FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 167

AUS GRUNT · 01-07-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe5619

Why does everyone keep calling it the FZ?? Has this been confirmed & I missed?

I think most people are calling it 'FZ' with Z being the last last letter in the alphabet to go with the 'LAST FALCON' then others (myself including) assume it may follow suit after the FG, next letter in series would be 'FH'...like ford did with the ba/bf etc.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 01-07-2014, 01:32 PM

we are calling it whatever until we know what it is really called, it's no big deal at all

Callum31 · 01-07-2014, 01:41 PM

I really like what Nikked has done with the 'Wishful thinking' interior. It could be a small possibility we would get something like that. However if it was made I'd take that interior over the VF anyday. Looks great, and possible to make.

Callum31 · 01-07-2014, 01:43 PM

Is it me or is it that what was supposed to be just some front and rear sheetmetal changes, new transmission (from Falcon EcoBoost) and a bit more tech that it has taken Ford quite a while to do? Considering they've done quite a large amount of testing (still today) and it's been about 2 and a half years since they started working on the 2014 Falcon.

Could we maybe be expecting a bit more?

fgpsi · 01-07-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

I really like what Nikked has done with the 'Wishful thinking' interior. It could be a small possibility we would get something like that. However if it was made I'd take that interior over the VF anyday. Looks great, and possible to make.

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Wishfull thinking, but if the FH got an update with latest Ford tech...

I will now hold you responsible Callum if it doesn't have that interior

xa_jg66 · 01-07-2014, 01:56 PM

I would love to see the models go down a nostalgic path to farewell the falcon. If there is one tool Ford Australia has at its disposal, it's a rich heritage and following yet they seem reluctant to use it to sell cars (just imagine what they could have charged for the GT-F had they called it a GT-HO). It could look something like this:

Falcon XT = Falcon 500
G6 = Futura
G6E = Fairmont
G6ET = Fairmont GXL or ESP
XR6 = XR6
XR6T = XR6T
XR8 = XR8 Sprint

spyman03 · 01-07-2014, 01:56 PM

Hey,

Western hwy at baccamarsh heading Melbourne

Brown Tezza,red ute and a sedan if your Melton area

Spyman

FGX-351 · 01-07-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by xa_jg66

I would love to see the models go down a nostalgic path to farewell the falcon. If there is one tool Ford Australia has at its disposal, it's a rich heritage and following yet they seem reluctant to use it to sell cars (just imagine what they could have charged for the GT-F had they called it a GT-HO). It could look something like this:

Falcon XT = Falcon 500
G6 = Futura
G6E = Fairmont
G6ET = Fairmont GXL or ESP
XR6 = XR6
XR6T = XR6T
XR8 = XR8 Sprint

I've said it before but I think "XR8 RPO" would sound really cool.
Could always call the n/a XR6 a Falcon S. lol

**Polyal** · 01-07-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by psychobimbo

Great effort, Nikked.

WARNING FOR THE COMMODE-A-PHOBES: Disturbing picture to follow

Am I the only one here that sees the resemblance between this chop and the back end of a VX Calais....???

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Craig H

I wasnt going to admit it...to restore the balance maybe we can say it looks ike the NF/DL tail lights?

Alan D Segal · 01-07-2014, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

I really like what Nikked has done with the 'Wishful thinking' interior. It could be a small possibility we would get something like that. However if it was made I'd take that interior over the VF anyday. Looks great, and possible to make.

But he can keep the velour/corduroy seats!

**janddbone** · 01-07-2014, 02:39 PM

Yep and late 90's rear ends were the best of modern local cars!

superfly · 01-07-2014, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by buggo

I hope they ditch the grid/ grille thing they have going on. I hate it.
Takes ages to clean properly and doesn't even look good. I have to use a flat head inside a cloth to put trim detailer on properly.
Flat FPV style is much better.

My XR50 has the grille painted. So no need for trim detailer

Might be an option for you?

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

The red car isnt an XR8. Its an XR6 T.

The Grey car is an XR8.

And yes the XR's will get grey mirrors.

Like they did back in late 07

That looks poxy. I'd rather coloured mirrors. Otherwise black and boring (unless of course the car is black)

Callum31 · 01-07-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by janddbone

Yep and late 90's rear ends were the best of modern local cars!

I personally really liked the EA Falcon's look, front and rear.

Anyone correct me if I'm wrong. But apparently the EA Falcon's design (which was based a little bit from the Ford Scorpio's front) was one of the best looking cars in the world for it's size. I think the biggest letdown for the EA was how they rushed to get it out 6 months before the VN. Otherwise the EA could of outsold the XF.

For memory as well, the EA was the biggest and most complex project ever taken by manufacturer in Australia, around about $700million was spent on it and I think the record was ruined by the $1 billion dollar baby VE Commodore.

xa_jg66 · 01-07-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

I've said it before but I think "XR8 RPO" would sound really cool.
Could always call the n/a XR6 a Falcon S. lol

Yep great idea, maybe SXR6. I definitely wouldn't name it after the super rare EB SS!

