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07-08-2014, 07:26 PM | #7201 | ||
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Buy a manual. Solves that problem.
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual Heritage Green, Factory Bodykit and FTRs - 126Ks 1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks 1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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07-08-2014, 07:53 PM | #7202 | |||
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It could be an advantage, warranty-wise,with the car obviously heavily based around FG with a tiny percentage of electrical/mechanical differences. Anyone heard different?
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07-08-2014, 07:54 PM | #7203 | ||
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Last month sold 2500 units, really big numbers Rodge. Wonder why they closing up as well
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07-08-2014, 07:55 PM | #7204 | ||
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it keeps swearwording 'EFF KAY" which could be it's name FFFF KKKKK
try; F K F A L C O N
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FG Falcon Ute Daily: E-Gas 4.0 I6, 3 seat 1 tonner, 2300kg Tow Pack, Carryboy, XR6 rims. 6 Stacker, Sat Nav, Reversing Camera, Sunnie Holder, XR dash & St Wheel - thanks Mr FPV! Jaguar XJ-S: Eaton S/C, I/Cooler, Haltech, DB7 rims, 1:15 Wakefield. Jaguar XJ6 Wife's daily :2006 Quartz Metallic, FORD Duratec 3.0 V6, ZF 6sp Previous relationships: FG GT, FG XR8 (+BA XT 5.4, BA AU, EF, EB, EA, EA & XF work cars) Jags XJ12 & XJ6, BMW E39 Wagon, BMW F11 M-Sport wagon, 20 of GMH FC-HQ Last edited by Bonn; 07-08-2014 at 07:56 PM. Reason: That Worked! |
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07-08-2014, 08:05 PM | #7205 | ||
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07-08-2014, 08:33 PM | #7206 | ||
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Because even at those sales levels it isn't enough I maintain manufacturing without the subsidies or tariffs of old. And think the combined sales of the C and Falcon equal what? A very much smaller market....
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When close is good enough and the 6 MPS in the driveway has FoMoCo written all over the place. Xr5 for sale shortly...just not a hatch guy |
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07-08-2014, 08:37 PM | #7207 | |||
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That's the trouble when car companies keep trying to trim costs to try and stay viable, eventually there's no fat left to trim and it's other areas that suffer. |
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07-08-2014, 08:43 PM | #7208 | |||
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I wouldn't hesitate buying another Falcon, but I probably won't, cause mine is a keeper and my wife will only drive 'chic' euro cars! |
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07-08-2014, 08:44 PM | #7209 | |||
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07-08-2014, 09:13 PM | #7210 | |||
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I've bought three new falcons, two of them had issues within 5000km, that doesn't make them lemons, it makes them lacking care or precision in assembly. I had one that was virtually faultless too. Just because yours is good so far doesn't mean you won't encounter issues. Most new cars will have issues small or large. |
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07-08-2014, 09:24 PM | #7211 | ||
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To be honest, with the automation and computerised design and manufacture of tooling, "lemons" are defunct, as there is very little reason as to why one car would be any worse built then the one directly before it...
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07-08-2014, 09:24 PM | #7212 | ||
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The point is I like the simplicity and cheapness of the older models, not sure I want to dump a whole bunch of cash again on something being made with such a lack of funding. I still love falcon, always will, but I might go back to the second hand market. Just my opinion.
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07-08-2014, 10:23 PM | #7213 | ||
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Why can't we have a Manual with Paddle Shifters just to confuse people.
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07-08-2014, 10:30 PM | #7214 | |||
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The Falcon may have been a great car, but its time has come. With the Australian public turning away from large sedans, Ford simply aren't selling enough Falcons to make production worthwhile, especially when ever increasing costs are taken into account. It makes no financial sense to continue pouring money into producing a car that's unique to one of the smallest markets for Ford, especially so when the buyers in that market have turned away from it.
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08-08-2014, 12:30 AM | #7215 | |||
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The XR6 NA which still remains has been the complete opposite on the reliability front, virtually nothing to report in 50,000km. However the XR6 before that was a bit of a dud (I put it down to being an earlier build in the FG run). Last year I said I was more than likely done with Falcons, but I'll probably give the final model a shot. |
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08-08-2014, 12:38 AM | #7216 | ||
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holy bat balls that's a lot of problems
yeah it is pretty annoying for a performance car but like you said there's luck involved. On the upside, i haven't had any issues since 5200KM which was 7000KM (6 months) ago. That said, the glovebox is warped, the dif is noisy and will need changing at some stage, and it has dash rattles. Other than that it's still a beautiful car to drive. |
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08-08-2014, 12:44 AM | #7217 | ||
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If they weren't so beautiful to drive I probably would have gone insane.
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08-08-2014, 11:07 AM | #7220 | ||
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More pictures and details please, two pages of mostly wasted breath for semantics and circular arguments. How there can't be mutual man-love for both Aussie produced cars is beyond me. They are a testament to Aussie engineering and design, even with their... foibles (nice way of saying it!) Enjoy them while they last and cross your fingers for a half-decent Falcon interior update and a bit of tech to keep it current.
I shall miss them both, and I am hoping the XR8 is everything it should be - I need a new car in 2016 and I want it to be Australian.
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08-08-2014, 01:02 PM | #7221 | |||
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08-08-2014, 07:07 PM | #7222 | ||
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08-08-2014, 07:11 PM | #7223 | ||
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That's nice!
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08-08-2014, 08:07 PM | #7224 | ||
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No doubt about it. They have taken the droopiness away from the FG (I'm talking side and 3qtr views) rear end and turned it into a sleek fighter. IMO only, of course.
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08-08-2014, 08:20 PM | #7225 | |||
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08-08-2014, 08:23 PM | #7226 | ||
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that looks really nice...Is there any chance you can get a clearer picture?? i.e. without the glare. CHeers
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08-08-2014, 08:56 PM | #7227 | ||
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Quad tips and spoiler make all the difference. I reckon they should put Falcon in the chrome strip. Only subtle but otherwise it is just plain.
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08-08-2014, 08:57 PM | #7228 | ||
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Ala au....
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08-08-2014, 10:08 PM | #7229 | ||
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Each day I like the new Falcon more and more...that xr8 is the sex!
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