Barra Falcon - Page 5

Bluebottle · 15 Nov 2002, 15:36 (Ref:429284)

The new Falcon will be an old classic by the time you lot have finished here....

garcon · 15 Nov 2002, 15:50 (Ref:429293)

A classic?

It's a Ford.

That's a contradiction in terms.

*light blue touch paper, stand well back*

He he he.

Bluebottle · 15 Nov 2002, 20:27 (Ref:429483)

Crash Test · 18 Nov 2002, 13:05 (Ref:431289)

I finally had a ride in one (a safety car on a race track no less) and I really do like it. The interior finish is a billion times better than that of the AU, I like the dash layout, and everything seemed to work mechanically soundly.

I like it

Also had a ride in one of those girly celebrity Lasers from Adelaide, and my god, what an annoyingly loud exhaust!

Amaroo Park · 19 Nov 2002, 08:00 (Ref:432040)

Quote:

Originally posted by Bluebottle
The new Falcon will be an old classic by the time you lot have finished here....

Not liley for even if this tread lasted another 20 years it would still be a stinking Ford

Airhead · 19 Nov 2002, 08:50 (Ref:432066)

That's really not very nice Colin, and you being so civilised of late!

garcon · 19 Nov 2002, 13:06 (Ref:432191)

Truth hurts...

Bluebottle · 19 Nov 2002, 21:01 (Ref:432553)

Play nicely now children.....

DAVID PATERSON · 20 Nov 2002, 08:19 (Ref:432916)

Our Operations Supervisor ordered an XR6 Turbo today, will provide some feedback when it arrives.

Amaroo Park · 20 Nov 2002, 08:25 (Ref:432921)

Tonight I am driving a Ralliart Magna, YYYYUUUUKKKKK. It makes the VL Walkinshaw underdone

DAVID PATERSON · 20 Nov 2002, 08:28 (Ref:432926)

I reckon a car can get away with that sort of styling if it has the performance to match, sadly the Magna doesn't.

Airhead · 20 Nov 2002, 10:58 (Ref:433018)

David, how long does your Operations Manager have to wait for the Turbo? The local dealer here can't get one to next year some time, he even can't hold onto his plain XR6's - they are going to the city to customers after a car before he can sell locally.

DAVID PATERSON · 21 Nov 2002, 08:02 (Ref:433764)

Moff, they placed the order a couple of days ago. The car will be delivered in MARCH!!!!!

I must be impatient, because I'd buy something else and I think a lot of other people will too. Not good for sales or PR.

Amaroo Park · 21 Nov 2002, 08:15 (Ref:433774)

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Originally posted by DAVID PATERSON
Moff, they placed the order a couple of days ago. The car will be delivered in MARCH!!!!!

I must be impatient, because I'd buy something else and I think a lot of other people will too. Not good for sales or PR.

We have to wait 2 months on the new Falcons at the moment, I knew they were selling well but not that well, Or it could just be the dealer they are purchasing from

mtpanorama · 22 Nov 2002, 03:08 (Ref:434417)

They only have a couple of Falcons left here in Bathurst. I know they are waiting for a Turbo Xr6, which has been put back another 4 weeks. Apparently there is a delay with parts for the auto transmission on the turbo cars. So it looks like a long wait. I know of a bloke in Sydney that ordered a turbo 3 weeks ago and has to wait until march for his as well.

Amaroo Park · 22 Nov 2002, 07:29 (Ref:434453)

There is also a problem at the moment with a recall on BA Falcon's with side air bags. There is a problem with static in the seat base causing the air bags to deploy

Crash Test · 22 Nov 2002, 11:44 (Ref:434555)

Apparently it is solved by earthing the drivers seat...?

Airhead · 22 Nov 2002, 11:56 (Ref:434570)

Yeah,

Frig the optional side airbags...

A standard XR6 Turbo is as fast to 100 as a current model 911. Who cares if you get the occassional unplanned sideways excursion.

Amaroo Park · 22 Nov 2002, 22:53 (Ref:435046)

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Originally posted by AMoffat
Yeah,

Frig the optional side airbags...

A standard XR6 Turbo is as fast to 100 as a current model 911. Who cares if you get the occassional unplanned sideways excursion.

Having been around in close company when are air bag was deployed while working in a car in the work shop I can tell you it ain't nice. The force and noise of it pefurated the mechanics ear drum

Alan Jones · 30 Nov 2002, 09:13 (Ref:439934)

Wheels car of the year as well!! Well done Henry!!

Morris 1100 · 30 Nov 2002, 09:20 (Ref:439939)

Right up there with the Holden Camira, The P76 and the Morris 1100!

Amaroo Park · 30 Nov 2002, 09:23 (Ref:439941)

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Originally posted by AlanJones
Wheels car of the year as well!! Well done Henry!!

Yes congratulations to Ford. The BA now joins such illustrious company as the Leyland P76 and the Holden JB Camira...........................

Alan Jones · 30 Nov 2002, 09:26 (Ref:439944)

I was thinking you'd wanna comment on this Col but i didn't expect it within 5 mins!! And Morris at the same time as well

Amaroo Park · 30 Nov 2002, 09:30 (Ref:439948)

Quote:

Originally posted by AlanJones

I was thinking you'd wanna comment on this Col but i didn't expect it within 5 mins!! And Morris at the same time as well

Sorry AJ it had to be done, Off the topic how is the house going??????

Alan Jones · 30 Nov 2002, 09:32 (Ref:439949)

Excellent mate, we are very happy !

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