FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 307

naddis01 · 15-09-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SensationFG8

Bespoke front and rear bumper with metal grills, bespoke spoiler, different interior with nicer seats. I'm not bagging the xr it's just not a gt it's an xr. I also stand by my comment, the gt has more road presence. Mechanically the car has previous model gt running gear, visually it's an xr, nothing wrong with that.

Take a look at the photo of the xr parked next to the respective on the previous page that sums it up.

That's fine. I can live with the GT running gear and a pocket full of 10-20k. I don't need different plastic, a starter button and that badge to toss over.

**CAT600** · 15-09-2014, 06:04 PM

Tragic, ive been holding off selling the Aluminattor with the view to getting the last of the XR8's but no matter how hard I try, I just cant get over how badly Ford got the front wrong...

There, Ive said it.

The rear is beautiful I really like it especially in black (which is what I was going for) but they just pug-nosed the front... the Mustang look was fine with me and it could have worked but its been taken way too far and too flat.

Sorry Ford, ill keep my FG and wait for the Mustang pricing to be released.

Daniel

SensationFG8 · 15-09-2014, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by naddis01

That's fine. I can live with the GT running gear and a pocket full of 10-20k. I don't need different plastic, a starter button and that badge to toss over.

That's very respectful of you. Glad to see your're able to stay mature when discussing a topic. I was simply pointing out a gt was more than a badge, a point you now seem to acknowledge, thanks.

Personally I prefer the whole package, looks and running gear. Each to their own though, not everyone has to like gt's.

If the XR8 does it for you you can save a few grand and be happy. Personally I'd take the gt any day its just more special to me and has that great tough look.

Tbm1121 · 15-09-2014, 06:21 PM

I finally realise why the turbo wheels look familiar,

Basically the same design, great place to be taking inspiration if you ask me.

jimt3te50 · 15-09-2014, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tbm1121

I finally realise why the turbo wheels look familiar,

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Basically the same design, great place to be taking inspiration if you ask me.

The wife's SQ5 has the same wheels. They are awesome, really make the car.

SensationFG8 · 15-09-2014, 06:30 PM

To be honest I think those are the pick of the wheels too.

byamin · 15-09-2014, 06:35 PM

Some more From FB "Support the new 2014 Ford Falcon"
The xr6 and G6E Ecoboost

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Bobman · 15-09-2014, 07:01 PM

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About 18 years difference from the red EL & FG-X, yet we still see orange on the guard indicators on the XR6 Turbo!

BrendanSM · 15-09-2014, 07:04 PM

The new falcon's interior as per Ford's website:

**Polyal** · 15-09-2014, 07:10 PM

Those badges....maybe they could of done something within the rear garnish. The blue xr6t has some good angles then it just takes one to make you squirm.

I'll stick with saying the FG XR8 is the best looking stock Falcon IMO....wouldn't say no to a FGX from a raffle though.

joeyy17 · 15-09-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BrendanSM

The new falcon's interior as per Ford's website:

They must have made a mistake... thats the FG interior! (strong joke here no offense to be taken)

naddis01 · 15-09-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SensationFG8

That's very respectful of you. Glad to see your're able to stay mature when discussing a topic. I was simply pointing out a gt was more than a badge, a point you now seem to acknowledge, thanks.

Personally I prefer the whole package, looks and running gear. Each to their own though, not everyone has to like gt's.

If the XR8 does it for you you can save a few grand and be happy. Personally I'd take the gt any day its just more special to me and has that great tough look.

That's fine. I never said there weren't changes to the GT and the XR8 will have some minor differences but it isn't going to be called GT so it's a moot point anyway.

Some of the GT talk does get to the point of being laughable though. No I am not singling you out.

If you need that aggressive look throw a set of wheels and vinyl (if that floats your boat) at it from your savings. Then it has the aggressive look with the personal touch.

Moving on...

galaxy xr8 · 15-09-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by byamin

Some more From FB "Support the new 2014 Ford Falcon"
The xr6 and G6E Ecoboost

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That 1’st pic has to be the worst angle/pic that I have seen of the new FG X, it is absolutely shocking from that angle.

That G6E pic was taken at Bendigo central Macca’s.

