Ford: Falcon news **2008 XR8 news (page 3)**
08-11-2006, 12:00 AM
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Ford: Falcon news **2008 XR8 news (page 3)**
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08-11-2006, 12:15 AM
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I want the Ford Typhoon. 
08-11-2006, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by SpeedyV6
How hard would it be to switch to left-hand drive and certify these Aussie models for sale in the USA?
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08-11-2006, 08:09 AM
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Keep that El Camino-thing down under but brind the rest here. 
It is DEFINITELY the best looking Ford sedan to date. (Although I think the Lincoln LS and Mercury Milan are very nice sedans ISO better powertrains.)
It is DEFINITELY the best looking Ford sedan to date. (Although I think the Lincoln LS and Mercury Milan are very nice sedans ISO better powertrains.)
08-11-2006, 08:20 AM
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Thing is... would importing such a car be worth it to Ford? Retooling their plants, etc ... it's a long way from Australia to the continental US. Exchange rate is not favorable, either (AUD$ is quite strong). And I think Ford doesn't want to do it due to GM's experience with the GTO. 
It's a shame ...
Secondly ... the "utes" they have Down Under (aka El-Camino) ... they are super-popular down there. I was there in 2002 and they were all over the place. I guess they're practical?
They're not big into SUVs / crossovers but perhaps their market has changed since 2002 ...
PS Doesn't the Falcon front remind you a bit of the Volvo S40 / S60 ??? Maybe it's me ...
It's a shame ...Secondly ... the "utes" they have Down Under (aka El-Camino) ... they are super-popular down there. I was there in 2002 and they were all over the place. I guess they're practical?
They're not big into SUVs / crossovers but perhaps their market has changed since 2002 ...PS Doesn't the Falcon front remind you a bit of the Volvo S40 / S60 ??? Maybe it's me ...
the front end looks like the last gen camry
08-11-2006, 10:52 AM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Exterior is good, but not great (Fusion is much better IMHO)
The interior is excellent. NA Fords should have interiors like this.
The interior is excellent. NA Fords should have interiors like this.
08-11-2006, 12:36 PM
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meh, it looks too plain jane to me
The XR optioned sedan looks real good.
08-11-2006, 01:31 PM
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The Falcon has options to compete with the Hemi also. 
That Falcon is horribly dated. The Exterior is dated, the seat design and materials are just awful, and the only redeeming part is the center console.
I think the 300 with the hubcabs is dreadful. That care NEEDS at least 18s to look right.
08-11-2006, 03:34 PM
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Too Subaru-ish, too late. Interior is very good, though.
08-11-2006, 04:36 PM
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I saw this on Leftlanenews yesterday but was too lazy to post it. Thanks for the grunt work harry, errr i mean... 
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...7-ford-falcon/
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/...7-ford-falcon/
08-14-2006, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ck123
whats next the FORD EAGLE?
wtf is up with these names lol
wtf is up with these names lol
You need to know your cars better..
The Falcon has been around since 1960.
Let me guess, you've never seen the movie Mad Max?
08-14-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by MSZ
Of course the exterior is dated.
It hasn't changed one bit since 1998.
It hasn't changed one bit since 1998.
08-14-2006, 08:51 PM
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he is only 19
08-14-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ck123
nope never heard of it or seen one......so how am i suppose to know they were brought back from the dead?
Dont mind me, I'm grumpy today.
08-14-2006, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ck123
nope never heard of it or seen one......so how am i suppose to know they were brought back from the dead?
being a car enthusiast doesn't mean you stop looking at cars that aren't in the US. I mean you know of Ferrari, Lambo, Porsche, so why should it stop there.
08-14-2006, 09:29 PM
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The Ford 500 is WAY better.
08-14-2006, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ck123
nope never heard of it or seen one......
http://www.fpv.com.au/cars/f6-typhoon/overview.aspx
It'd be my first Ford car if it was ever made available in NA shores.
08-14-2006, 11:11 PM
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Falcon page here: http://www.ford.com.au/range/falcon/models/
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08-15-2006, 01:08 AM
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Well, here's the Typhoon...
http://www.fpv.com.au/cars/f6-typhoon/overview.aspx
It'd be my first Ford car if it was ever made available in NA shores.
http://www.fpv.com.au/cars/f6-typhoon/overview.aspx
It'd be my first Ford car if it was ever made available in NA shores.
i really hate the ford emblem..it makes the car look worse imo
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2008 Ford Falcon...
Pics...!
