to drive

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

HAHA.. manuals are very fun!

@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын

That centre stack is quite an improvement on the taxi spec base type. Makes the interior classier and less dated with the silver over the gunmetal grey. That blue is the defining colour of the BA XR6/8 to me. The owner has nailed the sound and loudness of that V8. Nice amount of noise without being over the top.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

totally agree the owner has done an amazing job with this GT damn near perfect

@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau you're very lucky indeed to have driven such a mint specimen.

@mrbrad4637 2 жыл бұрын

The B series V8s 🤤🤤🤤 love them 😍

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@pete508 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mate,what a nice car it's like brand new I love that colour & nice exhaust note,you're right these cars were built to be comfy cruisers & up to the owner to make them even quicker,today everyone wants a car that can do 0 to 100 in 3 seconds lol,for me as long as she looks good,sounds good & is quick enough I'd be happy,nice vid your hard work on this channel is always appreciated Johnny & I hope eventually it pays off for you big time buddy.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks pete! thats it looks and sound are the biggest for me also and the GT does them so well.. epic car

@bennyh155 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome car, Great review as always mate 👍

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Benny

@djvali9577 2 жыл бұрын

that is one sweet GT.. gotta love a manual V8

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

the only way eh!

@glennt69lol 2 жыл бұрын

Own a 2004 Boss260 BA XR8 and also a 2011 5L s/c Miami FPV GS, the GS obviously destroys the XR in acceleration and power but there is a quaint charm of driving the Boss, it really needs to be driven hard - like keeping the revs up and chewing fuel to really get the best experience, they truly are a drivers car and grand tourer if used that way, and the sound they sing when on song 4500rpm+ is glorious, definitely no rocket ship but as an all round package they are a classic Aussie muscle car in every sense of the term. Cheers

@351tgv 2 жыл бұрын

exactly it needs over 4,000rpm to get the best from it and even then the power band only lasts till about 5,500 before it falls off a cliff whereas the i6 turbo keeps on going and going and going. It's a shame Australia never got the 4.6L "Romeo" 32-valve QOHC "short stroke" v8 other then in that heap of shit Tickford Mustang (which was junk) and the Explorer (which was the bog stock SOHC version)

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

AMEN BRO! you get it.. the Miami engine is nuts (really love them) but the BOSS has the more relaxing cruising charm of rowing the gears and not getting thrown in jail lol

@christophernicola9293 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work, great vid.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks :)

@tonywilkey4369 2 жыл бұрын

Good one again Jono the 8 sounds so good and I could see the manual made you smirk Tony

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

the manual with that sound just makes it perfect for cruising. loved this review

@sykcnt8012 Жыл бұрын

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@markwillcock3139 2 жыл бұрын

Just sold my BA my 2 xr8 Manual with a GT motor and tune. I’m going to miss that car, best 0-100 I managed was 5.0 dead. Perfect start on a dry road. Tricky cars to get off the line with decent pace

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

i hope you got some more aussie cars in the garage :( i regretted selling the XR8 i should have kept both

@MartyrsShrineBand 2 жыл бұрын

Really love the Boss growl! Never forget the first time I saw one, I was gobsmacked at just how large the engine is!

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

ITS A BIG BOY EH! haha love it

@MartyrsShrineBand 2 жыл бұрын

@C A-S must be massive Cobra-R heads, not going to complain about that!

@MartyrsShrineBand 2 жыл бұрын

@C A-S mate I must be dribbling over the Cobra-R heads! If a car needs a bonnet bulge just to fit its engine something has gotta to be right.

@michaelcinar1452 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Ross..absolutely amazing car..

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

credit to the owner!

@fryfamilytv 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up with this as the gem of the cars. Back in 2000’s the V8’s had to be a manual (to help them get up and boogie) and the turbos you go the auto as they go so much harder with the auto.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

agreed.. the Barra likes the ZF the V8 gotta be a manual..

@petergoodwin2465 2 жыл бұрын

These are nice cars and very reliable, mates Ute hasn't had a problem and he paid 5 grand years ago . He got it resprayed and that's it . Great review again Ross , they have plenty of power and great on long trips. The only drawback is the expensive part of upgrades. I wouldn't say no to one .

