I am the Owner had a ball doing the Review thanks Jono I think it went very well Great Review I knew it when you couldn't wipe the Smile of your face after the Drive. Thanks for the opportunity to show off the car I reckon I could shave a bit off your time but hey.....Top Job Mate......Mick.
Even though I'm a die hard Holden man, Ford have come up some very nice cars.What a shame if the Australian car industry was allowed to continue on, amazing cars could've come out from Holden and Ford.But unfortunately we sold out our country to the globalists and their telling us to buy Korean crap mobiles, Japanese matchbox cars, and Mexican mustangs.What I've noticed the prices of imported cars are way too expensive and most of them look alike.Where going to be forced to drive electric cars and God help us when the batteries die out and you have to replace them.
Great review of the F6 Tornado, Ross. What low kilometres it has. It looks very well looked after. Very good 0-100 considering its stock. I reckon those would have come factory with the premium sound system like your F6 Typhoon but someone’s optioned that Tornado with the standard sound system to make it cheaper to buy. Thanks for the review.
My understanding is that Tornadoes came standard with the Basic ICC interior standard with the Premium Colour ICC being an option. Believe the reason was as you said just simply being a Ute wanting a more basic durable interior
Bf’s came out in 2005 with a 6 speed auto.. xr6T xr8 and Fairmont and fpv..Australia’s first 6speed auto.. great review for a iconic all Aussie motor and Australian design Ute.. something Holden let go in the late 90’s
What the vevf was Holden designed the engines were American but ford used American engines as well in V8’s. Much rather a vf GTSR Maloo over a fgx xr6t ute. Same year you know what I am getting
I'd say the reason you are loosing rear traction in the ute compared to your car is that the ute has leaf springs compared to coils on your car. Leaf springs are so agricultural and car companies using them are just being cheap skates. Before anyone says leaf springs are better for loads then need to look at train carriages as they use coil springs. Thanks for the review Ross. As much as I am a Holden man through and through I must admit this ute is an awesome vehicle.
Great vid Ross! That 0-100 is impressive...... all done and dusted on the street in 5.6 using just 1 gear! Very, very few stock cars could pull that off in the real world. See if you can review a mk8/8.5 FiST in the near future, they're a laugh a second! 😂
Yes it was an upgrade. When I bought mine from new you had the option for premium stereo and had the option too for a reverse camera, hence the colour screen and dual zone was an option too.
I have a bf 2 tornado that was option with the premium sound and dual zone aircon from the factory if I knew you were in nsw I would have let you drive it .
yep, I got a manual VE SS in late 2006 but the 6 sp auto was definitely available, if Ford was first it was only a matter of months and the VE was defintely a generation ahead, still that Turbo Barra was a beast of an engine
Mate that's one nice Ute it has the power,looks & plenty of room in the back it's all you need in my honest opinion especially in mint condition like this beauty & yeah it's not manual but the ZF is a top box regardless,another enjoyable review cheers buddy.
@rossreviews The ute icc you're talking about would have been an option. Whether it be optioned to remove the premium one. Or to add it in. When purchasing them new Xr models included. You had millions of things you could add or remove etc. Much like Holden
Great review once again mate keep these reviews coming i hope you review the holy grail package on either a fg with the Miami setup up to the fgx with the same motor it will be interesting great vids mate 👍🙂
Can confirm but the utes skid 10x more just from no weight and the leaf springs got a xr6 ute and the thing swings all the time compared to my mates sedan
more specifically the rear suspension is leaf springs based, in this trim spec FPV would of installed a anti-roll bar (sway bar) to help smooth out corners but they can't do anything about bumps as the dampers from BA onwards (for all LWB wagon and Utes) were located on outboard of the leaf springs (whereas on X and E series they were inboard of the leaf springs). it's always been a debate as to which is better but overall they do the same job but in different ways.
I forgot to mention that it was from A series (so AU I, II & III) that Ford Australia changed dampers (shocks) location from inboard (X & E series) to outboard (A, B & F series).
I am the Owner had a ball doing the Review thanks Jono I think it went very well Great Review I knew it when you couldn't wipe the Smile of your face after the Drive.
Thanks for the opportunity to show off the car I reckon I could shave a bit off your time but hey.....Top Job Mate......Mick.
