How Much Does it Cost to Run a XR8?? (Owners Perspective*)

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

As a Pommy migrant, I recently got my citizenship (a proud moment; thank you, Australia), and wanted to celebrate by getting a V8 Ford or Holden. I plumped for the Falcon because A) I prefer the Falcon's styling, and B) the Boss is a lot of more of an Aussie donk than the LS. The problem was finding one that hadn't been modded to all fuck, plus V8 prices went fucking mental just at the worst possible time. I eventually found a late 07 BF Mk2.5 with the Aggressor kit, one owner from new, totally stock, full history, with reasonable kms. The best bit was the colour; Octane, which is identical to the outstanding Signal Orange that was on all the best fast Fords when I was a kid growing up Britain in the 70s. What's not to like about a bright orange fast Ford? So I am now the very happy owner of one of the very last BFs, and I absolutely love it. My car before this was a Boxster S, and as excellent as that was, it lacked the sheer presence of the XR8. Plus, everyone thinks you're a twat when you drive a Porsche. I always buy cars based on their personality and how they make me feel; it's why I've had lots of Saabs and Alfa Romeos in the past. And it's why I can't help grinning my face off every time I fire up that Boss engine. Every drive is an event, not just a commute. What a car.

[@RossReviewsau]

this is such a great story! you just gotta love these bonkers aussie muscle cars.. i really miss my old BA ute that thing was so much fun and the noise.. addictive.. love my F6 but still always something special about that BOSS

[@TKDPWR]

have mine for nearly 14 years. love it. wont ever sell it

[@RossReviewsau]

good on ya! they are so much fun.. up the XR8's!

[@TKDPWR]

@@RossReviewsau underated i think. Im happy with mine. through the years i could have a fg turbo or ls3 but i honestly couldnt jump ship. just not worth it.

[@amirreza1926]

What is your combined fuel mileage?

[@TKDPWR]

@@amirreza1926 nearly 14l/100 or about 350km per tank combined cycle.

[@railtrolley]

The new wheels, and the black striping looks great. Really highlights the styling and lines of the ute. I have a silver BA mk1 XR8 sedan, with the standard wheels. The silver wheels look a bit lost with the same body colour. Mine is a weekend use only: 150 000km on the clock. Weekdays are my FG Mk2 EcoLpi cab chassis, which is at 455 000km now. Delivering goods, at about 300 - 500km daily.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8 ya im really happy with the wheels tho unfortunately they person who sold them to me did a doddgy paint job and the back wheels have started to flake.. will have to get them fixed at some point.. wow 455k lets see it hit 1 million haha thats awesome m8

[@axiss5840]

This definitely addresses exactly the question I have when looking at a V8. I have no clue why it's so hard to find this info in other places! Thanks, dude!

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad I could help ya out bro!

[@kers225abk2]

I had a 04 xr8 sedan, her name was Gary. Had her at 13.1L/100km. Best i got was 11.0 driving from Melb to Cairns. She wasnt cheap but dang was she alot of fun!!

[@RossReviewsau]

that's pretty good hitting 11's very hard to not floor it all the time in a car like this haha they are a lot of fun :)

[@crustydownunder]

I got 11.0 L/100 driving from Melbourne to Darwin loaded to the hilt with tools and a canopy and several ladders on the roof racks. Drove fine, but boy it was heavy.

[@mikenolan3060]

1:51 bloody hell a jump scare there haha run fellas!! Great video mate im sure this will help anyone looking at buying a XR. Come on 10k subs lets all do our part to keep them tyres out of landfill

[@RossReviewsau]

haha! you should have seen me sweat when i drove out of there! lol ya i think this one will help the younger people make a decision on em.. i know im getting pumped to save the planet one tire shred at a time lol

[@paulr3556]

Nice video, I recently bought a XR8 sedan BA 2004 manual. Using as my daily. Getting 12.3L/100km, freeway driving. Love the 80-100km power for freeway acceleration too . Will now look in to Shannon's, cheers for that tip. And just subbed ya. I fly quadcopters and my XR8 always features in them. Love it!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks for sharing glad to hear ya got yourself a XR8 they are a lot of fun.. and for the money they cost it's such a deal! yeh shannons have been really good to me i must say.. cheers for joining the ross reviews team!

[@paulr3556]

@@RossReviewsau You in Perth or over east?

