FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 339

Bonn · 08-10-2014, 02:38 PM

..also, wouldn't it be great if FG X 01 were unveiled !!!

fgpsi · 08-10-2014, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Full_Monty

After finally sitting in the FGX on saturday, and stewing over it...
I decided a GT was for me, just pulled the trigger on a super low Km, clean Campellfield FPV built GT.

Dat wheelspin tho..

LooLoo18 · 08-10-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HO 3

This time the XR8 is the last Australian built Ford Falcon 4 door V8 sedan which in itself is significant..............also this time there is no FPV GT or quicker F6 to dilute potential sales like there has been in the past.

Cheers Mick

Anyone know how many FG XR8 were built/sold?
Was there the same hype being that it was going to be the last XR8 at the time?

V8 6I · 08-10-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Anyone know how many FG XR8 were built/sold?
Was there the same hype being that it was going to be the last XR8 at the time?

Dont know about the numbers sold but Ford wasnt shutting up shop and you could still buy a GT so not much hype back then.Now its the last ever V8 performance car from Ford Aus.

turbo4 · 08-10-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by V8 6I

Dont know about the numbers sold but Ford wasnt shutting up shop and you could still buy a GT so not much hype back then.Now its the last ever V8 performance car from Ford Aus.

There was also talk at the time of it possibly returning in the future, so people may not have been as worried about it being the last one ever.

Bonn · 08-10-2014, 03:37 PM

plus the GS was in showrooms everywhere, at the right price

elfinke · 08-10-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Full_Monty

After finally sitting in the FGX on saturday, and stewing over it...
I decided a GT was for me, just pulled the trigger on a super low Km, clean Campellfield FPV built GT.

I hope this happens to a few prospective buyers: leaves more XR8 autos for me to choose from

Also, no GTs in Emperor :(

Whitey-AMG · 08-10-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Full_Monty

After finally sitting in the FGX on saturday, and stewing over it...
I decided a GT was for me, just pulled the trigger on a super low Km, clean Campellfield FPV built GT.

Was it an XR8 you sat in ?
What tipped you in the GT direction ?

Auslandau · 08-10-2014, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Anyone know how many FG XR8 were built/sold?
Was there the same hype being that it was going to be the last XR8 at the time?

17 and sold with no hype. They just drifted away .......

BrendanSM · 08-10-2014, 08:14 PM

Just a quick one, can anyone tell me whether or not the G6E has different interior material like it was in the FG? I don't recall seeing any pictures of the inside of a G6E FGX

Full_Monty · 08-10-2014, 08:45 PM

Yeah it was the Xr8 at the ford Launch event.
Just love the FG FPV styling overall and it feels a bit more special to me, having aspired to owning one. I was left a little underwhelmed by the FGX interior given there wan no change, and the exterior I was 50/50 on.

I've wanted an f6 or GT335 for ages, and the perfect car came up, low kms at a great price so I jumped on it.

drbowza · 08-10-2014, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

17 and sold with no hype. They just drifted away .......

17 FG XR8 ever sold? That can't be right because there is 33 on car sales?

Auslandau · 08-10-2014, 09:26 PM

....... they are replica's!

And was not serious. Of course more were made, but were not many, hence, they disappeared without a whimper.

Jaxon · 08-10-2014, 09:48 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing an xr8 in the colour smoke. Haven't seen any yet. Will be my last falcon.

fordfreak · 08-10-2014, 11:33 PM

csv8 · 08-10-2014, 11:34 PM

Yes..today..too and from work....

joeyy17 · 08-10-2014, 11:43 PM

Yes... today.... too and from uni....

Road Games · 08-10-2014, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by fordfreak

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Yes i think i can see the similarities everyone has spoke of ...

*sarcasm*

Madaya · 09-10-2014, 12:11 AM

I'm sure I would miss the Nitro Colour. Nitro was a standout (in my opinion).

FGX-302 · 09-10-2014, 09:32 AM

Does anyone know if the XR8 is doing a hot lap at Bathurst this wknd??

turbo4 · 09-10-2014, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by FGX S/C V8

Does anyone know if the XR8 is doing a hot lap at Bathurst this wknd??

certainly is, Dick and Frosty are taking some lucky ****** for some laps around the mountain

commodorenutt · 09-10-2014, 10:01 AM

I'm not sold on the Victory Gold
Breeze would suit it perfectly though.

FGX335 · 09-10-2014, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaxon

I'm looking forward to seeing an xr8 in the colour smoke. Haven't seen any yet. Will be my last falcon.

Yep, the only one I'll see will most likely be when mine is delivered. Fingers crossed it looks the goods!

FGX-302 · 09-10-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by turbo4

certainly is, Dick and Frosty are taking some lucky ****** for some laps around the mountain

Awesome do u know what time n day?

elfinke · 09-10-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Yes..today..too and from work....

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Originally Posted by joeyy17

Yes... today.... too and from uni....

Yeah today, to work at uni.

I like that Gold in the CGis, but I just don't know how well it will age, like nearly every gold/orange/yellow colour ever on a non-funny car. I'm torn between the two blues and Emperor, good thing I've got months to make my mind up!

turbo4 · 09-10-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FGX S/C V8

Awesome do u know what time n day?

http://www.speedcafe.com/2014/10/08/...lcon-bathurst/

Fri:1255
Sat: 0905

SensationFG8 · 09-10-2014, 11:28 AM

Victory gold looks good in the flesh, it's a bit of a bronze colour.

elfinke · 09-10-2014, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by SensationFG8

Victory gold looks good in the flesh, it's a bit of a bronze colour.

Yeah I'm keen to see it in the flesh, as I think it is the most 'standout' of the colour palette. That is, of the selection of XR8 colours, that is the one I'm most likely to notice at a roundabout or in my rear mirrors.

Great photo from the "last ever GT rolls off factory floor" article at the toilet paper telegraph.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/bus...-1227084091538