What it Costs to Own & Maintain a FPV F6 $$$!

[@vincekara9446]

$9500 for an F6 is striking the jackpot. Nowadays with inflated costs, you can't even get a clapped out BF XR6T for that price. Congrats!

[@W0rp3D]

I paid 9k for mine, all stock though, now owes me 20 and still needs a paint job

[@W0rp3D]

Bf xr6t that is not an f6, bought it 6 months ago

[@MrHeath1971]

I had to chuckle at the prioritising the ball joint fix LOL I've got stories like that haha

[@W0rp3D]

@@MrHeath1971 I saw a Territory owner with the same attitude, don't think they were loving the extra camber when it let go

[@fordbarra]

@@W0rp3D yea I paid 4k for my BA MKII XR6T tho had just about 300 thousand ks on it, doesn't matter as its still a steal and I'm slowly fixing her up

[@mariobrnabic4252]

That was a great review. Even with all the mods it still was under $30,000. No one can get a f6 typhoon for less than that; let alone adding the cost of bringing the vehicle to an immaculate stage. Ross, you forgot one repair that happens to most of us,, the door lock actuator with its plastic gears.

[@mariobrnabic4252]

Thanks!

[@kaesh78]

mate honestly you hit the jackpot interms of cost to purchase the F6. I sure do know the pain of getting a ford properly fixed and tuned! I recently had the FGX XR8 in for a PCMTec Tune, Gearbox service, engine service, tailshaft coupling and an xforce catback exhaust and it cost us close to $4600. the pain of the wallet damage is real! but the smiles per miles is absolutely priceless! the car is at 520hp and drives like a different beast!... all the best mate and keep the good content coming!

[@MrTroytroy]

Excellent video and a brutally honest one. This serves to inform the community that there is no such thing as the harmfully misinforming “$2k barras”. It highlighted that Maintenance and reliability at high power levels costs money. Increased rear tyre costs will also go up exponentially - although in this case you dont drive it much. But a good set of sticky rear tyres is a must at circa $350-400 a pop. High powered barras chew through tyres. If you don’t play the tyre game - you end up getting Camry performance thanks to wheels spinning- which detracts from the $~10k of power mods

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

When you see the astronomical prices on Turbo XR6's, let alone an F6, Its gotten to the point were its finally become more cost efficient to pay for the turbo upgrade on your grand dads XT.

[@jamesfrench7299]

But that doesn't have the provenance of the factory original. I met a guy who wants to fit a supercharger to his N/A XR6. I think that's the best route to go.

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s sad but true probably 🥲

[@tillsy23]

Wow wish I could find an F6 for that cheap! I'm about to drop 40k on a BF F6 bit nothing left to do or repair, fingers crossed lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh seems to be the going rate for a decent one now 😅 awesome cars I love it

[@noahv1916]

Did you end up buying it?

[@michaelscurr9046]

Interesting a few good pints there. We all love cars bummer about the costs sometimes. Important you have the right people looking after your bus as well.

[@Alanst1xx]

Sure adds up aye should drive like a new one now Merry Christmas and Happy new year to you and your family thanks for the vid

[@RossReviewsau]

Adds up quick eh 😂 but absolutely love it🚀 Thanks and you too mate

[@olik9388]

You have balls for doing this exercise Johnny. I don’t even want to think about the money I’ve spent tinkering with cars... especially near a bridge or tall building. I just know I don’t regret it. Very tasteful mods and they definitely make the car feel and look like a different beast. Rob also did some nice work on my HSV GTS many years ago. I wish the guy worked on Audis.

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks oli! Was scary adding this all up🤣🥲 but it’s been so worth it I absolutely love the thing and want it forever now🇦🇺😅

[@motolife3024]

You've done well on both Xr8 and F6. Bloody Covid Tax..

[@RossReviewsau]

I was very lucky on both 👏

[@frankcapaldi3114]

Car looks mint. Well done mate.

