to mod a FG XR8 or sell for a GS

comagutsa · 03-12-2011, 02:26 AM

sort of stuck with a few ideas and thought id run them past to see what people think
ok i have a FG XR8 ute with only 5500kms on clock
i am looking at starting to mod it and got a price of around $6k for a full stainless system with ceramic coated headers, cold air and cal 3 and tune
now this will give me approx 270rwkw or around there, give or take
later i want to supercharge it (do you think prices for the supercharger on the 5.4l will drop now they arnt making that motor anymore?) but in looking at that it will cost me about $14k to do this
should i just sell my ute for $38k or around there and the $6k i was going to spend on doing it up just put it towards a GS ute and get that much power straight up and then i can mod it from there
but its hard to sell something with only 5500km on it and its one of the last XR8s
just dont know what to do
any ideas

unko_sim · 03-12-2011, 02:38 AM

V8 MANUAL says it all

grandpa_spec_F6 · 03-12-2011, 02:44 AM

If you want a supercharged motor from factory that will do 460+hp with just a tune and filter then go the GS.

I drove the sedan and while not my cup of tea, it sure was impressive when you sunk the boot in. Tune is only ~$1600 and includes K&N filter.

f1tzy · 03-12-2011, 08:25 AM

I think 38k is aiming a bit high for a sale price

sbutler · 03-12-2011, 08:41 AM

Trade it in & get blown !!!!!! ha ha ha

**Polyal** · 03-12-2011, 08:43 AM

Yeah xr8s are struggling to move at mid 30s....i would wait and see what BPR officially say for thier new na package. Apparenty 320-370rwkws which would be awesome..depends on cost but they must be getting close to finalising it.

FPVGT500 · 03-12-2011, 10:23 AM

trade in on a GS they would get it off your hands and bargain them like hell, you can get a good trade in if you look around

galaxy xr8 · 03-12-2011, 10:25 AM

If it was me and I really wanted a S/C then I wouldn't waste anymore money on a XR8, I would go straight for the factory job allready and be happy with that.

grandpa_spec_F6 · 03-12-2011, 11:06 AM

Furthermore, you can pick up a near-new GS that's 6 months old for $46k if you shop around.

Brand new the one I looked at was $56k

Cheese3 · 03-12-2011, 11:29 AM

you will never sell it at 38k sorry, mate just sold his '10 FG turbo sedan with leather for 32k.
sorry to burst your bubble.

jpd80 · 03-12-2011, 12:03 PM

Which car do you really want, heavily modded XR8 Ute or a near new S/C 5.0 GS?

And if you were looking at spending another $14K on top of that, why not look a near new GT?

They all cost money but only you can be the judge of what's best bang for bucks....

SM1DY · 03-12-2011, 01:01 PM

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pottery beige · 03-12-2011, 01:11 PM

**** it off n grab the GS..

FacultY · 03-12-2011, 01:45 PM

Flog it off for around $34k and get a GS with equivalent kms for an extra $5k

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...rice:Min,Max~1

351@GT · 03-12-2011, 01:51 PM

wrong gs, he means the 5.0 s/c

vote here for the GS, factory, they respond well and it'll be worth more down the track compared to an aftermarket s/c ( as good as the bpr kit is )

JC · 03-12-2011, 02:08 PM

let's say you get $30k for your XR8, you already know you want to throw another $20k at it to get it supercharged. That's $50k.

Ex-demo or even low km GS 5.0 s/c ute should be around that mark if not cheaper, and it comes with full factory warranty, no engineering cost/headaches, no rego headaches, and no hassling from cops about being a highly modified car. The sums do it for me, and anything you get over $30k for the XR8 means you are in front by that much.

mik · 03-12-2011, 02:10 PM

looking at it from a buyers perspective, in my eye`s anyway, if i see mods on a prospective car, the value goes down $10,000, so to me an unmolested very low k newish v8 ute would be worth much more to me, so if you are going to do the swap /trade in on a blown GS..... imo now would be the time.

phillyc · 03-12-2011, 03:52 PM

Trade the XR8 and get the factory supercharged FPV GS. No brainer.

The upfront is more in one go. But less in total. Newer too.

FPV8U · 03-12-2011, 05:13 PM

If you can get the sort of money for your ute, i'd upgrade to the GS, if you struggle to move it for good money i'd visit XFT for a Kenne Bell S/C or the Full Bolt on's + Plenum & Camshaft(s) upgrade.

Do you want "The latest & Greatest" or something "Unique"?

SteveJH · 03-12-2011, 05:16 PM

Depending on what power you want, could a Harrop/Herrod top mount be cheaper?

**Elks** · 03-12-2011, 05:17 PM

Go the GS.

Rodge · 03-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elks

Go the GS.

What he said.

SteveJH · 03-12-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodge

What he said.

Agreed.

Teddy GT · 03-12-2011, 06:43 PM

The GS may cost a little more up front,but would be a much better package overall. So i would go for the GS.

Iggypoppin' · 03-12-2011, 06:47 PM

GS and you'll never look back. Before you decide go test drive one. Thank me later.

jpd80 · 03-12-2011, 06:50 PM

Existing GS and GT car prices will take a hit when series 2 variants arrive....

Uncle Niceguy · 03-12-2011, 07:06 PM

depends how long u plan to own the car for too mate or if in future prospects its a weekender. but in the now as the question states i'd go GS

**fordomatic** · 03-12-2011, 07:35 PM

GS mate, selling a supercharged xr8 ute later on down the track would be very hard to do. The GS is much more tunable and i believe an all round better car.

Blem · 03-12-2011, 10:01 PM

Maate, what eva you do your gonna lose money on it.
What are you gonna do if you swap & they bring out a HO.
Bite the bullet & either live with your past decision or do the changeover.
It's your money.
I bought my FGF6 & am happy as is. I'd love a more refined vehicle but hey.
Can't afford a Ferrari for the road & a real track so............
All said & done buy the S/C & live with it.
You do this thread in a year & your a d... !

comagutsa · 03-12-2011, 10:37 PM

haha cheers for the input guys there are some great responses there haha

nah im not one to change over my vehicles to quickly
only reason i sold my BA Mk2 ute which was 5.5years old with only 60k on clock was coz i was going to supercharge it and my mrs said dont waste your money and get a V8 coz i always wanted one so i did.
i work away so my cars only get driven for 5 days every 2 weeks

btw i just guess my selling price on the FG by looking in adds and stuff, there are still a few for sale over here around $38k for 09 models with 22,000kms on them, but i should be able to get around $35k i recon

if i keep my FG ute i will have it for 5-10years so in the long run the mods wont be to bad.
FG Vs GS both are the same just different motors (and its a big difference at that)

ahhh might just go for a road test and go from there mmmmmmmmmmmm what to do

whats this about BPR with there N/A kits too?

but if you see my ute modded or i get a GS you will know my answer