Will you get an Orion at launch ? - Page 2

sgt_doofey · 10-03-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

sad state of affairs when everyone is crying that "holden have a new car, why dont ford...."?, yet, when they do release it, no one is going to buy it anyway.

I will be getting another Falcon when the current one packs it in. Hopefully that is a while away yet. My aim is for an F6 Typhoon, but will have to get it past the budgeting phase first, and also the boss, errr, I mean the wife... Might just get an XR6 if it's not allowed.

tel408 · 10-03-2007, 12:38 AM

: Dose any one know were I can check out any pic's, if there any?

JG66ME · 10-03-2007, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

sad state of affairs when everyone is crying that "holden have a new car, why dont ford...."?, yet, when they do release it, no one is going to buy it anyway.
good to see the australian public is willing to back another locally made product.
no wonder the Fairlane and LTD are getting the boot.

What you say is true.

I cant get one when its released because the lease on my car runs out next month. and I have to change cars. I could extend but not far enough to reach Orion if its late 2008. It will be 2 years into Orion before I get one. I change cars every three years.

When is Orion to be released anyway? I have heard March 08 and August 08.

Steve

SVR73 · 10-03-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DirtyHarry

Early series 1 buyers usually finish the R&D and find the problems that Ford should have found.

- EA
- AU Series 1
- BA Series 1

Unfortunate, but true...

Besides the brakes (which I've upgraded), I have never had a problem with either the forte (RIP) or the XR6. Both of which were built in august 98
Nothing came loose, broke off or caused dramas

1600GT · 10-03-2007, 11:26 AM

im taking work car (ute) here...

will i buy 1 when released... no.
will i buy 1 a year after release... no.
will i buy 1 10 years after release... no.
will i ever buy another ford ute... no.

too many probs with my current one and ford's attitude on making it right is disgusting, so my money will now go elsewhere.

its interesting that nearly 47% of voters ATM wont buy 1 either.
looks good for ford sales again...

1600GT · 10-03-2007, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by davway

no wonder the Fairlane and LTD are getting the boot.

really??
might be me and my sloooooooooooow-ness, but i didnt know that.

another masterfull move on ford's part tho.
give ANOTHER entire market to holden (fairlane v's statesman), and then wonder why sales have dropped...

AUsome · 10-03-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1600GT

its interesting that nearly 47% of voters ATM wont buy 1 either.
looks good for ford sales again...

Yeh my old mans the same, said he'd never buy another falcon again... everyone has their reason.

henry 351 · 10-03-2007, 11:33 AM

A five year wait for a 6% power increase for the GT's?

Hmmmm.....25- $30k changeover for only 20kw?

I've learned my lesson.

Thank god the payout in July is less than the market value...at least FPV beat HSV there.

No new Orion for me thanks. That low k 2nd hand 911 is looking pretty good...

Poll needs "No" option to vote for.

1600GT · 10-03-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by henry 351

Hmmmm.....25- $30k changeover for only 20kw?

dont want to rub salt in mate, but just think about how many kW's the 25-30 could have got if spent on what u already had...

btw, luv the avatar
McQueen rocks!!
...or he did, anyway...

Gabbs · 10-03-2007, 12:22 PM

I'll wait it out for about 6 months to a year if I decide to get one. Also depends on what it looks like as well.

Bossxr8 · 10-03-2007, 03:10 PM

Intending to order an Orion F6 or GT within the first few months of release. The Orion turbo engines are looking good so far.

10-03-2007, 09:01 PM

I'll be buying a runout BFII F6 Typhoon

Tles · 10-03-2007, 09:53 PM

We are thinking of getting and Orion Fairmont Ghia and ute to replace the Eskies as company cars. While I think they'll be very good, a level above the already tempting BF MKII FGhia, the Mondeo and a Ranger look like a good option too. Mum prefers smaller car, Focus, but doesn't want manual like the XR5. Also considering CX7.

MITCHAY · 10-03-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyJ

I'll be buying a runout BFII F6 Typhoon

That's the first thing I thought about- run out Phoons. That and the XR6T would be the only thing I would consider after seeing the power that can be extracted and how easily it's done.

