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Old 18-08-2014, 08:15 PM   #7831
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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.
Why not leave the spear alone

They've just wacked a piece on there... Looks worse than it was
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Old 18-08-2014, 08:17 PM   #7832
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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.
When people want a work ute they buy a dual cab 4x4 or some variant of the 4x2 tray utes and they have real engines which don't have spark plugs, not some sedan with the *** missing with 19" wheels.
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Old 18-08-2014, 08:23 PM   #7833
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When people want a work ute they buy a dual cab 4x4 or some variant of the 4x2 tray utes and they have real engines which don't have spark plugs, not some sedan with the *** missing with 19" wheels.
Fine, but Falcon has always been more of a work ute in comparison to the Commodore.
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Old 18-08-2014, 08:36 PM   #7834
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Fine, but Falcon has always been more of a work ute in comparison to the Commodore.
Of course but I think people have moved on from them as work utes, they all seem to be our equivilent of coupes these days.
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Old 18-08-2014, 08:37 PM   #7835
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Oh for **** sake. They used the same tailgate xa-xh.

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Old 18-08-2014, 08:41 PM   #7836
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Oh for **** sake. They used the same tailgate xa-xh.
That was only for 24 years!


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Old 18-08-2014, 09:07 PM   #7837
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Really guys? should we all not stop for a minute and remember this is it. I have loved Fords since I saw a XW GT in a showroom. I have bought over the years at least one of every series. I have cried like a girl when we lost at Bathurst and been in my fair share of fist fights over Fords v Holdens. I don't give a rats bum about minor details on the FG-X I'm buying one because its the last time I will ever see/drive a new Falcon.

I'm 52 so I would expect by the time I go there will be little or no Falcons left on the road and that makes me sad. I will also miss the bloody commodore too. So lets just talk about the car we all love and say thanks for all the Falcons we have driven.
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:15 PM   #7838
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Really guys? should we all not stop for a minute and remember this is it. I have loved Fords since I saw a XW GT in a showroom. I have bought over the years at least one of every series. I have cried like a girl when we lost at Bathurst and been in my fair share of fist fights over Fords v Holdens. I don't give a rats bum about minor details on the FG-X I'm buying one because its the last time I will ever see/drive a new Falcon.

I'm 52 so I would expect by the time I go there will be little or no Falcons left on the road and that makes me sad. I will also miss the bloody commodore too. So lets just talk about the car we all love and say thanks for all the Falcons we have driven.
Amen! Holden drivers give me the *****, but they still make a nice car and it's a shame it's going as well. I think Ford have done a great job on this, and we are lucky they've built it, rather than just throw their imported stuff at us. They could have half-baked it and limped across the line, but they've made a real effort with this car. Like it or hate it, it's the last one we will ever get and it's gonna be a corker.
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:17 PM   #7839
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Oh for **** sake. They used the same tailgate xa-xh.
Use the same tailgate, tub, whatever...
BUT, woulda been lovely for the last one (ute) to have gone out with a bang!
310t or sc v8....
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:18 PM   #7840
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I want to like it, I really do, but I can't! I appreciate all the work ford has done in making this the last falcon but for me personally it just doesn't look right
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:21 PM   #7841
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That's fine, more FG X for the rest of us. You never know, you may see it in person and it just clicks. Or you'll hate it and stick with your FG. Probs not much point upgrading if the interior is still similar too.
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:22 PM   #7842
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I want to like it, I really do, but I can't! I appreciate all the work ford has done in making this the last falcon but for me personally it just doesn't look right
You mean the photo's at present aren't doing it for you? It's a pre production test vehicle,Cohen haven't done a photo shoot to get these photos, just spur of the moment more than likely from a phone camera, I will make my judgement only once they are released and I can use my own judgement
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:29 PM   #7843
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A bit concerned about what looks to be a massive front overhang on some of those photos. Maybe it's just the angle, but it looks like the FG-X has gone to front wheel drive to me...

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Old 18-08-2014, 09:34 PM   #7844
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Really guys? should we all not stop for a minute and remember this is it. I have loved Fords since I saw a XW GT in a showroom. I have bought over the years at least one of every series. I have cried like a girl when we lost at Bathurst and been in my fair share of fist fights over Fords v Holdens. I don't give a rats bum about minor details on the FG-X I'm buying one because its the last time I will ever see/drive a new Falcon.