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.. thats it tho eh...

@troymark2298 2 жыл бұрын

Confusions once said - your never late in a V8 mate these days it’s far more fashionable to arrive late, in an old V8 , the’re ALl just so dam fine great car - great review and great show Ross and Co ✅

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

gotta love a V8 eh.. glad you enjoyed the review :)

@nick_mastro8812 2 жыл бұрын

Really felt when you said unless its got a million hp its a pos people forgot to respect a car for what it is

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

yeh today people will laugh at a stock car.. even tho they drive a camry.. HP is just a number.. its about how the car connects with you and delivers that power is what's really important

@deanpolis4516 2 жыл бұрын

B series falcons truly have aged well and still look modern. Great point about the speed of them, they're not to be super quick they're just meant to enjoyed and comfortable whilst having enough power to put a cheeky grin on your face.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! LOVE THE LOOKS..

@deanpolis4516 2 жыл бұрын

@UCEn4Xd-U4AOJk7t_8rXXf_g funny that, I actually like the vy/vz commodore shape. Probably my favourite shape of Holden and im a Ford guy. Although I see where you're coming from in terms of how the looks have aged over the years.

@kevinsummersford4112 2 жыл бұрын

Your bang on with the old school feel that's for sure

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

The smiles it gives you are the best

@kevinsummersford4112 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed mate and that is lost in a lot of today's cars their good but yeah lol

@MYMOUNTAIN_122 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love my gt, having owned my ba since new 2003 having only just ticked over 80k probably the lowest k ba in Australia lol, but definitely ain't slow by any strech running 12.4@114mph Na, on street tyres, definitely puts a massive smile on everyone's face when I take it out.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

gotta love these cars! i miss my XR8 BA ute.. the 5.4 was not a rocket stock but man the noise of it! always made me smile

@proteinabuse1808 2 жыл бұрын

Can we talk about how good the condition is? wow

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

VERY! credit to the owner

@rurimoto Жыл бұрын

Gotta say thats clean engine bay, love the cover design

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I think so too!

@annemanuel1994 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the review on this car. Great sounding V8. I bought an 2009 FPV GS 302 from Midland City, Perth and had it trucked over here to Newcastle back in May this year. I’d love to get an exhaust like that. Wonder what type it was.

@mrbrad4637 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice Anne.. I bought my 2008 XR8 with only 57,000km on it in Newcastle this year. It's great to hear other novacastrains love the V8 Fords

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

cheers Anne! glad you enjoyed it! thats awesome you got the GS! great fun :)

@GTRFREAK17 2 жыл бұрын

Cars like this are similar to the Australian soul - spirited tourers that don't take themselves too seriously and enjoy spritely fun every so often. My dream car used to be a tuner sports car but with experience, wisdom and age I'm appreciating cars like this more everyday for what they are.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

100% mate.. this car is just pure smiles and we dont need to care how fast we got to 100kph.. the connection to the car is why we love it

@QKvox 2 жыл бұрын

That sound AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH and with a cam and intake bloody hell

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

sounds very good

@mikenolan3060 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody great video Jon. This blue FPV would make a great comparison video with red my VZ clubby

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

That would be the best!

@tristanhilston Жыл бұрын

Try get another one of these beasts back on the Channel Ross !

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I will soon!

@deanwharepapa8561 2 жыл бұрын

Totally always loved them,

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

they are so good

@Beer_Dad1975 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful car, to look at and to listen to. This is why these things are starting to soar in value now.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

great drivers car ! and that noise with a 6mt is perfect

@BJL2142 2 жыл бұрын

In my honest opinion, the 4.6 2 valve sounds sooo much better even though these are just bigger displacement and more valves, love the gt's!!!

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

gotta love the GT's no matter what it is

@jman4652 Жыл бұрын

Mate .. If you ever get a chance to find one to review. You need to review the bf cobra r-spec gt. Rare as falcon. But soooo nice 👍

@flre_rgue3916 2 жыл бұрын

My dad has a black ba gt bloody awesome cars those 290 sounds mint🤙🏻

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

i do love a good BOSS exhaust note! miss my old ute

@chrisbrown4686 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! 👍

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

up the BOSS

@jordanscarreviews6164 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to this premiere Ross Reviews.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

its gonna be a good one!

