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14-11-2009, 03:18 PM | #151 | ||
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I noticed at a Ford dealer today that brand new FG XR6s are being built with dedicated LPG. I know thats probably old news, but Ford should market it more. I know with no traction control and only a 4spd auto it's probably not the best at the moment. But with the potential this would have to the private buyer, should give Ford incentive to start running at least the 5spd with the gas.
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This was not the case at launch as the XR6 gas was only available in the ute, and the XT/G6 gas missed out on safety features. They never actively advertised these changes, sadly. IMHO, the gas model's suffered a tarnished reputation prior to launch. Perhaps with liquid injection next year and a new gearbox (ZF in gas anyone!?) they will heavily advertise the gas cars again. Ford announced that the LI LPG will match the power of the current petrol engine. Looking forward to the final specifications. Should be an amazingly powerful, fuel efficient and cheap car to run, particularly for its size. |
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PS When this combination comes out, don't expect Ford to hold back this time. The gloves are out! Burela is the man.
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15-11-2009, 07:12 PM | #156 | |||
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However, in the base ute some safety features are options, but it still stands that there are no longer any distinctions between the safety features available, as opposed to when the vehicle range was launched (EBA unavailable, 3 channel ABS instead of 4ch...). |
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19-11-2009, 01:09 PM | #157 | ||
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More so relates to Territory - Ford approached a very popular parenting blog site and offered 5 popular 'mummy bloggers', Territories to live with for a month, then write their reports.
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19-11-2009, 01:21 PM | #158 | |||
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Please see link below: and have a look at their clients. JWT Ford marketing
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19-11-2009, 08:51 PM | #160 | |||
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Good move by Ford to do this. Emulating the Fiesta Blogging going on in the US. Gained them heaps of airtime / webspace etc. This is very targeted marketing. Right at the core demographic.
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I did not imply it was "earth shattering",I merely stated it for those who where not aware,and there are a substantial amount who are unaware of that fact,Of course .
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23-11-2009, 09:14 PM | #162 | |||
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6 speed auto E Gas. Very good chance it will happen. It is possible to now use the ZF with the LI LPG as its all computer controlled, unlike the current E Gas engines which have no fuel control as its essentially a carby, which makes it uncompatible with ZF, and possibly even the 5 speed. |
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13-04-2010, 03:06 PM | #163 | |||
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They're up to it again. First it was the Fiesta Econetic up against the Prius and now they're pitting the Mondeo Diesel against the Camry Hybrid. It's great to see Ford gunning for No. 1.
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13-04-2010, 03:27 PM | #164 | ||
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my 2c.....
Ford needs a marketing dept revamp AND FAST. Moving fingers... that was the most embarrasing ad ever! makes me ashamed to like the blue oval. Now what happened to the guys in the XR8 ute on the salt lake???? That was a classic! I remember seeing on the ls1 forums the v8 holden guys talking about the great v8 boss sound (ba xr8 ute ad flooring it into the salt lake as the original salt lake ad cancelled due to speeding etc.... correct me if im wrong here?) Now you can see how Holdens marketing team does so well. They tell it like it is and arent afraid to name names. Sure they can lie a little (SIDI 900kms) but just look at your ads on tv lately... all ive seen is holden ads (sidi, holdens owners grant, cruze etc) and all ive seen from ford is one ad. Seriously i watch alot of tv during the day and night (shift worker) and there are far more holden ads ont tv than ford. And remember the documentary about the BILLION DOLLAR BABY?? Geez im sure if Ford did something similar with the coyote / miami there would be people interested regardless what brand they follow. Maybe look into creating more concepts and prototypes? e.g coupe 60, torana etc? Sure dont have to make them but it gets people talking! Couldnt care if it were a GTHO prototype with a v8 supercar shell. Doesnt have to be made just get people talking about the brand more. HELL EVEN GET THE BLUE BLOOD FLOWING AGAIN. I just hope when ford releases the new v8 s/c ford marketing grow some balls and take some new approach to a different ball game. :
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13-04-2010, 03:28 PM | #165 | ||
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i think its a good idea that ford are pushing the 'non falcon' models as evenin 2010, with the falcon being quite a sophisticated and economical car, there are still a very large percentage of people that view the falcon as a large gas guzzling 1950's chariot only bought by bogans.
maybe, just maybe, if people open there eyes to the other models, they may also be tempted to view the falcon in a different light, if ever they make their way into a showroom. having said that, falcon doesn't have to be the big seller it used to be. if ford can increase sales of its euro brands, it can afford to live with a decreased popularity on the falcon. |
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13-04-2010, 04:35 PM | #167 | ||
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Well now, Fiesta Diesel, Focus Diesel, Mondeo Diesel - all providing compelling economy arguments vs the Hybrid competition.
So tell me again - why is the Falcon being engineered for the 2.0 Litre Ecoboost and Territory for Diesel - when developing both for Diesel would have reduced development costs considerably and produced an arguably better result? Why no Diesel for Falcon? WTF? Aside from the tanks, surely with all this work done on the Territory, all that's required is bolting in the engine to the same transmission, on just about the same engine mounts, put in a 'Diesel' instrument cluster from the Territory and it's all done. Right? Lukeyson
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13-04-2010, 04:46 PM | #168 | ||
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Fingers crossed that when the terry has a diesel that a falcon version wouldn't be far off. Problem is it actually makes sense so it probably wont happen.
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13-04-2010, 04:50 PM | #169 | ||
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Territory LiLPG makes sense too. I know, I have one from the aftermarket world.
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13-04-2010, 04:52 PM | #170 | ||
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Ah dont need to convince me of that, my AU has recently been put on a SVI system and even thats awesome.
I hate the word, but there is so much potential around broady its sickening.
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13-04-2010, 04:55 PM | #171 | |||
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The diesel could be particularly useful for the ute to give ute sales to tradies a bit of a kick along too.
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“It will use less fuel than the Camry hybrid,” Ford spokeswoman Sinead McAlary says. My ideal advert would be "Pictures of white fridges with wheels and a hybrid sticker on them." Voice-over. "Boring!" Then talking up being a European designed and built Ford Mondeo diesel. ie "Who's most likely to offer a European family car which is classy, good looking and more economical. For less?" Ford of course! If Ford want to use the idea they can pay me!
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09-08-2010, 02:20 PM | #176 | ||
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I dont know if this is Ford marketing or just the dealers tactic at taking it up to daewoo motors, uh sorry I mean general motors holden.
I suspect it is the dealer having the confidence that their product is better than their main competitors product. I dont know what anyone elses opinion is, but i would like to see Ford and their dealers sell all their vehicles with this sort of confidence |
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Its a good ad. The XR is a great car to drive, they should do it with the territory as well as that is a better vehicle then the craptiva.
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09-08-2010, 03:26 PM | #178 | ||
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I commend that dealer on his advert. Ford should follow his lead and roll out a series of ad's to target each of the Holden ad's with the same idea behind it.
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09-08-2010, 11:37 PM | #179 | ||
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FORD SHOULD have ads comparing the dunnydore with the FG and say "we know which is best" "come test drive..you decide" again Ford marketing is behind!!
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09-08-2010, 11:59 PM | #180 | ||
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holden are already doing those style ads... this printed ad looks to be in retaliation to that..
holden are running ads saying to test drive their cars and the competition and buy the better car... |
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