FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread

[orlandoi]

I spoke to my dealer today and cancelled my order for an XR8, so maybe one other lucky person will pick that one up. Not happy with what's happened with Ford and its attitude to the Australian buyer.

So after 30 years of buying Fords I'm off to other pastures.

Good luck to all.

[smiddy]

Originally Posted by orlandoi

I spoke to my dealer today and cancelled my order for an XR8, so maybe one other lucky person will pick that one up. Not happy with what's happened with Ford and its attitude to the Australian buyer.

So after 30 years of buying Fords I'm off to other pastures.

Good luck to all.

I hear what your saying ,thinking seriously cancelling mine too,will decide let them know Monday morning.so there mite be another available around june.

[mtbkym01]

Originally Posted by orlandoi

I spoke to my dealer today and cancelled my order for an XR8, so maybe one other lucky person will pick that one up. Not happy with what's happened with Ford and its attitude to the Australian buyer.

So after 30 years of buying Fords I'm off to other pastures.

Good luck to all.

Originally Posted by smiddy

I hear what your saying ,thinking seriously cancelling mine too,will decide let them know Monday morning.so there mite be another available around june.

Seems that you guys are punishing yourselves though, best to celebrate the Falcon with this last FG-X imho

[orlandoi]

I've already got a pretty clean 2010 XR50 XR6T so I'm happy enough with that.

Cheers all

[LASTXR]

Originally Posted by orlandoi

I've already got a pretty clean 2010 XR50 XR6T so I'm happy enough with that.

Cheers all

You got a car your happy with at the moment
so there is no hurry for the XR8. Just wait till
it comes, no matter how long. You'll love it or
regret not getting 1

[Bonn]

They're holding buyers over a barrel and every 5 mins there's a "H#ld#n Lets go there (ducky)" ad - why aren't Ford at least advertising Falcon?

[Tbm1121]

Originally Posted by Bonn

They're holding buyers over a barrel and every 5 mins there's a "H#ld#n Lets go there (ducky)" ad - why aren't Ford at least advertising Falcon?

I work in a dealership, in sales, I have very few enquiries, currently the dealership has two non xr8 falcon orders, these orders are not yet filled and will not be delivered for four months, if they advertised they might find that people would actually want them, and they can't supply them, there is enough to fill the dribs and drabs orders, and that comes at the cost of $0 in advertising. Why change things at this stage, Australian manufacturing is in wind down mode

[arronm]

Below is a photo of what the Australia public know about the new FG-X falcon.



































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[LASTXR]

Originally Posted by maylandsman

Don't be surprised if you do get one that it will be 2016 before you get it.

Sorry, happy to say coming in June
Aero & manual like I ordered.

I asked how many they got in there allocation.
He replied, more then enough to keep all our
customers very happy

[pwr4ce]

Originally Posted by 335JET

been hearing that the auto/manual build ratio is 70% auto & 30% manual, anyone else heard this?

Good news is that my Dealer has been allocated 10 units for 2015, however they are all Auto's.
I have ordered a manual in Smoke.Apparently the Stock Controllers are working with other dealers to swap amongst themselves to fill the orders on hand - i really hope they can secure a manual for me. So until that is done i wont know if my order is secured.

Also mention the talk of a price increase. I was told there is nothing official, but they are quoting an extra 1K to any new enquiries. They are hoping that the increase will not apply to existing orders held - Ill find out more next week.

[kevino]

Originally Posted by Tbm1121

I work in a dealership, in sales, I have very few enquiries, currently the dealership has two non xr8 falcon orders, these orders are not yet filled and will not be delivered for four months, if they advertised they might find that people would actually want them, and they can't supply them, there is enough to fill the dribs and drabs orders, and that comes at the cost of $0 in advertising. Why change things at this stage, Australian manufacturing is in wind down mode

Has your dealership sold any FGX.
I work as a commercial delivery driver in South East Qls-and outside dealers have only seen 2 fgx on the road both XR8,s.
I drive about 400km a day.

[pwr4ce]

Originally Posted by Tbm1121

I work in a dealership, in sales, I have very few enquiries, currently the dealership has two non xr8 falcon orders, these orders are not yet filled and will not be delivered for four months, if they advertised they might find that people would actually want them, and they can't supply them, there is enough to fill the dribs and drabs orders, and that comes at the cost of $0 in advertising. Why change things at this stage, Australian manufacturing is in wind down mode

I would suggest that Ford arent that interested in selling them on mass. I guess only the die-hards are the buyers of this model which is a real shame

[In Focus]

I saw an XR8 near work the other day. Actually, I heard it first, made me look around. Which is a good effort, as the Barbagallos boys drive exotics - Ferraris, Maseratis, Lotuses etc - up and down that road, and it takes a decent sounding exhaust to get my attention nowadays. It wasn't quite in the league of some of those cars, but not embarrassed at all.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by maylandsman

clap clap for you - good for you. the big mouth frog has turned up...your selective quoting skills illustrate what a great big knobhead you are.
maybe you should spare a thought for those who did dip out at this stage rather than coming on here like a twat.

