Questions about lv xr5

[EVL BOS]

Hey guys,

Just got a few questions about the xr5's I'm thinking about getting rid of my xr8 as driving toand from ringwood to Clayton each day for work is getting rather expensive :s I used to sell xr5's so know them pretty well and have driven them and I know how good they are to drive. My question is what are they like on a day to day basis, as in average fuel consumption, (mines 15.8l/km) and Basic running costs etc...

Thanks

[Russ]

Here's a thread on Focus fuel consumption, there's a couple of XR5 owners have posted fuel consumption figures here

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11351919

[entheos]

most people average between 8L/100kms and 15L/100kms with the vast majority in the 9-11L/100kms for day to day. I know I had mine for just shy of 60,000kms and averaged 11.1L/100kms over the life of my ownership and 40,000kms+ of that it was modified at varying stages...... As long as it's serviced regularly they are easy as to own... only thing is you'll want to run on 98 all the time... and when the MOD bug hit (which I can see it already has with your current xr8) it hits hard cause there's so many easy mods for it to be an absolute weapon and quickly.

[EVL BOS]

Originally Posted by entheos

most people average between 8L/100kms and 15L/100kms with the vast majority in the 9-11L/100kms for day to day. I know I had mine for just shy of 60,000kms and averaged 11.1L/100kms over the life of my ownership and 40,000kms+ of that it was modified at varying stages...... As long as it's serviced regularly they are easy as to own... only thing is you'll want to run on 98 all the time... and when the MOD bug hit (which I can see it already has with your current xr8) it hits hard cause there's so many easy mods for it to be an absolute weapon and quickly.

ok cool, so looks like i can save a fair bit in fuel which is good, and yep thats no problem bout the 98 as thats what ive always run my cars on. yeah no doubt it wont stay stock

Originally Posted by Russ

Here's a thread on Focus fuel consumption, there's a couple of XR5 owners have posted fuel consumption figures here

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11351919

thanks for the link

[DJM83]

Mine, albeit it modded is returning 10.3/100 with a fairly fuely tune aswell with some occasional spirited driving. On the highway its around 9L/100.

They can be hard on tyres thats one thing, mines done 47k kms and im up for my second set after the factory conti's.

If you are looking at mods they do respond very well to the basics ie Tune-FMIC-Exhaust and intake.

Mine has served me well in the almost 2 years ive had it, facelifted (LV) models had most of the problems sorted and im pretty sure the last of them, 2010 onwards got the stronger RS block aswell.

I went from a V8 to the XR5 and i love it i only miss the V8 note thats it. And surprise many of them now.

[EVL BOS]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Mine, albeit it modded is returning 10.3/100 with a fairly fuely tune aswell with some occasional spirited driving. On the highway its around 9L/100.

They can be hard on tyres thats one thing, mines done 47k kms and im up for my second set after the factory conti's.

If you are looking at mods they do respond very well to the basics ie Tune-FMIC-Exhaust and intake.

Mine has served me well in the almost 2 years ive had it, facelifted (LV) models had most of the problems sorted and im pretty sure the last of them, 2010 onwards got the stronger RS block aswell.

I went from a V8 to the XR5 and i love it i only miss the V8 note thats it. And surprise many of them now.

thats good news, yeah know about the tyres and friend of mine has one and killed her tyres in 25kms , yeah thats what im thinking ill miss the most is the power and looking out the bonnet and seeing that bulge. but i still need to decide about if i get rid of the boss or not, the fuel bills are killing me slowly but my heart says keep him as its my dream car ive wanted since i was 13 ( now 24) and also just work out finances. its one of those many tough life decisions we all have too make at times.

also doesnt help that this is the exact specs i want lol http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/ford-focus-2008-12819813?eapi=2&base=1216&vertical=Car&cr=7&find=r ecaro|CarAll&__N=4294739383%201622%201246%201247%2 01252%201282%204294966463%204294966417%201216&num= 15&silo=Stock&Range=Year:2008,Max&sort=~Price

[Franco Cozzo]

Might be something with LV Focus because I killed the front tyres on my TDCI in about 25,000km and I didn't really drive it hard and kept on top of pressures.

[Russ]

Just adjusted the link for you

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...-2008-12819813

Damo I have nearly 24,000 k's up on my Zetec now and the tyres look to have heaps of life left yet On the other hand the GT Diesel Golf I had prior to buying the Focus went through the first set of factory Conti's before 25,000 k's. There is a bit more weight in the front with the diesel engine as well but the main factor I'm sure is the amount of torque being sent to the front wheels

[WILDB]

I quite like those 'factory' FPV badges, don't mind the 'custom' rear bumper too......

I feel ripped that my XR5 wasn't custom built.....

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by WILDB

I quite like those 'factory' FPV badges, don't mind the 'custom' rear bumper too......

I feel ripped that my XR5 wasn't custom built.....

Or that he got ripped off paying 44k

[raised by monkeys]

cheaper and only a few more km's

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...sort=~Odometer

[EVL BOS]

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

cheaper and only a few more km's

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...sort=~Odometer

yeah its nice, but my problem is im extremely picky lol, want an lv and black/grey with leather and sunroof lol

Originally Posted by WILDB

I quite like those 'factory' FPV badges, don't mind the 'custom' rear bumper too......

I feel ripped that my XR5 wasn't custom built.....

haha yeah when i read that i was like lol, and the "custom rear bar is just paint lol

Originally Posted by DJM83

Or that he got ripped off paying 44k

[DJM83]

Sea Grey XR5s are pretty hard to come by.

[raised by monkeys]

can someone briefly explain the differences between the LV and the LX and LXmkII?

[DJM83]

LX is a model in the range not a model designation whereas LV is the model designation for the MKII facelifted focus.

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by DJM83

LX is a model in the range not a model designation whereas LV is the model designation for the MKII facelifted focus.

i think im more confused

[ConradP]

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

i think im more confused

XR5's come in LS and LV, the LV in the uk they are the MKII focus where the LR is the MKI, the LV is the MKII Facelift with the new front bumper and headlights and read bumper and tail lights.

LS XR5 MKII (prefacelift)


LV XR5 MK II (facelift)

[raised by monkeys]

cheers.

[DJM83]

Dont forget there was an LT in between the LS and LV aswell just to make it harder for ya

[ConradP]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Dont forget there was an LT in between the LS and LV aswell just to make it harder for ya

Pfft they were the same thing!

[marg99]

didn't they introduce the extra safety pack in the LT model with stability control?

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by ConradP

Pfft they were the same thing!

Not entirely, but to the average punter they are. There was some subtle differences on the inside ie stereo, LT has black headlights aswell
Also bigger intercooler on LT.

Just providing info for the OP.

[EVL BOS]

hey guys, thanks for the help,
still waiting to hear if i get the company car, if i do ill keep the xr8 but if i dont ill be selling it and getting an xr5, only thing is im getting used too the whole idea of having an xr5 lol and found this one which seams a good buy.
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...lt&show=videos

[EVL BOS]

ok more of an update, i got the company car so no xr5 for me, but theres a possible upside! been thinking and planning and have decided that if all finances work out hopefully in a few months time evlbos will be traded/sold and i will be ordering an LW ST

thanks again for all your help guys maybe hanging round here more soon ;)

[DJM83]

Out of interest, if you buy an ST which colour would you choose?

[EVL BOS]

I'd get black, always wanted black