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers frank

[@reubenfox6357]

Grate video, makes me feel better about spending 5 grand on overdue maintenance after purchasing my xr8.

[@MartinJones123]

Neat F6... Looks like you really look after the F6 and your next video should either be a review or your new daily driver... Can't wait!

[@RossReviewsau]

New daily driver reveal 👍 I love my F6

[@MartinJones123]

@@RossReviewsau It's already worth something so keep it in mint condition!

[@P2DAPIPE]

Cool vid now i have a ballpark of what stuff costs for when i do my barra.

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s it eh man just giving you some ideas of costs

[@tully04]

Seen this the other day, was in a black ducati diavel but couldn't get around you in time to say hello. Looks ace mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes we did see you! Wicked bike mate! Say hello next time🤙

[@willmcc05]

Great video idea mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers will

[@matman429]

Hey its awesome to see how the F6 has turned out.Not many late model cars out there you can buy with that Horespower for the price.We love spending money on cars its what we do.

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s so true man! The mid 2000s era was simply the best for me

[@missinglink4205]

I'm happy if you're happy Ross,well done bro👍🇦🇺🍻

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks brother

[@Tastewithnewdrinks]

Amazing review.😍

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it

[@1meangt992]

Man I wish I have spent that little, bloody cars 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣 mine will get higher don’t worry lol

[@xeftones]

All the cars I like have skyrocketed the last 5 years. Hsv, fpv, rotarys & gtrs.

[@RossReviewsau]

ANYTHING PERFORMANCE lol

[@2007seno]

Below the bonnet release you installed is it missing a fuse cover ? And get that steering wheel leather reupholstered!

[@RossReviewsau]

Steering wheel will be the next job

[@Harro_M]

Awesome car Ross!!! man I would love to have a Ford like that. BTW, when is the draw for the power gate coming out?

[@tyronewalsh8428]

Love your work man and the F6 looks killer

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks heaps brother

[@RoseDaSosa]

Is there anyway to take off the the ford grill badge ?

[@zaamuro8408]

Did you forget to include the foglight covers?

[@RossReviewsau]

Fog lights were donated from a subscriber I should have mentioned 😅

[@tonywilkey4369]

Looks real good Jono a clean black car especially a ford catches the eye, that's not a lot of money to have a f6 in good mechanical condition with that power its worth more to you than anyone else. I've spent around 20k on my fgx turbo ute also remembering I bought the car new 50k Tony

[@smithy2]

I did a similar thing, i had a ba xls and sold it plus 1,500 for my xr8, then ive spent easy 12 to 13k on the engine (burnt valve) turned into 300rwkw mods, plus paint and interior, ive added another 3 to 4, i still have suspension and more paint work to go this next year. It doesnt take long to rack up a bill

[@stevecvntniko8271]

Please do a quarter mile time on high boost mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Incoming very soon! 📸🚀

[@petermurgatroyd2002]

Please explain the Shannon’s Insurance, as I hardly use my car and the insurance is huge and I am with Shannon’s.

[@RossReviewsau]

You can put restricted use on your car and get a discount

[@mickdejager3910]

Mate thats a great total price well done your will get over $30K everyday of the week now 😀😀

[@RossReviewsau]

I think so eh! But i don’t even care as I’m not interested to sell 😅

[@mickdejager3910]

@@RossReviewsau that's right don't sell mate, but it's nice to know if need be or times get tough u have an asset 😀

[@LukeEsther]

So the answer is 'surprisingly little'. Insurance is cheap, servicing is cheap. IMO the best thing about these cars is how cheap they really are to run, and every mechanic knows the engine inside out because they've seen a million of them. Couple that with their values going up and you can't really go wrong

[@RossReviewsau]

you def can't go wrong with one! cheap to maintain and absolutely insanely quick on the open road

[@michaelcinar1452]

Absolutely amazing Car .. I love it.. go the FPV..

