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Originally Posted by peachey80
Hey guys,
I have just taken ownership of a new XR5 myself. Was looking around for a new car for the missus in town, and on the way home I said, lets just call in here and test an XR5, she wanted a VRX lancer...... and was sold on it within 10 mins.
They are such an awesome car to drive and fantastic value for money. Got a June '10 plate with 22klms on the clock for $32800 drive away Colorado Red with the stripes.
First 3000klms will only be on about 5 psi boost, then once youtake it in to ford they will give it full boost - about 14psi - so looking forward to that !!!
Dealer had told me the new ones are getting the ecoboost engine, so yes, no more 5 pot banger after this model.
Will post some pics later.
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Congrats peachey...They are a fantastic car to drive...jump over to
www.fordxr5turbo.com and check out all the info available on these cars...
I'm not sure about what the dealer has told you regarding boost...I have never heard that in my dealings with the cars...they run .65bar (9.5psi) from factory and will do until the day you throw a different tune(custom, dreamscience or otherwise) on it....then you'll see what the car can 'really' do.....16psi seems to be the sweet spot for these cars...The dealers won't do any such thing at the 3000 'Peace Of Mind'
INSPECTION...It's purely a checkup on the vehicle and make sure everything is tight and still running right...the Oil isnt changed...reccommended at 7500kms as a mineral oil is used originall from factory (15W40) for engine 'run-in' and then FULLY SYNTHETIC therafter (5W30 Castrol Edge Sport) is used.
Where are you located?