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02-07-2013, 05:12 PM | #1 | |||
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02-07-2013, 05:17 PM | #2 | ||
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Once they drop Falcon, Falcon Ute and Terry sadly the cars I aspire to own and that suit my needs will be history and so Ford loses my custom.
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02-07-2013, 06:22 PM | #3 | ||
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This has allready happened elsewhere, Crown Victoria fans, US Ranger Fans and Body on Frame RWD Explorer fans
have either shifted onto new FWD/AWD products or moved on. Sadly, I can see a lot of mates calling it a day while a completely new group of buyers begin flowing into Ford Australia as new products start delivery. It's a hell of a time to be a Ford fan, especially a Falcon/Territory fan but change is upon us in the next three years. I'm sure that Holden fans will be equally as gutted when they realize the jig is finally up for them too.... |
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02-07-2013, 07:23 PM | #4 | ||
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Well Ford aims to be the new Toyota. And who can blame them, after all business is about being profitable. The new Ford range looks about as appealing as a McDonalds menu, might be to the taste of many, but certainly not mine.
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02-07-2013, 07:30 PM | #5 | |||
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02-07-2013, 07:39 PM | #6 | ||
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I guess it was not done in Melbourne to stop the whole of Geelong from catching the train and gate crashing?
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02-07-2013, 07:48 PM | #7 | ||
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Even though the falcon is going to be a thing of the past i have some of that sitting in my driveway.
The next generation will love the turbo hatches, and blueblood pride will live on. Our generation if we can hold onto our falcons will have a piece of history and the cars will be sought as future classics, as 80-90% of people use them as a means of transport,the rest of us will keep the brand alive mantaining and caring for these cars. Who knows, the Mustang may come out here, and they may make it to take on the corvette. Ford are not stupid, they know there is a market for muscle cars. just depends how long it takes them to bring it out. Given the "one ford" policy, there should be a V8 mustang here.
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02-07-2013, 09:26 PM | #8 | ||
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On the Ford Oz website there's an interactive 3D Fiesta thats badged as an 'S' (just like the Focus Sport) it will share the same hierarchy as Focus/Juga.
Bring on the Fiesta ST! |
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03-07-2013, 09:00 AM | #10 | ||
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Unfortunately it doesn't seem to have the same build up as in previous releases. It's more of a white flag raising episode, here is our last Terry/Falcon. Buy it if you want otherwise don't. we don't really care. At least that's what it feels like to me. Ford Australia themselves have lost the love of the Falcon and Terry. Sad days ahead. Not the workers mind you just the top brass.
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03-07-2013, 09:17 AM | #11 | ||
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About time the Fiesta Titanium came here...
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03-07-2013, 02:49 PM | #12 | ||
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I'll be there to watch it unfold.
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03-07-2013, 03:32 PM | #13 | ||
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Can't wait to see the last Falcon I was worried that we wouldn't get a chance to see it this year after the Motor Show was cancelled.
The new Mondeo is really the main drawcard for me though, if they incorporate some of the Lincoln technology in our local range (i.e. V6 AWD) the thing is really going to kick some goals here. The King is dead, long live the King!
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03-07-2013, 03:39 PM | #14 | ||
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exciting times indeed
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03-07-2013, 06:16 PM | #15 | ||
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We have received an invitation to the Sydney event and will be attending with interest to see what the vision holds for the future.
Cheers Russ
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03-07-2013, 06:52 PM | #16 | ||
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Whats the date for Sydney event?
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03-07-2013, 08:52 PM | #17 | ||
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03-07-2013, 09:10 PM | #19 | ||
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So how many bans does someone have to get before being given a permanent holiday?
Russ, please let us know how the show goes. I'm pretty interested to see how Ford plans to press on into the future.. |
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03-07-2013, 09:13 PM | #20 | ||
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I am going to put it this way .......
This is a FORD Forum ....... NOT a FALCON nor an AUSTRALIAN MADE Forum. There are just so many here who come to these forums to discuss their 'imported' pride and joy. Over this stupid soap box and time for you to stop antagonising and being rude and arrogant to those who enjoy ALL THINGS FORD. Don't like it, please leave ..... even better .... let me help.
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03-07-2013, 09:23 PM | #21 | |||
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Nail on head. It's time to look to the future of what is an excellent brand that makes excellent cars. They deserve continued success, even without the falcon Australia will be a great engineering and design base. That must be worth something. |
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03-07-2013, 09:40 PM | #22 | ||
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Dammit...I was just going to post
"inB4Stevezrantabouthowitsnotworthsupportingfordbe causenolocalyadayadaiboughtanewfalconimbetterthene veryonesleswtfbbq" This a smart move from Ford, no melb motor show this year, so Ford have continued from the AMS last year in creating a stand alone event. Ford really need to hammer the fact that they aren't leaving Australia.
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03-07-2013, 09:53 PM | #23 | ||
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How could anyone read that announcement and not be interested to know more about what Ford is planning with future products.
I wonder if mortaling over events in three years time is blinding some to all the good things that are about to happen in the near future, it's high time that Ford started plugging the gaps in it showroom offerings, maybe this is a great opportunity to get the word out there... There is still ample opportunity for devotees to buy new Falcons and Territory, they're not stopping tomorrow and word is the killer looks of the next falcon will make it even more desirable, fingers crossed we get another glimpse or a good look of what's planned.. Last edited by jpd80; 03-07-2013 at 09:58 PM. |
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03-07-2013, 09:59 PM | #24 | ||
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First we had the bad news with the end of manufacturing, now it seems it is time to look forward and good on Ford for planning this. Hopefully, there might be some news about FPV.
Looking forward to the feedback from this event!
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03-07-2013, 11:44 PM | #27 | ||
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Why does Toyota have to be a dirty word though? Other than being whitegoods on wheels, they compete in almost every market segment with largely the same vehicles globally. Much like VW. This is what Ford is trying to replicate.
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04-07-2013, 01:04 AM | #28 | ||
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There are some exciting models coming out by the look of it, & with the rise in popularity of the of the small cars we are starting to see some of the performance models come out here which is great & should give us some more variety of performance cars out here which we have usually missed out on.
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04-07-2013, 02:30 AM | #29 | |||
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Looks sensational inside and out (looks are subjective, fair enough) Well built Too many standard features/gadgets to list Goes like stink Economical Fun to drive There is a world outside of Falcon/RWD saloons. Open your eyes. |
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04-07-2013, 09:14 AM | #30 | |||
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Toyota make/made Supra, NSX, GT86 and under the name LEXUS made ISF, LFA Ford make/made Taurus, Mondeo, Fusion, KA, Fiesta, Festiva So which of those are "white goods on wheels"? |
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