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20-08-2014, 06:12 AM | #7981 | |||
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20-08-2014, 06:26 AM | #7982 | ||
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Whether the interior is pleasing or not is not the point of the argument regarding what is better the FG XABC123 or the VF, its just the fact that it is fresh.
As someone posted, its a bit frustrating for someone to pop out of a FG and into a XABC123 and not really see any appreciable difference. Whether its visually pleasing or "better" is not actually the point. Im hoping Ford let some journo's at them before release...someone can give us a manufactured "scoop" then.
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20-08-2014, 07:08 AM | #7983 | ||
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I think many people are missing the big picture - this is a stepping stone to their imports and the global design language. It wasn't meant to be a brand new model, but a way to segue from the current domestic car to the new imported car, to get us gradually used to what is coming. It isn't about the sales, or making a profit, and based on recent history they will most likely be losing money on the dollar on this one. Especially if we are getting GT performance for XR pricing.
I look at it as getting the current global design in a package we love - a large car, with 4 doors, RWD, S/C V8, and a cabin that is generally well liked. I don't see much on Ford's horizon that I'll be interested in, so this may be my last car for many a year. The wife was interested in the Edge, but recent trips have shown that she may end up getting the last of the SZ II Territory models. So the both of us may end up getting the last of the last in order to meet our needs, likes and requirements. Sure, push button start, blind spot indicators, etc, would all be great, but I can understand why Ford didn't do it. The budget wouldn't have been there, and the funds they did have would have been based on the rationale above - get Aussies used to our design for future, more profitable models. For those in an FG, I probably wouldn't upgrade either, but with my BF MkII, the price of the XR8, and it being the last of the bunch, it's a no-brainer for me.
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20-08-2014, 08:20 AM | #7984 | |||
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20-08-2014, 08:28 AM | #7985 | ||
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All you ******* whinging about the interior are ruining Christmas for the rest of us
I don't car that it has that same interior as a FG, if you have an FG and can't get over the fact that the NEW FGX has a very similar interior that's fine (you are probably going to save some money by keeping your FG which is still a great car) But the part that really p***** me of is we were all told coming in to this update that there would be NO major upgrades to the interior yet you still whinge. Now I'm off to complain to weatherzone they told me yesterday that the sun will rise at 6:18am on Sunday morning but I want a bit of a sleep in so I'll see if they can push it to 7:30 for me |
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20-08-2014, 08:38 AM | #7986 | ||
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Having had a 150 Series Prado for 4 years now I can vouch that the keyless entry / lock and keyless start / stop are actually a really handy thing.
To be able to just leave your key in your pocket or your bag, open the car, start it, stop it, get out and walk around with the key in your pocket if you like and then just swipe your finger over the door handle to lock the car is a real bonus. Additionally the lock / unlock press buttons on the outside of the tailgate door are very handy as well. Its a real shame Ford just haven't got anywhere near this in 2014.
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20-08-2014, 08:45 AM | #7987 | |||
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have you had a chance to use the push button hand brake?
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20-08-2014, 08:59 AM | #7988 | |||
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(Hand goes up) actually test drove a brand spanker Silhouette FG XR8 and couldn't see what the fuss was about - then a couple of years later bought one with 96,000kms...Holy Strewth, Batman! What a difference... I blame FPV/Prodrive for such meticulous and high-tolerance blue-printing, whilst carefully hand-building. Somewhat tragic that chapter had to close.... The FGX would have been brilliant with a 'massaged' 5.4. Have you seen what UBB do with them, in the states? Offtopic.....
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20-08-2014, 09:18 AM | #7989 | ||
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There's no getting past the fact that the 5.4 was a heavy unit that placed too much weight over the front wheels though. That's where the 5.0 shines.
But get that 5.4 at full song, and it is still a sweet engine.
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20-08-2014, 09:22 AM | #7990 | ||
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Exactly. It loves to rev and sounds great. Produces fantastic power and torque too, it is just big and heavy.
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20-08-2014, 09:45 AM | #7991 | |||
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20-08-2014, 10:02 AM | #7992 | |||
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That said, you have a valid point, to the extent that I looked at the VF and considered it - the first time I've ever considered not driving a Ford. But I wasn't convinced and decided to stick around. Trust me, I'm disappointed that these features are missing, but I want a Falcon and this is my last chance to get it.
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20-08-2014, 10:06 AM | #7993 | ||
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yeah go for it, i'm still considering the XR8 myself but i need to see one properly in person first
that said, jumping from my XRT to the XR8 then almost forgetting which one i'm in (aside from the bonnet) is a bit of a sour taste, but hey we'll see when it's available to look at.
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20-08-2014, 10:19 AM | #7994 | ||
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For what is worth I'm loving the new look exterior.....The interior, well no change there, so I have nothing to complain about really, disappointed, maybe, depends what everyone expected......
For the uninitiated, like myself, are those seats we are likely to see in the FGXXR8, (GT or XR50 or whatever they maybe) electrically adjusted? Drivers and Passenger? |
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20-08-2014, 10:34 AM | #7995 | ||
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The make or break of the FG X new model will be its price! If Ford do not price it well against other cars that have more equipment, sales will hurt.
I have been holding off for my new company car for some time now. My company car selection will be based on value for money. It will not be an emotional buy like my GTF. waiting for Ford to release all the new model specification, and most importantly there pricing before I make my decision.
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20-08-2014, 10:44 AM | #7996 | |||
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happy to be wrong though.