[@RossReviewsau]

@@paulr3556 perth

[@crustydownunder]

I've had my FG XR8 since 2011. I run my XR8 ute on E10 and it's been running awesome. Says right there in the filler flap, E10. Much cheaper fuel. I've driven it from Melbourne to Darwin and back and it still has less than 93,000 ks on the clock. I love it. It gets looks everywhere I go. It's Nitro blue, has after market air box and stainless steel exhaust and extractors, but that's it. Stock wheels, but I'd like a set of gold simmons and a lowering kit. Thanks for the video mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

they are amazing cruisers eh! they built them to last n im very confident with my ute even with near 200,000km on it haha some wheels and a lowering kit will make it look so good man.. might be worth doing :) glad your liking the videos

[@Joshanthonylane]

Hey mate, be carful using e10 for xr8s they are compatible, but the fuel mixture will still wear out your v8 much faster then 98,95 fuel mixtures. E10 is also known to chew through fuel lines/pumps. I own a xr8 fg 2011 model as well. E10 is never good for cars older then 5 years.

[@lk8300]

@@Joshanthonylane i was using 91 after using 98. Im now back on 95 because 91 was trash and car didnt like it i reckon

[@jamiegreenwood7996]

currently own two ba xr8 s 1 sedan phatom purple 260 boss 5 speed manual full factory leather a low 170,000 kms timming chains allready done payed 3500 for it sound mechanically needs respray paint fade.........also own a lightning strike ba xr8 magnet ute straight as needs new motor spun bearings payed 2600 for it .......brought another 260 boss motor cheap....also own au xr6 tickford pursuit ute mondella blue ........have another 2 ba utes with barras and ba wagon .and lot of other model fords.......ba bf s my favorite model .........enjoying your videos ross keep them rolling .......whatching from victoria i give you the thumbs up .......fella

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks brotha.. sounds like you got quite the collection! love a good ute :) the BFs are really growing on me n im hoping to pick up a XR6 turbo one next.. glad your enjoying the channel

[@suhailraja7086]

Bionic blue 07 bf xr8 says hello to all u Ford lovers🤟🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

up the XR8s!

[@samomac]

On my ba Falcon the door not locking from the fob was an actual problem with lock itself. Surely you’ve figured this out by now but your door could be always unlocked so see if you can open either doors when it’s “locked”

[@runslaTe]

I can relate bro ..my Boss 260 had a few teething problems along the way ..Chain rattle..broken mixer shaft..flogged out ball joints and broken ignition switch ..unfortunately it was one after the other

[@RossReviewsau]

ahhh man thats a string of bad luck.. ive been lucky with mine from the sounds of yours.. hope you still enjoyed it

[@runslaTe]

I loved the bloody thing until the day it got t boned by a truck ..just wasn't meant to be I guess ..so now I drive an au3 xr8 220 ..love the little Windsor as well

[@RossReviewsau]

@@runslaTe poor car :( at least you've got another XR8! love a AU

[@runslaTe]

ye bro all worked out in the end

[@minecraftperson999]

0:50. Shortly after you posted this the prices skyrocketed on pretty much all Aussie built cars. Especially the V8’s. Good luck getting a reliable, running, rego’d BA/BF XR8 for under 12k right now. The cheapest BA XR8 on carsales (australia wide) is 14,990$ with 209,000 k’s.

[@RossReviewsau]

i know.. im sad i traded my old ute.. wish i had of kept it alongside the F6..

[@minecraftperson999]

@@RossReviewsau Yea I made the same mistake last year. Sold my 2008 VE SS-V with 130,000 k’s for $10,000 to a dealer 🤦🏼 Could have got 20k+ easily right now if I hadve held onto it for another 9 months.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@minecraftperson999 damn.. hope you traded it in on another aussie car

[@samorcsik]

Looking at buying a bf mkii xr8, and god I wish I was born a couple years earlier... ones with 180,000k's are worth 25k...

[@nathanielbutcher6226]

Missing these prices right about now in 2024

[@motozz8258]

Plenty of that Bumble Bee action is not enough Rossman .... I noticed you still have the factory orange peal in the clear coat on the door , nice , plenty of microns left there for the buffer ! Mate the headlights look clear as a bell she's tidy .

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! yeh the paint is pretty good for its age but is starting to show a bit of fade on the roof and bonnet :( all up the its pretty good.. hope to keep her a long time

[@mrbrad4637]

I just bought a 2008 BF II XR8 in silhouette with only 54,000km in the clock today.. I have previously owned an FG XR8 and BA XR8 and AUII XR8 ute I love them. The price has gone up though I paid $25k for it, but it is in brand new condition, full log book services and only did 3000KM since 2013... even BA XR8s are getting up to $19k on carsales. Oh and the BA XR8s were renowned for having valve guide issues due to cooling passages being to narrow - i sold my BA due to this issue, it was fixed in the mid 2005 models..

