Think Positive!

Cuey · 02-03-2007, 08:30 PM

Right then...i've had enough of everyones crap!

All people seem to do on these forums is flog Ford Australia for their current lack of success. Whether this be due to circumstances out of their control, lack of quality marketing, lack of support from Ford US, or many other various reasons, things aren't great. Get over it!

Let's take a look at where we are today

2007:
BF Mk2, selling poorly, but the model is 9 years old with AU style
Territory - Landmark Australian Car, need i say more
Focus - Selling the most units is has ever in this country
Fiesta - Competing with others
Ute - Consistently near the top of the charts
Ranger - New product give it time

TODAY:

Ford Falcon Ute Rip Curl Edition - Opens up a huge market for all people involved with the Surf, Fantastic Move
Ford Focus Diesel - Sensible move, in line with market demands, should sell a bucket load
Ford Focus 5 door Zetec and Ghia - Opening up possible opportunities in the market
Ford Focus Cabrio - Again, more opportunities now being explored
Ford Mondeo - Launched in Australia before the rest of the world. GREAT NEWS! Well done Ford Oz. Comes with 3 levels of price for both sedan and hatch, something over Epica, plus a more powerful base engine, which happens to come with diesel
Territory SR - Great idea to bump up sales without taking the spotlight off new falcon, mondeo, focus or...
Fiesta XR4 - Do I need to say it again...more market opportunities

Overall:

Forward positive action from both Ford and FPV, with the 40th GT. Let's get off Ford's back, stop bitching, write some positive letters to the people who listen, believe me, they do, and they send emails back also!

Heres to the new generation of Ford Models, may we finally conquer the Red Side once and for all

Cuey!

**Fordman1** · 02-03-2007, 08:36 PM

Yey !!!!!!

A positive post.....am I dreaming ?

Great effort mate, keep it up.

In all seriousness, the Aussie Car makers are really struggling. They have a lot of competition and have been punching above their weight (ie: resources) for a long time.

It's good to see Ford are having a crack with imported product (now 70% of the total market). I love the Bondeo.

But.................I can't wait for the 2008 Falcon. Go Orion !!!

GXL078 · 02-03-2007, 09:02 PM

You forgot to mention the brilliant XR5!!!
How about a diesel Territory?

Cuey · 02-03-2007, 09:02 PM

I sent an email about 3 months ago about their marketing.

I received a very nice and personal email back from them the next day!

sfr rob · 02-03-2007, 09:03 PM

can anyone please give me some more info on the mondeo. I cant find any links regarding ANYTHING on it.

GXL078 · 02-03-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfr rob

can anyone please give me some more info on the mondeo. I cant find any links regarding ANYTHING on it.

They sell them in NZ because there was one on serious crash unit the other night.
Look what I just found: http://www.ford.co.nz/servlet/Conten...ault&c=DFYPage

**Polyal** · 02-03-2007, 09:05 PM

I agree.

And for once I REALLY look forward to the Ford stand at the MMS!

**Fordman1** · 02-03-2007, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfr rob

can anyone please give me some more info on the mondeo. I cant find any links regarding ANYTHING on it.

Got this link in the mail from Ford.

Link to give them your details for more info:

edit: sorry link doesn't work for me anymore either !

Cuey · 02-03-2007, 09:06 PM

XR5 - Forgot about that one, thanks!

Check out www.ford.co.uk for more info on the mondeo

Diesel Terri is in the works! It will happen! Turbo was just quick and easy to do

I have a gut feeling that we are at the turning point for Ford Australia. The old team woudn't have imported the Mondeo, now we have XR4, 5, Mondeo and Cabrio Focus---Great News!

sfr rob · 02-03-2007, 09:11 PM

link didnt work.

So the mondeo is the same from the UK as well?

Cuey · 02-03-2007, 09:11 PM

The NZ Link is the 'old mondeo'

Check out the pics from the motor show, we have the new one

Did I mention that it was unveiled in Melbourne ahead of the World Launch later this week. THAT IS A HUGE SCOOP! GREAT WORK FORD AUS

Outbackjack · 02-03-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuey

Right then...i've had enough of everyones crap!

