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04-10-2007, 02:21 PM | #1 | ||
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here's the list of whats comming!!!
LX- sedan & Hatch Zetec - Sedan & Hatch TDCi - Sedan & Hatch (Zetec Spec) All Auto's only! XR-5 (yep thats what they are calling it) Hatch 6 spd Man only! Will be offering the same deal as i did on the Focus TDCi (thread disappeared for some reason)to forum members of extended test drives. Will have the cars ready to drive by the 19th. Bookings are essential PM or call me for details. 03 92985200 Cheers Andrew |
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04-10-2007, 02:25 PM | #2 | ||
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Can i come and test one out to see that they are like...
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04-10-2007, 02:46 PM | #3 | |||
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Anyone is welcome to come and take one for a quick spin!(without going stupid) But please if i can keep to the people who are "serioulsy" considering purchasing one for the Day/overnight drives! These cars are going to be in very limited supply for a while and i want to keep the klm off new car stock I can only have 2 demonstrators and have two dealerships to cater for. Logistic's can pose a problem so patience mabye required! Cheers Andrew |
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04-10-2007, 02:55 PM | #4 | ||
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When do you get stock in the yard Andrew..
I assuming us QLDs will be behind, we always seem to get stock later then you guys :(
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04-10-2007, 03:02 PM | #5 | |||
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04-10-2007, 03:09 PM | #6 | |||
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We had trouble up here when the LS Focus's first came out in 05, Ford wanted to inspect each car for QC and it took ages to get them outta patricks.. :
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04-10-2007, 03:12 PM | #7 | |||
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Think the cars have been here a while, so "hopefully" the patricks thing wont be an issue! |
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04-10-2007, 07:36 PM | #8 | |||
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I can do the drive in 2 days !!! |
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04-10-2007, 03:02 PM | #9 | ||
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So the only manual will be the XR5? Do you have prices and what spec level the XR5 is?
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04-10-2007, 03:04 PM | #10 | |||
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Know the prices but cant tell ya!! Already got myself in enough trouble in these forums. : : |
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07-10-2007, 08:53 AM | #11 | |||
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Hahaha, also any idea on specs within the balance of range? If that information is allowed to be given out yet? Im personally thinking a Diesel Hatch would be an awesome car for me.... Now, to convince the mrs |
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04-10-2007, 03:09 PM | #12 | ||
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Sounds awesome!! Been waiting for this car for ages. The old man will be happy. He was waiting for an XR5 to be released so should be sweet!
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04-10-2007, 04:06 PM | #13 | ||
BF XR6, oh yeah!!
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sounds good but it's a shame the lesser models don't come with a manual gearbox
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04-10-2007, 04:27 PM | #14 | ||
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04-10-2007, 04:55 PM | #15 | ||
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What happened to a Ghia version. Are Ford trying to keep the Mondeo specced belong the Falcon to avoid cross shopping. Good price though, I hope it sells well to rub Holdens nose in it after they said it would be too expensive to sell in reasonable numbers.
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04-10-2007, 07:18 PM | #16 | |||
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04-10-2007, 08:06 PM | #17 | ||
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Phoonfan, are brought in Sydney port or Melbourne?
My guess with the Euro version is that they can't localise the model ie built in GPS, traffic RDS-TMC data might not be able to disabled, or they might not have Aussie maps yet.
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04-10-2007, 09:17 PM | #18 | |||
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Sorry mate, not quite sure of your question... but the cars are dropped at ports all over Australia.. Ghia didnt make the line original line up! I think its a bit of a "suck it and see" model for Ford, see how it sells then expand the range if required! Good news is its easy to do, Ghia, Wagon, Manuals etc!! Just have to wait and see what happens! |
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05-10-2007, 02:32 PM | #19 | ||
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looks great, the pricing should make people take notice!
Is that a 6-speed auto? Sequential shift?
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05-10-2007, 05:19 PM | #20 | ||
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Which of the new models has leather interior ? No leather, off my shopping list.
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09-10-2007, 02:16 PM | #21 | |||
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09-10-2007, 02:29 PM | #22 | ||
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Is the wagon coming here or not?
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09-10-2007, 02:52 PM | #23 | |||
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Not "yet" |
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09-10-2007, 05:34 PM | #24 | |||
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Without stating anything obvious.... I do like the tone of your voice, of course without revealing anything to anyone.... : |
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09-10-2007, 04:38 PM | #25 | |||
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Would it be an option for the Zetec and TDCi like the Focus? |
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09-10-2007, 05:34 PM | #26 | ||
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2 words "BLOWN AWAY"
These things will be a strong canditate for car of the year! Big call i know! but this car is sensational! dymanics, nvh levels, features, 6 spd auto, space! its got everything! and the diesel, talk about punch! XR5, looks absolutely stunning! and performs far beyond its 42k price tag! This car will be raved about in the press, the only problem is we wont be able to get enough of them! No wonder the poms are snapping them up! Think i might have to jump outta my typhoon for a while!! |
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09-10-2007, 05:49 PM | #27 | ||
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Iam not surprised that you were blown away...
I saw these things while I was in Europe,at a Ford dealer there.Awesome looking car. |
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09-10-2007, 08:23 PM | #28 | |||
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07-10-2007, 09:36 AM | #29 | ||
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At 30k for the base model, it makes me want to sell my Focus for it. Good pricing there. Should be able to eat the Holdens for breakfast, lunch AND dinner.
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07-10-2007, 06:27 PM | #30 | ||
radio off =save petrol :P
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You cannot compare the Mondeo to the holden equivalant because thats just it,there is none.The Epica is a Korean made budget car,as with the viva and barina.These cars are aiming at the budget side of the market and cost concious buyers,buyers who do not care about a car's dynamics.
The Mondeo should be compared to the likes of Mazda 6,Subura liberty 2.0,In some cases the Camry and even the Honda Accord Euro(Or wide bodied version in the case of lX) No manual except for the Xr-5 is the only draw back for me and from the pictures maybe the rear end styling.
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