[@RossReviewsau]

nice buy man! love the XR8s especially the utes! miss the old girl.. wish i could have kept her..

[@mrbrad4637]

@@RossReviewsau Thanks man, what exhaust system did you have on your ute? I want my XR8 to sound like yours 😍👍

[@78Giddo]

Mine is sitting at 15.7l/100km. All town driving lately so nothing past 70km/h. I have a feeling once speedway starts back up there's going to be a lot of guys and girls keen as mustard to blow some tyres, myself included.

[@RossReviewsau]

me too! 🙋‍♂️haha very keen for the tracks to open up again.. i feel bad since my Average is higher then everyones.. or should i feel good about that lol

[@jasoar1563]

I got a bf xr6 turbo ute, awesome car. parts absolutely every where. best car ive ever owned. I have done qaulity mods but the power its unleased is phenominal.. And it handles great too!

[@RossReviewsau]

Couldn't agree more! they are soo good! i really wanted a XR6T but at the time i just couldn't find a good one.. so got the XR8.. im still looking to park a turbo model next to the ute soon :)

[@jasoar1563]

@@RossReviewsau yeah mine has low kms 108xxx but the body is rough need to repaint and fix a few things. Your is in perfect condition. Prob would be worth putting an sct x4 on it and tuning it on 98.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@jasoar1563 thanks she's def not perfect but she's pretty tidy for the age :)

[@jaydencostanzo6308]

2:12 that sounds noice 🤟

[@RossReviewsau]

😎

[@asifudwin]

Awesome vid as usual man yeh i had my xr8 for 11 years use to get same fuel economy as u and it never let me down apart from gearbox after putting it on the skid pad lol but definitely great car and would be awesome to go on a cruise one day when this virus is all done man 👊👍

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! yes they are pretty solid and a hell of a lot a fun.. 100% be down for a cruise once these restrictions are over!

[@pete508]

Hey Johnny mate,great to get your input about owning your ute or a similar model,easy to work on,reliable engines,plenty of parts around & pretty cheap,all round reliable great looking utes & sedans I reckon,you & the family keep staying safe ok mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks m8! i can't really fault my ute considering price, age, my experiences.. lot of ute for the money. take care pete cheers for watching

[@markwillcock3139]

Mine was cheap to run, 2004 ba mk2 xr8 sedan. Until I spun a bearing. So I brought a GTP motor, headers, uprated clutch oh and a GT interior. So I’ve spent a small fortune😖 plan on keeping it forever though

[@RossReviewsau]

far out hey if your gonna do it.. do it right! man i bet she looks mint n goes the part too! hold on to it

[@assassin78787]

Your ride is sick! I waved at you in my white WRX hatchback last week :)

[@RossReviewsau]

No way! was that you out on obrian rd?? lol

[@assassin78787]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah haha, in my head i was thinking "hmmm is this the ford xr8 on KZbin? xD"

[@RossReviewsau]

@@assassin78787 thats crazy dude.. was a sweet WRX.. you actually made it into my next video briefly haha i captured the moment we waved

[@assassin78787]

​@@RossReviewsau You recommended me this road in one of your videos and i've been hooked ever since, thank you man :) Keep up with the sweet uploads 👌

[@bjt_-vc9do]

The locks on ba's are notorious for having issues, if you change the locks with new ones then they seem to work, i had to replace my ba's locks 3 times over the time i owned it.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i think if i want it sorted.. ill have to replace the whole system haha should make for a video at some point..

[@bjt_-vc9do]

It's really easy to replace, should make a video as they are a common problem

[@rgibson759]

I owned a BA XR8 for 10 years. My experience was, good servicing was the most expensive part, followed by fuel. Ended up selling it because to keep the motor well serviced and mint was too much fir my bank account

[@rangirosetahu9806]

I've had mine a couple years. Saw yours and was kinda like looking at my own in ute form. Very nice 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

Very cool! gotta love the sound these quad cam v8s make :)

[@johnjoyce1465]

I own one of these beasts and he is right in what he is saying re fuel consumption. I own a 2003 BA XR8 Boss and I love how after 17 years it will still spin the wheels 😎. I love the hump in the bonnet which says there’s so much engine under here we had to add a bulge to contain it. My fuel economy is pretty much the same. Mine will not be going on the market any time soon. Love my ride.

