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Trev
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Customers can check out in full myFord Capped Price Servicing terms and conditions at www.ford.com.au/myfordcps
Falcon Details Parking Sensors All Falcon sedan models now have front and rear parking sensors as standard. The front sensors can be active when the gearshift is in any position other than Park (P) and the vehicle speed is below 10 km/h. The system is activated by engaging reverse, or pressing the park aid button on the instrument panel. The sensors cover an area of up to 70 centimetres from the front of the vehicle and 15 to 35 centimetres to the side of the front end of the vehicle. The front and rear parking sensors sound an audible warning when obstacles are near either bumper in the following manner: Objects detected by the front sensors are indicated by a high pitched tone from the front radio speakers. Objects detected by the rear sensors are indicated by a lower pitched tone from the rear radio speakers. The sensing system reports the obstacle that is closest to the front or rear of the vehicle. For example, if an obstacle is 60 centimetres from the front of the vehicle and, at the same time, an obstacle is only 40 centimetres from the rear of the vehicle, the lower pitched tone sounds. Alternating warning sounds from the front and rear if there are objects at both bumpers that are closer than 25 centimetres. Rear Camera with Overlays A reversing camera is now standard on all Falcon sedans. The camera system has been enhanced for Falcon and includes three different guides to help the driver identify what is behind the vehicle: Fixed Guidelines show the path of the vehicle while reversing in a straight line, with green, yellow and red distance indication Active Guidelines are shown when you steer the steering wheel, showing your intended path. Active guidelines fade out when the steering wheel is straight. Centreline helps align the centre of the vehicle with an object such as a trailer A manual zoom can be activated to provide a closer view of an object behind the vehicle. In this mode only the centreline is shown. Human Machine Interface (HMI) with SYNC2 The intuitive HMI layout and design has been improved across the Falcon range, including the performance XR8 sedan, with voice control across the range. The revised HMI includes SYNC2 with a new graphic display system utilising layers and colours to aide navigation of menus and connected functions. The system is easy to use and displays a primary source of information for the vehicle’s comfort and convenience systems. With a four-quadrant colour touch screen, it is designed to be both engaging and easy to use. The menu allows customers to adjust and personalise audio, climate, phone and various other settings of the in-car convenience and comfort systems. All Falcon models are also fitted with an 8" high-resolution colour touch screen, a traditional HMI button interface and voice control to access systems such as: Entertainment system controls Climate control settings Phone information Satellite navigation with Traffic Message Channel (XR8)^ Voice Control System All Falcon models now have the convenience of SYNC2’s voice control system as standard. The in-car functions that can be controlled by voice include entertainment, climate, phone, satellite navigation and general settings. New introductions to the system include pushing the voice control button and saying "I'm hungry" to bring up a list of local restaurants. SYNC2 can also be used to call up the restaurant to make a reservation, then provide guidance to the location with turn-by-turn directions. Other natural language commands include "warmer" to turn up the air conditions, or "Temperature 20 degrees" for more specificity. SYNC2 also understands Australian addresses so the driver can use voice control to say the whole address at once and SYNC2 will intuitively work it out. Audio System SYNC2 offers multiple audio options including: Radio DAB+, FM, FMAS, AM & AMAS Audio files/music streaming from compatible smartphones via USB or Bluetooth®* Audio files from connected USB devices including memory sticks, flash drives, external self-powered hard drives SD card slot: Play and browse audio files from SD cards (note: SD slot in Titanium is used for Satellite Navigation software) CD/MP3/WMA: Play and browse the contents of an MP3/WMA CD or CD Auxiliary input: Play audio from a connected MP3/other audio devices iPhone and iPod Integration There is a fully integrated interface between the iPod unit and the vehicle’s audio system on all Falcon models. It allows the user to control the iPod player through SYNC2, HMI buttons or steering wheel mounted buttons and through voice control. Digital Radio (DAB +) A DAB+ digital radio is standard on all Falcon models. It provides a high quality audio signal due to digital broadcasting, avoiding any of the interference noises typical of a traditional AM/FM radio station. Passengers can also see more information, via the touch screen, of what the digital radio is playing. It shows the title and artist of the song, the news headlines, or the latest sports results (note: availability of information displayed is dependent on the broadcast). Complementing the DAB+ radio system is a dual antenna system on all Falcon models, as well as Wi-Fi hot-spot connectivity. To improve radio reception Ford has fitted an antenna in the roof and another behind the front bumper. The Wi-Fi capability creates a wireless network hotspot within the vehicle, thereby allowing other devices such as personal computers or games to be operated in the vehicle. By using the Wi-Fi feature, everyone in the vehicle can access the internet via a mobile broadband connection inside the vehicle, if a mobile phone supports personal area networking, or if the vehicle