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks brother 🥰🇦🇺👏

[@colmastro4373]

Sold mine f6 in 2019 for $8k lmao, that buyer is laughing his head off right about now. However, i'm soooooo glad i kept my vz senator, i will never sell that thing. It's now raised and covered in my garage.

[@RossReviewsau]

Ouch that hursts! You sound like you had my dream garage! A VZ clubby or maloo 🔥👏 + the BF F6 goals

[@jman4652]

Love this beast. I just got a ba xt sports falcon with bf front. And want d to know,now seeing your rims. Can U look at the vid of my falcon and tell me if the mags on mine are the same as yours? I'm.sure there the same. But mine are 18" Cheers mate

[@henkojo7814]

2:54 the monster makes another sneaky appearance haha

[@Harro_M]

Where?

[@henkojo7814]

@@Harro_M look towards the bottom

[@runslaTe]

its all worth it in the end ..the twists are the best looking rim

[@RossReviewsau]

Twists are my favourite 😻

[@bus5683]

Wow I love the original rims on it looks awesome

[@RossReviewsau]

The best eh🔥👌

[@pcguy5491-the-modern-retro-man]

if this was a BA F6 Typhoon it was featured in Gran Turismo 4 on PlayStation 2

[@jacobford3038]

i bought my fg f6 for $38,000 3 years ago. And spent another $32,000 in mods. Best money ever spent.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤑🤑🤑 worth every cent eh

[@whatsgoodie5586]

Specially that zf box Jono.

[@RossReviewsau]

ZF 👏 still love a manual tho

[@whatsgoodie5586]

Wee my bro churr 🤙

[@mostlypostie1]

Great work - that car is still a bargain. Now, get that steering wheel fixed!!!!! (and replace the front F6 badge). It's otherwise looking great. Don't ever sell this car - it IS an investment.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes them 2 are on my radar next to get done! Thanks mate love the car

[@robertceroli3512]

800 for rego that's a bargain in NSW with green slip and reg for a large car it's about 1100

[@RossReviewsau]

Ouch! That would hurt in NSW

[@julianalderson3938]

Yer alot but rekon done well, and yer def get it back an more. Cheers

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh I don’t think it’s lost any value really.. I’d probably get my money out of it if needed. Love the car

[@patrickmarcello5103]

The joys of building our cars! 😂 💲💲

[@RossReviewsau]

😂 race car things eh 💰💰💰

[@deanosslewis]

Nice car now. Better than money in the bank. Will only go up in price.

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen brother definitely will

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

It may have cost alot of money for mods but at least it is worth it

[@RossReviewsau]

100% worth it

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

That's good hopefully you will enjoy it

[@Aaron-fj1hl]

I want an f6 so badly

[@jamesfrench7299]

You're laughing. You're in front and in the past, it was the norm to be in a situation where you spent way more than you could recover in costs to modify and sort out the car of your dreams. What's most important is you enjoy the end result and aren't in debt. Thanks for going through what you have spent with us. I now feel vicarious relief on your behalf that you sacrificed one pride and joy and didn't end up in a futile money pit. You've achieved well, just bothers me slightly that it isn't a manual that you love. At least you know the ZF is the best match performance wise and makes the car very appealing to most would be buyers.

[@bjd5788]

Where can i buy that hat

[@RossReviewsau]

I need to restock them

[@billbradley9406]

In new Zealand looking at 120 a year for rego

[@RossReviewsau]

What! Cheap as chips mate

[@sumosprojects]

Bloody hell mate cost you a kings ransom but your in the horse power league of German cars that cost twice that amount & the Typhoon looks heaps better 🍺🇦🇺👍

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s it! Doing it properly ain’t cheap but man it’s a dream car of mine 🚀🇦🇺🔥

[@goosesgarage6666]

BC's $3000? I just got the exact same ones in my BF and they were half that price. She's looking beautiful now though.

[@anmolsaxena_]

1:00 man even AU xr6s are selling anywhere from $6-10k madness

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s wild eh! AUs have jumped so much

[@buckd1ch]

Looking at minimum 50k for anything not totally flogged now..thats not even with mods.