[@RossReviewsau]

hold on to her m8! they are such good cars.. 15 years later n i still smile everytime i fire her up :)

[@sebastianmills2316]

Thanks for the review my man just thought I would buy one but watch a review first 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad I could help highly recommend them eh that ute was a huge amount of fun

[@0rionPollux]

Aye Ross, the reason your car is locking and then unlocking using the remote is likely because you need to door lock actuators- happened to my old car and fixed the issue. Good luck chief

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks brotha.. yes i think your correct few people have told me this now.. will get it sorted one weekend hopefully :)

[@driver3025]

Can’t wait for the comparison between this bad boy and the new one. I’m heading the turbo gonna cost you more.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes will be good to see the cost run through after ive had it a while haha.. im sure this one will cost more as it needs a lot of love at the moment lol

[@artfulproductions5228]

Traded my (much loved) 2013 Ford Fiesta ST in October 2019 for a 2015 Series 1 VF SS Ute... 28000+ Kms ... Stock (although my Battle Mech tells me that the mufflers have been replaced for sound effect!) Absolutely loving it :D ... in fact I think the only way I'll ever trade out of it is if I find my "Holy Grail" low Km's Manual 2016 Series II VF SS-V Redline Ute. The first thing I noticed (besides the massive rumble!) is how fuel efficient it is ... My Fiesta ST 1.6L Turbo was averaging about 7.8 - 8.2 L/100Km ... This 6.0L is averaging between 13.5 and 14.5 L/100Km ... That's less than 2x as much for almost 4x the capacity!!! ... I'm beginning to mod - a Hard-Lid, stereo upgrade and tint all done ... I have a cargo barrier system, engine covers, intake and exhaust lined up for the next year :) ...

[@RossReviewsau]

yup it's crazy how the modern V8 was made to actually be fuel efficient! big difference there from a Fiesta to a SS ute! damn right you would love it! can't beat a overpowered ute they are just so much fun to drive.. you will love it man lots of mods available for them

[@bera0014]

I own a BA GT, and I drive it on a weekend, and I don't care how much it costs to run!

[@RossReviewsau]

weekend warrior like most ;)

[@doug-core8850]

With the virus around, there's no traffic on my way to and from work. So my 5.0 GS is sitting on 10.5 on average. That's combined with about 15ks of urban driving with about 5 sets of lights and the usual corners and stuff, combined with 16ks of highway driving. Before the virus i was getting 12.8 on average. With making a week before needing to top the car up from nearly empty. Now im getting to half a tank after a week, but that's without weekend driving (thanks covid) My old 5.4 3v would do the same run with an average like 14.5

[@RossReviewsau]

love the a good GS! ya 10.5 can't complain with that m8 doing well

[@doug-core8850]

@@RossReviewsau that's with grandma driving. But i tell people im just conserving tires

[@oliverforsyth3411]

Did you see the turbod 5.4 that made 403 or 430kw cheap if you can get one for 8k and 6k for kit!!! Makes me miss my old BA

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i did! what a beast! the sound was amazing.. lets hope that might happen one day haah

[@spearsnatorreefa2042]

keep up the good work my FPV FG ute awaits u here in syd

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you m8! once these restrictions go away im hoping to start traveling east for some reviews :)

[@vqn._04]

What type of exhaust do you got on your XR8 mate

[@RossReviewsau]

im not sure on what it is exactly i know it's got headers n running straight through to the small factory back muffler.. i will get under the ute soon and show every one exactly whats going on under there lol..

[@mrjingles77]

I've been keeping an eye out for these on the marketplace for the last 3 weeks. The ones priced under 10k literally sell the same day or next. If the ad is more than 5 hours old, you've missed out. It's ridiculous.

[@RossReviewsau]

yup i got mine for just over 7k last year.. n i was looking for ages. as soon as the ad was up i went and got it the same day. gotta be quick is the key

[@shaunsiriweera120]

@@RossReviewsau how many mks had yours done? Cheers

[@lk8300]

8,000? Wow. How times fkn change...

[@RossReviewsau]

ikr :( wish i still had this ute too

[@azamautwait8204]

Hey Ross do you get cold start up rattle also known as timing chain rattle when you start the xr8 up cold? I have a 05 xr8 too silver sedan manual with about the same kms as yours love it mate

[@RossReviewsau]

no mine doesn't have any rattle to it.. i have just heard through facebook comments that the timing chains are a known problem.. very happy with mine n surprised how good it drives still even with near 200k on the clock

[@mickblack2800]

Me too with the Timing chain rattle on start-up but otherwise the 260KW BOSS runs as good as the day it was built 👍🇦🇺👊

[@dspada67]

Great info mate. I need a daily V8. One of these or SS. Not sure what’s better, 😬

[@RossReviewsau]

Both are great options really only comes down to preference/price.. Fords are a bit more roomy inside, you have a bit of space behind the seat.. Holdens are a bit easier to get more power and they don't run leaf springs in the back so should handle a little better.. (can't take as much cargo weight tho) both amazing.. sedans are similar again you can't lose really getting either.. as long as they look like they were looked after they should last ages..

