FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 437

chopstar87 · 15-07-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

They should give you what you paid for it if they cant replace it. Sometimes they might offer you something of the same value. E.g. if you had a GT they might offer you a Clubsport.

If they can't source it, they will settled you based on the sum insured of the policy, either agreed or market value depending on how you have your policy set up.

chopstar87 · 15-07-2015, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by psychobimbo

Just got a quote for the XR8 from Shannon's but had to do it over the phone as the XR8 is not available on line as per FGX335's post.

Price was significantly higher than with Budget Direct and I have had only good experiences with them to date.

Also got a quote from Youi. Asked the question about what they would do if the car was written off after production ceased under their "new for old" replacement policy. Was advised that they would "work with me to find you an equivalent car". Be interesting to see what they thought would be equivalent compared to what I would think! Anyway, they were even more expensive than Shannon's so they didn't even get a look in.

Looks like I'll be back to Budget Direct, even though anyone under the age of 40 will not be covered.

Do they offer choice of repairer??? As this would have a big affect on price i would think. Do their price include excess free window repair or replacement once a year? Also check the wording of the PDS regarding the new for old replacement vehicle, as i am aware of several insurance companys have the cash settlement cause in them for when this event occurs.

EVL BOS · 17-07-2015, 10:21 AM

so had an email come through before talking about the Falcon MKII, I figured it was about the FG MKII they are trying to shift but it pictures an FGX and talks about Sync2 so anyone know what the go is as it says it's available now?? and nothing on their site.....

Vekgib · 18-07-2015, 12:34 PM

For anyone who's interested:
For the first time since my ill-fated visit in November, I paid a visit to Harrigan Ford at Yallah this morning.
They have an Auto FGX XR8 in Victory Gold waiting to go to a good home.
According to the salesman, it was ordered but when it arrived, the customer decided he now wanted black.
As such, it's up for sale.

BJP · 18-07-2015, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Vekgib

For anyone who's interested:
For the first time since my ill-fated visit in November, I paid a visit to Harrigan Ford at Yallah this morning.
They have an Auto FGX XR8 in Victory Gold waiting to go to a good home.
According to the salesman, it was ordered but when it arrived, the customer decided he now wanted black.
As such, it's up for sale.

Haha, yeah. I've been to Harrigans too (I bought my FG2 from them) and I have been to see the car you're talking about. My son and I pulled up to the showroom door in my mint FG2, walked in and were in, around, underneath and under the bonnet of the thing. Nobody came to talk to us !
Maybe they guessed the back story. I went to order a FGX XR8 from them back in December, and they wanted $66k for one. I politely declined and put the feelers out to other dealers, and saved myself $9000. I think they've come to their senses since on prices, but I couldn't believe it. Good luck !

CQB-241 · 28-07-2015, 03:48 AM

Custom Cars and Coffee on Sunday in Midvale, Western Australia, Sunday July 26.

Pics pinched from www.facebook.com/MirrorChristine and www.facebook.com/ajfilmandphotography

Bonn · 28-07-2015, 06:36 AM

did you manage to get any shots of the interior - sorry, just kidding (acid flashback)

VERY nice machine, CQB, and also leading the Aust Touring Car Championship, as you'd know (touch wood). A client of my work has a Silouette one, and in the flesh it's a jaw-dropping colour choice for that shape. Congrats.

csv8 · 28-07-2015, 09:16 AM

I drove from Rockhampton to Bundaberg and back on the weekend..only saw one FGX, a ute.....where are they are all??? only seen two in Rockhampton a G6E and a XR8......
If written off..might get a Mondeo!!!!!!

Bonn · 28-07-2015, 09:46 AM

I see more FG X cop cars than privately owned ones - could be just paranoia....

naddis01 · 28-07-2015, 09:48 AM

I see FGX's around here quite often. Maybe people here just have good taste.

FGX-302 · 28-07-2015, 10:29 AM

Hey anyone that can help, how do u upload the fullsize pics off an iPhone the way I'm doing it has the tiny image u click on n it blows up..

Thanks heaps

asagaai · 28-07-2015, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonn

I see more FG X cop cars than privately owned ones - could be just paranoia....

I second this- around Newcastle and driving to Sydney CBD every so often.

And, another thing, the police driving FGX XR6s always give my FGX XR8 an ogle when I drive- I was driving to Sydney around the Swansea bends and a police car the other way, and the guy almost ran into the centre cheese grater wires staring at my machine.

Lucky I was dribbling along for once looking for a break in the bushes to have a pitstop.

Seems like the police, especially the highway guys, are interested in the FGX XR8s, lets just hope they treat us as fellow FGX enthusiasts and give us some leeway.....

Bonn · 28-07-2015, 12:10 PM

nice bit of road, asagaai - apart from the speed cameras at the Rafferty's Resort turnoff ;-)

Pilko FNQ · 28-07-2015, 09:16 PM

Finally have the car home after being barged around Cape York in a container. Fortunately no damage. Windows tinted, opticoated and KPM oil breathers fitted. Very happy with the vehicle and performance. CP.

fps_grandma · 28-07-2015, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FGX-302

Hey anyone that can help, how do u upload the fullsize pics off an iPhone the way I'm doing it has the tiny image u click on n it blows up..

Thanks heaps

What I do:

1) Get the Dropbox App on the Appstore.
2) Sign in or get an account for Dropbox.
3) Using the Dropbox App, upload pictures from your iPhone
4) On the computer, download your pictures off the Dropbox.com website.
5) Get a program like Irfanview to resize the downloaded pictures. The originals are massive.
6) Upload the pictures to imgur.com and it will give you hyperlinks for forum pic images
7) Then use the hyperlinks here.

