Were Australian Fords Rubbish?

[Jacko*]

Were Australian Fords Rubbish? I would have to say no. I have owned many Falcons over the years from XK to BA as well as other local & some foreign cars. Compared to the overseas made cars the Falcons were larger more comfortable & gave a smoother ride. Rust has always been an issue with the Falcons even the BA I have now had rust under the battery. Saying that most of the Falcons I had lived outside exposed to the elements. Quality of plastics used inside has improved a lot over the years & the ergonomics always seemed better in the Falcon compared to Japanese & Korean cars. I bought Falcons because they were good value for money, a solid powerful car that could tow, carry 4 passengers & their luggage. Any issues I had I was able to fix myself with affordable parts. I wonder now what will be the substitute for the Falcon once it's gone? Or is there enough demand for for such a car? Surely whatever imports find there way here won't have the same level of support as the Falcon which has been designed & improved here in Australia for more than 50 years.
I think we will find ourselves in a situation in the future where we didn't realize how good we had it with cheap affordable local cars. But it's all a little late really, decisions have already been made & we will get whatever some other country wants to send us.