Ford to reveal Falcon next week

[turbodewd]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

Except the Accord Euro is the nicer car to be in by a mile, its only around 140KW but its got all the gadgets, kick *** stereo, most likely navigation, full leather interior etc.

The Accord Euro/Accord Euro Luxury are the only new Honda cars worth talking about.

I agree the interior is nicer, but by a mile? No.

The Honda's cruise control up hill struggles.

the Honda lacks a digital speedo so u cant dial in an exact speed.

[GTpilot]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

O rly.

Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they don't exist...

And you'd know would you?

Based on many of your previous posts where you completely contradict yourself, you have no clue at all.
I suggest you do your fly up mate, it's really not that big you know!

[warpsp33d]

The level of trim seen in the GTE and F6E really should be in the G6E.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by GTpilot

12 months or less from release and no mules, only clays?

Rats are what I'm smellin!

May want to change your deodorant...

September

[Polyal]

It is odd that for once Ford have been able to keep things quiet about an update...and its the last one. I wish they would just release a teaser pic.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by GTpilot

And you'd know would you?

Based on many of your previous posts where you completely contradict yourself, you have no clue at all.
I suggest you do your fly up mate, it's really not that big you know!

Whatever. I may get some things wrong and let my opinions get in the way, nobody's perfect. But my sources are bona fide, I trust them, and I am sure as ***** not going to compromise any of them just because people dont like/agree with the things I have said.

[Guzz226]

So did anyone here secure one of the golden tickets to tomorrow?

[GT014]

Will be VERY interesting tomo. Other than showing a cgi of the next falcon, I have a feeling it will be a big let down with not much info about fpv/xr8 etc but ford harping on about mustang/fiesta/mondeo

Hope I'm wrong though.

[imugli]

Originally Posted by GT014

Will be VERY interesting tomo. Other than showing a cgi of the next falcon, I have a feeling it will be a big let down with not much info about fpv/xr8 etc but ford harping on about mustang/fiesta/mondeo

Hope I'm wrong though.

Mustang / Fiesta / Mondeo are the future of FoA, so they would do well to harp on about these, considering Falcon is on life support. Nothing they do for Falcon is going to save it, so why WOULD they make a big deal of it?

[GT014]

Originally Posted by imugli

Mustang / Fiesta / Mondeo are the future of FoA, so they would do well to harp on about these, considering Falcon is on life support. Nothing they do for Falcon is going to save it, so why WOULD they make a big deal of it?

For customer retention to the brand !

[mcnamg]

Originally Posted by GT014

For customer retention to the brand !

If the customer is only interested in the Falcon and its dead in 2016 and they don't like Fiesta/Mondeo/Focus what's the point retaining them. They idea is to get new or returning customers to buy the cars you will actually have available to sell

[kypez]

Originally Posted by mcnamg

If the customer is only interested in the Falcon and its dead in 2016 and they don't like Fiesta/Mondeo/Focus what's the point retaining them. They idea is to get new or returning customers to buy the cars you will actually have available to sell

The idea is to get the current customers coming in for Falcon and then show them the other cars and try to get them to switch. You show how the other models can do what the falcon can (and maybe better). If you dont look after the falcon buyer, they wont even walk into the showroom.

[FPV8U]

I'm hoping to hear plenty about the Falcon, Mustang and any other future products.

I'm only in my mid 20's so as much as i love my Falcons, its highly likely that my life is going to have alot more Mustangs in its future.

[CyberWasp]

They are delusional if they think that Mondeo will save them and grow in sales.

Word on the back streets is that the Dodge Charger is getting ready to gallop in, to give an alternative 4 door RWD vehicle. It will have the same interior as the 300c to save on costs ect.

[csv8]

CyberWasp...http://www.caradvice.com.au/222946/d...ralia-in-2014/

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

I'm hoping to hear plenty about the Falcon, Mustang and any other future products.

I'm only in my mid 20's so as much as i love my Falcons, its highly likely that my life is going to have alot more Mustangs in its future.

And then you start a family and realise how good the Falcon is

[imugli]

Originally Posted by kypez

The idea is to get the current customers coming in for Falcon and then show them the other cars and try to get them to switch. You show how the other models can do what the falcon can (and maybe better). If you dont look after the falcon buyer, they wont even walk into the showroom.

I think those customers who would have looked at a Falcon (all 6000 per year of them on currently monthly sales) will probably be more likely to look at a Commodore rather walk into a Ford delaership any more and to be honest I think Ford are fairly happy for that to be the case.

