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I've read everything in this thread and others and it's repeated including by our Broady boys here no V8 ute. I'm one of the disappointed but hey XR6T ute won't be a bad thing....
![]() I will buy a XR8 sedan if I can swing it but closer to the end unfortunately due lease timing. Failing that XR6t ute looks like a starter. Me thinks too many reading into the XR8 rear end what we're seeing here. Let's wait and see what's actually been done before we call judgement I'm betting a little it'll look damn good. And I'm reserved on the above shots.
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When close is good enough and the 6 MPS in the driveway has FoMoCo written all over the place. Xr5 for sale shortly...just not a hatch guy |
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2010 MC Mondeo LX wagon 2013 Toyota Kluger KX-R 1978 ZH Fairlane Marquis 1978 TE Cortina GL wagon 1955 FJ Holden Special Car History: 1974 ZG Fairlane 500, 1973 ZG Fairlane 500, 07 SY Territory TX, 1975 Ford F100, 2001 AU2 Falcon XR8 220, 2005 BA RTV, 1997 EL Falcon XR6, 1981 WB Holden pano, 1990 DA LTD, 1992 EB Falcon GLi wagon, 1984 XF Falcon GL wagon, 1976 TD Cortina XL wagon, 1974 TC Cortina XL sedan |
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Only more of the same the poor old girl just was there in the fore ground made for a good shot, I just picked the white car up on the ring road and didn't have my gear with me. Spyman |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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I picture this when I read all these idiotic posts about how bad the rear end is
![]() It is a good looking rear end. It looks good. It's not even an out there design.. WTF people, do all of you eat oats for breakfast and steamed veggies for dinner EVERY night? This is NOT at ALL even a strikingly different design.. Why the hell are people acting like it's a Fiat Multipla?? FF'er are like 3AW 2UE listeners. Their life isn't complete unless their miserable souls have something about which to complain profusely. |
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual ![]() 1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks ![]() 1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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With sales of less the 500 again last month, Ford have done way more than what sales of that volume would allow. Be happy people and appreciate what has be done / given.
In reality, with sales that low it is a wonder Ford just didn't have a few light bulbs hanging out the back of a sheet of metal held on with cables ties.
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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If I had the money I would have one, I actually like it....
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the anus is average, but not bad enough to distract from the otherwise very nice looker imho
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The anus will be the same as the FG, as it is hidden under the bootlid.
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That's the difference. Just wish a couple of the mods understood where I was coming from but no harm done.
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual ![]() 1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks ![]() 1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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Fossil fuel consumer
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If people continue to bang on about how incomprehensible it is to them that others have a different opinion regarding the visual impact of this car, the thread will close and warnings will be issued. It's beyond stupid now. It boggles my mind that some people can't grasp others having their own viewpoint, regardless of how mild or wild it is.
Last warning. back on track. |
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#7063 | ||
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Does Ford even use modern lights on any one of its vehicles? I know in the Ranger you cannot even use a trailer with LED lights unless you get something done to the wiring or something.
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XR5 Pilot
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth, Ex NSW
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There are a lot of cars out there still using incandescent lights. Contrary to popular belief, LED lights are not the pinnacle of Technical development in the automotive world. Ford have delivered projectors lights and DRL's as well as a heavy cosmetic and feature revision for a car that is, let's face it- not selling very well at all. If the Falcon was still selling 4000+ models a month and not destined for the Orphanage in Mullaly's One Ford empire, then Yes- I'd expect more but this is it. I'm absolutely certain that Ford AU have done the very best they can with $130M.. I'm damn proud of them. $130M doesn't buy much.. not when you consider the amount of R&D, testing, Salaries paid out of it etc. I haven't even got to any of the re-tooling required either.