I'm 52 so I would expect by the time I go there will be little or no Falcons left on the road and that makes me sad. I will also miss the bloody commodore too. So lets just talk about the car we all love and say thanks for all the Falcons we have driven.
Couldn't agree with you more mate.. Well said.
People are way too quick to judge these days just off a few pics of mule runabouts with no confirmed specs for a lot of things.
I'm grateful ford followed through with the FGX when they could have quite easily said were done after the FG. The FGX is gonna punch it out with the VF till the end on the street and on the track. FORD vs HOLDEN rivalry is one of if not the biggest rivalry this country has ever had will be a sad day when it doesn't exist anymore. Hopefully it lives on long after production ends.
Surely V8SC's can get many years yet out of the FGX n VF
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Old 18-08-2014, 09:36 PM   #7845
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OMG this site is full of so many whinging sooks. See it in the metal before you pass judgement.


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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!!)
So what's your opinion on the VF ute being the same as VE.

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Old 18-08-2014, 09:40 PM   #7846
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I was scratching my head as well the first time I read someone complaining that the rear of the ute hasn't changed. And it just keeps happening, how stupid can people be?

XA-XB-XC ute/van/wagon rear - no change
XD-XE-XF-XG-XH ute/van/wagon rear - no change
AU-BA-BF ute/van/wagon rear - no change

Now here we are in the dying days of the local industry with ridiculously small sales and development budgets to match, and some of us were expecting a re-design to a 6 year old ute, against all past precedence? Really?
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A bit concerned about what looks to be a massive front overhang on some of those photos. Maybe it's just the angle, but it looks like the FG-X has gone to front wheel drive to me...
Didn't you hear the big news? I can't find an online link so I've only got this scan from my local Fairfax rag for you:

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Didn't you hear the big news? I can't find an online link so I've only got this scan for you:

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haha can you scan the whole thing? looks like a funny article.
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So that's why all the one's I drove torque steered so bad. The FGX XR8 nearly broke my arms.
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I want to like it, I really do, but I can't! I appreciate all the work ford has done in making this the last falcon but for me personally it just doesn't look right
I feel the same. I'm really, trying to like the new one but without the awesome 315, 335 s/c v8 or F6 310 or FG Super Pursuit spec Brembos, this just gives me that 'wanna be performance ute' impression compared to the up-spec Maloo or FPV's! I dont 'need' IRS because I actually enjoy the ride of a live rear axle in my FG XR8 and looking to trade up... was just hoping I could have my cake and eat it too with this release. It looks like up-specking an FG GS ute or trying to stomach an HSV might be my only options.
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After a few days with the design, yeah, I adore it. So much potential there.

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They made a V8 ute, 5.4 and a Super Charged 5.0

...... they sold bugger all.

Why dont they make another?

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They made a V8 ute, 5.4 and a Super Charged 5.0

...... they sold bugger all.

Why dont they make another?

....... because they sold bugger all.
People have moved on to their other products or other manufacturers.
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Old 18-08-2014, 11:07 PM   #7855
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I agree undisguised cars running around 4 months from launch seems strange tactic??? Maybe launch Oct. 1 ??
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All the ones complaining about no 310kw, how many of you actually use 310kw on a daily basis...? How will not having 310kw impact on your ownership of the vehicle. Fair enough complain about no V8 ute, but fair dinkum get over the F6 motor...

Yes everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and in my opinion some peoples opinions are just plain dumb...
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How many people use over 100KW on a daily basis lol?
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270kw in my xr6t is more than enough power for everyday driving...but i'm kinda tempted most of the time to give it a squirt here and there, so i'd say i probably use 'upto' about 150-200kw on a daily basis and maybe a couple times or so a month where i use upto the maximum power
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If you really want the F6 motor go & by an F6 there out there waiting to be
snapped up, their not making anymore!!! There are way less F6's on the market
than GT's so if you want a rarer car what are you waiting for!
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How many people use over 100KW on a daily basis lol?
I use my 156kw every day when its needed...
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