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when cigarette sponsorship was no longer allowed, seton would have gone bust, so ford then got one of their companies/arms/subsidiaries in ford credit to come on board. he was still getting money directly form ford and also from ford credit. just like dbd needham was on board for moff in the sierra. it wasn't ford as such but was done through one of ford's companies or close partners |
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[QUOTE=Bossxr8]The only reason they are selling Volt here is to give Holden a green image, nothing more, nothing less, hence why they have made the ads for them to try to trick the public into believing the whole company is going to help save the world. They have even admitted that at 60k they will still lose money on everyone they sell. But being seen to be green is the goal.
And its built on a 20k Cruze platform ![]() That extra 40k you spent on it will be paid back in fuel savings, as long as you drive to Mars every week for the next 50 years. ![]() EcoBoost in a Falcon a better move? zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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Nothing wrong with an ecoboast falcon.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The best thing Ford can do for now is make Falcon and Territory as closely aligned as possible
with a global platform to control costs...In essence a RWD EUCD/CD4 impersonator.. |
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a lot of dick beating going on in this thread.. hes a true one eyed supporter.. onya dicky..
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He is a legend................
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I'm old and I fell
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: North Ringwood, Melbourne
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So much negativity on the forums recently. Members turning against members over such trivial ****. Everyone needs to have a coke and a smile and shut the **** up.
I love the Falcon, I've wanted one ever since I was 10 years old and wanted a an EL XR8 more than I wanted my next breath. Then I bought my BF XR6 at 19 years old and I love it more than anything. I'm shattered to think that I won't be able to buy my first new Falcon when I am in a financial position to support it because it might be discontinued, but I also know that Ford is a multinational, multibillion dollar corporation that has people much smarter than most of the people on this forum throwing their wild, unsubstantiated opinions around (not looking at anyone, davway) making long term financial decisions for them. If this is the end, then I hope we can see the old girl out with a bang, and I know that bickering and bitching at each other over trivial 'he said, she said' **** isn't going to make things any better, or make Ford think twice about exporting Falcons to save the badge.
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http://canberratimes.drive.com.au/gr...719-22bz4.html
Why the hell did they have to go and use a dunnydore for the final product. The development mules were Ford territories FFS. |
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Our exchange rate won't help plus they'll need to sell at around $30K there ..
The Falcon is taken as the size of a Fairlane the way people look at vehicles these days..
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As for buying a new Falcon, you'll still have 4 more years to do it, and even then you'll be able to most likely pick up a nice demo or 2nd handie after that. Start your savings plan now: that's what I'm doing so I can pick up one of the last XR6 Turbo's that come off the line.
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I'm old and I fell
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I'm saving for a house at the moment. As much as I'd love a nice brand new XR6t or, in my dreams, a 335GT, the house needs to come first :(
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Priorities.. Another reason big cars are not selling..
When a $20K new Mazda 3 will get you by... Houses don't [generally] depreciate cars do...
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probably has more to do with perception of lack of utility/versatility with a large sedan. perhaps a 5-door hatch and/or a station wagon, a la Mondeo would offer buyers more. |
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YES be more aggressive in style and marketing..
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