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20-08-2014, 11:10 AM | #7997 | |||
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20-08-2014, 11:15 AM | #7998 | |||
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Sure, it's a bit reductive and we could spend all day arguing over whether the cars in each section are the correct ones (for instance, I realise it should be the C55 and not the C63 in the centre there, and arguably the SSV could live in there too, but this isn't my point) and ignore the warranty/servicing costs for a moment, but as a general idea of what we are all discussing, I think it gets the point across. As others have said, coming from a BF-era XR makes the jump into an FGX seem more appealing than it otherwise might be, but that doesn't take away from the fact that the FGX doesn't look like it will have nearly as many toys, trinkets and nice things as what else is available out there in the same price segment. But man, that 5lt supercharged V8 is something else and there is no price on being satisfied at having the last ever Falcon in your garage... I probably want that more than I want self parking. I don't know if I want it more than keyless entry though, lol |
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20-08-2014, 11:21 AM | #7999 | ||
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keyless entry isn't all it's cracked up to be, already had the handles replaced on our Rio after two years as one of the buttons was stuffing around
but i do find myself trying to unlock the Falcon by pushing an imaginary button on the handle
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20-08-2014, 11:48 AM | #8000 | ||
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Your venn diagram forgot one very important thing.
The looks!!! There are cars on that Venn diagram I wouldn't be caught dead in... Also how do you figure that the M5 and C63 fit well into the value segment? Surely they should be where the SSV is and the SSV should be in the middle intersection?
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20-08-2014, 12:13 PM | #8001 | ||
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I went from FG to FG11 and differences were subtle but notiable in the cluter. the ICC had the bigger screen and look as well as black finish - basically the same, but different.
Eitherway - im not really fussed - i just need to keep an eye on the speedo as I watch the road flying past as i give it a boot full....
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20-08-2014, 12:37 PM | #8002 | |||
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20-08-2014, 12:37 PM | #8003 | ||
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I am fan I keyless entry system in my 300..
when its locked, I just walk up to the car with the key in my pocket, put my hand on the door handle (Drivers or passengers) and it unlocks, I pull the handle, open the door and sit down, foot of brake and then press start button to start the car. (so I don't have to push button at all to unlock car) when exiting the car, shut car off, I get out, shut the door and press the button on the door handle and all doors lock.. and not all doors have to be shut yet.. so I don't have to wait for the missus to shut her door, it will lock as soon as it closes. I was driving SV6 last night that the missus got from work for a work trip this week, I sat in it and to be honest, I couldn't recommend a falcon atm over it. XR6 vs SV6, other then the Falcon looks better.. but the features and value of the SV6 trumps the Falcon atm. (heart land of private sales) So with the new falcon coming out, it needs some hidden features or it will be dead in the water from start and only falcon die hards will buy them.
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20-08-2014, 12:55 PM | #8004 | ||
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anyway, is Ford actually going to pay a photographer to take some better oriented professional photos of the Falcon? Instead of
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20-08-2014, 01:02 PM | #8005 | |||
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They better not play any margin games...it should be about getting cars out the door and keeping their workforce busy. This whole FG XABC123 exercise wont make money so best to clear out stock and atleast look like your busy and steal as much as they can away from GMH while they are it. GO DOWN IN FLAMES DAMN IT!
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20-08-2014, 02:07 PM | #8006 | ||
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I still try and start the veloster with the key hahaha: doh
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20-08-2014, 02:48 PM | #8007 | |||
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Very convenient, has worked faultlessly on our BRZ and the iX35 before that. The BRZ doesn't even have buttons on the handle, there seems to be proximity sensors on them, inside to open outside to lock.
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20-08-2014, 03:02 PM | #8008 | ||
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I just bought a $65,000 Mercedes that does not have KEYLESS start... A brand new model that was only released this year!
You guys are getting too carried away. Its not on everyone's shopping list, trust me, one could say its a bit of a gimmick. Ive had it in our XR5 Mondeo 4 years ago, yes its nice to have but it did come into the equation of buying the Mercedes, or my new FPV ute.
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20-08-2014, 03:03 PM | #8009 | |||
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I'll expand that last statement: Having divested myself of my MkV R32 Golf early last year (and funnily enough I went back to an AU T1 after it) the Golf was chock-a-block full of gimmicks and whatever which was all very nice and still miles ahead of even a current commodore - yeah I've had a very close look at them too, but in all honesty my extended experience with the Golf it was (by a long long way) the highest cost/km driven to actually maintain that I have ever owned in close to 30 years of owning and buying cars (not just service costs alone). Think 2 x A/C compressors (and associated componentry all blocked up from metal debris), one complete ECM change out of warranty, the heated seats never worked for more than the first few years, I lost count how many times I asked for the heating in the drivers external mirror to be fixed (which was only fixed when the glass physically fell out of the housing), trim peices falling off it during warranty, gearbox rebuild just out of warranty. The list goes on quite a lot more too... I came very close to being booked once for supposedly driving with high beams on when the self levelling lights wouldn't self level... I'm not having a go at you personally, just serious discussion. You see, many of those gimmicks that many on here having a pout and a spit about not being present on the new Falcon wont be under warranty forever and they do fail and often. Why do you want added cost to the vehicle? My point is: if you want a Euro - then buy one! The Falcon isn't a Euro and should be looked at as such (on its own merits), not as an Australian car trying to be something it is not! Why do you honestly think there are so many 10 year old Mercs, BMW's Jags etc on the market now for an absolute song? Because owning a Euro seriously costs a long term owner, that is why. Could Ford have ever brought a vehicle of the standard many of you seem to desire to the plate in the timeframe and budget they had to work with? Never. This will be my 5th (I think from memory) new Falcon and it will take pride of place next to my wife's XR50T in the driveway. I can't wait! |
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Final specification is pretty straight forward. Add front parking sensors across the range, DRLs on XR up, Reverse camera on XT, Forward collision warning on some models, SYNC 2 across the range, GPS in XR6 up, Dual zone on all XR's, auto wipers on G6E. G6 model has been deleted, and bobs your uncle.
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