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Old 10-10-2013, 07:36 PM   #1
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Has a release date (month) been given for tue FH Falcon as yet? That is, is it known if it will be early or mid 2014?
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Old 10-10-2013, 08:37 PM   #2
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Has a release date (month) been given for tue FH Falcon as yet? That is, is it known if it will be early or mid 2014?
Its late 2014, at the moment, Oct/Nov....
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Old 10-10-2013, 08:45 PM   #3
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Cant come soon enough with the comparisons with the VF calling the FG outdated, especially the interior.
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Old 10-10-2013, 09:08 PM   #4
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October 2014.
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Old 10-10-2013, 09:17 PM   #5
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Cant come soon enough with the comparisons with the VF calling the FG outdated, especially the interior.
The VF interior is shithouse. Cheap and tacky. Too much going on. Looks like a squashed alien head. Brand loyalty aside, the FG interior is clean and functional. Doesn't have 750 thousand knobs all over the joint and random shiny bits. Although admittedly the earlier FG's with the silver highlights were horrible. The black and faux carbon fiber are much nicer.
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For me, FG's exterior is nicer. But VF's interior murders the Fords. Looks amazing.
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The VF interior is shithouse. Cheap and tacky. Too much going on. Looks like a squashed alien head. Brand loyalty aside, the FG interior is clean and functional. Doesn't have 750 thousand knobs all over the joint and random shiny bits. Although admittedly the earlier FG's with the silver highlights were horrible. The black and faux carbon fiber are much nicer.
I agree, some commodores are full of knobs.
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Cant come soon enough with the comparisons with the VF calling the FG outdated, especially the interior.
We arnt going to get much more than a new dash im affraid.
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I agree, some commodores are full of knobs.
nah mate its all commodores,
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Old 10-10-2013, 11:48 PM   #12
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I am a bit sceptical about the FH.

I am concerned that it will be a fairly low-grade update - "freshening" is the word I have heard.

This will make it more likely an FG III.

I hope I am wrong 'coz I want buy a hopefully much-improved XR6T
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Best not to build your hopes up too high for the next model Falcon, it will not contain any significant changes or upgrades. Ford will just do enough to freshen it enough to see it to its end.
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Best not to build your hopes up too high for the next model Falcon, it will not contain any significant changes or upgrades. Ford will just do enough to freshen it enough to see it to its end.
Not surprised if Ford had this attitude towards the Falcon. They really haven't don't it any favours in a very competitive market
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