[@goatcrew2711]

Mate good video up the mighty falcon

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks you m8!

[@olivermazzotti2438]

do videos like this about the f6!

[@RossReviewsau]

good idea!

[@olivermazzotti2438]

@@RossReviewsau tbh the content you made with the xr8 ute is my favourite content. Favourite video has got to be the xr8 ute burnout! Lol

[@RossReviewsau]

@@olivermazzotti2438 thanks mate.. i hope one day to get another one! loved that ute

[@olivermazzotti2438]

@@RossReviewsau well if you ever want to review one check out oz_muscle on Instagram it's my account for my xr8 ute. 🤙🏼

[@P2DAPIPE]

Subscribed!

[@corviniago6456]

Ey Ross, will we see your new intake plus the other things you were getting?

[@RossReviewsau]

Corvin Iago not in this vid I’m still waiting for all the parts to come in the mail😅 hoping they will arrive before the 10k smoke run

[@smithy2]

Damn 16, best i got was high 17s, but i do mostly city driving I had to replace my fob, got an all in 1 flick key, bit pricey but worth it

[@RossReviewsau]

i could easily get much better.. tho i can't help myself at every light to run through the gears to hear that sound! yah i've seen one done before.. might consider doing it to mine one day

[@smithy2]

@@RossReviewsau yeh man same, i just cant not give it some at the lights... at every light 😁

[@videomaker8207]

1:54 just a ba xr8 Ute having a chat with a vf sv6 police car

[@RossReviewsau]

haha.. the cops were actually super cool gave my boy a free colouring book lol i was stressing they were gonna look at the ute!

[@videomaker8207]

Cool

[@MrShanilicious]

Brembo upgrade for the beast please!!

[@RossReviewsau]

yes this is something i will have to do fairly soon once i get it tuned..

[@robcig]

How times change. We're paying $2.20 a litre in Sydney at present.

[@RossReviewsau]

:( ikr

[@shermantank6724]

Spent more on parts, new gearbox, alternators, batteries, cooling and electrical problems, suspension blah, blah in the four years I've owned my XR8 BF MKII ute than it would cost to buy. Now the ECU won't let it start unless it's under a 1/4 on the temp guage (hoping just a faulty coolant temp sensor??) so yeah more gremlins.. but the actual engine itseIf - f'kin bulletproof.

[@RossReviewsau]

yeh ive been thinking this way lately haha is it worth pumping a bunch of money into her?? still not sure to be honest but i am pretty confident in the old boss engine..

[@shermantank6724]

@@RossReviewsau Thanks for the reply Ross. I'm hoping with the Aussie V8's not being made here anymore that they'll become a collectors item and appreciate in value in the years to come. I'd like to hang on to mine - even just for the fun factor. Reckon it's worth it. I bought mine 2nd hand, with 120,000ks (pretty good) but you never know it's 'true' drive history with it's previous owners.. hope fitting this coolant temp today sorts this starting prob out.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@shermantank6724 it still amazes me how cheap they are still.. im sure one day they will go up since they honestly can't get any cheaper than what they are lol.. sounds like you got a good one! low KMs im sitting at nearly 190km.. but she still seems to run really well

[@lauchlanstill6677]

This is better on fuel than my 2.6 ford courier

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣

[@sandygarage3802]

Your insurance is a lot cheaper than mine; my Ute's insured with AAMI for $994 & in the last two years the premium has increased by nearly $200.

[@RossReviewsau]

😱 time to make some calls brotha

[@sandygarage3802]

@@RossReviewsau I have another 10 months to think about changing. Last year i got a quote from Westpac BT insurance that was much more than AAMI. Your insurance company seems like the best option.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@sandygarage3802 im really happy with shannons they seem to be really knowledgeable about performance cars.. and the prices are cheaper too

[@broando336]

i drive a vy ss ute get around 450-500km on a 55 liter tank

[@RossReviewsau]

that's very respectable considering the tank size

[@vickyhall9946]

And you also did a review on that HSV Ute whatever its called

[@RossReviewsau]

ive done a few ute reviews now :) SSV Redline ute, VE Maloo, VE SS ute, FPV GS ute, VF LSA Maloo ute, FG XR6Turbo ute, my BA XR8 ute haha i think that's it..