[@RossReviewsau]

Your not wrong eh! It’s wild

[@buckd1ch]

@@RossReviewsau should clarify i was looking at FG. But i suspect even a BF would fetch nearly 50k these days haha.

[@chrisbell8240]

All comes down to how much you can do yourself in reality .

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes more you do the cheaper it is of course

[@chrisbell8240]

@@RossReviewsau no disrespect at all but I reacon in the next 2 years will be the time to buy , not as good as you got it but will be around 18 ish . It's allready started .

[@AussieTVMusic]

You will pay through the nose in fees for running an ICE vehicle in the future. Expect it to be in the thousands. So probably not a great investment if you want to drive it. They will be museum pieces.

[@fordbarra]

That'll only happen when EVs are affordable especially for young P platers like myself

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

Great video Jono, I hope the wife doesn't see it!

[@MrPsiclone666]

money well spent

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks bro I love it eh

[@leewood5240]

500 for a trans service is cheap compared to most cars

[@RossReviewsau]

It is actually!

[@rileycoyle7577]

This fella is just an Aussie with an American accent

[@RossReviewsau]

Canadian accent 🇨🇦😉🇦🇺

[@gavinheron3339]

Anybody want to buy some 20 inch Argent wheels? I have a set. Two 50% tyres. Two not so good tyres. Sth Cst. NSW

[@leewood5240]

The Ford 6 cylinder is the cheapest car on the planet to maintain and modify

[@RossReviewsau]

Easily top 5 in the world

[@MrTroytroy]

A bold call. Although I get the spirit of what you’re saying though. However just to provide some comparative context on your comments on ‘modify’ and ‘maintain’ specifically. I bought an XX brand 2017 second hand car, drove it to a shop, spent $300 on an E85 switchable tune (car unknowingly already had a 98 Off The Shelf brand name tune), $300 on platinum colder spark plugs, $100 K&N air filter and drove out with 404kw at the crank when starting with 294kw, stock exhaust, stock engine, stock intake and Intercooler, stock brakes, tyres, transmission and suspension. It ran 3.3secs 0-100 and very low 11’s or high 10’s on the street in street trim (depending if you remove some weight). Oil changes and tyres cost me the same as if I had a Barra/FPV. The car obviously costs more to buy than the average FPV but no where near the most expensive FPV’s. $700 to run 10’s - that’s gotta be competitive

[@ImaCullen]

@@MrTroytroy What is XX brand car? I'm assuming awd something or other if it hit 100 in 3.3 seconds.

[@MrTroytroy]

@@ImaCullen RS3

[@boosts14]

@@MrTroytroy it’s not $700 to run 10s it’s prob closer to 75k plus to run a 10.

[@nickwil493]

Front fog bezels need to go back to the original colour

[@RossReviewsau]

No way I much prefer the series 2 look

[@benni727]

@@RossReviewsau hey can u find a xh outback falcon ute to review. they seem quite interesting

[@watchful.7083]

I envy the guy that gets paid to take cars for a car safty test

[@JoshVisualsx]

No drive 🥺

[@MartinJones123]

There is a few video's of him driving the F6 (Just check out his channel)

[@RossReviewsau]

Coming soon

[@merc13norris55]

You forgot to mention the dreaded FPV tax on everything.

[@RossReviewsau]

FPV tax is real🥲

[@myusernames1967]

Im in for 60k on my G6Et in mods.

[@RossReviewsau]

I bet she moves tho eh🚀

[@fordbarra]

Done all the work yourself or was a lot of that in labour?

[@myusernames1967]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah mate. First 22k, was with a competitor, then I went to Rob(Monsta Torque) and had built motor, box, bigger turbo, coil overs, pcmtec and a bunch of other stuff, new light weight wheels. 545rwkw.Rob is awesome at what he does.

