Ford to bring Ford Australia into the global market!!

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Originally Posted by guym

Personally I believe that history will prove that the new BA falcon was a mistake. That what they should have gone after was production of smaller more fuel efficient higher quality vehicles and taken the initial slump in sales, but that would eventually get them ahead of the other local manufactures when the market for large cars declines to a point that it is not economical.

The cost of the BA to Ford would be 1/5th cheaper at least than starting over with a new compact Falcon during its mid life cycle.

And didn't history prove that GM-H was on a winner with the VB Commodore during the last 'oil crisis'.

If people wanted a compact fuel efficient car that doesn't sacrifice on space too much the C/D segment would be thriving at the moment...but strangely its not. I think the key for the next 10 years is further engine development and weight reduction later on in the Falcon's cycle.