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23-03-2016, 11:15 PM
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31-03-2016, 05:58 PM
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The body has been painted now... Waiting to go in to trim line... Still no engine or any other componants... Great to see it changing though...
Now to plan the week or 2 after it arrives... Need to go for a nice long drive... Some have suggested going to Tassie and follow the coast... Not sure myself... Do any of you guys plan on going for a driving holiday once your car arrives?
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-04-2016, 07:11 AM
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Hi Guys,
Who have you insured your cars with? I have most of my cars with AAMI, but don't like the restrictions on choice of repairer etc, and was considering Shannons. I am in the process of getting quotes and was curious what others have chosen and why...... Not long to go.....
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-04-2016, 07:20 AM
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"Final 8"
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: South Oz
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FG-X XR8 - "FINAL 8" Manual - Smoke  PXIII XLT - Meteor Grey 3.2 6spd Auto
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04-04-2016, 07:25 AM
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Did you apply any milage limits? The sprint I am getting will be lucky to do 5000K per year (I drive a ute for work daily), and I assume this would reduce the premium a reasonable amount... Who was your previous insurer? I've been with AAMI way too long... Excesses have almost doubled in the last 10 years..... and even without any at fault claims in that time the premiums have just gone up and up and up, while the sum insured goes down......
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-04-2016, 07:28 AM
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"Final 8"
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: South Oz
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FG-X XR8 - "FINAL 8" Manual - Smoke PXIII XLT - Meteor Grey 3.2 6spd Auto
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04-04-2016, 09:03 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: St Marys Tasmania
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04-04-2016, 12:26 PM
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Go the Hogster!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brisbane
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Nitro XR50 - the last brand new one in OZ  first registered Oct 2011. |
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04-04-2016, 12:28 PM
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Go the Hogster!
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Brisbane
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RACQ is choice of repairer as well. So all good in my book. I have claimed from them about 15 years ago or so, and all was good.
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Nitro XR50 - the last brand new one in OZ first registered Oct 2011. |
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04-04-2016, 12:40 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
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Has anyone here been with GIO in recent times?
They have choice of repairer, and the price is about half that of Shannon's. The excess is $1200. Can't remember the excess Shannon's gave me... GIO Shannon's, AAMI, and Suncorp are all part of the same group with different coverage levels/rules etc. only benefit I can see face value with Shannon's is lower excess (I think) free windscreen/glass coverage up to once a year... Apart from that not sure...
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-04-2016, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mod For: Pub, Bar, Sales Yard, Show 'N Shine, Photoshop, AU to BF, FG to FGX, Territory & Sports Bar
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Dad was with them many years ago, they were very good but he had no claims with them.
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04-04-2016, 06:19 PM
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Kinetic FG X XR8
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hobart TAS
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We are with Shannons now for all 3 cars - XR8, LTD & Triumph - plus house and contents.
Was with RACT for many years but Shannons works out over a $100 a month cheaper. Havent had any claims as yet but so far so good. Sent from my SM-N915G using Tapatalk
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2015 FG X XR8 Manual Kinetic 2016 SZII Territory TDCi TS RWD Aero Blue 1983 FD LTD - 4.1 EFI - White |
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04-04-2016, 07:41 PM
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I spoke with my panel beater today and they suggested Famous Insurance. I've never heard of them before but they only do cars, scooters and motorbikes for personal use. The pricing I got from them was even better than GIO, and I get full choice of repairer...
Anyone ever heard of them? Talking to my mate at ford he reckons there is only a few days left of production.... My dealer reckons even if the car is built that ford won't release it until it would officially be a May delivery... Only time will tell I guess!
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-04-2016, 08:33 PM
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Go the Hogster!
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Location: Brisbane
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07-04-2016, 04:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Lithgow NSW
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So I'm after a G6E, just a regular naturally aspirated 6.
Does anyone know if there's any more ones being built or if it's just what's floating around now? The salesman I spoke to basically said there was next to no chance of getting one ordered, is that true or is he just pushing me to make a sale? Also what's the street price for a G6E at the moment, he said around 44,000 tops for my choice of car or $43,000 if I can take a 2015 build that's already at a dealer in NSW. To me only saving $1000 for a 2015 build car when we're already in the 4th month of 2016 seems a tad steep? |
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07-04-2016, 06:10 AM
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Good luck, it's a shame to lose such good cars...
