Ford Australia; you're a disgrace

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Originally Posted by 302 XC

That's correct ,and many of these smaller events eventually close,because many retailers who go don't make enuf to cover the cost and pull out,which either increases the cost for those left or theres no enuf to attend
Most of those attending usually have the same show deals at the dealers anyway

Hardly a small show, it had businesses from all over Australia displaying everything from tie down gadgets to 4WD accessories, sleeping bags to caravan/motorhomes costing a few hundred thousand dollars, blow up canoes to fishing and recreational boats and vehicle manufacturers all keen to make a deal. In my case I was offered a van nearly $6000 better than any dealership had offered outside. As for car manufacturers what I saw was both mainstream manufacturers such as Mitsubishi, Hyundi, Nissan, Toyota etc to vehicle converters showing Chevy and Jeep/Dodge vehicles. Obviously the majority of businesses think the time and effort and costs involved are worth it as they return year after year. As I said in my original post I found it gut wrenching not to see my personal favourite manufacturer, Ford, not represented except on the TJM stand with a tricked up Ranger. They managed to spend over 4 million at a press conference a short time ago to show their commitment to Australia post the falcon so why not demonstrate the the commitment to the buying public via these sort of events. According to a lot of the sales staff I spoke to these shows are a winner because the average attendee age is 60 plus and cashed up for their last big spend in preparation for retirement so if Ford aren't there the other car manufacturers will fill the gap.