Thanks again for bringing it down mate awesome example
Hey Mick, Jono mentioned the exhaust had been changed? What aftermarket option did you go with? @user-fo5kl1uh7z
Hey mate, what exhaust do you have on it?
This one needs to stay stock with its low kilometres... Great review 👍
As much as i hate a stock barra i have to agree with this one.. i was impressed with its speed even just from factory
Even though I'm a die hard Holden man, Ford have come up some very nice cars.What a shame if the Australian car industry was allowed to continue on, amazing cars could've come out from Holden and Ford.But unfortunately we sold out our country to the globalists and their telling us to buy Korean crap mobiles, Japanese matchbox cars, and Mexican mustangs.What I've noticed the prices of imported cars are way too expensive and most of them look alike.Where going to be forced to drive electric cars and God help us when the batteries die out and you have to replace them.
@@jorgepeters7474 Agreed 👍
The ‘prestige centre command unit’ dual zone air conditioning and colour screen was standard on the Typhoon and optional on the Tornado
Thanks i figured somthing like that
Great review of the F6 Tornado, Ross. What low kilometres it has. It looks very well looked after. Very good 0-100 considering its stock. I reckon those would have come factory with the premium sound system like your F6 Typhoon but someone’s optioned that Tornado with the standard sound system to make it cheaper to buy. Thanks for the review.
cheers peter thanks for the info.. impressive ute for stock drove really well
My understanding is that Tornadoes came standard with the Basic ICC interior standard with the Premium Colour ICC being an option. Believe the reason was as you said just simply being a Ute wanting a more basic durable interior
maybe during mk1? im not sure. I always thought it was the base uprgrade, meaning if you bought the tornadovyou got the better screen
thanks for the info
Bf’s came out in 2005 with a 6 speed auto.. xr6T xr8 and Fairmont and fpv..Australia’s first 6speed auto.. great review for a iconic all Aussie motor and Australian design Ute.. something Holden let go in the late 90’s
What the vevf was Holden designed the engines were American but ford used American engines as well in V8’s. Much rather a vf GTSR Maloo over a fgx xr6t ute. Same year you know what I am getting
thanks for confirming mate! what a good box too
Oh man I almost bought one these a couple of years ago, it was so cheap 😢😢
Story of my life bro 👍
they still are relatively cheap.. i was shocked you could get a decent one for under 20k.. but i think its just lack of knowledge on them
Thanks
thank you Zac
My dream car, been waiting for this one and you did not disappoint! great review as usual ross
thanks mate! very hard ute to find
I have a BF Tornado in the same colour and I absolutely love it. It has 126 000kms on it and I am about to park it up!
First time I ever heard of a Tornado, fascinating. Keep em coming Jono ...
REALLY! glad i could inform you
I'd say the reason you are loosing rear traction in the ute compared to your car is that the ute has leaf springs compared to coils on your car. Leaf springs are so agricultural and car companies using them are just being cheap skates. Before anyone says leaf springs are better for loads then need to look at train carriages as they use coil springs.
Thanks for the review Ross. As much as I am a Holden man through and through I must admit this ute is an awesome vehicle.
Great vid Ross! That 0-100 is impressive...... all done and dusted on the street in 5.6 using just 1 gear! Very, very few stock cars could pull that off in the real world.
See if you can review a mk8/8.5 FiST in the near future, they're a laugh a second! 😂
Yes it was an upgrade. When I bought mine from new you had the option for premium stereo and had the option too for a reverse camera, hence the colour screen and dual zone was an option too.
interesting!
Before getting a partner and kids, I seriously considered an FG XR6 Turbo ute. They look like a heap of fun.
_💯 agree the early BA clutch issues didn’t go down well but thankfully the BF with sweet ZF, made the F6 an iconic Aussie performance car💪🏼_
If only Ford used a similar rear suspension set-up like the Holden SS Commodore Ute - it would be perfect!
would have been nice to see one like that eh.. still with the rear end like it is its exciting to drive lol
Iirc holden still used leaf springs in their utes until VE
@@bksniperguy - yeah they had them for the ONE TONE and Crewman and even gave the crewman AWD from the Adventra.
I have a bf 2 tornado that was option with the premium sound and dual zone aircon from the factory if I knew you were in nsw I would have let you drive it .
