FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 155

Nikked · 25-06-2014, 10:45 PM

Yes, a bit hard to see ford offereing a complex model line up when they are winding up operations...most we can hope for is a few special editions.

Auslandau · 25-06-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashie

This will be a very valid point and opinion shared by many, but would you buy a XR8 Boss or S-Spec or some other name?
Also think about all the entry level V8 buyers they could try and claim back from Holden, sadly with only 2 years of a model run return FPV customers might not be high on Fords priority list.. Maybe FPV owners after a second car?

Of course, when things are ready to be replaced will look at the XR Boss Spec or what whatever ....... its just that in my thinking, rightly or wrongly, being my age, the GT for Ford has always been it. Something I wanted to own for 35 years and now have one. A case of, where to go from here. Yes there will be those who will think the same, especially some in the same age bracket or older ...... BUT there are a lot more younger cashed up people that will jump to it. ESPECIALLY with the way the FX is shaping up to look like

Cashie · 25-06-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

It's more about product marketing and stock control. Ford won't want dealers ordering the wrong stock for their market then crying when they can't move it. GS models were a hard sell in sedan so I think it's safe to say they will only want the better of the 2 options.

For sure, Ford won't want excess stock kicking around waiting to be discounted.

I personally never warmed to the GS because I thought it was a XR8 badged as an FPV (nothing against the car as it's an awesome package), but I think we will see it come down in price (cost savings by not using FPV spec interior items) and then appeal as a cut price V8 sedan. If it eventuates I think this is what I'd personally look at (knowing a tune gets it into new territory and big brakes can be added later).

FalconXV · 25-06-2014, 11:57 PM

Is it fair to say, this will be the last Australian designed and built car? ( US Designed 2015 Camry notwithstanding).

Road Games · 26-06-2014, 12:03 AM

I'm buying one regardless...

Nikked · 26-06-2014, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by FalconXV

Is it fair to say, this will be the last Australian designed and built car? ( US Designed 2015 Camry notwithstanding).

Unless there is a MK11 VF...

Nikked · 26-06-2014, 07:30 AM

Just found this...apparently its a sketch for the next Taurus...but it lacks the current grille set up...

superroo · 26-06-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Just found this...apparently its a sketch for the next Taurus...but it lacks the current grille set up...

Not even close

**Polyal** · 26-06-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by superroo

Not even close

That looks way better than the next Edge/Ranger/Ecosport/Everest rubbish.

martyal44 · 26-06-2014, 08:41 AM

I wonder if Ford relish in the squabbles on here as in they've leaked only a tiny bit of info in the 'teaser' and all the out on the road shots are car bra covered; then they show some employees the final product as if to see who will leak anything. As a result there's so much speculation and suppostion they likely have a notice board up somewhere where the most hilarious (to them) posts are put up with yellow highlighter all over them.

**GasoLane** · 26-06-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by martyal44

they likely have a notice board up somewhere where the most hilarious (to them) posts are put up with yellow highlighter all over them.

Don't forget the office sweep to see who is getting closest... AFF, Car magazines or Facebook

Smoke Pursuit · 26-06-2014, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6menace

I'm buying one regardless...

With all that money you have spent on those 2 ba's you could have bought 2, maybe 3!!!

amiers · 26-06-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Road_Warrior, lol no, the teaser was of the new XR8. Look closely and you can easily see the bonnet bulge.

As much as I have avoided the **** throwing going on in this thread I think you (callum31) should be very careful about what you say when it comes to a couple of guys on here as they work there and has seen in the flesh the car we are talking about.

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They showed a bunch of us employees the new Falcon today. I had about half an hour to pore over an XR8 and a G6E.

They do both look excellent, and it is a significant new look front and rear. It's going to surprise a lot of people. Interior is not so different but changes to colours and trims, and minor detail changes are good enough to make it seem different inside.

And anyone who couldn't afford a GTF will still get some serious grip, stop and go with the XR8.

