FG Series II, When? - Page 5

csv8 · 26-06-2011, 08:35 AM

2011 was supposed to be the year Ford has the comeback in sales etc. Now, it looks more like 2012????

Smoke Pursuit · 26-06-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

2011 was supposed to be the year Ford has the comeback in sales etc. Now, it looks more like 2012????

Problem is everything was booked in the for the second half of 2011.. By the time they get ranger, new focus and FGII on the ground in decent numbers it will be 2012...

2012 should be a good year for the blue oval providing they keep their eye on the ball and put alot of effort into making sure 2012 is a profitable year for all involved.. That will mean they will need to start planning things alot better including stock allocations and what promotions they run.

b0son · 26-06-2011, 12:49 PM

how far into 2012? isnt the new commodore due in 2012?

stevz · 26-06-2011, 01:34 PM

Yeah and come 2012 everyone will be saying 2013 will be the year.

Bossxr8 · 26-06-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by b0son

how far into 2012? isnt the new commodore due in 2012?

2013 or 14. 14 I think it is.

Bossxr8 · 26-06-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stevz

Yeah and come 2012 everyone will be saying 2013 will be the year.

Troll.

stevz · 26-06-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Troll.

No need for that, it was a joke.

Bobman · 26-06-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

Anyway, I asked the salesman if he had any idea when the FG series 2 would land and was told Jan-Feb next year.

1) Never trust a car salesman
2) Refer to above

jordsnissannx · 26-06-2011, 11:15 PM

i asked a salesman and he told me september this year, so that would be the time to buy FG MKI on there run out clearance crap again lol

jordo

munkky · 01-07-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stylist

Do you think the front resembles that of the new Territory or Fords European products (e.g Mondeo, Focus etc)?

the g6 is like the terry but the xr is a bit different its got more shape and sharp lines but they both have the vents on the bottom of the bar like the new focus/terry

KuRT12 · 14-07-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jordsnissannx

i asked a salesman and he told me september this year, so that would be the time to buy FG MKI on there run out clearance crap again lol

jordo

If it was September, surely we would have something leaked by now?
I am looking at buying new car November this year, and i was really hoping the FGII will be what i am looking for.

Bobman · 14-07-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by KuRT12

If it was September, surely we would have something leaked by now?

Not really. Think back to "AUIII" - Ford said it would never happen but it was sprung on us by surprise around October 2001, when the model was released in November.

DanielXR8 · 14-07-2011, 09:00 AM

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Mate Ford Australia are making money and Have been longer than what Holden has. yes they sell less Falcons than Commodoores but Ford is focussed on increasing profit margin than selling volume and barely making a profit.

I think Ford are interested in cutting costs and producing a profit margin from that, and are doing so by winding down Australian manufacturing operations year by year, before becoming an import only brand.

We'll wait till 2016 to see which one of us is right.

Dan

DanielXR8 · 14-07-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

Not really. Think back to "AUIII" - Ford said it would never happen but it was sprung on us by surprise around October 2001, when the model was released in November.

Personally I don't like to think back to AU. ;)

csv8 · 14-07-2011, 09:32 AM

If FG2 was for release in Oct, wouldn't mules have been spotted????
Or are they waiting until the 4 is ready, to release???? Feb 2012???

Road_Warrior · 14-07-2011, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

If FG2 was for release in Oct, wouldn't mules have been spotted????
Or are they waiting until the 4 is ready, to release???? Feb 2012???

Not necessarily, the visual changes aren't significant and they could probably get away with confining the cars to the proving ground. Interior and engine changes are probably out and about now in normal FG's and we wouldn't know.

Smoke Pursuit · 14-07-2011, 11:04 AM

They dont need to road test basic plastic changes.. Plus the new ICC has already been tested in Territory...

I think it will be simliar to BF MKII, new wheels, new ICC and possibly some new front bumpers.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 14-07-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

They dont need to road test basic plastic changes.. Plus the new ICC has already been tested in Territory...

I think it will be simliar to BF MKII, new wheels, new ICC and possibly some new front bumpers.

in which case, maybe to save money they could just re-fit some of the unsold FG1's if there are as many lying around as i've heard

FreddyDUZ747 · 14-07-2011, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielXR8

Personally I don't like to think back to AU. ;)

What,didnt you like the shape...

**Polyal** · 14-07-2011, 11:28 AM

^^ As opposed to the generic B series...

Anyway, I swear I saw an article stating October was when the update was due. It was in a motorshow release.

Werd. · 14-07-2011, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielXR8

Personally I don't like to think back to AU. ;)

Pfft, the XR8s looked okay in red/black.. Series one was a bit blurhghghhdgfhsdgfhd with the orange tails, horrible grille and what not.. Personally I like a nice series 2 AU.

OffRoadFalcon · 14-07-2011, 12:16 PM

I don't particularly fancy the AU series 1 either, but the AUII I do like. I prefer the wagons to the sedans, and the Futura is probably my favourite of the models... I may be biased, as my family has a AUII Futura wagon, but I think the wheels on the AUII Futura suit it nicely for stock wheels.

XR8/6's do look good as well. But to me the Futura was the tidiest looking model.

I wish Ford would release a new wagon for the Falcon... or even two, a sportwagon, and a full size wagon, and then an AWD lifted version of that. lol.

SteveJH · 14-07-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

in which case, maybe to save money they could just re-fit some of the unsold FG1's if there are as many lying around as i've heard

Would probably cost more then just giving a massive discount to clear it out and starting from scratch.

Besides, wouldn't there be build plate issues?

**Professor Farnsworth** · 14-07-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveJH

Would probably cost more then just giving a massive discount to clear it out and starting from scratch.

Besides, wouldn't there be build plate issues?

i was being sarcastic

SteveJH · 14-07-2011, 04:35 PM

I thought so, but I wasnt sure. Its just one of those days......

csv8 · 14-07-2011, 04:48 PM

Ford will have a surprise for us ,in October...the Taurus!!!!!!

vztrt · 14-07-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

I think it will be simliar to BF MKII, new wheels, new ICC and possibly some new front bumpers.

They should be coming down the line soon but would be left inside and the new parts covered up to be driven down the Geelong.

KuRT12 · 14-07-2011, 05:36 PM

I am just eagerly awaiting any confirmation to be honest.

Bossxr8 · 15-07-2011, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

If FG2 was for release in Oct, wouldn't mules have been spotted????
Or are they waiting until the 4 is ready, to release???? Feb 2012???

I've seen mules, front bars covered up.

Broadmeadows have built a few runs of them this year.

KuRT12 · 18-07-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I've seen mules, front bars covered up.

Broadmeadows have built a few runs of them this year.

How long ago? could they have just been for the FPV motorshow car?