@patrickaussieMilartry 3 ай бұрын

I love the BF sure like all 2000 models + but you gotta do your repairs when needed and there are plenty. I’d even recommend if ya have the cash anything BF ya come across grab it put it away. ? Anyhow Ross my G8 Fairlane BF obviously. I’ll be selling mine in several months and she is one of the best examples one will see. Outside, inside ,under the bonnet and under the whole car. Fully original in show room condition with 150,000kms. So if you are West of the Country I live in Bridgetown WA ID LOVE TO SEND YOU SOME PICS. ONLY 153 were built. They are in there own right there own vehicle badged and plated out right. Anyway loving the show. 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

@rodneymcgiveron 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous Jon........My BA was a Fairmont Ghia 4.0 Barra 182 with the lot ..unfortunately I had issues with the driveline (tailshaft and centre bearing that kept giving me grief ) with big kays on her .. Radio and Sat Nav stuffed up at times too and a couple of other minor electrical issues...But as a drivers car it was lovely and she looked great in Mint Silver too ...Can only imagine what a V8 would have been like but guessing it would have been awesome .. I traded my BA in on my FG XR6 ...My two silver birds are that and my vererable Ol Faithful AU ll Futura that just keeps belting out the kays ...Eff everything else Falcons are the best Aussie cars and always will be for me ..

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it mate! gotta love an Aussie falcon

@paulclark5243 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate, love the GT’s its not all about horsepower, I have a BF manual GT myself. I will give you a challenge, how about reviewing an XH Longreach Outback ute if you can find one over in WA. Quite a rare car built to compete with the Toyota 4x4 in the day. Rare Aussie. ute

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea! i would love to! i like rare weird aussie cars.. think that will be tough to find tho

@danielclarke9731 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite cars ever

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

They are epic eh

@sykcnt8012 2 жыл бұрын

Mate ,yet another awesome review on a great Aussie V8, keep up the great work, luv the channel.. Would love to know any more info at all on the brand of Extractors, and the quad tip exhausts at all ? Was hoping it might be a Manta as they WA made where you are. Reason for asking is i have BA MK2 GT-P, and have just forked out $5K on a full 3" Extractors to quad tip Manta exhaust, not arrived yet, cant wait to hear how it will sound after fitting and a tune.. - But hoping like this beautiful well kept example, a credit to the Owner, if he is reading comments maybe he could tell me? thanks guys

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Denis! thats awesome to hear your GTP will be sounding epic im sure! i looked at the receipt and unfortunately nothing was labeled.. just said "custom exhaust"..

@johnc3522 2 жыл бұрын

My son has a BA Mk2 XR8 6MT and even though I’m an auto guy all the way, I enjoy driving the XR8.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

the V8 manual is so special

@Flying_GC 2 жыл бұрын

These are cool cars. I test drove one when it was brand new then ended up going with a new BA2 Typhoon myself. The V8 did sound great and was a blast but ultimately I'm a speed freak and the Barra was just that much better. Still driving one today.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

i love the typhoon a bit more myself.. but gotta love a BOSS for that sound n cruising..

@Flying_GC 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yeah 100%. You're also right about the manual in the V8, where as after having a 6spd manual and an Auto turbo, the turbo works better as an auto.

@jacksoncooper4783 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love mine ❤

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@prtyupbafalcon3672 2 жыл бұрын

Good car best model to me is the ba f6 typhoons

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

love the B series

@chriswalshe499 2 жыл бұрын

Good honest review and I know what you mean. You get these keyboard jockeys that go " if it ain't 1000hp it ain't shit" but I guarantee you put em in something like this and you won't get the smile off their face.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

amen brotha this car keeps that smile on your dial! lol

@aussi3212 2 жыл бұрын

I remember in about 2008 on the news a BA pursuit ute was caught by the cops doing 255KPH , (same engine as the GTs) that ain't slow

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

they aint slow at all!