[@timchapman2144]

I paid $16,000 for my bf 13 years ago and spent another $17000 on it

[@DISKHUNT]

50k plus in mods for us normal people

[@RossReviewsau]

No maybe add 10-15%

[@horrifichayden866]

996 for a year in the nt

[@markdayball9507]

Lucky u don't own a audi rs3, just my cold air intake cost 2400, another 2700 just for a downpipe. 🤣🤣 alot cheaper on the Ford

[@RossReviewsau]

😂😂😂 ouch bro that sounds like it hurts to upgrade an RS3 but man they are some epic little sedans 🚀

[@timsmith854]

Just wait until the last generation of Bathurst fans become too old to drive. The majority - not all - of Millenials have little interest in cars. I know of several that don't even intend on getting a license. They will be a lot cheaper to collect then.

[@RossReviewsau]

Your dreaming tim.. these cars will only go up as time goes on

[@samthestoryman3757]

Haha shit! how’s the Mrs feel about it?? I’m glad your not power hungry and your content with what you got. It’s just such a Waste of fucking money lol everything starts breaking.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣 let’s now show her this video ok… yeh I’m not really power hungry anymore but I’m sure later on I’ll Chase more 🤣🚀

[@dcr1545]

15k is absolutely nothing

[@RossReviewsau]

True that’s why people love the Barra

[@jamesheelan8126]

car worth over 60k easy

[@RossReviewsau]

😅 not sure on 60k yet but the price has been going up steadily 🤑

[@jamesheelan8126]

@@RossReviewsau there are fg manual 140k for 40grand so being fpv would be close but love ur car man it's awesome

[@DISKHUNT]

You paid less then half for every mod or repair............

[@RossReviewsau]

Absolutely not the case I was hardly even known while building this.. some things got a small discount hardly half..

[@richardguthrie3422]

That Falcon looks very old styling wise. I would sell it and buy a Mustang

[@RossReviewsau]

You sir clearly don’t get it😅

[@__PJ__]

Sell it and buy a HSV, wait you wouldn't get enough money for it lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Not interested to sell

[@__PJ__]

@@RossReviewsau lol im sure your not selling, you missed my point. You should have got a HSV they are a far better performance car and worth more now than the Taxi cab you purchased :)

[@palacefords]

@@__PJ__ And HSVs aren't taxi cabs? It's obvious you're a 'Holden Fan' and that's fine, doesn't mean you're an accountant and know what's worth what. Car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Just because some clown asks $150k for his 'cabbie special' VE, doesn't make it 'worth it'. Cars go up and down in value, and that's both brands. Ford's went up in price when they shut down before Holden, and then levelled out when Holden shut down. Cars a car, just because you're one brand over another, doesn't make you right nor does it give you the floor to kick down someone else's car. Keep your keyboard typing nonsense to your own toilet

[@__PJ__]

@@palacefords Whatever seppo.... You dont have to be an accountant to know what a car is worth, anyways your taxi is missing 2 cylinders and about 200 HP...

[@palacefords]

@@__PJ__ Ah right, so just insults and throw away lines as a defence? Good work. The sad fact is I actually own both Holden's and Ford's, both 6s and 8s to which I have quite a few Ford 6s that outrun the HSV 8s in less then a quarter mile. I also didn't have to throw a heap of money into them to get them to do that. Again, run along, have fun playing with your overhyped HSV and your overinflated in-house value. You're not needed here.

[@deanosslewis]

Fwaaark. 500 for auto service. Ouch

[@RossReviewsau]

Try getting a clapped out Bmw trans serviced! 🤣 700-900$ easy

[@deanosslewis]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah, when in europe buy european. If not dont I say!

[@pete508]

Yes mate it has cost some money,but to see where it was to now it's definitely worth every cent,she's a beautiful special car & I messaged you on Insta before I watched this & said 15k just on mods & repairs alone & I was pretty close man lol,thanks for the update on your beast Johnny loved it.

[@RossReviewsau]

Good stuff Pete very close guess! Thanks mate love the BFF6