[@jamesfrench7299]

You forgot to mention, you'll be very popular with people moving house.

[@RossReviewsau]

this is true haha tho i have never been called on it yet.. to busy doing reviews every weekend haha

[@conradgray7545]

True program a new remote into the car super easy to program just buy on of eBay

[@RossReviewsau]

i've tried that.. must be in the door its self

[@fatbusaracing1347]

Have you had an issues with the cam phasers yet? And do you know if it was ever rectified in the latter 5.4 motors

[@RossReviewsau]

no i'm unfamiliar with that problem sorry.. mine has not had a issue at all.. i've always found the Boss 260 to be fairly reliable

[@timm1807]

Get a quote rom Enthusiast insurance. I saved heaps after being with Shannons

[@RossReviewsau]

might try them

[@lachlanmcgrath2404]

Ross series 1 xr8 ute manual windsor 5.0 have you reviewed one?

[@RossReviewsau]

currently editing that very video haha! AU XR8 Series 2 i think with the windsor v8 and manual :)

[@rods6405]

If you can lock with key then it’s the remote new ones cheap as on eBay. Easy to program. V8 Ute 8k on carsales who cares what the fuel economy is ! Compared to a diesel pos ranger 50k. find a mechanic who likes working on fords! Regularly every 15kms do the fluids! My son has one same I love driving it even just moving it in driveway!

[@RossReviewsau]

i've done that with ordering a new remote and programming i think it's in the actual door lock there is a problem.. ya n couldn't agree more for 8k you can't go wrong no matter the fuel price! haha

[@rods6405]

Ross Reviews you can get new remote at key cutters in shops at least in Sydney you can

[@yngveskarphedinssons]

Been following your KZbin channel and want to know a few more things about your XR8 ute?

[@RossReviewsau]

don't have it anymore mate.. what did you want to know?

[@yngveskarphedinssons]

@@RossReviewsau what model to go for?

[@ado6770]

i used to own a ba xr6 turbo so i did my sister the front brakes are a problem with warping but there is cheap replacement rotors on ebay slotted dimpled. are yours still good ?

[@RossReviewsau]

yes the XR6 & 6T models got the same smaller brakes.. the XR8 did get a factory upgrade on the front brakes.. (no idea why XR6T didnt get aswell) mine seem to be still good.. will be replacing my pads soon n having a closer look tho

[@runslaTe]

Forgot another issue ..my door actuators broke so the car would not lock ...got some cheap second hand ones from the wreckers ...problem solved

[@ianm9677]

Had the same issue in my Clubsport, its in the door sensor. It happens if water gets in, try jiggling the cable that runs into the door from the body, it worked for me.

[@pokers112]

Would you take your car to the summernats

[@RossReviewsau]

i would but i dont think shes at that level yet haha really hope to go to summernats at some point.. i've never been

[@snapperhead1355]

Hahaha cops waiting for you to leave BP

[@RossReviewsau]

i know haha! i was a bit stressing when i had to fire it up and drive out lol. (idled out of the parking lot)

[@Tommy-Gunnns]

Its your door actuators they get gummed up with dust my key fob was doing the exact same thing i just blew them out and put wd40 on them they've never failed since 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

yes my typhoon has the same problem haha.. B series llife i guess

[@bigcazza5260]

if your ford falcon v8 has a BTR 4 speed the cost is new oil and filter every 2000ks and fresh undies after everytime time it drops out of gear pretty sure ross' intech would take my windsor because a BTR is never going to hold 500nm

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHAHA yeh id only get a V8 in the manual

[@ChrisKoulianos-p7w]

Good cars I have the FPV GT sedan in the same colour

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice one!

[@mrbrad4637]

What sort of exhaust and headers do you have?

[@RossReviewsau]

was a custom bashed out system haha i think.. never completely figured out what was done to her.. but man it was loud!

[@O8OO_Hotline]

Try a new keyfob remote man, if that doesnt work you might need a new bcm modual

[@RossReviewsau]

ya i got a new keyfob.. same issue.. so will need a new modual i think

[@rods6405]

Ross Reviews I had my ba not locking but if put the heater on it would ( I’m a x electronic tech) so pulled the BCM out it was full of dry solder joints got a my tech at work to resolder complete board new one was 450 bucks that was 4years ago still working now!