Irfanview can save to a variety of formats and is basically a free and simple image editor and manager.
Pictures beyond the size of 1200x1200 get ridiculous here but there are nice XR8s posted here.

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Originally Posted by BJP

Haha, yeah. I've been to Harrigans too (I bought my FG2 from them) and I have been to see the car you're talking about. My son and I pulled up to the showroom door in my mint FG2, walked in and were in, around, underneath and under the bonnet of the thing. Nobody came to talk to us !
Maybe they guessed the back story. I went to order a FGX XR8 from them back in December, and they wanted $66k for one. I politely declined and put the feelers out to other dealers, and saved myself $9000. I think they've come to their senses since on prices, but I couldn't believe it. Good luck !

Hahahaha.
FPV GT-Fs are being flogged off between $90K-$140K on carsales.com.au now.

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Originally Posted by EVL BOS

so had an email come through before talking about the Falcon MKII, I figured it was about the FG MKII they are trying to shift but it pictures an FGX and talks about Sync2 so anyone know what the go is as it says it's available now?? and nothing on their site.....

Pretty sure SYNC2 is only on the FGX models. The Falcon on Ford Australia's own electronic media is brushed aside for what they consider more worthwhile e.g. Mustang or Focus ST.

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Originally Posted by AussieCJ7

Always smile when i see comments like that, actually black is bugger all difference in the temp of the car inside, the glass is actually the biggest heat transfer medium and has more impact than the colour

A little difference matters to me.
I still use a sunshade regardless of exterior colour as long as it's sunny.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-07-2015, 06:45 PM

I see some FGX's now have a shark fin on roof instead of antenna. Must be a running change.

FPV8U · 30-07-2015, 08:41 PM

Any Updates|Rumors on the LE XR models or new colours on the way, seriously considering updating before the end of the year and would be spewing If we jumped too early.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-07-2015, 08:42 PM

Don't do anything yet

Ghiaman · 30-07-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Don't do anything yet

What do you know?

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FPV8U · 30-07-2015, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Don't do anything yet

Ahhh that's teasing!

Thanks mate.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-07-2015, 09:32 PM

We all know they have something coming... I wouldn't be sprinting off to your dealer just yet.

Ghiaman · 30-07-2015, 09:42 PM

Sprinting ay?
Hmm.
Already ordered an XR8 hopefully its the XR6 Turbo they trick up

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hendrixhc · 30-07-2015, 09:51 PM

8 weeks and counting.

Tray · 30-07-2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

We all know they have something coming... I wouldn't be sprinting off to your dealer just yet.

Well.. I did

Spoke to my dealer and put a down deposit for the so called xr6 t sprint, they don't know anything but said I will be first in line as no one has allocated a spot. Waiting games 😯

SE Ute · 31-07-2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tray

Well.. I did

Me too

Dealer knew I was interested and contacted me out of the blue this week saying they're now taking deposits as Ford had confirmed with them that an XR6T Sprint was coming next year with F6 running gear and probably the F6 motor, but certainly more grunt than standard XR6T. Was assured that it's not just a sticker pack, but have the option to tear up contract and get deposit back if price or specs not to my liking.

Dealer said they're not taking deposits on XR8 Sprints, but hearing from elsewhere that there will be an XR8 worth waiting for before they're finished.

I've been checking on here and google every day waiting for official word from Ford, one would expect it will be coming soon now.

geobar · 31-07-2015, 11:49 AM

Official Specs would be great

I've had deposit with Dealer since November 2014, as soon as I heard the rumour I put something down. So I've also got the first allocation from that dealer.

Now Ford just need to make the car

As for XR8 I always waited to make it my build

so didn't bother waiting for any limited editions. Even if there is, I highly doubt running gear or engine to be changed in any way but tune, bigger brakes, and some type of cosmetic pack yes maybe but it's not like they are going to offer a factory intercooler (but who knows for sure)

Still trying to rack up some kms on the 8 then I can have some fun, so far only Brakes and suspension upgraded to 6/4 Brembos and Shockwork Coilovers.

George

Bonn · 31-07-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by naddis01

I see FGX's around here quite often. Maybe people here just have good taste.

After the last posting (about more cop-car FG Xs than civvies), predictably started seeing plenty this week - saw a one tonner for the first time, then a ute - which both looked the goods in Winter White, then an XR6T this morning......

They're taking over... :-)

FPV8U · 31-07-2015, 12:59 PM

The LE XR8 would likely be out of my price range anyway, picking up a XR8 now is very tempting to the point I've started having a look around but a XR6T Sprint would be a great car to have being the final performance version of the I6.

Decisions.. Decisions..

**Polyal** · 31-07-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

The LE XR8 would likely be out of my price range anyway, picking up a XR8 now is very tempting to the point I've started having a look around but a XR6T Sprint would be a great car to have being the final performance version of the I6.

Decisions.. Decisions..

Im the same, wonder if they will be nice if I use my TE as a trade in...

DamoAu · 01-08-2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

The LE XR8 would likely be out of my price range anyway, picking up a XR8 now is very tempting to the point I've started having a look around but a XR6T Sprint would be a great car to have being the final performance version of the I6.

Decisions.. Decisions..

I'm wondering if the XR6 Sprint Turbo will be available in the ute? XR8 for the weekend.. turbo ute for work.. best of both worlds!