Awesome Utes 😮💨👌
Holden VE SS and HSV had 6 speed autos back in 2006 the exact same time this came out
yep, I got a manual VE SS in late 2006 but the 6 sp auto was definitely available, if Ford was first it was only a matter of months and the VE was defintely a generation ahead, still that Turbo Barra was a beast of an engine
apparently i was mistaken.. first BF cars came out in 2005 so it was the first 6 auto just before the VE i guess
Tornado based on xr6t typhoon based on Fairmont interior
thanks for the info!
Mate that's one nice Ute it has the power,looks & plenty of room in the back it's all you need in my honest opinion especially in mint condition like this beauty & yeah it's not manual but the ZF is a top box regardless,another enjoyable review cheers buddy.
This Ute was crazy fast for stock! Absolute beast
@rossreviews
The ute icc you're talking about would have been an option.
Whether it be optioned to remove the premium one. Or to add it in.
When purchasing them new
Xr models included.
You had millions of things you could add or remove etc.
Much like Holden
Great review once again mate keep these reviews coming i hope you review the holy grail package on either a fg with the Miami setup up to the fgx with the same motor it will be interesting great vids mate 👍🙂
Can confirm but the utes skid 10x more just from no weight and the leaf springs got a xr6 ute and the thing swings all the time compared to my mates sedan
they absolutely do eh
Yea thats nice as, ithink some came to nz probably 50 ive seen one for sale here
This sounds amazing, fast as , actually looks nice to thanks for sharing😀
USA would have loved these utes. They get a big pick-up, lower it and work the engine to try to create a sports pick-up similar to these
Excellent context to the car's production mate and no way you're faking those reactions 🙂👌
all natural :) i really get excited in these
BA series II (04) XR6T you could option a six speed I think.
6 speed manual not zf in BA
does anyone know where this spot is here in perth? looks very nice, I would like to stop by and take a picture of my car.
peter brock memorial
@@RossReviewsau thanks mate
The way it handles in the rear is all to do with the utes having a solid axle.
very true mate
more specifically the rear suspension is leaf springs based, in this trim spec FPV would of installed a anti-roll bar (sway bar) to help smooth out corners but they can't do anything about bumps as the dampers from BA onwards (for all LWB wagon and Utes) were located on outboard of the leaf springs (whereas on X and E series they were inboard of the leaf springs). it's always been a debate as to which is better but overall they do the same job but in different ways.
I forgot to mention that it was from A series (so AU I, II & III) that Ford Australia changed dampers (shocks) location from inboard (X & E series) to outboard (A, B & F series).
Are you back in Perth again
yes
@@RossReviewsau that's good news
Nice !
Could you do a bf super pursuit manual next. Thx
I’ll see if I can find one
Cool good rundown.
I have a ba sedan with this engine in it,but only has the btr auto gearbox 😬..
Yeh ZF is better but still nice car bro
Yes zf definitely better,I need to get a built box for it. I think it’s a nightmare to put a zf in the ba which is a shame
Hola buen día necesito comprar una caja de esas cómo ago soy de Uruguay!! gracias
Looks classy in Lightning Strike silver ❤
Very clean
2005 for the ZF transmission
Cool car mate😎🇭🇲
Beast of a ute
Hmmmm my XR8 won't take off in 2nd 😢FML
Really?
It's a 4speed slush box 05@@RossReviewsau
@@johntangiora4069 Don't bring a knife to a gun fight mate 😎.
Beautiful ute 100% a Collectable to DEFINITELY HANG ONTO.🇦🇺👍 FORD IS THE BEST JUST GIVE THEM HEAPS OF TLC. THEY WILL GO FOREVER.
this was a work ute but the owner took great care of it still.. such low kms too
Yeah the utes where standard with poverty packs, you’ll see the same with fg’s
I like Fords and Holdens at the same time
Good man
Same.
60 to 100 was fast
this thing rips
it always looks like your always smiling more behind the wheel of a ford
i do love them
💯
Man the last time I saw one on the road I was still married to my first wife...long time ago
😅 rare car to see
Actually the ute is 165KG heavier.
MAN-U-ELL 😂
Great review.....can you sell it to me please .😊
😂 gotta ask the owner.. beautiful example to have
Yaaa, please ask him that there someone in South Africa who wants it. 🤣
The pursuit 250 with a blueprinted 342w is a better car.
haha
Aussie ute and ross in a flannel shirt. Doesn’t get any aussie than that.
😏🇦🇺 you know it mate
Bloody oath! Ken oath
Weapon. Ripper review Jono