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

[Polyal]

LOL That will get changed soon enough....wonder what poxy equation they are using to work that one out.

[akbaxr8]

Originally Posted by peaterj

Went to 3 dealers in Adelaide today for a look at the new models.

Rebel Ford had an XR6 on display out the front, supposed to be getting a kinetic XR8 in soon.

Maughan Thiem had a G6ET in the showroom, XR8 coming soon ..already sold ,no more until March.

Stillwell had a base model out the back nothing on display , are supposed to be getting a white XR8 auto in on tuesday as their display car.

Went by Wayne Phillis and they had an XR6 in the showroom..

[Chopped]

Maybe they were thinking it is like the old XR8s that Hulk describes as being "gutless" and getting "flogged" by supercharged ecotecs (lol).

[Bonn]

hee hee - was thinking the same thing (while disagreeing re 'gutless') funny though...

[Blue_XR]

I stopped off at my local Ford dealer yesterday. They had a gold coloured XR6.

You really need to see them in the flesh, they are nice. To me, they look sharp. I would have liked to have seen an XR8 but I might have to wait to see one on the road. I had a good look at the interior. I know it has been around for a while now but it still looks good and the differences to the seats are nice, mind you I haven't owned an FG. However, you would get used to it and with Sync2 it spices it up a bit. If I wasn't about to start a mortgage I would have found a way to get into an XR8.

On another note, I had an GTF next to me at a set of lights yesterday. Blue with the black stripes. Now that would have been nice to have in the garage. They sure look the goods and the sound on the stock exhaust is nice.

[Falcman0o7]

I realise we all have our opinons but man there is more moaning on this thread than a orgy of women with Ron Jeremy.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by adz193

Surely it's a mistake... has to be!

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Take screenshot keep it handy and buy the xr8

[Sioso]

White XR8 from carsales:

I like it in white........

[cs123]

Car looks nice to me.

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by T.O.Wallace

White XR8 from carsales:

I like it in white........

Add a 20mm drop in ride height plus some dark tint and that would complete the look

[arronm]

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[arronm]

Originally Posted by T.O.Wallace

From Carsales.com.au

Still don't care for that rear spoiler.

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Must have been free drugs at Ford the day they designed that interior.

[Lunch]

Yeah its kinda hard to b a fan of that colour scheme

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by arronm

Must have been free drugs at Ford the day they designed that interior.

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Perhaps they should of had the option of Grey, or light Grey, or dark Grey, or medium Grey ?

Oh and 'Really' dark Grey which would look black.

[Professor Farnsworth]

I don't mind the tan. Gives it more of an old school Fairlane luxo vibe.

[XBv8mmm!]

Hi all.

Just a few thoughts on the new XR8 now that I've spent a couple of days with it and done a trip to Sydney and back.

Exterior.
Love it. Many on here have stated time and again, "you have to see it in the "flesh"". It's true, pictures do not tell the true story. The rear looks excellent and the "over hang" at the front that some have commented on is nowhere near what the pictures would lead you to believe.

The grey mirrors work really well with the mags, grill and driving light surrounds. At least with Kinetic they do, IMHO.

The DRL's are awesome.

Interior.
IIRC some one on the forum said sometime ago that if you had an FG the interior was not that different and if you had an earlier model the change would be worth it. Well I've come from a BF2 XR6 and the change is massive. All the silver has been toned down (thank Jupiter!), The leather is very well done and the seats are comfortable.
The dark roof lining is great, so much better than beige (brown of any hue should not be allowed near a car inside or out).
The dash is well laid out and everything is easy to reach.
I haven't played with Sync 2 that much yet but it is really easy to use (my daughter has taken to calling it Henrietta, as all of my falcons since she could speak have been Henry). Although when my wife spoke an address for Wooloomooloo Sync 2 kept sending us to Woy Woy.

And that view out of the windscreen and over that big wide bonnet bulge is amazing.

Engine, drive line, suspension and brakes.
For those that own an Rspec or GT-F the following won't be a surprise for you.

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!



Some final thoughts.

Since I picked it up on Thursday dozens of people have done double takes at traffic lights or when I have driven pass them or they me. Surprisingly mostly dunnydoor drivers.
I've had people drive up next to me and give the car a good look and others give the big thumbs up as they go past. A bloke and his other half drove past me on the highway back to Canberra this morning and took pictures.

I know some have still said that they aren't convinced even after seeing an FG X XR or G6E, over the last day or so, in the flesh but for me, and I know I'm biased, I couldn't be happier. Every time I've gotten into the thing I've had the biggest, dopiest smile on my melon you could imagine.
And when it comes down to it isn't that the whole idea!

Thank you to all the people at Ford Aust' who fought for the last Falcon and thankyou to all the crew at Broadie for building an awesome bit of kit.

Cheers,
Garry.

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

Perhaps they should of had the option of Grey, or light Grey, or dark Grey, or medium Grey ?

Oh and 'Really' dark Grey which would look black.

No just something semi decent with cohesion and consistency. Not too much to ask since other manufacturers can manage it. Its a step down from the Cashmere interior, and doesn't really stack up against Calais for colour and material quality.
I'd still get one but to someone with no allegiance in this price range it might be a bit kitsch.