SensationFG8 · 15-09-2014, 08:14 PM

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If you need that aggressive look throw a set of wheels and vinyl (if that floats your boat) at it from your savings. Then it has the aggressive look with the personal touch.

Moving on...

The wheels aren't enough, the bumpers, interior and that spoiler really make it, adding all those bits would quickly eat up any saving if each part was 1500-2000. Not to mention the 6/4 brakes.

Either way without the gt and the people who love it the Miami would never have been made.

The XR8 will be the performance bargain of the decade but only because of how great the GT was before it.

Madaya · 15-09-2014, 08:21 PM

Maybe the front grill could be rounded, rather than angled/cornered at the edges, The head lights might be extended a little more towards the centreline.

Does that make it a bit more like an Aston Martin ?

**GasoLane** · 15-09-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BrendanSM

The new falcon's interior as per Ford's website:

Great, more boring Grey.

Where's the imagination Ford ?

Nikked · 15-09-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Great, more boring Grey.

Where's the imagination Ford ?

Like tan interiors?

rst2000 · 15-09-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

That 1’st pic has to be the worst angle/pic that I have seen of the new FG X, it is absolutely shocking from that angle.

yep, that front has a disproportionate look to it from that angle..

**GasoLane** · 15-09-2014, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Like tan interiors?

LOL.....anything but grey.

**Polyal** · 15-09-2014, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SensationFG8

Either way without the gt and the people who love it the Miami would never have been made.

Your right..but it would have been any other V8 engine that they decided to use at the time...who knows they could have thrown 20M (and spent another 20M on bits people see) at the 5.4 and done a bit more...all of which means nothing. The XR8 is what it is, who cares what its built from it will be for sale for $xx.xx and in competition with many other good cars in that range.

Nikked · 15-09-2014, 09:02 PM

HULK_I6T · 15-09-2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CAT600

Tragic, ive been holding off selling the Aluminattor with the view to getting the last of the XR8's but no matter how hard I try, I just cant get over how badly Ford got the front wrong...

There, Ive said it.

The rear is beautiful I really like it especially in black (which is what I was going for) but they just pug-nosed the front... the Mustang look was fine with me and it could have worked but its been taken way too far and too flat.

Sorry Ford, ill keep my FG and wait for the Mustang pricing to be released.

Daniel

I don't often agree with cat600 but when he is right he is right

To me I see a current model Mitsubishi lancer front end

Back end looks like a VT commodore which is great.

SensationFG8 · 15-09-2014, 09:25 PM

I'd still rather a lancer than a Mazda...

Nikked · 15-09-2014, 09:30 PM

VT commodore...Lancer....WTF

HO 3 · 15-09-2014, 09:40 PM

Me fully realising the new XR8 is not a GT, and not meant to be for that matter. I think the GTF book ended that part of Ford Au history quite well......... more the XR8 is an affordable everyday car for many and the last locally built performance V8 Ford Falcon. Although I'm sure this won't stop the car mags from doing an inevitable comparison with the RSpec or GTF in the near future

Cheers Mick

P6LTD351 · 15-09-2014, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

VT commodore...Lancer....WTF

Yes. You have to wonder what some people are on.

99AUXR · 15-09-2014, 09:46 PM

Interested to see one in the flesh. But come on ford how could you end on a low like this

The FGII was so sexy

NX74205 · 15-09-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

About 18 years difference from the red EL & FG-X, yet we still see orange on the guard indicators on the XR6 Turbo!

Nitpick ... I think you'll find that that's an EF and not an EL. EL's body side rub strips are different. EL also do not have passenger side keyhole.

But yeah, those orange indicators look out of place.

JPFS1 · 15-09-2014, 10:30 PM

Even the best camera's can't overcome lens distortion. Wait for your eyes to process the image in the real 3D world before coming to any conclusion. You can't rely on pictures to get the real taste of what the design has to offer.

Sure, there is nothing wrong to simply not like the design theme, or elements of, but in overall perception and appreciating where they've taken it, you have to see it in the flesh before writing it off.

just my opinion.

FGX335 · 15-09-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NX74205

But yeah, those orange indicators look out of place.

Just do what I did with my AU and buy the clear ones for $40 all up. Well worth it.

Funny how much meaner the car is when lower. With that front, they look like they sit too high. Future mods perhaps..