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16-06-2015, 12:15 PM | #12931 | |||
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Congrats - you are going to have fun- such a lot of fun learning how to really drive this animal.
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16-06-2015, 01:54 PM | #12932 | |||
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As to traction control off that will take a bit of getting use to the car first, so no little idiot moments |
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16-06-2015, 03:26 PM | #12933 | ||
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I can't edit my post but I meant to say that I really like the back of the FGX but the wing does nothing for me. It's too close to the boot.
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17-06-2015, 11:08 AM | #12934 | ||
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Does anyone know what build stage (4) is? My dealer doesn't know and I am expecting it in the next wk or two does this mean it's on the truck or finished production awaiting transport??
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17-06-2015, 12:57 PM | #12935 | |||
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Probably on the truck, or about to be put on the truck is my guess. I got a call that mine was in, that was the only hint I had. Have fun!
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17-06-2015, 01:46 PM | #12936 | ||
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Picking mine up in 2hours and 45mins 36 secs....
But Im not counting down.... its only been 9 months!! Gerorge |
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17-06-2015, 05:43 PM | #12937 | ||
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17-06-2015, 06:37 PM | #12938 | ||
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Stage 4 If I'm correct, hasn't been finished yet, but has major assembly completed, needs qc and road testing once final assembly is completed, then is booked for transport,
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17-06-2015, 07:02 PM | #12939 | |||
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Do u know if road testing is done or required by the dealership if it has already been road tested at the factory?? |
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17-06-2015, 07:16 PM | #12940 | ||
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17-06-2015, 07:34 PM | #12941 | ||
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Both, the car is tested prior to being released onto transport, and is required as part of the pre delivery process completed by the dealership.
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17-06-2015, 09:52 PM | #12942 | ||
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Great set of photos so many thanks...Cheers,Brent
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21-06-2015, 10:01 AM | #12943 | ||
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my god I actually heard a add for the new ford on Pandora last night they even commented on all the engine options !!!!
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21-06-2015, 05:37 PM | #12944 | ||
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The 9 months waiting was well worth it.
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22-06-2015, 01:49 PM | #12945 | ||
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I seen a FGX XR6 yesterday , and noticed it was not fitted with Brembro brake package, what other items are not fitted that the XR8 has ?
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22-06-2015, 02:45 PM | #12946 | |||
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That's about all I can think of but if you jump on ford's website there is an option for side by side comparison |
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22-06-2015, 05:33 PM | #12947 | |||
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23-06-2015, 08:32 PM | #12948 | ||
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Hi All, new to the forum, I have on order a Aero Blue FXG XR6T, now been 8 weeks, what is the go with the "No communication" at all from Ford. The dealer has been well happy to get the order but that's it. Poor stock controller gets all the fun!!!
All the information so far on the Forums has been concerning, great to see them delivering a bit more quantity of Xr8's but not much on Xr6 T? I would have thought they would have gone out of there way (Ford)to let my fans and purchasers known exactly what is going on. I mean we have memories, long term memories. They just don't get it!! Happy driving all, cant wait to see the Aero Xr6T, and others on this forums vehicles too.hehehehe |
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23-06-2015, 11:10 PM | #12949 | ||
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Yes the build updates from Ford are pretty pathetic, ordered my xr8 in October and haven't had one email. Dealer said its scheduled to be started at end of June for a middle July delivery, at least the wait is nearly over. Now to sell the BA Xr8
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23-06-2015, 11:14 PM | #12950 | ||
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Unfortunately for some/most of them it's only a job. They don't share our passion, they just need to pay bills.
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24-06-2015, 08:22 PM | #12951 | |||
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I Also ordered an fgx xr6 turbo in victory gold in mid april. Got it from epping bayford and they have been great regarding communication. They told me on that they that it will be a June build and they kept me updated on a weekly basis letting me know if it's on schedule. They called me also today saying they will get it delivered tomorow and that I will get it beginning of next week. Wohoo. Great dealership.
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24-06-2015, 08:32 PM | #12952 | |||
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24-06-2015, 10:19 PM | #12953 | ||
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Does anyone know when they are expecting to build the next batch of xr8s? I ordered one 3 moths ago and the dealer knows nothing.
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25-06-2015, 06:24 AM | #12954 | ||
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25-06-2015, 08:01 AM | #12955 | |||
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Did the dealer tell you whether it was out of their current allocation or a later allocation? Did they give you a Sido number or have you received an email directly from Ford confirming they havent built your car yet but are gearing up for it? Hopefully they havent taken a deposit without actually securing a car for you. From what i have read here previously it can occur.
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25-06-2015, 08:07 AM | #12956 | |||
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25-06-2015, 10:39 PM | #12957 | |||
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I read on the web on 21st march that they Ford were building another 1600. I spoke to the dealer the following weekend and they said they have not heard anything form Ford yet.
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26-06-2015, 06:45 AM | #12958 | |||
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Are you happy to wait until January to get confirmation? Personally i couldnt stand the 6 month wait to know whether i had secured one or missed out!
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26-06-2015, 12:40 PM | #12959 | |||
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Gone To Wrecking Heaven 2007 BFII XR8 Sedan Ego Previous 2003 BA XR8 Ute Phantom Ford Forum Build Thread The Project 1991 EB XR8 Sedan Monza Red Project Build Thread
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26-06-2015, 07:18 PM | #12960 | ||
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Well I got an update, on my early May 2015 order for a FGX6T aero blue, it wasn't!!!!!. Well it was but some time later, I would say recently as the new date for the car is October, I think 2015??? I was told August.
When was I going to be told????????????? I must say this is the worst client service from the dealer in Brisbane. I spoke to the rep handling he was more concerned about putting out "bushfires". Well I lighted a whole new one for him!!!!!!!!!!! I spoke to the Dealer Principal who confirmed they have "dropped the ball", well this was bite 2 of the cherry, as I had ordered a new Mondeo which got six different delivery dates, that ended up cancelled. I saw red... Dealer principal is looking for one now, all but black!!!! at their costs.. If its not Ford its a Ford Dealer, I guess they excel in ****ing people off. Why can I look at Carsales .com and see them, at least 8 of them with my specs??? Or are we just getting crapped on.. |
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