[@speedmann194]

My vx LS1 6 speed manual . Over 35 liters per 100 Ks that was on race track though always near red line. On highway I've got under 8 liters per 100 K better then my 6 cylinder au falcon. I guess because the ss revs so low Top gear it's under 1500 rpm with still enough enough tourge to climb 90% of hills at 100 kmph in top gear.

[@RossReviewsau]

love a good VX eh

[@speedmann194]

@@RossReviewsau Yea cheers mate. I like your ba too. Thinking of upgrading au. I think they're one of the best looking ss commodore's going my favourite is VT followed by vx. I know they're almost identical . I just preferred the vt tail lights haha. I like fords also I'm not a ford or a Holden guy depends on the year's to me some year's I prefer fords some year's I preferred the Holden's. 2002 to 2005 I liked ford Holden about the same. Cheers

[@wolfkissed8274]

My 2014 VF SSV Ute costs me average $70 a week as a daily driver for fuel if I drive normally, like ya said the more the foot goes down the more the fuel goes down too haha but they're awesome as a daily car! Why own a nice car and not drive it? 😂 😂 I like your xr8 though it's nice!

[@wolfkissed8274]

Common problem the central locking in all fords 😂 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

Good stuff ya its not as bad as most would guess i think on fuel.. i drive it every weekend but got the motorbike for work (10x faster)

[@samk4369]

Just picked one up for 2.5k 140,000 needs new alternator tho on it's way out

[@RossReviewsau]

2.5k! what a bargain man.. the good XR8 utes are going up in value big time

[@timmyonthelimmy]

Iv just bought a bf2 boss 260 sedan! I need a exhaust. What do you think?

[@RossReviewsau]

Any exhaust will sound good 👌

[@philipteaka3247]

With your doors you can buy a door lock actuator repair kit for a both doors of eBay for $17 there’s a little plastic cog within the actuator that snaps often One door actuator/worm screw is busted which consequently unlocks all the other doors when it is opened - Even if you've locked it... Do you hear a whirring sound? Like the door is trying to lock/open? If so, it will more than likely be the worm gear. If not, the small actuator motor may be dead/gone. Ford or a shop will charge you $200 odd becuase they have to replace the entire assembly, not just the gear... It's not that difficult to do, but is a bit akward the first time round... here’s a link with how to change it kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYfMlGCVeLWcecU

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks for the tip m8! will check this out :)

[@ayzaadali9184]

Your door looking problem in a faulty door lock mechanism

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i thought it must of been in the door lock its self

[@angelacullen7661]

I have an HSV GTS e3 stock standard engine with the catalytic converter removed.I don't worry about the running cost I have a Toyota Vitz I use for day to day stuff. I would love to buy a Boss XR8 ute to take my dog out for walks too.

[@dkgtourz8631]

Dammmm just 1 year later and prices have gone crazy!

[@RossReviewsau]

i wish i still had my ute :(

[@dkgtourz8631]

:( damm bro your making me have second thoughts about selling my felcon😅😂

[@RossHollandAU]

You should try and get a hold of a territory turbo for a review.... pretty unique :)

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i've been looking.. been offered one but they are over east..

[@nigel178]

Run 95 not 98, I use to run 98 on mine till ford said run 95 as 98 makes it to rich

[@RossReviewsau]

true.. will have to give it a go one day see if i feel a difference :)

[@beaugunn2632]

I'd offer my top paddock to shred those tyres, but all your gonna do is throw dirt.

[@RossReviewsau]

ya will save that video for when i buy a 500$ AU and drift it through the farm

[@beaugunn2632]

@@RossReviewsau ..... No problems, as long as you promise to vacuum the house when you're finished. This red dirt gets into everything!

[@RossReviewsau]

@@beaugunn2632 haha! ill bring the dyson m8

[@trikdoutvl]

Are you struggling to get cars at the moment?

[@sollydogg]

Corona virus?

[@trikdoutvl]

I imagine itd make getting people willing to come out hard

[@RossReviewsau]

yes the dealers i get cars from have stopped until the restrictions go away.. and most fans who want to come on the channel have asked to wait till the corona virus goes away.. so been a struggle but ive got some reviews coming still :)

[@kolesyt9280]

hey man love your vids ross keep em coming bro i have a question the im looking at buying an fpv gs ute a manual one but i want to know what the fastest stock ford/fpv v8 ute is i think its the gs but im not to sure could you please help

[@corviniago6456]

Pretty much. GS came in either a 302 boss varient and later a 315 supercharged Miami. Most powerful super pursuit was a 315 Miami as well so not much different, though earlier pursuits had a 315 boss varient. Get a Miami though if you want to do a lot of tuning and such as its a better engine and easier to get power from since it already has the blower

