FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 261

fgpsi · 18-08-2014, 06:33 PM

That blue xr6t looks ****house from that angle

LASTXR · 18-08-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Nanoraptor

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Thanks.

To me thats a lot better

nitro50th · 18-08-2014, 06:48 PM

The more i see pictures, the more i like it.

Just like i didnt like the FGII XR front when it was released, it grew on me and now I dont mind it.

I think in time the FG-X will make the FG and FGII look a bit dated. Particularly the front end anyway.

Bonn · 18-08-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped

I think the problem is we still see the FG design and the FGX front and rear look like they don't belong.
We need time to see the FGX as a design in it's own right.

Agree with that, Chopped. Thios is a new model, and it's a transitional model at that. Just like the XF got us used to the sloping front, pre-EA26, then the EL got us used to the more streamlined AU, this one's paving the way for Mustang, Mondeo?, Fusion? I think it's spot-on.

Bonn · 18-08-2014, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped

I think the problem is we still see the FG design and the FGX front and rear look like they don't belong.
We need time to see the FGX as a design in it's own right.

Agree with that, Chopped. This is a new model, and it's a transitional model at that. Just like the XF got us used to the sloping front, pre-EA26, then the EL got us used to the more streamlined AU, then BFII led into FG, this one's paving the way for Mustang, Mondeo?, Fusion? I think it's spot-on.

HO 3 · 18-08-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by V8 Ghia Mike

Why so many undisguised cars so far from launch? Ford are seriously watering down the impact of a new model IMHO.

Mike

Probably to reduce the polarising effect the front will have on some potential buyers...........the more they see it the more they will like it.........grow on them if you like.

Cheers Mick

Bobman · 18-08-2014, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonn

This is a new model, and it's a transitional model at that. Just like the XF got us used to the sloping front, pre-EA26, then the EL got us used to the more streamlined AU, then BFII led into FG

IMHO the EF/EL and BA/BF were the best looking Falcons of the last 30 years with the EF/EL being the last highest quality Falcon model before Ford AU went el cheapo with Chinese components and dodgy glass on the doors after abandoning Pilkington and other local suppliers in favour of cheaper Chinese garbage (like others at the time) and no surprise that the EF/EL was the last best selling Falcon.

elfinke · 18-08-2014, 06:59 PM

Hmmm, silver 'XR6' for the non-turbo, silver+red 'XR6' for the turbo'd version, with no goofy offset 'Turbo'? I could get on board with that, even if it would eat into what few differentiating details the XR8 has.

Never happen though.

XR Martin · 18-08-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

IMHO the EF/EL and BA/BF were the best looking Falcons of the last 30 years with the EF/EL being the last highest quality Falcon model before Ford AU went el cheapo with Chinese components and dodgy glass on the doors after abandoning Pilkington and other local suppliers in favour of cheaper Chinese garbage (like others at the time) and no surprise that the EF/EL was the last best selling Falcon.

I thought AU still had Pilkington glass, and it was the BA that went Chinese?

Road Games · 18-08-2014, 07:06 PM

Dammit.. i am not liking what i see ... maybe i may get a mustang after all ?

Cannot believe i just typed that :/

timetaker · 18-08-2014, 07:07 PM

The XR6 badges do denote whether it's a turbo or not ie Red "6" numeral = turbo and of course Black "6" numeral = NA XR6.
I drove that particular blue XR6T.The angle( no offense to the photographer) simply does not do it justice.
I don't know of the current auto XR6Ts but this one from standstill,I planted my right foot to 100km/h(in normal mode TC on) not even a hint of wheel spin.Fantastic job considering no launch control.

**Polyal** · 18-08-2014, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sloth

That's standard Ford exhaust alignment since 2002

Its all in the detail! Seriously they are better off not having any visible exhaust. They couldnt even get those tips right with FPVs with people obviously paying more money for a car being "hand built".

That tip doesnt suit a FG let alone the FG XABC123.

**Charliewool** · 18-08-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueford260

Can you just give us a run down on what you wanted them to do?

It's a ute, you put your tools in the back, maybe your dog, get roped in to helping your mates move, do wicked burnouts and when ya to drunk to drive home you've got somewhere to sleep.

Besides all this old crap they are trying to pass as new didn't seem to bother ya when you bought ya XR50T, just sayin

Woulda been nice to maybe at least throw the 310 into the last ute (seeing they couldn't be stuffed doing an XR8 ute?)
Re: "it's a ute" and tools, dogs, drunks etc.. Appears the drunk tradies don't mind the red camp V8 utes? 430kw maloo sold out 3 months before it's built?
VF SS utes. Buggarall of them on the road??
4 yrs ago the XR50 utes WERE a bit "special".. 2014/15, FG is Dated!
AND I bought my XR50t ute AND the first of the BA Pursuits AND at least a dozen other BRAND NEW Fords/FPVs over the years because I bleed bloody blue!
What I'm saying is Ford are treating their loyal ute buyers with contempt with this latest offering.. Bloody disgrace! (Just sayin!!)

AUS GRUNT · 18-08-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fordwood

Seems a bit confusing to me now that the 6 is red. I always liked that the red distinguished performance on the 8 and the TURBO badges but now the 6 is going to be red on both the N/A and Turbo or just the Turbo? Why not just stick to the way it has always been done!