is parked outside a wireless hotspot. Falcon XR8 Prices (Sedan) MODEL Falcon XR8 Sedan 5.0L Petrol MT $52,490* 5.0L Petrol AT $54,690* *Recommended Manufacturers’ List Price only. As always, the offer price of any vehicle is entirely at the discretion of the Dealer. Prices shown exclude Dealer delivery and statutory charges. Options^ Falcon XR8 Prestige Paint $385 Matching Alloy Spare STD Leather Seat Trim STD Tow Pack (1,600 kg rated) $550 STD- Standard, NCO – No Cost Option, N/A – Not available. *This is the Manufacturer’s List Price for the vehicle only. A number of other components, including a dealer delivery fee, stamp duty, registration, compulsory third party insurance and other statutory charges may be payable by a customer in relation to the purchase of this vehicle. The final transaction price will be as negotiated by the customer with their chosen Dealer. ^Recommended Manufacturer's List Prices only. Prices shown include GST. The actual selling price for options and accessories (fitted or unfitted) is at the dealers’ discretion. #Performance data obtained using premium unleaded fuel (98 RON)
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Trev
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Wow look at the spec and price.....
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2009
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An absolute bargain.
This would have been a good deal at 80k, let alone a little over 50. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Not so much... look at the dismal sales of non-GTS HSVs which are spec'd similarly. People expect an awful lot nowadays for 70-80k.
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I think Ford may have misread the market. The SSV sells for similar, but has a huge performance deficit. Ford shouldn't be making small numbers of this car. Finally they have a model a lot of Holden buyers would actually leave Holden for. |
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NSW
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In a straight line it is going to hose all Holdens and HSV's bar the GTS, it is going to have to be a BFYB winner!
I was considering a FGX XR6T ute before production ends but now I'm thinking manual XR8, hopefully manual models won't be restricted to parts availability like the autos. |
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I agree it should do well in the BFYB award though, I just hope the car can actually put all what is on paper and translate it on the track. In the context of this thread though, I agree, pricing is brilliant, did Ford finally wake up?
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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insane value!
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Congrats to Ford! It would have been easy for them to price gouge based on limited supply of S/C motors and auto gearboxes.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Let's just hope the dealers start price gouging!
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Love also the inclusion of the heavy duty cooling and heavy duty battery. Mad Max version 2?
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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Yeap finally it ticks all the boxes and its for a limited run.....
But agreed its nice to see they didnt run away with a cash grab.
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I just want one
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Wirlankarra yanama
Join Date: May 2006
Location: God's Country
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Kinda makes a GT F look rather expensive - those full length stickers and 351 badges must have cost a lot of R&D to integrate
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Geez i'm glad they don't look very good or that would be extremely tempting.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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So it gets the 9 inch rear wheels too? Awesome value at that price.
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Yep, 9" rears.
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It cops R spec suspension too, what a way to welcome back the XR8.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Awesome Value, can't wait to see Frosty & Dj driving one of these beast on the Mountain next weekend.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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I just got the email from Ford....dam sharp procing indeed 335kw supercharged V8 and brembos all round, leather trim.....
My email said under 50K driveaway... very dam tempting..... |
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Loving my '335' kW!
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Under $50K driveaway? Please do share, I want my ducks in a row before chatting with the dealer...
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Damn them to hell, that price makes it exceptionally tempting...
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cheap as, what a performance bargain.
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Wow, what amazing specs and price - wonder if they'll make the 6/4 brembos an option (the car is fabulous without them, but would be a track weapon with).
This should be good for all non-rspec GT owners - means we can "upgrade" to the XR8 parts without having to go through a VIN check (hopefully).
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Alot of car for that price. If Ford can produce enough XR8s to keep up with the demand, Ford will have a winner on there hands. Looks like the new XR8 will be the performance buy on the year.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Ok Ford, you win.
Going tomorrow to place a deposit.
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