That's about I can divulge. So I will leave it at that. I avoided being made redundant last week and it's something I would rather avoid.

Hey,
Good to here you didn't get the chop.....

But pls be carful one of their blokes have been following me for over a week now
(Silver xr6 on gas) zrs... And the next time he comes around the hill bang

I've reported it and the line hacking I know why they are following me

(Leaks)
But you guys should take care

Spyman......

Smoke Pursuit · 26-06-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,
Good to here you didn't get the chop.....

But pls be carful one of their blokes have been following me for over a week now
(Silver xr6 on gas) zrs... And the next time he comes around the hill bang

I've reported it and the line hacking I know why they are following me

(Leaks)
But you guys should take care

Spyman......

Are you serious?

Cashie · 26-06-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Are you serious?

I was trying to work out the same thing.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 26-06-2014, 11:35 AM

are you sure you didn't just get out of a relationship with Tom Cruise?

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Are you serious?

Hey,
I don't need to beat anything up my photos speak for themselves they are after my sources and they have something floating around they don't want shot

He was pretty poor at what he was doing and when I got out of the car at the crossing and confronted him with well something long and hard and metal he sshhiitt

But still picked me up again five min up the road

"no mate not following ya"
Now I know they are there I'll change tacked

Spyman

**Polyal** · 26-06-2014, 11:41 AM

Best revenge is pics here Mr Spyman...

**Professor Farnsworth** · 26-06-2014, 11:43 AM

maybe there is a GT HO to come still lol

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Best revenge is pics here Mr Spyman...

Hey,
Yea was going to post the dash soon as I said the same as xtrmn8 when we got that door trim

Spyman

martinijosh · 26-06-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

maybe there is a GT HO to come still lol

fire up the rumour mill

-475kw
-700nm
4.5litre twin turbo v8
0-100 in 2.7 seconds
$135,000.00 rrp
7speed manual
Suspension developed at Bathurst

**Professor Farnsworth** · 26-06-2014, 11:48 AM

0-100 is a little off there

i'd say more like low 2's

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

maybe there is a GT HO to come still lol

Hey,

Na I think what's been said about the XR8 is spot on
I did say some post back that it'll be the best one in the range does it go ;-)

They did it years ago went to my employer,inlaws etc etc but they all new what to say at the time

Due to being nearly kill a few years ago I've got a direct line to ppl that can track him down.....not personally worried

But they have also hacked a media outlet tooooo ;-)

Spyman

Smoke Pursuit · 26-06-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

Na I think what's been said about the XR8 is spot on
I did say some post back that it'll be the best one in the range does it go ;-)

They did it years ago went to my employer,inlaws etc etc but they all new what to say at the time

Due to being nearly kill a few years ago I've got a direct line to ppl that can track him down.....not personally worried

But they have also hacked a media outlet tooooo ;-)

Spyman

This is priceless!!!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 26-06-2014, 12:04 PM

suddenly the family-friendly honest Falcon brand just turned into nightmare on elm street

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

This is priceless!!!

Hey,
And all is true
I'll post some pics of the next guy,no doubt they will pick up the game again in a week or two

Must be going to do some management sign offs down there soon un bagged

They did this back in EA days,
jackie steward was testing it back in the day when he had his racing team, it was running around with no bumpers etc I'll see if I can find the shots

Spyman

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

suddenly the family-friendly honest Falcon brand just turned into nightmare on elm street

Hey,
They are worried about future product, they know we know what ranger looks like and are not happy

Spyman

Smoke Pursuit · 26-06-2014, 12:21 PM

Yes well its now a Global Testing centre, so if they let stuff leak out of there its going to cause dramas in the big house.

spyman03 · 26-06-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Yes well its now a Global Testing centre, so if they let stuff leak out of there its going to cause dramas in the big house.

Hey,
Local guys are very happy with the press lately one going on record as saying "it show what we can do"

But the upper guys just don't want it out there if you read all the press of late on Everest, oz is used in all the articles

Spyman