@MK-xd4zg 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a fpv super persuit and I love it

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Love then

@brianrichards782 2 жыл бұрын

There is nothing like the part throttle torque of a v8, you just ease on the throttle and it feels so good

@351tgv 2 жыл бұрын

sorry but turbo torque has taken over these days, when BOOST hits it really does smack you ion the face, modern turbo petrol engines these days have torque curves that provide low, mid and high end range that no NA V8 can match unless it's got massive displacement and I'm talking over 7.0L.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

your 100% right Brian! the throttle feels very good in these cars.. and the noise that follows keeps that smile on

@brianrichards782 2 жыл бұрын

@@351tgv I'm happy with my lexus v8

@rickdalton2584 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@stinkfinger1942 2 жыл бұрын

Sweeet exhaust note 👌

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

I love it!

@GTFORDMAN 2 жыл бұрын

i loved the look of the BA GT when it came out and got excited when i found out that Ford weren't going to use the 4.6 V8 like they had threatened too and instead were going to build their own engine from the Mustang Cobra R block, but sadly Ford didnt put performance as a priority when building the engine and it got walked by the Chevy 6.2 BUY having said that i have seen dozens of BA GT Falcons towing caravans but i have never seen a Clubsport do the same

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

the BA GT did kick start ford again in the right direction but yeh the BOSS engine was probably a little but of a let down in terms of power but man it drives well

@patrickmarcello5103 2 жыл бұрын

Such a nice car!

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

so clean eh!

@patrickmarcello5103 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Absolutely love it!

@reubenfox6357 2 жыл бұрын

Nice sounding car.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

great rumble

@sourwords1808 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. These V8s did get alot of negative feedback especially the manual ones. Always lagged behind the Barra 6T in terms of publicity. Such a shame it took the down fall of local Ford Production to be finally appreciated. 😪

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

they each have a place the Boss & Barra.. but for simply cruising the back roads with a set up like this! man that GT is hard to beat in terms of smiles

@sourwords1808 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau 100%👍

@kwigybo6992 2 жыл бұрын

September 2005 I purchased my Menace man pink with orange stripes GTP. 94k Klms later I still love the old jigger. I’ve had HSVs, WRXSTI’s, Jeep SRT, Golf R, Territory Turbos, Mustang GT and of all those cars the GTP is the only one I’ve kept and will never sell. Is it the fastest, hell no. But that’s not the point. Is it

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thats it mate.. not about out right speed but the connection to the car n how it makes you feel when driving! they are so sweet

@scrapmetalgarage 2 жыл бұрын

I said it before and I'll say it again, every bloody car you review makes me want to go out get one 🤣 you should have been a salesman mate haha 🤙

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

😂👏 thanks brother this car could sell its self tho honestly 🔥

@runslaTe 2 жыл бұрын

ill always love these bloody things

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

amazing machines

@ebv8 2 жыл бұрын

I have one, stock 5sp with 4.1 gears and a big exhaust. Best car I have ever owned and its no slug at all. I don't get why people bag them...maybe it's it's auto xr8 they judge them on. Unfortunately mines the 1of1 narooma blue car so it's garage duty only these days.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

VERY NICE.. i think its referred to as a slug only because the barra is easier to make power and so is the LS.. but this example with the minor mods felt VERY HEALTHY.. loved it

@adamjames2598 2 жыл бұрын

Slug my arse. A FD LTD full horse float pulling and epa spec is a slug. This thing will give a VK SS blue meanie a proper run. Admittedly 20 years later. Good vid Ross, yet another.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

cheers Adam! i love the old BOSS engines!

@misitugaga1185 2 жыл бұрын

A great review brother ... I love your words, your description is spot on ... You're a poet and don't even know it .. The connection ...💕 My BA is not a GT it's the little cousin 04 xr8 5 speed manual ... Its a cruiser and its got a similar exhaust note... I got same smile everytime I drive ...😊

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thanks mate! its all about that drive and how the car connects with you :) the smiles per gallon haha

@marklowe7431 2 жыл бұрын

I'm getting buried in mine. For those that claim these can't make power, remember that 'little' 331ci makes any easy 480-510hp with minimal changes. Once a couple of flaws are sorted out they're an extremely tough engine.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thats it mate! taking it to the grave! haha gotta love em

@Bondmaster007 2 жыл бұрын

Great car for what it is, Dont make them like this anymore. Well nothing like this is made anymore.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

So true! Cars like this are simply not around anymore sadly 🥲 love this thing for cruising smiles ☺️

