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| Posted:Feb 1 2005, 10:31 PM |
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i was looking into buying a first car, and i was lookin at a 5k spend limit on the car, any recommendations would be helpful  . i am interested in getting a 1989 ford telstar tx5 turbo, but just needed a rough estimate no how much they go for, how reliable they are and its performance. any infortmation would be appreciated thanks
sorry if i have posted this in the wrong section, as its my 1st post
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| Posted:Feb 2 2005, 04:50 AM |
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| Hey the tx5 goes damn good...not really all that much to look out for as far as I know..depending on k's a tx5/mx6/626 turbo all go for between about 4-9 thou depending on work etc.. etc..cars are very reliable just look for one with less than 200,000 on the clock...performance is alright..standrad ya looking at 108kw's atw..the ahndle alright..and a relatively light cars..if ya lookign for soemthing with basicall the same performance but that handle a little better I'd recommend the mx6 turbo they have 4 wheel steering. Really the choice is yours though..but if ya see something ya like post it up here with a little info and im sure we could help ay out. |
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| Posted:Feb 2 2005, 02:05 PM |
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| well i been looking around and stuff, i was thinking of getting one then maybe doing it up a little bit to sound and perform bit better, but wasnt sure whether to get auto, man, are there any negatives about auto transmission etc. sorry if the question bit stupid but i dunno a great deal about them, trying to learn more loll |
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| Posted:Feb 2 2005, 04:46 PM |
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| Thats cool ive got an auto tx5turbs with over 200,000 on the clock only problem Ive had is with transmisison fluid leaking out the pan..but that can be easily fixed...other than that no issues..I would probbaly advise you do get a manaul though if your looking for spped..I bropught mine cause it was cheap and it will sonn be getting converted to a manual anyway.But no real negatives that I know of..or have come across.. |
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| Posted:Feb 2 2005, 05:12 PM |
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ah ok, i thought that the type of transmission would effect the cars performance, just outa curiousity what have u modded on ur car? and how does it perform etc,
do u have msn maybe be easier to talk about rather then posting. |
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| Posted:Feb 3 2005, 06:04 AM |
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yeah zure mate msn is zorb_rules@hotmail.com... on my car I currently have bigger exhaust, hi flo cat, blow off valve, cold air intake, boost controller (running between 12-14psi), various apperance mods,hi flow flat panel filter, boost gauge, turbo timer,sound system, rebuilt and hi flo'd turbo.....and a few other bits and pieces are still to come...e.g its getting lowered soon, a rear strut brace, woo's ecu mod chip..that allows me to run more boost, and probably a new intercooler..aswell as a body kit and rims..
CAr performs great for an auto...the manual does make a bit of a difference as you can obviously rev it harder meaning you can get more out of the turbo,engine etc. etc..but it still goes hard and im hoping to have approx 150kw's at the wheels once ive completed the mods for the chip and the intercooler... |
