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Old 03-03-2015, 07:57 PM   #1
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Default Who's thinking of changing their XR8 order for a new Mustang now the pricing is out
Just putting it out there

Who has placed (or thinking of placing) and order for the FGX XR8 and now with the Mustang pricing revealed are reconsidering there choice?
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Old 03-03-2015, 08:04 PM   #2
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Just putting it out there

Who has placed (or thinking of placing) and order for the FGX XR8 and now with the Mustang pricing revealed are reconsidering there choice?
No way, There is no opportunity to get a new V8 Falcon ever again after this, Mustang will (should) be around for a long time
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Old 03-03-2015, 08:19 PM   #3
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It's not Australian and doesn't have a blower. Nope
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Old 03-03-2015, 08:22 PM   #4
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No chance!! the mustang is missing one crucial part...that supercharger!!
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Totally different cars. The XR8 is an awesome car and something that Ford AUS can be proud of. That said, if I could only have one, it would be the Mustang. Cred, coupe etc.
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Old 03-03-2015, 09:29 PM   #6
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4 seater vs 5 seater simple NO, now a mopar challenger or charger that is a registered 5 seater maybe
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Ford doors.
Blower and Aussie care and detail on Boss.
Last of the greats and from a long heritage called Falcon.
Mustangs can be bought anywhere, Falcons only in Aus. and NZ.
I am uncertain on US build quality.
I am a patriotic and over 50 male.
Because I want an XR8.
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Old 03-03-2015, 09:54 PM   #8
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Nope, no way. Its not Australian made, no blower and its not a Ford Falcon.
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Ford doors.
Blower and Aussie care and detail on Boss.
Last of the greats and from a long heritage called Falcon.
Mustangs can be bought anywhere, Falcons only in Aus. and NZ.
I am uncertain on US build quality.
I am a patriotic and over 50 male.
Because I want an XR8.
I'm right there with you brother
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I sold my mustang to buy a FG MK 11 GT
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No chance of that.

One is Australian designed, engineered and built, employs Australians in its creation, is now unique new to Australia and our ANZAC Kiwi brethren and has a supercharger (by Harrop....again Australian). The other is none of these.

I have waited nearly 21 years to buy a new Falcon (after I was messed around by dealers looking at an EF XR6 as a modern counterpoint to my then held XRGT) and this is the last chance I have. Why would I buy "the replacement" now?
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Mustang will be good for people who missed out on an XR8- I don't think it's a proper alternative if you have the choice. Unless you don't need interior space, 4 doors, a proper rear seat and boot, towing ability etc.
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Mustang will be good for people who missed out on an XR8
Cars are still available for sale, we've got quite a few left for the year.
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I'm not a real Mustang fan but I did think in a couple of years time a convertible manual may be an option but it looks like we won't be getting it in that configuration.
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Cars are still available for sale, we've got quite a few left for the year.
Interesting to hear, there are a few forum members having trouble getting theirs at the moment, even those who placed deposits last year. Might be worth contacting them.
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I looked at both options in detail before I chose the FG X.
But each to their own.

If the new mustang was a Supercharged GT version similar to the Shelbys I would have had a closer look at the Mustang.

But the FG X just has too much potential as compared to the higher compression Mustang.
Add a few upgrades to the FG X and you have a 600+ RWHP beast of a road car with four doors for the family
What more can one ask for?


Plus like stated, it is the last Falcon - that alone is the deciding factor for many.
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Interesting to hear, there are a few forum members having trouble getting theirs at the moment, even those who placed deposits last year. Might be worth contacting them.
Ford only supplies cars based on dealer allocation which is based on last years sales figures...and not an actual customer order so even we have had to wait until we got our cars.

But yeh basically we have more cars to supply!
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Got any manuals spare or just autos?
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Got any manuals spare or just autos?
2 manuals currently left for the years allocation.

Plenty of auto's left for the year.
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P.S. Fords online Dealer Portal closes on Friday the 6th for advanced Mustang orders.
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I cannot vote as I never pulled the trigger on the XR8 as too many cars are taking my
fancy. But now the Mustang is the car.. I will make my way to the dealer in a week or so and order a Black v8 with 6spd manual.

Does anyone know what size diff they run? And If we get 3.73 ratios??
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Isn't that deadline for initial allocation orders where Ford confirm delivery between Nov-2015 and Feb-2016???
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Mustang for me. Only thing the new falcon going for it is the 335. Otherwise I find it boring to look at inside and out. Inside has barely changed since the Ba. Certainly not a collectors item for me but hey its my opinion only.Plenty here love em and thats great. Mustang is completely different to what weve ever had here. If I buy a car its gotta be different in and out. Would expect many to get bored with the new Falcons interior. Unless you've never owned a falcon ever of course.
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No new mustang here last falcon yes top car for the family to cruse in 335 power all the way
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The mustang is quicker then the XR8 anyhow... Mustang here.
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Isn't that deadline for initial allocation orders where Ford confirm delivery between Nov-2015 and Feb-2016???
Spot on, kinda just depends on how soon people want them really.
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The mustang is quicker then the XR8 anyhow... Mustang here.
hahaha, wait until Motor/Wheels gets hold of one it will be doing:
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The mustang is quicker then the XR8 anyhow... Mustang here.
Quicker round a track, but wont be quicker in a straight line.

I dont think anyone has taken their XR8 to the track yet, but it shouldnt be any slower than the FG GT which was good for low 12s.

2015 Mustang GT is a high 12sec car.
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2015 Mustang GT is a high 12sec car.
Without a blower...so imagine it with a blower on it...oh wait, we don't have to. Ford Racing did that and made it a 10sec car with not really all that much work:
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