@bigdaddy741098 2 жыл бұрын

Nah I have the boat.... not long ago picked up a BA xr8 auto boss 260. It has a pacemaker exhaust but other than that I'm pretty sure it's stock, I don't think there's any point trying to mod the 260. But it sounds nice and I enjoy driving it, so thats all that matters to me..... until I saw this review that is, now I want performance more like this GT 😁😂

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! the 260 is not much different to this honestly.. go get it a tune and it will become a lot more responsive :) they are great cruisers that sound great

@bigdaddy741098 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau I really wanted a manual, mostly because I prefer them but also because I read a lot of negative comments online about autos, but couldn't find one in my price range. I'm not very learned on engines, performance or fords 😀 it sounds like I might have listened a bit too much to those forums. Everything I read said it wasn't worth improving a 260 or you couldn't improve it, so thanks for replying, I will try and find a shop in my area that can advise me further. I still want to do a manual conversion for my own enjoyment if I can ever afford it.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@@bigdaddy741098 a tune would really help it come alive :)

@cunninglinguist6944 2 жыл бұрын

'This car is completely stock except for a custom exhaust, intake and tune'. Next video can you explain quantum physics for us?

@GapSauceYoutube 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad for a wet road, mine dyno'd around 40hp more and I can just dip into the 3.9 sec 0-100 with my ET streets 🙂

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

3.9! GOOD STUFF! gotta love these cars eh

@GapSauceYoutube 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau They go alright with some diff gears :D. Nice vid mate.

@chuckselvage3157 2 жыл бұрын

I own a BF Mark 2 XR8 Six speed ute they're fun to drive delete option stickers great sleeper.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

i miss my old XR8 ute.. i need another one to sit with the Typhoon

@arav4945 2 жыл бұрын

BA looks tuff

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

credit to the owner!

@sykranidiotis200 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review buddy! Do I sense the typhoon will be on the market soon to swap back to a v8?

@djvali9577 2 жыл бұрын

no never lol but i want a V8 to go next to it

@sykranidiotis200 2 жыл бұрын

@@djvali9577 the perfect combo 👌

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

me to! i want the ute back next to the typhoon

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

wont sell that typhoon but i do want a V8 again

@whatsgoodie5586 2 жыл бұрын

Chur bro 🤙

@GODLIKEZ490 2 жыл бұрын

i bet its making ross wanting his BA ute back now

@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it seems wrong to me that Jonathan gets an auto when he clearly loves a manual and drives one so skillfully. I know he likes that turbo six immensely, and as autos go, the ZF 6 speed is very good, but I feel he should still have his yellow ute. I liked that more than the typhoon. It fit his personality.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

ive always wished i had of kept the ute :( i want it next to the typhoon

@rwd323 2 жыл бұрын

That clock is almost impossible to remove off the windscreen without breaking, as I found out

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@cenzofrisina6517 2 жыл бұрын

Ross, mate do you know what exhaust system is on it? its hard finding something for my bf gtp . not many will custom it these days and want me to buy a system off the shelf . can you shed some light on this please?

@davidwebb5455 2 жыл бұрын

I went with a full headers, cat and catback system from xforce for my ba GT. I know it's not a custom system but it sounds fantastic

@cenzofrisina6517 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidwebb5455 thanks so much for the reply mate, yeh she sounds nice and deep. I'll keep that in mind . thanks again David.

@cenzofrisina6517 2 жыл бұрын

@@davidwebb5455 did you find it to be loud enough? any drone?

@leighbyford635 2 жыл бұрын

What are the 5.4 litre V8s like from a reliability point of view. I have seen bad reviews on the 5.4 in USA cars but maybe these are different ?

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

these are pretty reliable.. i think only timing chains can go.. but ive seen plenty well over 200,000 kms going hard

@mickblack2800 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau The U.S 5.4LTR is the 24valve 220kw Triton 3v per cylinder, l had one in my 2002 Fairmont Ghia & there were only 1500 built with the V8 & only 50 of them were actually 5spd manual, spark plug removal was the main trouble with this engine otherwise they were a good engine. It got written off without me even driving it at the time, l then bought a 2004 XR8 260kw 5.4ltr V8 32v & this engine doesn't have the spark plug removal problem & is stronger than a schooner of straight bourbon. Sure the 260kw is the 'baby' to the 290, 302, 315kw donks but people l know often say they heard me coming from a block away & when l 'stand' on it , it sounds like the gates of hell opening up, dead set reliable & still runs like new even though it's 18yrs old now. lts the best car l ever owned. PS; it's got 260,000ks on it & it runs as smooth as the day it was built.

