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Their new designs, however... That ix35 is ugly, and the new Sonata isn't that much better. Good month for Falcon, I just hope Territory and Ute can pull Ford above 5500 for the month.
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Hyundai is a good buy at the moment for the future, their cars are feature packed, high quality and offer good value, and in 5 years time when you trade it in or sell, their image would have improved to the point where the market would give it Toyota levels of resale.
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I think that Australia in 2015 will be viewing Hyundais in a much better light than what we view them now in 2010. But maybe im being a bit overzealous in suggesting they would be at Toyota level. |
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http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257737001D3586
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It's Toyota that has to decide whether it wants to be a fleet player or move up market like Ford... |
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http://www.caradvice.com.au/69661/ne...ures-may-2010/
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They're going to enter a war of attrition with Hyundai, that they may not win. Ford and to a lesser extent Holden should be insulated because of their niche products, but it is worrying that Ford is the Falcon car company. Their only shining light from the imports side is Fiesta, and that is because they have fought tooth and nail for every car. Focus is outclassed by the new Mazda3 and Golf, Mondeo is a great car, but it couldn't get arrested, and Ranger, although it has moved up, is still behind HiLux, Triton and Navara. Don't get me started on how they lost a 25 year contract with Australia post to Mercedes. Holden should be worried. Ford are making a profit on their Operations locally, with smaller volumes, yet are catching up with Falcon, the new Territory is almost here, as is Coyote. The back end of 2010, and the beginning of 2011 is going to be interesting.
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What about the massive numbers of demos manufacturers are trying to entice dealers to register???
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Would it be fair to say the Cruze is stealing a lot of Commodore sales ?
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Focus and Mondeo may be great cars but buyers are staying away in droves..... |
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While I'm happy with the Falcon sales, I just hope next month they don't slide downwards with all these cheap demos being registered. Really excited with the overall Ford sales thou, what a great result, well above Mazda which is great! Bring on the model breakdown.
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The i45 for me is a landmark vehicle for Hyundai.
It is one of the first Hyundais that looks bloody good. It's not a good driving car so they still have a way to go, but cosmetically, it is a breakthrough for Hyundai. Good job with the Falcon too. Be great if the momentum could remain eternally...
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Looking at the numbers in the tech area, Ford again sold more locally built cars for the month!!
Ford: 5179 (3258 + 865 + 1056) Holden: 5056 (3899 + 1009 + 34 + 114) That makes it 2 months in a row!! Am I the only one who thinks the i45 is but angly?? |
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Great news for the blue oval too, i'd love to see the Falcon beat out the Commodore when they hit the 50th Anniversary even if it's just for a month. It is well deserved by now.
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I'm really chuffed that the so-called ageing Territory can beat the Kluger. That is an achievement. In regards to the Captiva, don't see that as a direct competitor.
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It will be interesting to see what is changed other than the looks, I reckon some people are holding out as its due soon(ish). If the i45 doesn't do well ill go heave, for its segment its a good car. Dont know how you can say its not good looking even if its not your kind of car. ![]() ![]() ![]() Loving these new icons.
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Territory, even with its faults, still has a very good name for itself in Australia.
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My sister recently went from her Territory to a Hyundai (damn mental blank...) R SUV whatever they are, and had a list a mile long of things she didn't like about it. But it drives quite well though, and the only thing she's sold on is the fuel economy over the Territory. I dare say the their next car will be a new Territory when the time comes, and if Ford can do something positive with it's fuel economy, they will sell as many as they can make. Oh, and if they fix the rust issues, the rear window and the ball joint problems permanently, they'll be on a winner. Ed ![]()
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Looks are subjective so to expect people to like it like you do is a little arrogant. As far as bloated cars go, my AU1 XR8 trumps this! **** |
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i45 looks like too many ideas mish mashed together, dosent quite work for me!
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