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Old 20-11-2014, 01:25 PM   #11071
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Hoping the headliner in the G6ET was the the light off white colour and not the claustrophobic black one.

......now that I've actually had a look at the other photos, it would appear to be black. No thanks.
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Old 20-11-2014, 01:35 PM   #11072
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Hoping the headliner in the G6ET was the the light off white colour and not the claustrophobic black one.

......now that I've actually had a look at the other photos, it would appear to be black. No thanks.
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Old 20-11-2014, 01:57 PM   #11073
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Nope......
Its this kind of small mindedness that craps me to tears....really how hard would it be to let a buyer spec the interior they want.

Even if its a XT interior, if the person is willing to spend money on it let them.
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Hoping the headliner in the G6ET was the the light off white colour and not the claustrophobic black one.

......now that I've actually had a look at the other photos, it would appear to be black. No thanks.
XR is the only one that gets the black IIRC.
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Old 20-11-2014, 02:41 PM   #11075
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I would have thought with Ford having the competition to name the cars in their ad that turned out to be the Mondeo, Mustang and Everest that this would be the greatest sign we would be getting all these models.
I do't believe the Explorer is coming our way.
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Old 20-11-2014, 02:58 PM   #11076
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Old 20-11-2014, 03:10 PM   #11077
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Which one has the V6 ?
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Old 20-11-2014, 03:16 PM   #11078
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White is a really nice color on the FG and now FG X.
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Old 20-11-2014, 03:24 PM   #11079
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Hmm, having doubts:-

1. No launch control, shock horror, means one has to co-ordinate a clutch and an accelerator pedal IN UNISON - that's prehistoric....really not that many drivers that old school out there is there....

2. The weight- I mean come on- 1,850 kgs plus - come on- too heavy, is a hippo-cut some fat, how about smaller brake discs and wheels for starters...thinner springs, and maybe a 2 litre turbo- that would be good for 250kgs...

3. The old plastic cheap interior, I mean get real- for $10,000 more I can get a Mercedes or a BMW sedan with fantastic up to date interior, and that very light turbo 2 litre....with 135 kw odd no less....

4. Fuel consumption- this is disgusting and non negotiable - not green at all with the 5 litre, put in the 2 litre turbo, or at least if using the 5 litre use twin turbos with associated lag and flat spots and non linear power, but get the fuel consumption to bout 9 litres per 1000 at least...

I mean really Ford, come on, get with the times and move on from this prehistoric Metasoarus
^^^^ Bet this guy drives a ricer lol.
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Old 20-11-2014, 03:46 PM   #11080
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Which one has the V6 ?
Possibly one of the territorys in the background
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Old 20-11-2014, 04:03 PM   #11081
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Gee those dealers are crap at taking pics aren't they
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Old 20-11-2014, 04:13 PM   #11082
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^^^^ Bet this guy drives a ricer lol.
He is taking the pxss, it's pretty obvious he's taking shots at the negative commentators on here
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Old 20-11-2014, 04:31 PM   #11083
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No more xr6 photos please.

Post up the good stuff - XR8's..!!!!
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I had a sit in a XR6 today.
The new cloth seats are quite good, nice and firm. I also notice the door trims now have a leather(vinyl) armrest section.

The black headliner (std on XR and G6E Turbo).......not too sure. It actually looks as if someone has just painted all the bits in their backyard. It also seems to visually reduce the view out of the rear window. This is the only thing I don't like about the FG-X. I'm sure I will get used to it and at the end of the day I didn't buy one for its headliner, I bought it for that certain something with a supercharger under the bonnet
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This is what I just picked up from McGrath Ford in Belconnen about an hour ago.

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Cheers Garry.
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Cheers Garry.
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Old 20-11-2014, 06:20 PM   #11088
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Well done.

Get ready for all the questions,
when you stop driving it
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Old 20-11-2014, 06:27 PM   #11089
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So does it have launch control? I think you're the first person to pick one up on here so you will need to give us all the details!
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I have always wanted black head lining as standard, I had my AU 2 Fairmont Ghia changed to black, was the best thing I ever did to it...!
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Old 20-11-2014, 06:35 PM   #11091
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Well done Garry, they are an awesome machine, I called into my local dealer today for a quick loo see at the new Territory and they had a White FGX G6E there, and all those that said wait till you see it in the flesh until commenting about the front end and style, were ABSOLUTELY right, it look’s a million times better in the flesh and is a real classy looking car now, (not that it wasn’t before hand but even more so now).

I am so proud of everyone that has been involved with the final Falcon, as a looker it is fantastic, just absolutely BLOODY fantastic.
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Old 20-11-2014, 06:39 PM   #11092
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Well done sir. Well done.

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This is what I just picked up from McGrath Ford in Belconnen about an hour ago.

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Cheers Garry.
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WOOOOO HOOOOOOO

Cheers Garry.
That's unreal. Looks stunning too, absolutely stunning.

Enjoy!
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looks sweet, but it needs a slimline rego plate (front) and get rid of that black plastic plate surround...
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G'day mate.

Yes, the XR8 has launch control.
And I quote from the XR8 hand book, page125.
"The system is automatically enabled when the vehicle is started."

You can switch it of by turning DSC off. this shuts off both systems.

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G'day mate.

Yes, the XR8 has launch control.
And I quote from the XR8 hand book, page125.
"The system is automatically enabled when the vehicle is started."

You can switch it of by turning DSC off. this shuts off both systems.

Cheers Garry.
Jackpot!!!!!!

So that sums it up. These new XR8's copped the entire RSPEC running gear.
This level of performance and value will never be seen again.

Absolute performance car of the century!!!!

Why are you here? Shouldn't you be out driving??? -)
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Well Done Garry!!!!

Nice colour choice too! very jealous

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Jackpot!!!!!!

So that sums it up. These new XR8's copped the entire RSPEC running gear.
This level of performance and value will never be seen again.

Absolute performance car of the century!!!!

Why are you here? Shouldn't you be out driving??? -)
I wish.

However, the leader of the opposition is at the hair dressers tonight and I'm stuck with the deputy leader (she is only 6). Dinner, shower, early bed time etc.

I'm all over it tomorrow though!
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I wish.

However, the leader of the opposition is at the hair dressers tonight and I'm stuck with the deputy leader (she is only 6). Dinner, shower, early bed time etc.

I'm all over it tomorrow though!
Congrats, your car looks stunning.

Please keep us in the loop about how you find it, the handling and power, and also- have you been told about any need for running in requirements.

Don't...know...how ... I can wait.... for 4 MONTHS for mine....
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Congrats. Car looks awesome. +1 on the jealousy front.
Can't believe people are picking em up and I haven't seen one in the flesh yet.
Must harass my dealer harder.
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