I know mate, but as a long time wagon consumer.. (over 6 from memory) its a problem for me. I dont begrudge Ford pulling the pin on them, i completely understand the economics of it, but the Sedan has provided a significant compromise for me over the past 4 years, if im to put functionality over form on my next purchase it wont be from Ford...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, Sprint 8. AU3 XLS Marlin Ute, FG2 Ute, 996.2 Carrera, MY24 Raptor.
It doesn't have to have a "badge" - GT means zippo to me - the car HAS to DRIVE! An XR8 Sprint, if it has to be badged, would do the trick for me - just has to have the 351kW engine.
Australian Muscle Car ... "It is a sensational high performance vehicle; a beautifully engineered and immensely capable four door Grand Tourer or 'GT' in the truest sense of that tradition."
No prize for guessing what car they were referring to ... OWN THE ROAD ...
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History is a statement, the future is a question.
I hear ya Norm - luv my wagons and have heaps over the years - the Territory is NOT a replacement for me as it's driving dynamics are just not up to scratch compared to my AU Fairmont wagon.
Australian Muscle Car ... "It is a sensational high performance vehicle; a beautifully engineered and immensely capable four door Grand Tourer or 'GT' in the truest sense of that tradition."
No prize for guessing what car they were referring to ... OWN THE ROAD ...
Yeah but you are unique. Tickford means SFA to most too but there you go.
History is a statement, the future is a question.
Yep, we already have a near new SUV so a second one is out of the question.
The thing that REALLY pisses me off is that the VF boot is a lot bigger than the FG's, and if you Add LPG the Falcon boot halves in size while VF is unaffected..
FML without a wagon on offer Ford really make it hard for people who need carry space AND cheap running costs to buy their products sometimes.
Got to pay credit where credit is due, Holden's breadth of range has a solution or option for every need.
Ford win with their drivelines hands down but that's it, i really hope FH offers something worthwhile.. if it makes it to production that if.
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, Sprint 8. AU3 XLS Marlin Ute, FG2 Ute, 996.2 Carrera, MY24 Raptor.
I thought I changed your bitter to happy. Did you change it back?
History is a statement, the future is a question.
Yes the VF I must admit goes a long way to being the best available in the current market - if I could just come to grips with the look of it - guess once again I am spoiled there by the AU. LOL.
Australian Muscle Car ... "It is a sensational high performance vehicle; a beautifully engineered and immensely capable four door Grand Tourer or 'GT' in the truest sense of that tradition."
No prize for guessing what car they were referring to ... OWN THE ROAD ...
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“…The lies (Western slander) which well-meaning zeal has heaped round this man are disgraceful to ourselves only…How one man single-handedly, could weld warring tribes and wandering Bedouins into a most powerful and civilized nation in less than two decades….A silent great soul, one of that who cannot but be earnest. He was to kindle the world; the world’s Maker had ordered so." - Thomas Carlyle
It is. Hence why I added the second hand bit. Now I know some won't entertain a second hand one if it is to be a keeper but from where I am sitting, I think I will require TWO Falcons, one ute and one sedan.
Then the hard part is deciding whether you want the V8 in the ute or the sedan!
Aaah...really? I went from an AU wagon (and what a horrid car that was) to the SZ Titanium and there is nothing the AU did better than this Territory can. Save for being able to jam more crap in the cargo space. It's like an XR6 SUV, for mine.
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