FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by csv8

I looked at a Taurus in LA, doesn't look too bad and interior is nice..(Titanium)

Taurus this, Taurus that. All you seem to post about on this forum is your precious Taurus. Which has absolutely nothing to do with this thread.

[dirtyclevo]

Am i correct in saying the new model falcon isn't due for another 5 months?

[csv8]

Originally Posted by dirtyclevo

Am i correct in saying the new model falcon isn't due for another 5 months?

Yes...due November.....

[csv8]

Road Warrior..notice how the lights and grill of the FH spy shots are similar in style to the Taurus?? Fords global design....Post 3926....
http://www.ford.com/cars/taurus/trim/sho/
And I don't keep going on about the Taurus...some of my comments are in jest.....

[CyberWasp]

With a starting price in the USA of 40K for the SHO, it would translate to a asking price here of approx $55 - 60K here.
It kind of makes the XR6T the deal of the century.

[Blue Roo]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Taurus this, Taurus that. All you seem to post about on this forum is your precious Taurus. Which has absolutely nothing to do with this thread.

Spoil Sport!

[Bonn]

25mpg HWY?
Most Boss 5.4s, correction ALL Boss 5.4s can beat that!

[responsef6]

Why are we still talking Taurus

[Bonn]

Maybe the moon's in Gemini

[Smoke Pursuit]

I thought the forum had improved a little. Now I know why.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by Bonn

25mpg HWY?
Most Boss 5.4s, correction ALL Boss 5.4s can beat that!

Err 25mpg is 9.4L/100km which is better than what the current FG GT is rated at. (however US and Oz fuel economy figures cant really be compared as they are different testing methods)

[Bonn]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

I thought the forum had improved a little. Now I know why.

Checked - The moon is in Libra, but the Sun's still in Gemini (obviously) for a couple of weeks yet....
From experience, moon in Libra is where people (including your root) are HEAPS more negotiable, so asking for something (like an FH XR8 or GT-F) is advised.
They (FMA) should do press releases in Aquarius (where the progression of a common cause/communal good is favoured).
Happy Birthday, DASH, if it is around now.....

Footnote for 'tough-guys':
Can't believe deads#its scoff at these concepts, btw - when you change frequencies on your radio, does the station change? Rest my case. Just frequencies, that's all, pretty basic and provable.
(ooh, air will be sucked out of a car and all will asphixiate above 17mph - if you wait until Alan Jones or 60 minutes tell you something is factual, you may as well switch your mains electricity off, and rub yourself to keep warm)
BIG apologies for Rant - Saturday Night, excited about FH & love beer...

[GTP534]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

I say this tongue in cheek.
The last Falcon model designation will be the POO as that is how it will be dropped onto the market.
It is kind of fitting as not even the company that makes it nor its dealers, really want to touch it, and just want to flush it away as soon as possible.

Now, you're the party POOper!

[CyberWasp]

You got me

[csv8]

Picard "engage inertial dampners .XR8 is go "

[FPV GTHO]

Originally Posted by Nikked

I can't believe people still think that the FH/U/X falcon wont happen...even after the bloody things have been seen on the road...

There's nothing really stopping it getting cut even seconds from launch, but IMO the closer we get to that point the more likely it is the car will reach the market.

[Callum31]

I don't know about you guys but so far every Ford insider that I have talked to so far reckons the new Falcon looks better than the new 2015 Mustang. Plus from what I have seen so far I reckon the new Falcon looks better too!

I'm never buying another Ford, just keep rebuilding my Falcon's

2014 Falcon bring it on!

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Callum31

I don't know about you guys but so far every Ford insider that I have talked to so far reckons the new Falcon looks better than the new 2015 Mustang. Plus from what I have seen so far I reckon the new Falcon looks better too!

I'm never buying another Ford, just keep rebuilding my Falcon's

2014 Falcon bring it on!

My uncle who recently arrived from overseas and is accustomed to Lexus, mercedes and bmw vehicles has nothing but praise for my kitted up FG XT wearing F6 front and rear bars. He cant believe that it was designed in 07/08 and the level of tech it had for its time for a non-luxury vehicle, and the superb highway fuel economy and handling despite being a turbo 4L. Ford are really letting go of a world class vehicle.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Callum31

I don't know about you guys but so far every Ford insider that I have talked to so far reckons the new Falcon looks better than the new 2015 Mustang. Plus from what I have seen so far I reckon the new Falcon looks better too!

I'm never buying another Ford, just keep rebuilding my Falcon's

2014 Falcon bring it on!

"Looks better than" is always a totally subjective term and concept where it comes to car aesethics and design. Some prefer "Tough", some like "Sporty", some like aerodynamic, some like classy... etc... Conversely "Tough" often means it has the Aero' qualities and aesthetic refinement of a 3 story block of 1960's flats

Notwithstanding that, in my humble opinion, the front (nose) of the FG looks miles ahead of the new Mustang S550, The FG is sleeker, more aerodynamic and generally svelte & classy.

