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

[Adamz Ghia]

Sorry to ask here but I don't think it warrants another thread, but I have two questions.
The first is does Ford happen to own a Buick at the proving grounds as I see a left hand drive one heading into Lara most mornings on my way to work, and second today I saw a very heavily camouflaged largish sedan heading out of Lara into Geelong, would that be either the new Taurus or Mondeo...?

I had a play with the build your own Falcon Ute just before I read this thread, was surprised to see an FGII XR6 Ute with Luxury Pack comes in at $44,000 as opposed to the FG X with comes in at $40,000. Pretty decent price cut for a new model...!

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Bobman

All the new G6E taxis I've seen now aren't even resprayed, they're bought factory silver given the government deregulation in Melbourne.

Talking about Silver Service here.

Saw a silver fg2 xt guised as silver service. I certainly wouldnt be paying extra to sit in an FG XT

[Sioso]

Misunderstood article, post deleted............

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by FGX S/C V8

Empty shelves won't be real handy for warranty purposes lol hopefully it's a nearly empty shelf. FGX will have its little niggles but given it's largely an FG u would think most issues have been resolved over the years.

Will they keep stock of transmission's for warranty purpose?
Since who knows how many FGs are out there that could milkshake

[Professor Farnsworth]

Most ZFs are rebuilt these days anyway even if you get one under warranty. Reconditioned.

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

Most ZFs are rebuilt these days anyway even if you get one under warranty. Reconditioned.

I bet a rebuild kit isn't cheap.

[Polyal]

http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2014...-slashed-46314

Interesting.

[Black F6]

you would think the XR6T must be standard with leather, otherwise not much price increase to a G6ET with all the fruit for and extra grand

[Black F6]

also my local dealer yesterday said they wont have a XR8 until april next year lol

[GULL]

Originally Posted by Black F6

also my local dealer yesterday said they wont have a XR8 until april next year lol

That's going to be a massive mistake , almost anyone who is interested in buy an xr8 will want to see it in the flesh first

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Sorry to ask here but I don't think it warrants another thread, but I have two questions.
The first is does Ford happen to own a Buick at the proving grounds as I see a left hand drive one heading into Lara most mornings on my way to work, and second today I saw a very heavily camouflaged largish sedan heading out of Lara into Geelong, would that be either the new Taurus or Mondeo...?

I had a play with the build your own Falcon Ute just before I read this thread, was surprised to see an FGII XR6 Ute with Luxury Pack comes in at $44,000 as opposed to the FG X with comes in at $40,000. Pretty decent price cut for a new model...!

Ford Australia frequently test and evaluate cars from other manufacturers and other arms of Ford. Both for local development purposes or as part of a project being developed by Ford for another market.

[Black F6]

Originally Posted by GULL

That's going to be a massive mistake , almost anyone who is interested in buy an xr8 will want to see it in the flesh first

he also told me he didnt know Ford was selling mustangs

[Alan D Segal]

the one I spoke to said 'What's a falcon'?

[kypez]

Well, sadly, without the G6E EcoLPi option, I wont be upgrading to a FG X. There goes that plan.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Black F6

you would think the XR6T must be standard with leather, otherwise not much price increase to a G6ET with all the fruit for and extra grand

If you go build one on the Ford website leather is apart of the luxury pack. Mind you the lux pack is cheaper with FGX.

[smokin df ltd]

Spotted a fgx xr8 on sydney road a few days ago, looked really nice in burgundy color and this thing definitely had brembo brakes on it, I havent looked through this thread for awhile so not sure if this is news or not. Sounded awesome and the the new headlights looked killer even with a car bra covering part of it. I took pics but struggling to upload them from my phone will have to try later on the pc.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by tempted

I personally think fg1 was the pinnacle of Falcon styling. They went a little downhill with fg2... with fgx they tumbled off the cliff.

Personally I think the BA is the pinnacle of Falcon styling. At the time it was such a leap forward after the AU.

I agree the FG is better looks-wise than the FG II and FGX though.

[SensationFG8]

I'd say BF GT or GT-F for the pinnacle of exterior styling and GT-F or FGX for the pinnacle of interior styling.

[kypez]

Originally Posted by tempted

Just goes to show that everyone has different opinions when it comes to styling. I cannot see how anyone can say that it is in proportion. The front end is about half a metre longer than it should be and the overhang makes the car look awkward to say the least. Am I bagging Ford? No. Im just telling it as I see it and not allowing blue coloured lenses to cloud my judgement.
I personally think fg1 was the pinnacle of Falcon styling. They went a little downhill with fg2... with fgx they tumbled off the cliff.

I thought the GTF didnt look all that flash and when you look at pictures on the net, it doesnt look all that special...

Walk up to one after a long day at work or first thing in the morning, its looks AMAZING! Its so much better in the flesh than any 2D picture.

I feel the FG X will be exactly the same! Pictures just dont tell the full story. You miss an entire dimension!

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by Auslandau

Cant see how people say its not in proportion. Personally think it looks great. Like the low line spoiler .... if a spoiler is required at all. Colour is good (despite another pic being taken by a potato)

Their probably too use to looking at the pug nosed front wheel drive, east, west engined cars that they own, and not a full sized family 4 door sedan that will accommodate a 4.0l six

Cheers Mick

[FGMKIIXR6]

I'm seeing FGX advertising all over car sales. Good signs so far.

[boss engine]

Base model Falcon caught today

[BlueOvalPrint]

"Prices and specifications for the XR8 sedan will be released along with fuel economy figures in early October.

There are only a handful of options, such as $385 for metallic paint, $250 for a matching spare alloy wheel and $550 for a tow pack."

Source: http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/2...25-10m5kh.html

[Grippy]

FGX XR6 Turbo is an absolute performance bargain starting at $42,990.

[Sloth]

Originally Posted by boss engine

Base model Falcon caught today

That dimple on the fuel door is new isnt it?

[SensationFG8]

The dimple arrived with gtf

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by Black F6

he also told me he didnt know Ford was selling mustangs

That's a big part of why the falcon is dead. Lots of that goes on.

[Silver Ghia]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

The dimple arrived with gtf

I suppose thats to show which side of the fuel door to press to open.

I was looking at a nitro 2010 XR6 yesterday parked next to me, and noticed the fuel door was badly mismatched, sticking out on the forward side, not so much on the rear side. Wondered why since mine is perfect, then thought maybe someone was trying to pull it open on the forward side. So a dimple should show the less educated that they need to press there to open.

[Nikked]

There was sone discussion about the orange indicator on the FG-X...found out a possible reason...

Its right from the mondeo parts bin!

Likely to assume that the chrome 'vent' that is on the higher spec cars is the same as the mondeo as well...

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by Nikked

There was sone discussion about the orange indicator on the FG-X...found out a possible reason...

Yeah, I noticed that too a while back and figured it was parts sharing.

Remember this came out in the SZ Territory.