**janddbone** · 01-07-2014, 02:53 PM

Imagine what a record spend would do with this new model, the mind does wonder!

FGX-351 · 01-07-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I wasnt going to admit it...to restore the balance maybe we can say it looks ike the NF/DL tail lights?

Same goes with it's dash. lol

Callum31 · 01-07-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by janddbone

Imagine what a record spend would do with this new model, the mind does wonder!

Personally I think with the low budget $103 million on the New Falcon that Ford have done so far is enough to spark interest in the car and sales making people believe its a 'new model' If Ford got $1 billion to spend then we would have an extraordinary car, it would unrealistic!

I think Ford Australia does a much better job than Holden when designing and engineering Holden on a certain budget. Holden spent like $500 million on the interior for the VF and started to run out of money for the exterior. That's why the look difference between the VE and VF isn't that much.

Cashie · 01-07-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Personally I think with the low budget $103 million on the New Falcon that Ford have done so far is enough to spark interest in the car and sales making people believe its a 'new model' If Ford got $1 billion to spend then we would have an extraordinary car, it would unrealistic!

I think Ford Australia does a much better job than Holden when designing and engineering Holden on a certain budget. Holden spent like $500 million on the interior for the VF and started to run out of money for the exterior. That's why the look difference between the VE and VF isn't that much.

I agree that with a very limited budget Ford generally does a commendable job (ie GT-F). I am certain we are all going to be surprised with what they achieve with the budget on the FH/FZ.
I don't agree with your reference to VF though, I think Holden got a heap of value for money on that update (they were very fortunate to have a large box of GM parts to use cheaply). I also don't agree that the outside of the VF sedan looks like the VE (they do offer some similarities though of course).
VF is as similar to VE as BA was to AU.

FGX-351 · 01-07-2014, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

I personally really liked the EA Falcon's look, front and rear.

Anyone correct me if I'm wrong. But apparently the EA Falcon's design (which was based a little bit from the Ford Scorpio's front) was one of the best looking cars in the world for it's size. I think the biggest letdown for the EA was how they rushed to get it out 6 months before the VN. Otherwise the EA could of outsold the XF.

For memory as well, the EA was the biggest and most complex project ever taken by manufacturer in Australia, around about $700million was spent on it and I think the record was ruined by the $1 billion dollar baby VE Commodore.

Here you go.

Alan D Segal · 01-07-2014, 03:16 PM

I really like the VF, but using the VE tail lights on the wagon was pretty **** poor IMHO. I know why they did it ($$) but it just ruins the look to me.

fgpsi · 01-07-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

I really like the VF, but using the VE tail lights on the wagon was pretty **** poor IMHO. I know why they did it ($$) but it just ruins the look to me.

and the ute too

Hsv ute and wagon same *** as 2006.

Wretched · 01-07-2014, 03:41 PM

You mean like Ford did with the wagon and ute from AU -> BF(3)?

Bowser22 · 01-07-2014, 04:14 PM

Slightly off topic (isn't that the status quo with this thread???) has any snapped any revealing shots or photoshopped the Terri update?

P6LTD351 · 01-07-2014, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

You mean like Ford did with the wagon and ute from AU -> BF(3)?

No, he means like it has always been. The rear ends of both Holden and Ford wagons only changed when there was a new generation sedan. E.g. XA - XC were the same, XD-XF, EA-EL etc. Why should the VF be any different?

Auslandau · 01-07-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by madmelon

To be honest, I always thought the VX Calais looked fantastic, especially the back.

Actually agree and the VX being one of the better Commodores in looks. I am sure there will be similarities to compare to another model The new F Front has been compared to Aston Martin ..... which I am sure is better than what the VF has been described as

Nikked · 01-07-2014, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

But he can keep the velour/corduroy seats!

Couldn't find a G6 spec on the right angle lol...

Hmm...how about a Mondeo Vignale interior mashed with a G6....

Dr Smith · 01-07-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

No FG was released around late March / April and on sale in May.

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I was lucky enough to go to the FG launch.

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Cant see them doing this with FZ :(

Sadly you're right and to think today that it would be over 20% of a daily Falcon production to make all those FG in the shot by DASH GT.

Bossxr8 · 01-07-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

we are calling it whatever until we know what it is really called, it's no big deal at all

Just call it 201x and you would be correct, until it officially gets a model code designation.

Adamz Ghia · 01-07-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

No FG was released around late March / April and on sale in May.

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I was lucky enough to go to the FG launch.

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Cant see them doing this with FZ :(

I remember FG was revealed the same day as the Geelong All Ford Day 2008, I had to keep checking my phone waiting for the pictures lol...!!

malazn mafia · 01-07-2014, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

Actually agree and the VX being one of the better Commodores in looks. I am sure there will be similarities to compare to another model The new F Front has been compared to Aston Martin ..... which I am sure is better than what the VF has been described as

Cant help being reminded of Holden Epicfail headlights when a VF rolls by