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

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

No it's not, that's 290 versus 290 ;)

Ah I thought you were comparing BA XR8 to BA GT....my bad...in saying that BA GTs are indeed actually much cheaper than FG XR8s.

[Full_Monty]

Heard on the radio this morning Holden are doing pretty good deals on the entire Commodore range for Bathurst (deal extends only to the month of Oct). Free onroad costs basically.

Might be a good bargaining point to get a little off the xr8

[SensationFG8]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Ah I thought you were comparing BA XR8 to BA GT....my bad...in saying that BA GTs are indeed actually much cheaper than FG XR8s.

I've been looking at this with great interest for some months while monitoring FG XR8 prices to sell mine.

I don't agree that a BA GT is much cheaper than an FG XR8. With both cars some are high some are low, here are two examples from middle of the road with similar km's almost identically priced yet 4-5 years apart in age. Interestingly the lows and highs match up quite well too, the GT is not "much cheaper".

It probably wasn't 100% correct to say they command a premium, but when you consider their age they kinda do.

BA GT, $22 500, 91 000kms
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=15&sdmvc=1

FG XR8, $22 900, 80 000kms
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...?Cr=10&sdmvc=1

Here are the outliers, I'd say the top end are dreaming in both classes.

Lowest BA GT, $14 999, 250 000kms
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=1&sdmvc=1

Highest BA GT, $37 990, 125 000kms (probably dreaming)
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=23&sdmvc=1

Lowest FG XR8, $16 990, 150 000kms
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=0&sdmvc=1

Highest FG XR8, $37 990, 91 000kms (probably dreaming)
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=33&sdmvc=1

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by Full_Monty

Heard on the radio this morning Holden are doing pretty good deals on the entire Commodore range for Bathurst (deal extends only to the month of Oct). Free onroad costs basically.

Might be a good bargaining point to get a little off the xr8

Dealer told me today XR8 would not be discounted at all not even for fleet or lease buyers

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by FGX335

Seems like all the dealers are getting limited stock. One dealer got 3 cars across 3 sites...

And now that the pricing is out, what is it going to be? XR8 or SSV?

Im still going to wait until I can see and drive an FGX
The SSV would only be in sortswagon as I need to beable to fit surfboards in and the sedan dont have the 60/40 rear seats

Also now that I can get an XR6T at $40k could be to good a deal to pass up
Its going to be a long cpl months

[Nikked]

I wonder what the realistic amount of XR8's will produced? 1500-2000? I'd imagine there is a limit on how many engines are available...

[Brickyard]

So i have been quoted two different prices by two dealers today! xr8 manual
$60,849 by one and $57,490 the other, both drive away and feb/march delivery.. still undecided if i want the xr8 or xr6t but will have to make my choice very soon..

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by Brickyard

So i have been quoted two different prices by two dealers today! xr8 manual
$60,849 by one and $57,490 the other, both drive away and feb/march delivery.. still undecided if i want the xr8 or xr6t but will have to make my choice very soon..

I think you will find the $57,490 about right the other price is the dealer trying to cash in a bit

[chookaradley]

What kind of sales figures do people expect the FGX to peak at per month?. Would Ford potentially up production if demand dictated so?

[GT014]

Xr8 shown officially for first time

Heaps new pics from tonight

http://www.caradvice.com.au/312030/f...-in-melbourne/

[rancidpunx]

Originally Posted by GT014

Xr8 shown officially for first time

Heaps new pics from tonight

http://www.caradvice.com.au/312030/f...-in-melbourne/

Nice find but shame on Ford. The Paint on that car is terrible

[GT014]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Nice find but shame on Ford. The Paint on that car is terrible

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That was the first thing I noticed, looks like they just ran it through the car wash before they drove it it. You think they would have one fresh from the factory!

[Bossxr8]

Price is very impressive. I was convinced it was going to be 60k RRP. 52 is a bargain. Too bad hardly anyone will be able to get one.

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Nice find but shame on Ford. The Paint on that car is terrible

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Probably the one they've been thrashing fir the last 6 months. Prob took it through and Indian car wash yesterday

[Auslandau]

Just got home from the XR8 Launch. Great evening put on by FORD. Will put some more pics up tomorrow as a bit stuffed but all I can say at the moment .......... freaking hell

In the flesh, they are stunning. Pics do not do it justice. The front is tough and angry, the rear is subtle and modern. The lights make such a statement and even the inside, even though still FG, the changes also make a difference.

Will put some more pics up tomorrow ..... exciting stuff

[Auslandau]

[Whoosha]

couple more before bed , Hope you got some shots of the XR6 and turbo out front . I forgot about them

[Sorted]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Nice find but shame on Ford. The Paint on that car is terrible

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Thanks for your input - They officially release the XR8 and thats all you got

I love the FG interior and mixed with all the FGXXR8 has on to offer and the price, oh the price - simply irresistible

I just wished they released this earlier - maybe 2 years earlier

[Whoosha]

The FG is now done and dusted, apart from the few demos and display units of the new model it will start full production over the next couple of weeks with the XRs on sale in the show rooms early november

[buickman]

Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Nice find but shame on Ford. The Paint on that car is terrible

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I like the Colour on the car and it’s not the paint job, but how the car has been cleaned is very ordinary by the look of the scratches on the headlights. Very rough detailing job.

[Adamz Ghia]

Probably the same car that was in the video that details how they cover up the cars for public testing...

[Dalonian]

Some of my shots from last night:

[fgpsi]

the lighting in that place makes the rear of the blue xr8 look ugly

[SensationFG8]

The gold actually looks pretty hot in photos.

[Dalonian]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

the lighting in that place makes the rear of the blue xr8 look ugly

Was also hard to photograph the cars..

[HO 3]

Is the rear wing on that blue XR8 just a carry over XR one from the previous model or a new one? Kinda like the way it sits just above the top of the rear quarter panels like the old school GT ones did.

Cheers Mick

[byamin]

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Concept sketches of a coupe, hopefully the the small boot lip and front bumper skirt becomes an option eventually.

[Callum31]

Rode in the new XR8, safe to say they're going to sell alot, no need worry about the transmission either, there is always a back up plan ;)

[demondan]

Does anybody know the address of the place where the cars are on display this weekend and if so is it open to the public across the whole weekend?

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by demondan

Does anybody know the address of the place where the cars are on display this weekend and if so is it open to the public across the whole weekend?

361 little Lonsdale St, Melbourne