All people seem to do on these forums is flog Ford Australia for their current lack of success. Whether this be due to circumstances out of their control, lack of quality marketing, lack of support from Ford US, or many other various reasons, things aren't great. Get over it!

Let's take a look at where we are today

2007:
BF Mk2, selling poorly, but the model is 9 years old with AU style
Territory - Landmark Australian Car, need i say more
Focus - Selling the most units is has ever in this country
Fiesta - Competing with others
Ute - Consistently near the top of the charts
Ranger - New product give it time

TODAY:

Ford Falcon Ute Rip Curl Edition - Opens up a huge market for all people involved with the Surf, Fantastic Move
Ford Focus Diesel - Sensible move, in line with market demands, should sell a bucket load
Ford Focus 5 door Zetec and Ghia - Opening up possible opportunities in the market
Ford Focus Cabrio - Again, more opportunities now being explored
Ford Mondeo - Launched in Australia before the rest of the world. GREAT NEWS! Well done Ford Oz. Comes with 3 levels of price for both sedan and hatch, something over Epica, plus a more powerful base engine, which happens to come with diesel
Territory SR - Great idea to bump up sales without taking the spotlight off new falcon, mondeo, focus or...
Fiesta XR4 - Do I need to say it again...more market opportunities

Overall:

Forward positive action from both Ford and FPV, with the 40th GT. Let's get off Ford's back, stop bitching, write some positive letters to the people who listen, believe me, they do, and they send emails back also!

Heres to the new generation of Ford Models, may we finally conquer the Red Side once and for all

Cuey!

Good post Cuey. I some time wonder if this site is infiltrated by a heap of holden bogans.....

sfr rob · 02-03-2007, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuey

XR5 - Forgot about that one, thanks!

Check out www.ford.co.uk for more info on the mondeo

Diesel Terri is in the works! It will happen! Turbo was just quick and easy to do

I have a gut feeling that we are at the turning point for Ford Australia. The old team woudn't have imported the Mondeo, now we have XR4, 5, Mondeo and Cabrio Focus---Great News!

Yeah, it's great news if your into small cars, but most of us are into large faster cars. :P :sm_headba

Powdered Toast Man · 02-03-2007, 09:12 PM

Has the Mondeo been released? Cool, means I can have a look at one at the MMS.

sfr rob · 02-03-2007, 09:12 PM

carpoint keeps crashing my browser, cant see pics.. any other links?

sfr rob · 02-03-2007, 09:14 PM

man, the Mondeo looks AWESOME! thats some damn good styling for a "small" car.

**Fordman1** · 02-03-2007, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuey

The NZ Link is the 'old mondeo'

Check out the pics from the motor show, we have the new one

Did I mention that it was unveiled in Melbourne ahead of the World Launch later this week. THAT IS A HUGE SCOOP! GREAT WORK FORD AUS

That IS huge.

Mondeo in Melbourne first !! Before Geneva !! Thats freaking awesome....

Cuey · 02-03-2007, 09:17 PM

Write some positive emails to Ford, and they might just listen.

Think about it, do you ever listen to anyone who bags the hell out of you?
People listen to positive comments...trust me

vztrt · 02-03-2007, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barraxr8

That IS huge.

Mondeo in Melbourne first !! Before Geneva !! Thats freaking awesome....

Probably because Ford dont have a car to fill this gap and need to get some of the market. Guess they're not worried about losing more sales on the Aussie built Falcon.

**Fordman1** · 02-03-2007, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuey

Write some positive emails to Ford, and they might just listen.

Think about it, do you ever listen to anyone who bags the hell out of you?
People listen to positive comments...trust me

Keep it up Cuey we need more positive people here.

Good work mate !

Richmalbill · 02-03-2007, 10:32 PM

[QUOTE=Cuey]

Diesel Terri is in the works! [QUOTE]

And that is exactly the problem. It is an embarrassment that it is still in development it should have been on the road two years ago.

Falc'man · 02-03-2007, 10:52 PM

Not many people here know for sure whats in the pipeline.

