We are quickly approaching the first major motorshow of the new year, the traditional time where GM make a statement one day and it’s altered the next. The traditional time where the Australian automotive media make cocks of themselves and I strongly suspect, a time where Australian’s join together to lament a look but don’t touch product offering.
What Ford news are we looking forward to?
History is a statement, the future is a question.
jpd80 (30th December 2017)
GT500 announcement looming...
My Falcon family heritage: XY V8 Falcon 500, XYGT, XBGT, XC 351 GS, XD 4.1 Spack, EF wagon, AU Wagon, AU2 Wagon, AU2 XR8, BA XR8, BF XR8, FG XR6, Lucky last: Sprint 8. Oh wait, AU3 XLS Marlin Ute!
jpd80 (30th December 2017)
US Ranger
Diesel F150
Bullitt Mustang
TBH I just don't have vested interest anymore as I once had.
Without our own product we just get whats coming through the docks - half baked or baked depending on the brand.
YNWA ! off to CL 2018.
Sydney is Sky Blue HAL Premiers/Champions 2017 - the Double.
Ford wise:
More news on Mustang here in GT form and any news on the prospect of a GT 500.
I'm also interested in the Ranger Raptor and any updates to the Everest (if at all)
Lifetime proud Ford Falcon enthusiast and previous owner of the following models XR, XY, XB, XC, XD, EB, AU, BA and FG.
Current owner of a BA Mk2 FPV GT and a FG XR6 Turbo
Mustang enthusiast and current owner of a 1969 Mach 1 351 4V 4-barrel M-Code + 2018 Mustang GT 10 speed
As for other manufacturers, nothing much locally available other than some prestige brands interests me.
The Walkinshaw Camaro has my interest somewhat but only as a comparison to what we will have with Mustang.
Lifetime proud Ford Falcon enthusiast and previous owner of the following models XR, XY, XB, XC, XD, EB, AU, BA and FG.
Current owner of a BA Mk2 FPV GT and a FG XR6 Turbo
Mustang enthusiast and current owner of a 1969 Mach 1 351 4V 4-barrel M-Code + 2018 Mustang GT 10 speed
To be blunt there is nothing coming up that I am hanging out for. Falcon is gone and there is no real substitution in the realistic future. I am curious how the Ranger Raptor will turn out. I love my new Ranger and depending on future circumstances may look at something like this. The Wildtrak has never interested me. The pricing for the Enduro will be interesting. If Ford get it right it should be a good seller. However, that should have been the case with the Escape as well.
So it is not so much the news on what is coming product wise, but more what Ford will do market wise. Have they learned, or will they continue to be a two product company?
Ford Heritage : KF Laser, XF Ute, XH Tradesman Ute, EL Futura, AU2 Ute, XD Ute, XH XR6 Ute, BA XR8 Ute, SX Territory, BF XR8 Sedan, EB2 S XR6, EB1 S XR8, WQ Fiesta, FGX XR8, PX2 Ranger
One rumour is that S650 has been canned and more job shedding on the way.
History is a statement, the future is a question.
That's a hell of a rumor......Originally Posted by HSE2
My Falcon family heritage: XY V8 Falcon 500, XYGT, XBGT, XC 351 GS, XD 4.1 Spack, EF wagon, AU Wagon, AU2 Wagon, AU2 XR8, BA XR8, BF XR8, FG XR6, Lucky last: Sprint 8. Oh wait, AU3 XLS Marlin Ute!
It’s that time of year again.
History is a statement, the future is a question.
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