And perhaps you should take some time to read the T&C here.

Specifically ...#3. Posts that are disrespectful or insulting to another forum member. Remember that everyone is entitled to their opinion as long as it is expressed in a reasoned manner.

[BEAR74]

Hi guys and girls,long time reader first time poster so go easy,I have a question for anyone who can help,i got confirmation today that my xr8 manual smoke in colour will be delivered in august,now due to personal and family matters i may have to pull out of the deal not definite but a real possibility.So i would like to know if i was able to find someone willing to take over my contract with my dealer would that be possible so i don't have to pay 5% of the purchase price. Cheers

[geobar]

Hi bear,

You may have a couple options,

1. Explain to the dealer your circumstance and the XR8 being so limited they may just let you off the hook and return your deposit without penalty as they may have someone themselves ready to take it.

2. The contract they drew up did it have an estimated delivery date? And if it did is August over 30 days? As my contract stipulates if they don't deliver within 30 days of the estimated delivery date that the contract can be ended withoit penalty.

George

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by BEAR74

Hi guys and girls,long time reader first time poster so go easy,I have a question for anyone who can help,i got confirmation today that my xr8 manual smoke in colour will be delivered in august,now due to personal and family matters i may have to pull out of the deal not definite but a real possibility.So i would like to know if i was able to find someone willing to take over my contract with my dealer would that be possible so i don't have to pay 5% of the purchase price. Cheers

Where are you?

[FGX335]

I got out of the first contract as they lied to me about several things, and said I would get a first allocation and then bumped me to the second. After a threat to speak with the Dealer Principal, I had my money back the next day.

[BEAR74]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Where are you?

im in western sydney

[BEAR74]

Originally Posted by geobar

Hi bear,

You may have a couple options,

1. Explain to the dealer your circumstance and the XR8 being so limited they may just let you off the hook and return your deposit without penalty as they may have someone themselves ready to take it.

2. The contract they drew up did it have an estimated delivery date? And if it did is August over 30 days? As my contract stipulates if they don't deliver within 30 days of the estimated delivery date that the contract can be ended withoit penalty.

George

Thanks Geobar for your thoughts,I don't really want to talk to anyone about our problems but i fully understand that i may have no choice but to tell them something.Will speak to dealer in the next couple of days and try work something out.

[Tbm1121]

Originally Posted by BEAR74

Thanks Geobar for your thoughts,I don't really want to talk to anyone about our problems but i fully understand that i may have no choice but to tell them something.Will speak to dealer in the next couple of days and try work something out.

The other option is to wait, I don't know your circumstances or reason for wanting out, but is there any chance things could change and you will be in a position to still take the car come august?

[BEAR74]

Originally Posted by Tbm1121

The other option is to wait, I don't know your circumstances or reason for wanting out, but is there any chance things could change and you will be in a position to still take the car come august?

I hope things change but don't think they will,i don't want to back out of deal cause like many others this is our last chance to get our dream cars.

[duaned]

I may be missing some facts but what is holding Ford up in delivering these xr8 beasts to customers? They are only selling approx. 370 cars a month at the moment so are they only manufacturing 2 days a week or something?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Don't forget they build falcon ute and territory. They don't wanna built all xr8s at once they need to stagger them

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by duaned

I may be missing some facts but what is holding Ford up in delivering these xr8 beasts to customers? They are only selling approx. 370 cars a month at the moment so are they only manufacturing 2 days a week or something?

They can only build V8 engines at between 5 to 7 a day.

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Ok, after a bit of advice here from those experienced in these sorts of matters.

I'd love to get my hands on an FG X XR8 and left my run until now to organise something. That was based on some advice from a friend who works at Ford to not get worried about looking around until now. Will be having words to him when I see him at Bathurst this year, that is for sure!

Anyway, the sales person I bought my ST from is not taking any more orders at their dealership, as they have exhausted all current allocations and do not want to take on more given that they feel they will not be able to supply.

So, thanks to a fellow AFF member, I have found a dealer who will most likely be able to supply me with one in the colour and trans combo I am after, around the time that my ST comes off lease and at a decent price (subject to confirmation that I still waiting on).

The problem I have is that the dealer is based in Queensland and I am in Vic. Obviously, with all things being equal, I would prefer to purchase a car much closer to me than that.

Apart from ringing around every dealer around the state, is there any way to be able to find out if any dealers have any cars that are yet to be spoken for?

Craig H

[orlandoi]

I just cancelled mine with Bayford in Epping Vic, so you could try there.

Cheers

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by orlandoi

I just cancelled mine with Bayford in Epping Vic, so you could try there.

Cheers

Thanks orlandoi, will give them a call.

Craig H

[naddis01]

Otherwise just get it shipped to you. When we bought our XR6T I didn't step foot into the dealership. It was all done over the phone. I just picked the car up from the transport company depot.

[smiddy]

I just cancelled my manual xr8 so theres one available at power ford syd was a may build june delivery if anyone interested cheers