FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread

[elfinke]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

XR6T is still a hot piece of gear, especially now that it gets decent wheels!

Yeah for sure. I think the dynamic has shifted a bit this time around: people buying the FGX XR6T are perhaps buying it specifically because of the love of the boost, whereas before I feel the Turbo was a cheaper, much faster all together better bit of gear than the 5.4l XR8.

In any event, performance 4dr sedans are a bit like large TVs now: you just can't buy a bad one.

[Callum31]

I think EcoLPI was dropped in G6E so cabbies couldn't get hold of them and give them the whole 'cabbie' impression. As well as being cheaper too.

[Blueford260]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Dont forget about XR6T Ute. Which is probably another 30 units pm.

I reckon they will be 75 - 80% autos the XR8 and XR6 T.

Anyone who wants a performance Falcon better start to get organised I think.

I personally want an FGX G6ET...

I forgot about the utes

So working on those numbers they will only have about 14-15 months worth of autos. So if you want a turbo or XR8 with an auto I wouldn't be leaving it to long to talk to a dealer!!

I'd love a XR8 with the G6ET interior but the XR interior isn't to bad either.

[FGX-302]

[QUOTE=Blueford260;5221362]I forgot about the utes

So working on those numbers they will only have about 14-15 months worth of autos. So if you want a turbo or XR8 with an auto I wouldn't be leaving it to long to talk to a dealer!!


Can't see those wanting manuals having an issue getting one even in 2016. 2 years is quite some time. If ford can't keep up with demand due to lack of staff should be easy enough to get some fill ins. That's given that they are making a profit on every FGX sold. If they selling at a loss they won't give a **** how many they are making less will be better. An auto XR6 turbo @ 50k would surely be making a profit lol run out FG2's goin for under 40k in some places!!

[Vekgib]

Wheels magazine Facebook page reporting that the cost of the base Falcon will be $35,900. XR6 models between $3,045 & $4,400 cheaper while G6ET drops $9,685.

[DFB FGXR6]

I see just now manual versions of the base ute (C/C and SSB) and XR6 Cab Chassis have been deleted from the range.

[Dave R]

Looking at the pricing chart that Russell has posted, it would appear that an auto XR6T with luxury pack is more expensive than a G6ET. I guess that makes the G6ET a bit of a bargain (as long as you're not put off by no LSD).

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Looking at the pricing chart that Russell has posted, it would appear that an auto XR6T with luxury pack is more expensive than a G6ET. I guess that makes the G6ET a bit of a bargain (as long as you're not put off by no LSD).

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Doesn't really add up with the ford australia site.
Be good if it's true though!

[ZGM86]

Originally Posted by Callum31

I think EcoLPI was dropped in G6E so cabbies couldn't get hold of them and give them the whole 'cabbie' impression. As well as being cheaper too.

I doubt it. What's the point now? They're going to end production in 2 years anyway. FG G6E has been around for 6 years now, if that was really a concern to Ford then EcoLPI wouldn't have been available on the G6E from the beginning.

Plus, let's face it - most taxis nowadays are electric Toyotas.

[SensationFG8]

Interesting there is no XR8 price, seems odd to release the rest but not the 8.

[csv8]

The G6E is $10k less than what I paid 7 years ago.my car is worth $5k, now nothing....no incentive to trade up.....bugger!!!!!

[XR Martin]

My guess the XR8 will be $10k on top of the XR6T prices.

[SensationFG8]

What's it got brembos, leather, luxury pack, alloy spare and suspension.

Prices above say 2100 + 2600 + 250 + suspension + brembos + v8 premium.

5k for the options we do know about, 2k for brembos, 1k for suspension 10k on top of xr6t sounds reasonable.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Callum31

I think EcoLPI was dropped in G6E so cabbies couldn't get hold of them and give them the whole 'cabbie' impression. As well as being cheaper too.

Probably dropped because no one bought them...


Fun fact: Cabbies buy second hand cars, they love ex-gov auctions too. Cabbies also don't just look at factory LPG either, they are quite happy to install aftermarket kits.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Probably dropped because no one bought them...


Fun fact: Cabbie buy secknd hand cars, they love ex-gov auctions too. Cabbies also don't just look at factory LPG either, they are quite happy to install aftermarket kits.

From what I understand most cab owners prefer aftermarket LPG, it's easier to service, and their mechanics know it all backwards.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Callum31

2,500 Auto's will simply be no where near enough.

So the XR's can skip the manual, but what about the G6E Turbo???

Ford are closing down dude, they have to limit things left on shelves. They would have looked at average sales over the past years and worked on a number, then put through an order. Ford aren't out to win the sales race with the falcon, they are giving it a final send off, but they are a buiness and selling all rather then having stuff left over is the goal.

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Ford are closing down dude, they have to limit things left on shelves. They would have looked at average sales over the past years and worked on a number, then put through an order. Ford aren't out to win the sales race with the falcon, they are giving it a final send off, but they are a buiness and selling all rather then having stuff left over is the goal.

Empty shelves won't be real handy for warranty purposes lol hopefully it's a nearly empty shelf. FGX will have its little niggles but given it's largely an FG u would think most issues have been resolved over the years.

[Smoke Pursuit]

FG's being basically the same as Fg2 mechanically will be fine.

[Fab]

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[futura]

Originally Posted by Fab

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Havent seen that spoiler before? Could be the angle or somthing. Crossed between a lip and low profile spioler.

[elfinke]

Originally Posted by Fab

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[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by Fab

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Cant see how people say its not in proportion. Personally think it looks great. Like the low line spoiler .... if a spoiler is required at all. Colour is good (despite another pic being taken by a potato)

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by FGX S/C V8

Doesn't really add up with the ford australia site.
Be good if it's true though!

That chart states (manufacture list price only) so all the on-road costs have to be added on top of those prices.

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

That chart states (manufacture list price only) so all the on-road costs have to be added on top of those prices.

Those FG2 prices are a bit genorous or what? People havnt paid those prices for the majority of time since the FG release.
Or are they comparing on roads on Fg2 an not on roads on FGX?
Can't say that looks like a honest price chart at all lol

[AUS GRUNT]

I hope they keep building manual xr6t and xr8's, if they end up running out of auto's...as i plan on buying a 2015 or 2016 xr6t or xr8 (with a manual trans) either victory gold or kinetic blue...will have to see them in the flesh first.

[FGX-302]

On ford site stock FGX G6ET $51000 on road so with a claimed saving of $9600 from wheels on this model they saying some people were paying over 60K for a FG2 G6ET? I bet whoever paid that felt like a goose when u could buy a fully optioned F6 for well under 60 lol

[xr8territory]

Originally Posted by Fab

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Can't wait to see this car in the flesh. Most people posting pictures state the images don't do it justice. I really hope that is true because this image displays quite a disconnect between the front and rear.

[GT014]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Ford are closing down dude, they have to limit things left on shelves. They would have looked at average sales over the past years and worked on a number, then put through an order. Ford aren't out to win the sales race with the falcon, they are giving it a final send off, but they are a buiness and selling all rather then having stuff left over is the goal.

Exactly. Don't forget Callum said the Fgx is going to be a sell out, can't wait to see ford back on top with over 3500 sales in November

[GasoLane]

Cleaned up a bit of the noise in the pic.....

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by ZGM86

Plus, let's face it - most taxis nowadays are electric Toyotas.

All the new G6E taxis I've seen now aren't even resprayed, they're bought factory silver given the government deregulation in Melbourne.

Talking about Silver Service here.