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03-04-2006, 01:51 PM
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hi im going to go look at a eb xr8 today just wondering what to be looking out for and also are they good cars???
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03-04-2006, 02:07 PM
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The EB 5.0 is very asthmatic when in stock form (but will still hold its own). It's a great little motor when woken up however, but when it comes to bang-for-buck, modding the six is better value.
Unlike the six, they don't have head gasket issues, but can have cooling/cooling system issues if not looked after properly. They also have a long life, so don't be put off by motors with more than 200,000kms. Mine has 335,000kms (original motor & auto) and is beginning to experience blow-by, but it's nowhere near LS1-spec when it comes to oil consumption. Look for any fluid leaks, be they oil or otherwise. Rubber under the guards, and tyre condition will give an indication of the car's recent history ;) If the car is clean, check inside the doors to check whether its got grime buildup. Someone who generally keeps their car clean tends to clean in these spots too. The manual is more lively than the auto, but you're not doomed if it's an auto. Diff gears + shift kit will fix this! ;) ;) You should also post in the Windsor section regarding specific wheezer issues. -Dave- |
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03-04-2006, 02:15 PM
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thanx for the info so all in all there a nice car
 .... the car is for $3000 it was $3800 like 2 weeks ago but he did a price drop which scares me just a bit :S.... runs gas... needs new front windshield and maybe new back tyres and front might need to come up due to roadworthy... a thread was made on this car about 2-3 weeks ago and the fact it hasent been sold yet scares me to... but i guess i wont know until i check it out.
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03-04-2006, 02:22 PM
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Also CHECK* the firewall where the cable if manual goes thru as they have ALOT of issues with the firewall cracking and the cable pulling thru.
Also take a torch with you!!! check out where the clutch pedal pivots as this is also known to be a weakspot. that mainly it mate. Those are the main 2 things to look for, if they arent apparent it would be worth buying.
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03-04-2006, 02:27 PM
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its a auto... so what should i look out for with them... sorry i should of said it was a auto in my first post... and i really like that kick *** ba shifter thinking of doing it if i get this car
 ... but might pay some one to do it my expertise dosent spread that far...
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03-04-2006, 02:27 PM
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Maybe ask -jjM- about this car? I think this might be the car he was checking out a few weeks ago.
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03-04-2006, 02:35 PM
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if so, STAY AWAY i want it lol jk |
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03-04-2006, 02:36 PM
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yeah i just had a look it is the same car ;).... did you have a look at it...
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03-04-2006, 02:38 PM
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if u do get the car, its a steal mate, from the pics the car looks prity good you wouldnt happen to have a link to the xr would you? |
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03-04-2006, 02:42 PM
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03-04-2006, 02:45 PM
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yeah i called the guy on friday he was upfront said he hit a round about about 1-2years ago and replaced side pannel,bonnet and new front lights... told me evreything i need for a roadworthy sounds about close to if not about 1grand... so yeah it aint a bad price.... and go have a look at it tonight as i dont finish work till 5 :S and more then likley be buying this sucker if it aint got any major dramas my only concern is it has been up there for a while now and no one has bought it and its a very good price so....
link is here: http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.private_vehicle?vehicle_id=2966273&cur rent_rec=8&used_rec=12&total_rec=21&sort_type=&tot al_rec=21&sort_type=&price_max=5000&make_id=6&mode l_id=17&keyword=EB&state_id=7&search_distance=25 |
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03-04-2006, 03:13 PM
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id see if i could take it for a drive and see if he's happy for you to get a rwc for it, as it doesnt come wif one, before you buy it,
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03-04-2006, 03:17 PM
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yeah ill defineantly be taking it for a drive im only on my ls so he might dispute me driving it but he seems like a decent guy so shouldnt have to much of a drama... i doubt he will go through the trouble of getting a rwc as he said he dosent use it and just wants to get rid of it... if anything the max im looking at is 1g for roadworthy... but then again it could cost a hell of a lot less....
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03-04-2006, 10:48 PM
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had a look at the car and gonna buy it tomorrow
.... its in very good condition for the price... have a much better look tomorrow but more then likley ill be picking her up tomorrow...just a question the guy said he wants to take the plates off because he said something like his last car he sold to a 50year old the guy didnt put it in his name for a week and he got 2 speeding fines.... i need to drive it back and i never heard of this before???? he said when i go to vicroads i get the plates. |
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03-04-2006, 11:49 PM
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sorry i also forgot to add that the front is heavily dumped and needs to come up for it to be roadworthy im sure off this cause its sacked hard... what will i be looking at for me to raise it up???
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04-04-2006, 08:49 AM
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The first thing I would do before I bought it - take it to a mechanic! You can get them to go over the car and see if there are any issues you hadn't previously noticed. It'll cost a bit, but it's better knowing IMO.
Good luck with it all!
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04-04-2006, 09:42 AM
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