Dodgy Journalism at it's best - Page 5

Bucket · 05-09-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by russellw

Please NOTE:

NOTE FROM EDITOR OF DRIVE.COM.AU

I just wanted to give your users a quick update on the SS-V vs XR8 video that is being discussed in this thread.

Toby Hagon
Editor, drive.com.au

Users? Did you post him the link to this thread russelw???

Ghiadude · 05-09-2006, 01:25 PM

the question now is ... if it wasnt meant to "be online" then what was it meant for???

and how - from now on, are we to trust that their editorials are unbiased??

drcook · 05-09-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tx3dude

the question now is ... if it wasnt meant to "be online" then what was it meant for???

and how - from now on, are we to trust that their editorials are unbiased??

if i wasnt cynical, id say the video got back to the "drive" office, was looked at, and canned (but somehow got posted online anyway).

but really they posted it because they thought it was good, and now realise it was rubbish and need to come up with an excuse (a poor one, no less).

4Vman · 05-09-2006, 03:32 PM

Its so badly done and plainly biased id say it was put together as a "spoof" for their christmas party or as an inside joke to rib some mates or something like that... maybe the opposite one exists for the SS too? Sounds like it got into the wrong hands by "accident" ?

bathurst77 · 05-09-2006, 03:35 PM

While this so called review was rubbish. it IS fair to do a comparo tween a VE SSV to a BF XR8.
IF i had 50 odd grand to spend on an aussie v8 today and iwanted a new car now, this si the choice i would face. To say yuo shouldnt compare them coz one is new one s old, says you shouldnt buy the xr8 coz its old, its not as good, so dont buy it.

they compare teh two cars coz thats the choice the buyer has right now. yes there is amildly upgraded xr8 in october and yes an all new one in 2007/8 but iwant to buy a car NOW, so iwant them to compare my choices now.

whats wrong with a plastic pan? we have had plastic fuel tanks for 30 years. If its a strong plastic and well protected, no worries. some steel can tear and some plastics can deform safely.

4Vman · 05-09-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bathurst77

While this so called review was rubbish. it IS fair to do a comparo tween a VE SSV to a BF XR8.
IF i had 50 odd grand to spend on an aussie v8 today and iwanted a new car now, this si the choice i would face. To say yuo shouldnt compare them coz one is new one s old, says you shouldnt buy the xr8 coz its old, its not as good, so dont buy it.

they compare teh two cars coz thats the choice the buyer has right now. yes there is amildly upgraded xr8 in october and yes an all new one in 2007/8 but iwant to buy a car NOW, so iwant them to compare my choices now.

whats wrong with a plastic pan? we have had plastic fuel tanks for 30 years. If its a strong plastic and well protected, no worries. some steel can tear and some plastics can deform safely.

Well put it this way, regardless of which car is better i bet there isnt enough of a difference between them in the real world to sway 90% of brand loyal buyers away from their brand preference....

Boss 290 · 07-09-2006, 10:49 AM

go ford!

Tiapan · 07-09-2006, 01:30 PM

i went to this link but cant find this vidieo can someone tell me what link to click on?

**Mechan1k** · 07-09-2006, 01:36 PM

It has been removed from The Age a day or 2 ago ... I don't think there was another link anywhere on the net though.

Bucket · 07-09-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bathurst77

While this so called review was rubbish. it IS fair to do a comparo tween a VE SSV to a BF XR8.
IF i had 50 odd grand to spend on an aussie v8 today and iwanted a new car now, this si the choice i would face. To say yuo shouldnt compare them coz one is new one s old, says you shouldnt buy the xr8 coz its old, its not as good, so dont buy it.

they compare teh two cars coz thats the choice the buyer has right now. yes there is amildly upgraded xr8 in october and yes an all new one in 2007/8 but iwant to buy a car NOW, so iwant them to compare my choices now.

whats wrong with a plastic pan? we have had plastic fuel tanks for 30 years. If its a strong plastic and well protected, no worries. some steel can tear and some plastics can deform safely.

I dont think many of us are arguing that...Yes its a fair comparison...its tradition that the SS and the XR8 go up against each other..Its the manner of the way the comparsion is done that is ahem...questionable?

**Mechan1k** · 07-09-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrum

Their response which I just received...........

"Thank you for feedback. If you have a specific question we will contact you.
I hope you continue to enjoy watching our content.
Yours sincerely,

Fairfax Digital Productions"

How Lame

I received the exact same email ... word for word ... copy/paste.

The Monty · 07-09-2006, 04:55 PM

Hey, I got me one of those emails too.

Tiapan · 07-09-2006, 05:55 PM

anyone able to upload the vid cuz its not on the website anymore

Grechie · 07-09-2006, 05:59 PM

personally if they feel threatenend enuff by wot ford could of given them in a run for there money then we should feel flattered for sure

merlin · 08-09-2006, 11:03 AM

There is a write up of this video in todays Drive section of the Sydney Morning Herald. It is an SS vs XR8 vs XR6T comparo. The SS wins as the XR8 goes home on a tow truck (do to the rock incident) and the XR6T goes into limp home mode.

4Vman · 08-09-2006, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by merlin

There is a write up of this video in todays Drive section of the Sydney Morning Herald. It is an SS vs XR8 vs XR6T comparo. The SS wins as the XR8 goes home on a tow truck (do to the rock incident) and the XR6T goes into limp home mode.

In the interests of balanced journalism wouldn't you just hold of any review till you could get 3 healthy cars together and exploit them fully to their limits before going with an article??
Regardless of the outcome nobody reading this current article would be any the wiser about how they truely compare, so its just a waste of news print.

merlin · 08-09-2006, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

In the interests of balanced journalism wouldn't you just hold of any review till you could get 3 healthy cars together and exploit them fully to their limits before going with an article??
Regardless of the outcome nobody reading this current article would be any the wiser about how they truely compare, so its just a waste of news print.

I agree and to update - the XR6T was damaged by "a lump of clay on the road"

ADSXR8 · 08-09-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by merlin

I agree and to update - the XR6T was damaged by "a lump of clay on the road"

and the XR8 was the one that hit a rock on the road.

Fordoldie · 08-09-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ADSF6

and the XR8 was the one that hit a rock on the road.

Gotta say that's pretty pathetic journo crap alright! There a very few auto journos that are not crap. Bit like referees

Been and had a good look and drive of SS and SV6. SS is very impressive but biggest shock I got was SV6 - totally different cars all round but SV6 has been given a shot in the **** or something cos it doesnt go or even sound like the old one.
SS sounds good, looks good and drives even better I'm sorry to say

bobski · 08-09-2006, 03:09 PM

Who is up for spooning!

http://drive.com.au/Editorial/Articl...pe=2&ImageID=5

Yeah - I dunno about drive. Usually I read a bunch of different sources and make my mind up, but reports seem to be the new commodore is a good car. They look pretty shmick IMO, classy. Ford replies in about 18 months I think? But maybe we might see some power boosts with BF II. God help my resale if they cut the prices :(

**data_mine** · 08-09-2006, 06:06 PM

I was told there'll be no power changes to BF2.

MeestaNob! · 19-09-2006, 10:19 PM

Any updates on this farce?