It should be easy enough to afford to so that's no object it will just depend on whether I want a large car or need one plus it would have to be a manual too which might limit things a bit.

Powdered Toast Man · 10-03-2007, 11:10 PM

No, I'll be keeping my BA for at least 5 years and I've only had it 6 months.

If I was to get another car it wouldn't be new, too much depreciation, and it wouldnt be a Falcon. I need a change, probably something small or midsize.

Powdered Toast Man · 11-03-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tel408

: Dose any one know were I can check out any pic's, if there any?

There arent any actual pics yet but there a a few threads floating around showing the Wheels magazine computer generated guess.

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Originally Posted by 1600GT

too many probs with my current one and ford's attitude on making it right is disgusting, so my money will now go elsewhere.

its interesting that nearly 47% of voters ATM wont buy 1 either.
looks good for ford sales again...

I haven't had any problems with my BA (yet). I just want a change, owned nothing but various Falcons for the last 10 years (my whole driving life). So my no vote has nothing to do with the car itself.

Sorry to hear you've had problems but it does sound way too common based these forums. Lets hope the dealers lift their game.

Racecraft · 11-03-2007, 08:02 AM

If it looks like the Mondeo/ VE hybrid things in the artists conceptions..I won't ever get one..

XR8 Uterous · 11-03-2007, 07:18 PM

Probably get one about 1 year after the launch or a MkII depending on when it comes out.

merlin · 13-03-2007, 07:40 AM

I won't be buying one. Whilst I remain a big fan and will follow the Orion launch closely I won't be handing over my cash to them again unless Orion Mk1 can prove the quality and resale issues are fixed. 2 year old Orion from auction may be an option for me though after a few years...wouldn't mind looking at a new turbo Mondeo when it arrives...otherwise the Camaro or Challenger...

XR8-260 · 13-03-2007, 12:06 PM

I won't be getting an Orion, but I may be getting a cheap BF when the new falc comes out.

GXL078 · 14-03-2007, 08:47 PM

Where's the option: No I think I would like something smaller.

I might buy a 2008 Lancer VRX, it looks hot.

Bucket · 15-03-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

Where's the option: No I think I would like something smaller.

I might buy a 2008 Lancer VRX, it looks hot.

Or wait for the next Focus

GXL078 · 15-03-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

Or wait for the next Focus

Focus is a girly car

VZSS250 · 15-03-2007, 05:04 PM

I bought one of the first 6.0 litre WM Caprices to roll off the production line and I can guarantee that I have had 6 months of trouble free motoring. And there's no doubt that when the Orion GT is released I'll be waiting in line to get one as soon as I can so I can park it next to my lux-o-barge.

Bucknaked · 15-03-2007, 05:28 PM

Sorry, thought the thread said "Will you get an orion at lunch"

Answer is no.

Bucknaked · 15-03-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

Focus is a girly car

Yes. Yes it is.

Brute6 · 15-03-2007, 05:35 PM

Plan is to get an XR8 Ute once they are launched. I've had a BA1, BA2 and BF all straight after they've been released and haven't had any "new car" problems yet....

1600GT · 15-03-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucket

Or wait for the next Focus.

the zetec and XR5 are good looking units, but i'd have the XR5 coz it goes like a cut cat!

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

I might buy a 2008 Lancer VRX, it looks hot.

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Originally Posted by xcgxl

Focus is a girly car

what do u call a Lancer then??

VRX might look good, but buy an EVO for the performance to match.
otherwise its just another 'girly car', as u call them...

1600GT · 15-03-2007, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

Plan is to get an XR8 Ute once they are launched. I've had a BA1, BA2 and BF all straight after they've been released and haven't had any "new car" problems yet....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rachel Hunter on that shampoo ad

'It may not happen overnight, but it WILL happen...'

thats why my new car starts with 'N'...

Brute6 · 15-03-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 1600GT

thats why my new car starts with 'N'...

So I've heard.......!!!!

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View Poll Results: Will you get an Orion at launch ?
Yes, in first few months of launch	27	8.33%
Yes, within 6 months of launch	25	7.72%
No, will wait for Orion Mk II	58	17.90%
No, keeping old car	137	42.28%
Not sure as yet	77	23.77%
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