FG Falcon MKII - Page 7

SteveJH · 15-09-2011, 07:20 PM

Not sure about the upper grill on the XR's, but the interior upgrade looks awesome.

LightningStrike · 15-09-2011, 07:21 PM

I'm happy to say I like what I see. Let's be grateful for the fact they are still making it!! The move to 18's on the XR is better late than never, and for the hatred, have a look at how little Holden did for the VEII... looking forward to seeing one in the metal!

My poor XF · 15-09-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnews

People are free to comment, particularly if they buy them. Some of us that comment on what we want have bought BA, BF and FG... but are not blind fanboy cheering group, just asking for what we would like in an upgrade. And just because a lot of us are consumers, it doesn't mean we are 'fans'. That's all a bit juvenile for some of us.

And that's fair enough, but expecting tech and engine options found elsewhere in the ford world to magically appear and then deriding the product when they don't is just needless nitpicking. This update is about what should have been expected given the current sales environment and fords financial situation.

Bobman · 15-09-2011, 07:27 PM

New look will grow on me. Love the updated XR look, but the others will take time. Certainly has a 'Commodore' look about it too.

So, what does the rear look like then!? Hope there's an LED centre stop light.

fou_bleu · 15-09-2011, 07:29 PM

Firstly, Ford press photos, as per usual, are horribly over corrected!!!

Secondly, the new XT is much more appealing visually than the old one in comparison to the MkI and entire range and with the full touchscreen as an option and the LPi, the XT is more competitive IMO...

G-Series... G6 is much better with the lack of chrome on the front! If I got a G6E or G6ET, I'd have to put a G6 grille in there!

XR... Looks promising in comparison to the latest global Ford's!

Overall, good job Ford!

Chilliman · 15-09-2011, 07:35 PM

I like it, especially the XR, but alas I have moved on from large cars altogether - so no Falcon or Commodore for me in the future...I've got my sights set on the new Focus ST

FPV8U · 15-09-2011, 07:36 PM

quite like the XR update, some good tech and drivetrain upgrades with hopefully the 5.0L N/A or the S/C package for the possible XR8 things are looking good.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 15-09-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by russellw

If the heartland can't find anything good to say then I, for one, intend to enjoy this (almost) last gasp of the Falcon platform.

Russ

hear hear.

Bobman · 15-09-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

i agree the XT looks great. Standard 16's now? great.

16" steel wheels been standard on base model since 2000 and the alloys on the XT standard since late 2008

vztrt · 15-09-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by russellw

No you can't - it is available XR upwards not just the turbo

Cheers
Russ

You mean XL upwards....well from the info that's been put up.

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I'm amazed how good the base models now look. They have really made them quite appealing. SVP models will move down the track.

I like the XR upgrades, want to see them in the flesh but it looks more tough then the current model.

The G6E/T I'm unsure off. Maybe in the flesh it'll look good but I think that bottom grill is where its falling over.

Otherwise for a series 2 Ford have done well. The base models look quite different and much better then the base Commo. Hopefully this pulls in more fleet sales.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 15-09-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobman

16" steel wheels been standard on base model since 2000 and the alloys on the XT standard since late 2008

i meant 16" alloy wheels matey - really? intriguing.

xr8lover · 15-09-2011, 07:53 PM

Car looks fantastic, new front end very sexy!, now all Ford need is a group of advertising people who are passionate about promoting the damn thing......

robbo/region15 · 15-09-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8lover

Car looks fantastic, new front end very sexy!, now all Ford need is a group of advertising people who are passionate about promoting the damn thing......

Buy one you know you want too.............

Sundeep · 15-09-2011, 08:14 PM

Delete thread. Any average Joe who does a search on FG MkII to see what it's all about will come about this Ford "FAN" site with a pooptonne of negative comments. Then you'll have less chance of the Falcon surviving the next few years.

Looks mint, especially XT. Only gripe here is it looks like that new XR lower grille will hide the signature XR6T peeping-cooler.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 15-09-2011, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sundeep

Delete thread. Any average Joe who does a search on FG MkII to see what it's all about will come about this Ford "FAN" site with a pooptonne of negative comments. Then you'll have less chance of the Falcon surviving the next few years.

Looks mint, especially XT. Only gripe here is it looks like that new XR lower grille will hide the signature XR6T peeping-cooler.

have you ordered one yet Sunny? come on you know you want to

galaxy xr8 · 15-09-2011, 08:30 PM

I like the new styling cues, I can't wait to hear more about Eco-boost, bring it on.

AMGC63 · 15-09-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

As you can see they can't shut everyone up. If it's not the airbags it's the power. If it's not the power it's the lack of diesel. Meh.

Lack of diesel is only an issue if its a Falcon, Commodore on the other hand doesnt need a diesel option...

csv8 · 15-09-2011, 08:31 PM

Who else thinks a Four Cylinder Engine in the G6E, downgrades the luxury image?? I do..it will be interesting what price the Ecoboost is...if it is more than a G6E with the six..then Ford will have unsold stock...I hope the FG2 is a winner..Ford need it too be,

HULK EF · 15-09-2011, 08:34 PM

XT -Big improvement! no longer looks like a BF..

um.. intercooler airflow anyone?? xr T bumper looks choco block full of plastic?
I like the XRT foggies/surrounds and the way the bumper flares out at the lower corners.. bit commodrish but it works.