[CyberWasp]

I would ask one thing of Ford USA.
That is to put the new FH XR8 on the stand at the next big Motor Show over there with a sign saying "Would you buy this Car? Yes/No" and to table up the responses.

[LeadFoot81]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

I would ask one thing of Ford USA.
That is to put the new FH XR8 on the stand at the next big Motor Show over there with a sign saying "Would you buy this Car? Yes/No" and to table up the responses.

Stuff responses, table up the deposits.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

I would ask one thing of Ford USA.
That is to put the new FH XR8 on the stand at the next big Motor Show over there with a sign saying "Would you buy this Car? Yes/No" and to table up the responses.

Stuff Ford USA. Let's all chip in and bring the car to various motor shows around the world. The FG Ecoboost 2.0L if marketed properly in Asia, where full size saloons are still popular and there is road tax based on engine capacity, will put the miserable 2.4 Camry (majority market share holder throughout most of asia) back in its place and show them what they are really missing. Hell, even build the thing in thailand rather than just letting it die.

[Falcon_Crazy]

I seem to buy all my new Fords at Xmas....looks like one last new 'Coon and maybe the new model Ranger next year...where to put the Mustang.....

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Stuff Ford USA. Let's all chip in and bring the car to various motor shows around the world. The FG Ecoboost 2.0L if marketed properly in Asia, where full size saloons are still popular and there is road tax based on engine capacity, will put the miserable 2.4 Camry (majority market share holder throughout most of asia) back in its place and show them what they are really missing. Hell, even build the thing in thailand rather than just letting it die.

This is such a great idea. Someone needs to either start a petition, or crunch the numbers to see how much would need to be raised.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by FalconXV

This is such a great idea. Someone needs to either start a petition, or crunch the numbers to see how much would need to be raised.

Off the bat I am willing to chip in $3k to even give the Falcon a raindrop's chance in hell of living on in some form as long as rwd and sedan.

Surely there is a market for the Falcon in asia. In Taiwan, ford Tiara and Metrostar share a similar design theme to the Ford Falcon BA/BF and are everywhere. If I recall rightly, our Ford escapes were actually built in Taiwan.

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by Callum31

I don't know about you guys but so far every Ford insider that I have talked to so far reckons the new Falcon looks better than the new 2015 Mustang. Plus from what I have seen so far I reckon the new Falcon looks better too!

I'm never buying another Ford, just keep rebuilding my Falcon's

2014 Falcon bring it on!

Have you seen the New Mustang and New Falcon in real life on the street (ie not just on the internetz) ?

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Stuff Ford USA. Let's all chip in and bring the car to various motor shows around the world. The FG Ecoboost 2.0L if marketed properly in Asia, where full size saloons are still popular and there is road tax based on engine capacity, will put the miserable 2.4 Camry (majority market share holder throughout most of asia) back in its place and show them what they are really missing. Hell, even build the thing in thailand rather than just letting it die.

Good idea in theory, but in reality, is it going to work?

Only the G6E Ecoboost is going to have any realistic chance of being competitive. Speaking of my own experience in Hong Kong, cars over there are status symbols, where luxury, refinement, build quality and gadgetry are valued far higher than how fast it gets off the line. It is very much about keeping up with the Joneses. S-class are a dime a dozen, as are Phantoms and Ghosts. There are far more Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi on the road than there are Fords. Kuga, S-Max and Galaxy are available only in top spec Titanium trim. Even the lowly Corolla is kitted out with moonroof, full leather trim, dual zone climate control, keyless entry, Bluetooth, push button start etc - let alone the Camry.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by NX74205

Good idea in theory, but in reality, is it going to work?

Only the G6E Ecoboost is going to have any realistic chance of being competitive. Speaking of my own experience in Hong Kong, cars over there are status symbols, where luxury, refinement, build quality and gadgetry are valued far higher than how fast it gets off the line. It is very much about keeping up with the Joneses. S-class are a dime a dozen, as are Phantoms and Ghosts. There are far more Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi on the road than there are Fords. Kuga, S-Max and Galaxy are available only in top spec Titanium trim. Even the lowly Corolla is kitted out with moonroof, full leather trim, dual zone climate control, keyless entry, Bluetooth, push button start etc - let alone the Camry.

If falcon was to continue on elsewhere, would need to raid the Ford parts bin as much as possible. Perhaps run the Mondeo electrical system and drivetrain, in Falcon shell, except in rwd format. Ford Australia has failed so far in this department, it seems they always wanted to go at it alone.

[GCRXR6]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Err 25mpg is 9.4L/100km which is better than what the current FG GT is rated at. (however US and Oz fuel economy figures cant really be compared as they are different testing methods)

Errr no.... 25mpg is 11.8 l/100klm. Your 9.4 is actually 30mpg.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by GCRXR6

Errr no.... 25mpg is 11.8 l/100klm. Your 9.4 is actually 30mpg.

Err no, your calc is based on UK Gallons, which is different to US Gallons....

US Gallon is 3.875L
UK Gallon is 4.456L