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Old 18-08-2013, 07:18 PM   #61
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Default Re: CONFIRMED: Falcon 2014 update & production to 2016

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Knew that front reminded me of something..Wheels didn't really try that hard...
When have they in recent years?
Wheels magazine is nothing more than the 'Woman's Weekly' in the motoring section at the news agent.
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Old 18-08-2013, 08:31 PM   #62
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Default Re: CONFIRMED: Falcon 2014 update & production to 2016

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I have a couple of questions for those far more learned than myself..

What does $104 million get you these days in term of a model upgrade?. Would it be similar to an au to ba type upgrade?


If ford utilise bits from its global parts bin. Is it able to make a more significant upgrade at a cheaper price?


Like most I'm pretty happy with the driveline basically carrying over. But I would really expect to see the interior as well as the interior "freshened up"
One of the auto websites said the basic dash shape will stay the same, but with new switch gear, instrument cluster and different materials in the seats to give it a fresh look. It won't be 100% new but it should look and feel different. Wait and see.
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Old 18-08-2013, 08:57 PM   #63
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Default Re: CONFIRMED: Falcon 2014 update & production to 2016

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When have they in recent years?
Wheels magazine is nothing more than the 'Woman's Weekly' in the motoring section at the news agent.

More like the back hander publicity dept for GMH.
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Old 18-08-2013, 09:42 PM   #64
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Geez that looks good, about time the falcon looked like it has some muscle.
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Old 18-08-2013, 10:41 PM   #65
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Default Re: CONFIRMED: Falcon 2014 update & production to 2016

I think a big factor is ford's marketing campaign!

IMO its shocking, ads do nothing to make me want the car,

I hope they market the new falcon properly
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Old 18-08-2013, 11:35 PM   #66
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Slot the Mondeo interior into the Falcon..problem Solved !!!!
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Old 19-08-2013, 01:53 AM   #67
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Default Re: CONFIRMED: Falcon 2014 update & production to 2016

The only reason they are spending money on the final Falcon is to crawl up our butt

Just as strategic as their exit from Aussie manufacturing, facilitated by the withdrawal of marketing, failure to supply the desirable configured cars, poor dealer support etc etc, this is all part of the plan to wean us off what we love and onto what they want us to buy.

Just like administering first aid to someone you deliberately ran over in your car.

At least the last model will get a little bit of a facelift, and then Ford can go onto enjoy increased profits at the expense of an Australian icon.

It's a damn sham :(
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Old 20-08-2013, 05:28 PM   #68
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Default Re: CONFIRMED: Falcon 2014 update & production to 2016

No major investment is required until 2016... That is why we are keeping in until then. This update is already done and dusted. Looking forward to it.
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