Just because BF is getting long in the tooth its not the end of the world. In the EL days, Ford Oz had to endure the same problem, and when AU arrived, it didn't make up for any lost ground. So it was about 5-6 years that Ford Oz were struggling for sales - BA came along with Territory and turned things around a fair bit.

Its just a cycle that happens.

And what a great success story Territory was, without which Ford Oz would've been in deep trouble. Some people here carry on like children with a "I want it and I want it NOW" attitude, but maybe Ford Oz want to give Orion the (same as Territory) PROPER R&D that will make it kick butt.

I see good times ahead for the Ford Aus. Remember, they've also been given the deal to design the Ranger replacement - thats nothing to be sneezed at.

And thanks Cuey for starting what really was necessary.

One important note, lets all be thankful Orion will happen and we not gonna end up with some yank tank - who knows how close we were to that happening.

Ford_V8 · 02-03-2007, 11:17 PM

Went and saw Ford's lineup tonight at the Motor Show. I was very impressed to say the least and I couldn't understand why on earth they would be struggling. Surely fuel prices alone can't put people off such nice cars. The mondeo looks ok, but still sorta looks like a tiburon with waxed eyebrows. The 40th anniversary GT looks damn nice but I think with the force range they aren't deviating enough from the Fairmont Ghia. Will definitely turn into a Fairlane/LTD sales slump (not enough differentiation, ZERO LTD sales last month :hihi: ) and I would be very surprised if they sell many Force cars at all. Overall though, there were some very nice cars at the Ford stand, and they are so much more refined than even the latest VE commodore range, especially the interior. IMO the commodore interior looks rather tacky and flimsy compared to the smooth lines of the Ford interiors.

Cuey · 02-03-2007, 11:23 PM

Diesel Motors take time...they're very complicated. I can understand a 2 year timeline for R&D

Have faith Ford Fans, all will be ok!

Kryton · 02-03-2007, 11:25 PM

if Ford are listening, listen to this:
Chevy Camaro.
Dodge Challenger.
the bar has been lifted.
twiddle your thumbs or respond to whats coming on the market, its your call.

Pedro · 02-03-2007, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuey

Right then...i've had enough of everyones crap!
Cuey!

Your post reads like a Ford employee troll.

It's a well documented human trait that people like to voice their disappointment when things go wrong but are reticent about voicing their approval of positive happenings.

I've yet to experience the latter from Ford Manufacturing or my Ford Service Department.

[Tonko] · 03-03-2007, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro

Your post reads like a Ford employee troll.

It's a well documented human trait that people like to voice their disappointment when things go wrong but are reticent about voicing their approval of positive happenings.

I've yet to experience the latter from Ford Manufacturing or my Ford Service Department.

I was actually thinking of posting up a similar thread, people are gettin shitty because its been a rough patch, instead of sticking together (as the minority that we as ford fans are) people are all too keen to bag FoA out,
sure, they have their bad points, but come on, you cant please everyone....

/vented....*wooo* *saaaa*

Kryton · 03-03-2007, 12:41 AM

how long do we have to stick it out before Ford start giving what the customer wants?
its time to look beyond Australia as a market, global is the only way to go and Holden have proven this.
look at what Holden are bringing/are going to be bringing to the local market in the next year or so.
what do Ford have to offer to compete?
not a lot.
its getting/going to get to the stage where Holden sets the bench mark and Ford have to try and catch up.
sorry but a GT isnt going to compete with a (confirmed) Camaro.

Poetic Justice · 03-03-2007, 09:31 AM

Will be good to see a FPV in the future too I think.

You'll end up seeing:

FPV Fiesta
FPV Focus
FPV Mondeo
FPV Falcon
FPV Territory.

Should be a great line up

Poetic Justice · 03-03-2007, 09:32 AM

davway: Didn't Ford start that trend with the Mustang?

Though, in that context, I'd love to see a remade XB Coupe. After seeing the Dodge Challenger concept I figured that the XB coupe could be the hottest retro styled design Ford Aus could do!