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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07-04-2016, 09:32 AM
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AKA "the other bloke"
Join Date: Jan 2008
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i picked up my G6ET 6 mths ago with 6,500 on the clock for mid 30's absolute performance bargain if you ask me
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Her's: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia 75th anniversary VCT meteorite & 2014 yaris - white His Toy: 2012 fg II GT-E, emperor red His: VS Ute 5 Litre 5 speed (povo pack) His: 2012 FG II GS, Vanish His: 2003 BA GT-P, Lightening Strike Jnr: 2002 AU III Falcon XR6 ST, 5 speed Blueprint & 1978 XC Fairmont Neptune Blue Previous: 1976 HX 50th Anniversary Kingswood 2014 FGX G6E Turbo 1980 XD Falcon GL 2003 BA Falcon XR6 1991 EB Falcon S 1989 EA Fairmont 1982 XE Fairmont 1968 XT Falcon |
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07-04-2016, 10:31 AM
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G6ET... an awesome car... and not that much thirstier than the standard 6....... These will be very sought after one day I reckon.
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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07-04-2016, 12:55 PM
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AKA "the other bloke"
Join Date: Jan 2008
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good example of whats available out there for under 40 grand atm
http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...12589848/?Cr=3
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Her's: 2000 AU II Fairmont Ghia 75th anniversary VCT meteorite & 2014 yaris - white His Toy: 2012 fg II GT-E, emperor red His: VS Ute 5 Litre 5 speed (povo pack) His: 2012 FG II GS, Vanish His: 2003 BA GT-P, Lightening Strike Jnr: 2002 AU III Falcon XR6 ST, 5 speed Blueprint & 1978 XC Fairmont Neptune Blue Previous: 1976 HX 50th Anniversary Kingswood 2014 FGX G6E Turbo 1980 XD Falcon GL 2003 BA Falcon XR6 1991 EB Falcon S 1989 EA Fairmont 1982 XE Fairmont 1968 XT Falcon |
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10-04-2016, 07:33 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Townsville North Queensland
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Being the last year of the Falcon and 25th anniversary since the introduction of the XR8 did Ford release anything to mark that milestone?
A 25th Anniversary XR8 would be nice but probably too late :-(
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Our Tickford cars: 2001 Congo Green AU 111 XR8 sedan, manual option 2G body kit but now wears the Rebel kit 1997 EL GT Sparkling Burgundy, sunroof, auto. Our former Tickford cars: 1997 XH11 XR8 1998 AU XR8 manual sedan 1999 AU XR8 manual ute 2002 AU XR8 auto sedan, sunroof |
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10-04-2016, 09:19 AM
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Good point - none of the Sprint press has made reference to that 25 year heritage.
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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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10-04-2016, 09:21 AM
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Then again it's kind of weird to celebrate a milestone like this then send the car to its grave in the same year... I can't believe there is less than 6 months left of Aussie built fords... 😥
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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12-04-2016, 07:25 PM
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Bet you are excited about the Sprint coming I don't have a delivery date yet but I too am excited Interesting to see how our insurance will change from the FG XR6 when the sprint arrives Hopefully will be very little difference |
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12-04-2016, 07:36 PM
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have one here of my FG XR6 outside the Geelong plant Hope it comes through ok |
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12-04-2016, 07:42 PM
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Anyways... I'm going with Famous insurance... Half the price of Shannon's... If you go through the policy details, almost identical... But half the price, and a fair and reasonable excess....
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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12-04-2016, 07:44 PM
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Photobucket or similar
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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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12-04-2016, 07:47 PM
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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12-04-2016, 07:48 PM
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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12-04-2016, 08:03 PM
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doesn't come up with a large picture like the photobuckets etc but allows a quick and easy way to share pictures keep clicking browse and selecting to add a few photos Hope this helps |
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12-04-2016, 08:36 PM
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Let's see if this works??? http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachm...1&d=1460457311
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. Last edited by DamoAu; 12-04-2016 at 08:37 PM. Reason: Add photo |
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