@Tatsumi_Kitagawa Ай бұрын

It's funny watching this because this is, literally is, my dad's car.

@RossReviewsau Ай бұрын

Great car

@Tatsumi_Kitagawa Ай бұрын

@@RossReviewsau I concur

@gageellis299 2 жыл бұрын

This is why i got into the falcons again and bought a phantom xr8 😏😏

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

very nice choice

@MrTroytroy 2 жыл бұрын

Performance has moved on considerably. We are in a world where a Stock Hyundai hatchback does it in under 6secs (I30N), without consuming a thousand dinosaurs. Probably better to buy a Camry, add a massive sound system in it that plays the exhaust sound of this car. But to be fair - An excellent cruiser and will put a smile on your dial driving it every time. Will be even more special when everyone’s driving electric.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

100% mate.. cars like this are just not made anymore.. definitely one to hold onto!

@davey6680 2 жыл бұрын

I do absolutley love the BA GT, its the most like the old XW GT, Basic and fast

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

its so good for what it is.. love this GT

@davey6680 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau I think looks Wise it looks better than all the GT's that came after

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@@davey6680 i think only the BF looks better but very similar :)

@davey6680 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Each to their own! Yea the BF looks similar but i love the simplistic BA GT

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@@davey6680 fair call :)

@gham0414 Жыл бұрын

You should do the GTP

@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын

I’ve don’t one in BF form

@samuelworsnop2224 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know the name of the app used to test the 0-100 time?

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

It’s called the dragy

@user-po8no1xp6e 2 жыл бұрын

Chrysler taillights?

@thecatchtherelease8982 2 жыл бұрын

Love my ba but I hate the fact you gotta remove the bumper to change head lights, their ignitions are notorious for going and so are the power steering windows, thankfully I went the turbo instead of the v8 I love ford but when it comes to to v8s I’m sticking with Holden.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

thats a fair call.. im in a typhoon also but i still love the BOSS engine but the LS is great also!

@thecatchtherelease8982 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau the typhoon is a god send! Would love one heh especially bf I’m not the biggest fan of the g series personally but each to their own, the boss are a nice rig but my v8 is a vz maloo or senator with a harrop supercharger and dirty cam with bags all round 😍

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecatchtherelease8982 oh id love a VZ Maloo next to the F6

@thecatchtherelease8982 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau sexy duo

@bera0014 2 жыл бұрын

Two years ago I was lucky enough to buy a 2003 BA in Acid Rush with 110k on the clock chipped up to 316kw but mine is auto as when you're buying second hand it is what it is. I was at a car show and I have a short video on my channel if anyone is interested, it's the video called "Car Nuts"

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

nice buy! gotta love these cars eh

@bera0014 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yeah and I always wanted a GT since I was a kid. When I bought this one home my wife said, "why do you need a GT", I said "I don't need a GT, I want one"....and the way they're appreciating now I wish I had 2!

@Twenty_Six_Hundred 2 жыл бұрын

Why do you make me have to wait lol

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

😅 sorry the videos seem to do better when premiered..

@smithy2 2 жыл бұрын

Yeh the V8 🤙

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

up the BOSS

@isthatus0768 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find out what the muffler was? I want to copy it for mine!

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

custom from what im told..

@isthatus0768 2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yeah but no specs on what it is? Probably one of the big questions you'll get asked about this over time....you would have been asked the same over and over again about your yellow submarine.

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

@@isthatus0768 my ute judt bash the cats out and add headers

@preemz45 2 жыл бұрын

When Rossi had his xr8 ute it made me want one. So I sold my fg xr6 to buy a ba xr8 ute. I was excited for his content on it. That same week Rossi sold his ute for the f6 🤦‍♂️hahaha stitch up

@RossReviewsau 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 at least I got you in one eh.. I definitely want another XR8 Ute to go next to the Ute