[Blem]

Pleased for you XBv8mmm
Am sure it drives & handles superbly.

[smiddy]

Originally Posted by XBv8mmm!

Hi all.

Just a few thoughts on the new XR8 now that I've spent a couple of days with it and done a trip to Sydney and back.

Exterior.
Love it. Many on here have stated time and again, "you have to see it in the "flesh"". It's true, pictures do not tell the true story. The rear looks excellent and the "over hang" at the front that some have commented on is nowhere near what the pictures would lead you to believe.

The grey mirrors work really well with the mags, grill and driving light surrounds. At least with Kinetic they do, IMHO.

The DRL's are awesome.

Interior.
IIRC some one on the forum said sometime ago that if you had an FG the interior was not that different and if you had an earlier model the change would be worth it. Well I've come from a BF2 XR6 and the change is massive. All the silver has been toned down (thank Jupiter!), The leather is very well done and the seats are comfortable.
The dark roof lining is great, so much better than beige (brown of any hue should not be allowed near a car inside or out).
The dash is well laid out and everything is easy to reach.
I haven't played with Sync 2 that much yet but it is really easy to use (my daughter has taken to calling it Henrietta, as all of my falcons since she could speak have been Henry). Although when my wife spoke an address for Wooloomooloo Sync 2 kept sending us to Woy Woy.

And that view out of the windscreen and over that big wide bonnet bulge is amazing.

Engine, drive line, suspension and brakes.
For those that own an Rspec or GT-F the following won't be a surprise for you.

WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!



Some final thoughts.

Since I picked it up on Thursday dozens of people have done double takes at traffic lights or when I have driven pass them or they me. Surprisingly mostly dunnydoor drivers.
I've had people drive up next to me and give the car a good look and others give the big thumbs up as they go past. A bloke and his other half drove past me on the highway back to Canberra this morning and took pictures.

I know some have still said that they aren't convinced even after seeing an FG X XR or G6E, over the last day or so, in the flesh but for me, and I know I'm biased, I couldn't be happier. Every time I've gotten into the thing I've had the biggest, dopiest smile on my melon you could imagine.
And when it comes down to it isn't that the whole idea!

Thank you to all the people at Ford Aust' who fought for the last Falcon and thankyou to all the crew at Broadie for building an awesome bit of kit.

Cheers,
Garry.

Thanks for your rundown on the xr8.Can you confirm if it has launch control as some people on here have suggested .thanks

[gtfpv]

Looks like a VT Commodore on 1st impressions , and i miss the bulge in the bonnet , however i didnt like the fg when released either , then it became my favourite , so i'll reserve first impression judgement on this one for a while

[XBv8mmm!]

Originally Posted by smiddy

Thanks for your rundown on the xr8.Can you confirm if it has launch control as some people on here have suggested .thanks

Yes, it has launch control.

Cheers.

[elfinke]

Thanks for the impressions Garry, much appreciated! No FGX's of any variety in the lot at my local Ford dealer yet, so I haven't seen one yet.

Looks terrific in White, and I dig that Tan interior also. In fact, there's not much I don't like about the FGX... gotta find some moolah!

[LASTXR]

Again,
well done mate

Some good photos now please,
to look & drool over, mainly for us that
have to wait till next year to get ours

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by FG2-XR6

Again,
well done mate

Some good photos now please,
to look & drool over, mainly for us that
have to wait till next year to get ours

Yes 5/6th month 2015 seems so far away!! Can't wait to get my hands on my black manual, will have a big exhaust waiting for it by April lol

Well done Gary, it's a feeling only a falcon fanatic understands.

Still remember that feeling when I drive my FG F6 off the showroom floor.

[graphicgoose]

Saw a white FGX XR6T at a dealer the other day.





And next to an FG, for comparison.

[herbicide]

Looks good in white, I rate it.

[FGX-302]

White looks great, I have this thought in the back of my mind, a last minute color change from black to white!

I wish some showroom black XR8 pics would surface. Majority seems to be white so far and they look great!

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by XBv8mmm!

Thank you to all the people at Ford Aust' who fought for the last Falcon and thankyou to all the crew at Broadie for building an awesome bit of kit.

Cheers,
Garry.

No mention for the Geelong boys who built your engine and stamped your panels


Who built your engine, there is a built by XX with their initials underneath the supercharger snout on the block.

[XBv8mmm!]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

No mention for the Geelong boys who built your engine and stamped your panels


Who built your engine, there is a built by XX with their initials underneath the supercharger snout on the block.

Hi Boss.

A very special thanks to those that built the engine. It's a beautiful thing to drive.

The initials on the block are P.G.

Cheers Boss.

Garry.

[LASTXR]

Originally Posted by FGX S/C V8

White looks great, I have this thought in the back of my mind, a last minute color change from black to white!

I wish some showroom black XR8 pics would surface. Majority seems to be white so far and they look great!

Weekender or plenty time to
keep it clean: any colour.
Daily: White

Just my opinion.