Being able to trade on a "Euro designed and engineered" line will bring a whole new breed of customer into the showroom that wouldn't go near a "Falcon Motor Company" dealership (even though FoA haven't been that for many years now).

I really do feel that the perception of Falcon in the wider marketplace (as oppsed to here among enthusiasts) keeps a lot of people out of dealerships.

[Kayos]

Originally Posted by GT014

Will be VERY interesting tomo. Other than showing a cgi of the next falcon, I have a feeling it will be a big let down with not much info about fpv/xr8 etc but ford harping on about mustang/fiesta/mondeo

Hope I'm wrong though.

Agree, but spoke to an xfpv bloke on the w/e and fpv is still "go" until 2016 apparently. I can't see how that will work given that it's back under the Ford roof now?? Finishing with a Ford Falcon just makes sales logic

[kypez]

Originally Posted by imugli

I think those customers who would have looked at a Falcon (all 6000 per year of them on currently monthly sales) will probably be more likely to look at a Commodore rather walk into a Ford delaership any more and to be honest I think Ford are fairly happy for that to be the case.

Being able to trade on a "Euro designed and engineered" line will bring a whole new breed of customer into the showroom that wouldn't go near a "Falcon Motor Company" dealership (even though FoA haven't been that for many years now).

I really do feel that the perception of Falcon in the wider marketplace (as oppsed to here among enthusiasts) keeps a lot of people out of dealerships.

Sadly I agree... but you dont want those die hard falcon buyers to just walk into a Holden dealership. You want them to come to Ford and keep them as well. The new falcon can bring them in, and the new products can sway them or keep them for years to come. The people who dont like Falcon already know its on its way out so might come to see "what else Ford make".

Its still about keeping the 6000 sales... and to be honest, many people might be waiting it out for the new Falcon so that will increase sales. Also remember, cross shoppers will be buying the new commodore for now so the recent sales figures shouldnt be taken as this is what to expect with the new Falcon. There will be improvement, just not as much as people would hope. Thats still maybe 15000 - 20000 sales to keep in the Ford Family.

[anto]

I think those customers who would have looked at a Falcon (all 6000 per year of them on currently monthly sales) will probably be more likely to look at a Commodore rather walk into a Ford delaership any more and to be honest I think Ford are fairly happy for that to be the case.

Being able to trade on a "Euro designed and engineered" line will bring a whole new breed of customer into the showroom that wouldn't go near a "Falcon Motor Company" dealership (even though FoA haven't been that for many years now).

I really do feel that the perception of Falcon in the wider marketplace (as oppsed to here among enthusiasts) keeps a lot of people out of dealerships.

well thats what effective marketing is for, to convince them otherwise and change perceptions. What if in years to come Focus/fiesta turbos become the new hoon car of choice, do they give up on that too ? Any product will live and die by the way its marketed

[BennyH]

Have heard and seen many theories on what the falcon sedan will look like, but god knows what they have planned for the ute.

[joeyy17]

let's hope this next model is so good that even commodore drivers want to make the switch!

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by BennyH

Have heard and seen many theories on what the falcon sedan will look like, but god knows what they have planned for the ute.

Not much unfortunately.....mind you at least there will still be a Ute.

[jpd80]

I doubt that Ford is sharing much info with its own employees or dealers ahead of tomorrow's presentation.
Everything is locked up tight as a drum.

And, I get the feeling that we'll only see a shaded view of the 2014 car, just more drip feed stuff to drive us all nuts..

[WPR1]

Hopefully they will also announced their continued support of FPR (and hopefully DJR)

[FPV8U]

Originally Posted by Polyal

And then you start a family and realise how good the Falcon is

Don't get me wrong, i'll miss the Falcon but it's going and nothing you or i can do about it so its either get excited for the future models or leave the brand, and i love my Ford Muscle cars.

[RedHotGT]

Originally Posted by Guzz226

So did anyone here secure one of the golden tickets to tomorrow?

Yes...

I'll be there.

[Jason[98.EL]]

Originally Posted by Polyal

And then you start a family and realise how good the Falcon is

while i liked your post thats all good till you have 4 kids then there is nothing on offer that has the room

we needed room for 2 car seats and as much as i wanted the terry to do the job it didnt so had to look else where ( had a budget at the time to work in )

they just didnt have the room

[barra240t]

Originally Posted by Guzz226

So did anyone here secure one of the golden tickets to tomorrow?

No need for a ticket, you can watch it yourself tomorrow

[Scudn64]

I'm also going, ford are flying me up