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you man more one the way📸🤙 yes like corvin lago said.. basically they are the fastest ford V8 utes.. but yes get the Miami engine.. it’s seriously the toughest ford V8 I’ve been in yet.. same engine the XR8 Sprint has (sprint tuned up a bit) but you could easily mod it to sprint level.. and it’s supercharged so 😍🔥👌

[@kolesyt9280]

@@RossReviewsau yeah man i like the 6's but i will deffently be getting a super charged v8 i was looking at the 2013 ones cause i thought they were the newest but turns out there are 2014 ones so i might get a 2014 and cause like it has bluetooth and reversing camera witch the 2013 doesnt and the 2014 is newer so i might just get a 2014

[@mattcrick2156]

Wanna see that burnout at the 10k XR8 for sure.

[@RossReviewsau]

its coming soon lets hope!!! get your m8s subscribing ha!

[@nisi6678]

Where’s Luke fink at???

[@RossReviewsau]

id like to know too ha

[@ur2slob724]

Is that a hyosung? I’m disappointed bro life’s too short to be riding one of those!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

m8 you would be shocked how reliable my old hysosung has been! 10 years later it's still going n its been BEAT! haha can't kill it

[@ur2slob724]

Ross Reviews it better be reliable bro it barely makes more power than a scooter 😂😂😂 Keen to see you step up your bike game 🤙

[@ashtoncasey27]

G’day Ross, great vids mate, just curious on your thoughts on the value of XR8’s today? Do you think covid has pushed the price up a little or are they still going for what you paid for yours? Cheers bud

[@RossReviewsau]

in general the price has skyrocketed since covid! very very hard to get a ute like my old one for the money i paid! (7k) my old ute in today's market honestly would be close to 18k! but you can always find a bargain if you look hard enough they are still out there

[@oscardellamina886]

Would you ever get rid of it

[@RossReviewsau]

very hard question lol not for a while i think.. depends on where the channel goes and what kinda content people want to see.. i love this XR8 tho (i do want a turbo barra tho)

[@bullamarta]

I’ve got a 2006, BF XR8 Ute 6 speed manual. I’ve had it for 12 years and it has been excellent! I use it as my daily and spend probably around $60 to 70 a week. I love it! A few things starting to go on it, like the drivers side window sometimes won’t work. The tail shaft needs replacing. The brakes have a shudder now. I replaced the rotors and pads and that fixed it for a while, but the shudder has come back after a few months. Any ideas what that would be??? Other than that, is been excellent.

[@andreasschmidt5185]

Every Ford I’ve owned XR6 to XR8 the rotors are the issue as they heat up and warp a bit too soft. I noticed it mainly on a downhill drive as the weight of the car shifted to the front more

[@J1-tiger]

Pros & cons for 2004 ford falcon xr8 BA someone comment

[@xeftones]

Is it auto or manual

[@RossReviewsau]

Manual of course.. 6 speed 😎

[@Lous13b]

6:49 ?

[@thetruenorthreviews]

Do you ever drive the Ute barefoot?

[@RossReviewsau]

all the time haha

[@thetruenorthreviews]

Ross Reviews haha nice. Would love to see a pedal cam vid driving it sometime!

[@lucastopham4234]

far out thats bad a fg turbo dose just 12

[@RossReviewsau]

i drive it HARD

[@chrissouth9322]

When are you upgrading to an FG? ;)

[@RossReviewsau]

haha not sure on that one yet.. tho i would like to park a XR6T next to the XR8 some day

[@charlietwotimes]

Lol. I have a Boss 260 BF & here in NZ BP Ultimate (98), which is all I ever run, is nearly $3 a litre. Do I care? Well yes.. Do I daily it? Obviously not.. Will I EVER sell it? Not a f*cking chance!

[@RossReviewsau]

you gotta love that noise eh

[@kmuinde]

I get 760kms a tank in my car but it's not a V8 though

[@RossReviewsau]

ahhhhhh but do you get the same smiles per L haha 760 is pretty damn good tho must say

[@kmuinde]

@@RossReviewsau not as many smiles 2.0 Tfsi Quattro.

[@DylanDiPowa]

In reality v8s really aren’t that much to daily. As long as you don’t have a lead foot too often it’s fine

[@RossReviewsau]

yes the problem is my foot is heavy haha very heavy! but id still daily a V8 lol

[@Podsane]

It's time to say goodbye to lexus's GS brand

[@Luke-dk3nb]

👍

[@marcsong2674]

bro I drive xr6 chill 20Lper 100

[@RossReviewsau]

damn! lol