G6e turbo grill looks tacked on. -no longer matches the uppergrill.

vztrt · 15-09-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Who else thinks a Four Cylinder Engine in the G6E, downgrades the luxury image??

As opposed to having a luxury LPG model?

AMGC63 · 15-09-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Who else thinks a Four Cylinder Engine in the G6E, downgrades the luxury image?? I do..it will be interesting what price the Ecoboost is...if it is more than a G6E with the six..then Ford will have unsold stock...I hope the FG2 is a winner..Ford need it too be,

I'm sure if we all thought long and hard enough we could make a list of negatives.. I for one am not a fan of the valve caps on the wheels..

Road_Warrior · 15-09-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Who else thinks a Four Cylinder Engine in the G6E, downgrades the luxury image??

Like 4cyl BMW's, Audis and Mercs? 95% of the buyers of them wouldn't care.

**Polyal** · 15-09-2011, 08:42 PM

God whats with all the haters? Uneducated opinions? No experience with a similar product? Fear?

People do you really think Ford would go through the cost of time of engineering a product that they believe had little chance of success? They have been number one before, know what it takes, and its not all about product per se.

This a facelift, thats it, so it comes with some good additions which is a plus.

LPG = awesome
EB4 = still awesome

Both the NA and I6T have ample power without even talking about the torque.

Try to distance personal dislike to failure.

Seduce XR6 · 15-09-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

re-read my initial post - the edit area - i've never had a company car either? had a loan once only and paid it out.

if you're referring to the tiny little even comical differences between MK's like screw types, brand of speakers, fabric composition etc then i'm sure the MK2 FG has a hell of a lot which isn't publicised either.

The point as i said a million times is how about people try and be positive about a product rather than calling out whatever they can think of for the purpose of being sheep. We're meant to be the most passionate of all Falcon purchasers, and all a lot of people can do is bag it for no real reason.

If I was a sheep & I can assure you I am not I would say I Love it even if I did not, I dont like what I have seen so far & that is ok for me to say even on a Ford Forum, as for the differences I will paste a link which clearly explains the BFII had 3 areas changed to improve economy which I dont find tiny or comical (is that even a word) out of interest how many new Fords have you purchased & your looking at the wrong member here for cars being purchased by his Father who died approx 30 years ago anyway (look at a few others closer) however that again is not the point, just because I like Fords & have owned many of them does not mean I am one eyed or a sheep.

Do I want Ford Aus to succeed hell yes, will I say all things Ford are good hell no otherwise I would be a one eyed sheep lol

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...new-falcon.htm

Road_Warrior · 15-09-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

God whats with all the haters? Uneducated opinions? No experience with a similar product? Fear?

People do you really think Ford would go through the cost of time of engineering a product that they believe had little chance of success? They have been number one before, know what it takes, and its not all about product per se.

This a facelift, thats it, so it comes with some good additions which is a plus.

LPG = awesome
EB4 = still awesome

Both the NA and I6T have ample power without even talking about the torque.

Try to distance personal dislike to failure.

Dude don't you get it? It's not cool to like Fords on this here Ford Forum.

vztrt · 15-09-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Dude don't you get it? It's not cool to like Falcons on this here Ford Forum.

Fixed it for ya.

**Polyal** · 15-09-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Dude don't you get it? It's not cool to like Fords on this here Ford Forum.

I confess to dishing it out when its deserved (spade is a spade), but people are getting cranky over a product that hasnt been released yet....

I personally think LPi is a revelation, but I can see how it doesnt suit everyone; fine. I can see how others would prefer EB4, its perhaps the "safe" option, but I dont dismiss it has useless.

Horses for courses, atleast we have such a choice, look at GM. No wonder they sell so many V8's, they have no proper alternative.

XESP351 · 15-09-2011, 08:53 PM

So much bickering from both sides! This thread will get locked the way it's going.

Back on topic, no one has yet commented on the fact you can differntiate a turbo clearly from the front (except for intercooler), that's a first since the introduction of the turbos and I think that's a great thing. About time really.

Bobman · 15-09-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Like 4cyl BMW's, Audis and Mercs? 95% of the buyers of them wouldn't care.

Yes, but they are only in the base models and 95% of buyers pick the higher models for the better engine.

However, I hope the EB4 does well and the FG2 sells well.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 15-09-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Seduce XR6

If I was a sheep & I can assure you I am not I would say I Love it even if I did not, I dont like what I have seen so far & that is ok for me to say even on a Ford Forum, as for the differences I will paste a link which clearly explains the BFII had 3 areas changed to improve economy which I dont find tiny or comical (is that even a word) out of interest how many new Fords have you purchased & your looking at the wrong member here for cars being purchased by his Father who died approx 30 years ago anyway (look at a few others closer) however that again is not the point, just because I like Fords & have owned many of them does not mean I am one eyed or a sheep.

Do I want Ford Aus to succeed hell yes, will I say all things Ford are good hell no otherwise I would be a one eyed sheep lol

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...new-falcon.htm

again, very small changes like i said. I also said, check my other post as i'd already edited it long before your last reply. I will now highlight the part you're missing:

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

edit: confused you with someone with a very similar alias - first paragraph still stands

i confused you with a young guy from perth whose dad had a BF XR6 and a very similar alias. That's old news. Also i've bought two brand new Falcons since late 2005, what is this now a peeing contest? Move on. Also yes my friend, comical is indeed a word.