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I wonder what they are going to do with the G6E Turbo - hopefully it looks like sex on wheels
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Just adding projectors is lazy and stupid though, they should have included a Bi-xenon lighting package as well, as there's no real point using projectors without them. If I do get a new Falcon, first thing I'm doing is chucking in a HID kit. |
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FU would be deadset hilarious
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FG Falcon Ute Daily: E-Gas 4.0 I6, 3 seat 1 tonner, 2300kg Tow Pack, Carryboy, XR6 rims. 6 Stacker, Sat Nav, Reversing Camera, Sunnie Holder, XR dash & St Wheel - thanks Mr FPV! Jaguar XJ-S: Eaton S/C, I/Cooler, Haltech, DB7 rims, 1:15 Wakefield. Jaguar XJ6 Wife's daily :2006 Quartz Metallic, FORD Duratec 3.0 V6, ZF 6sp Previous relationships: FG GT, FG XR8 (+BA XT 5.4, BA AU, EF, EB, EA, EA & XF work cars) Jags XJ12 & XJ6, BMW E39 Wagon, BMW F11 M-Sport wagon, 20 of GMH FC-HQ |
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#7070 | ||
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The thing that impresses about Spyman's post (6998) is that the angle shows a sense of rake to the rear, that isn't apparent on the square/rear-on shots from last week.
WELL DONE!!! We're finally getting a bit of an idea of how it might look in 3D, and i'll bet it's pretty effing HOT. Just add spoiler, XR8 badge, twin pipe diffuser......AND bigger wheels!!
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FG Falcon Ute Daily: E-Gas 4.0 I6, 3 seat 1 tonner, 2300kg Tow Pack, Carryboy, XR6 rims. 6 Stacker, Sat Nav, Reversing Camera, Sunnie Holder, XR dash & St Wheel - thanks Mr FPV! Jaguar XJ-S: Eaton S/C, I/Cooler, Haltech, DB7 rims, 1:15 Wakefield. Jaguar XJ6 Wife's daily :2006 Quartz Metallic, FORD Duratec 3.0 V6, ZF 6sp Previous relationships: FG GT, FG XR8 (+BA XT 5.4, BA AU, EF, EB, EA, EA & XF work cars) Jags XJ12 & XJ6, BMW E39 Wagon, BMW F11 M-Sport wagon, 20 of GMH FC-HQ Last edited by Bonn; 06-08-2014 at 02:47 PM. Reason: the bit about 'Bigger Wheels' can't forget that... |
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FG Falcon Ute Daily: E-Gas 4.0 I6, 3 seat 1 tonner, 2300kg Tow Pack, Carryboy, XR6 rims. 6 Stacker, Sat Nav, Reversing Camera, Sunnie Holder, XR dash & St Wheel - thanks Mr FPV! Jaguar XJ-S: Eaton S/C, I/Cooler, Haltech, DB7 rims, 1:15 Wakefield. Jaguar XJ6 Wife's daily :2006 Quartz Metallic, FORD Duratec 3.0 V6, ZF 6sp Previous relationships: FG GT, FG XR8 (+BA XT 5.4, BA AU, EF, EB, EA, EA & XF work cars) Jags XJ12 & XJ6, BMW E39 Wagon, BMW F11 M-Sport wagon, 20 of GMH FC-HQ |
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What strikes me about Spyman's shot of the rear is the rake of the area surrounding the numberplate. The FG has a fair angle across the rear panel as it is but this is much more pronounced, with the plate itself a long way off vertical.
With seemingly no sheet metal changes to the bodyshell (rear quarters and boot opening the same, but new bootlid, bumper and lights) they seem to have used this indent to add extra depth to the design - which wasn't on show in the direct rear shots. Makes me want to see one in the metal even more now!!! |
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Supercharged Mang-mobile
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My guess for model code is FN(as in short for falcon).
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2014
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Bet the model code will be another one of Graziano’s brilliant marketing strategies.
Matches all the other decisions he’s made as CEO. ( Geez, my 1st post and already I'm up on the soap box ) |
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Call me 'Al'
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My guess is FY. Right at the end they'll have a FY GTHO Phase V that will be the best car ever made bar none. It will be the fastest 4 door in the world, and when you all see it it will be love mate, pure and simple. You'll be able to buy it for $65k drive away, and there'll be enough for everyone.
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