I think it might be only the turbo with the red '6' as that red lpi xr6 ute posted a while ago had an black or dark grey '6'

Nikked · 18-08-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

So we have a FGX ute that's ummm, a FG?... With a nose that looks totally out of place on a 7yr old tub & turret?
A 270kw turbo 6 & ZF that is now.. How old? 9, 10 years?
Totally lost a loyal Ford ute buyer here!
Either keep my XR50t or I'm jumping camps.

So, like, did you expect anything different? Just sounds like nit-picking for nit-pickings sake...

XG ute had a rear from '79...what's that...nearly 20 years?

BA ute shared the AU tub...got a good 10 years from that...

Focused · 18-08-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

I think it might be only the turbo with the red '6' as that red lpi xr6 ute posted a while ago had an black or dark grey '6'

Looks blue to me.

I wonder if the Turbo will get silver plastic around the fog light or just the black.

fordboi · 18-08-2014, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Fab

From FB

Not liking the Turbo badge placement.

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Come on Ford .... You didn't need to recycle the "TURBO" badge off an '87 VL !

Fab · 18-08-2014, 07:41 PM

**Professor Farnsworth** · 18-08-2014, 07:43 PM

great shots Fab, first clear-ish pic of the interior with the tan leather and all

Fab · 18-08-2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

great shots Fab, first clear-ish pic of the interior with the tan leather and all

I didn't take them.
Got it from Support the new 2014 Ford Falcon FB page.

sxckevo · 18-08-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

So we have a FGX ute that's ummm, a FG?... With a nose that looks totally out of place on a 7yr old tub & turret?
A 270kw turbo 6 & ZF that is now.. How old? 9, 10 years?
Totally lost a loyal Ford ute buyer here!
Either keep my XR50t or I'm jumping camps.

Are you drunk? The VF ute and wagon have the same rear as the VE versions, how is the new Falcon any different?
Not to mention the engine sizes of any model haven't been released yet and the VF SS still having the same 270kw the VE had.

Get off the chardy's bro.

Franco Cozzo · 18-08-2014, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

So we have a FGX ute that's ummm, a FG?... With a nose that looks totally out of place on a 7yr old tub & turret?
A 270kw turbo 6 & ZF that is now.. How old? 9, 10 years?
Totally lost a loyal Ford ute buyer here!
Either keep my XR50t or I'm jumping camps.

FG MKIII it should have been called lol.

Auslandau · 18-08-2014, 07:50 PM

Does the front LHS light look a little bit oval compared the RHS one?

**Charliewool** · 18-08-2014, 07:50 PM

[QUOTE=Nikked;5189596]So, like, did you expect anything different? Just sounds like nit-picking for nit-pickings sake...

XG ute had a rear from '79...what's that...nearly 20 years?

BA ute shared the AU tub...got a good 10 years from that...

If this was simply an FG111 (which it IS) and not being spruiked as a brand "NEW" Falcon along with the huge expectations, then yes.. Totally agree Nikked.
I simply reckon us ute buyers are being treated like dills?
NO V8.. Same old turbo6.. And a gay front bar that does NOT suit the FG ute!
Anyhow, last time I'll ever have to worry about the NEXT model Falcon! (And THAT IS bloody tragic!)

boss engine · 18-08-2014, 07:53 PM

Nice...but come on, if you can get that flipping close, why not take a god dam proper photo of the interior FFS!...haha i'm still grateful for the photos but gosh, just move 1 metre forward!

apolloxbgt · 18-08-2014, 07:57 PM

Seeing all these outside photos with no trim shots it shouldn't be that hard to work out why?
Be happy they are letting us get photos of the outside this early.

I made my choice with regard to the ute too, sorry but 270 would never have cut it for me, v8/310 I would have bought in a heartbeat. Ford abandoned the true performance ute a long time ago, no f6, pursuit and an xr8 with an fpv price (gs) drove all the ute buyers to ss.

P6LTD351 · 18-08-2014, 07:59 PM

[QUOTE=Charliewool;5189632]

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Originally Posted by Nikked

So, like, did you expect anything different? Just sounds like nit-picking for nit-pickings sake...

XG ute had a rear from '79...what's that...nearly 20 years?

BA ute shared the AU tub...got a good 10 years from that...

If this was simply an FG111 (which it IS) and not being spruiked as a brand "NEW" Falcon along with the huge expectations, then yes.. Totally agree Nikked.
I simply reckon us ute buyers are being treated like dills?
NO V8.. Same old turbo6.. And a gay front bar that does NOT suit the FG ute!
Anyhow, last time I'll ever have to worry about the NEXT model Falcon! (And THAT IS bloody tragic!)

You still don't get it. The XF was a new model and it had the same rear for the ute as the XD and XE. Why? BECAUSE IT IS THE SAME GENERATION. Get it?

You sound like you need a Holden ute. That's what people buy when they don't really want a work ute.

fordwood · 18-08-2014, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Focused

Looks blue to me.

I thought it looked a little blue too, I would like to say that is because it is a red xr and they have always had black numerals instead of red but this is an ecolpi, so I have no idea again...

fgpsi · 18-08-2014, 08:05 PM

Is that ford's idea of changing the interior ? Adding a little piece to the dash spear?

Actually looks worse now

P6LTD351 · 18-08-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

Is that ford's idea of changing the interior ? Adding a little piece to the dash spear?

Actually looks worse now

Were people this up in arms back when the XE was released? That had the same dash as the XD. And that's when Ford were number 1.

As far as I know, Ford never said the interior would have major changes.