Ford Falcon XR8 Sedan Price Announced

[newi]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

Drove an auto XR8 and a manual XR8 around the you yangs today.

Amazing cars.

Value buy of the century.

Auto xr8 would activate dsc on WOT at 70-80 kmh.

Lucky b@stard!!! How did you manage that???!

[FGX-302]

Has anyone that's placed an order actually been shown or told that it's an actual FGX XR8 model code that's been ordered by the dealer?? I believe most thinking they have put an order in on an XR8 dealers are actually using FPV codes and waiting to change them over. Shouldn't make a difference to most in the end but just some dealers saying they don't have the codes to order n this was monday. Still waiting to hear back.. Can anyone confirm plz??

[FGX-302]

Any first time new ford buyers. U will see the reason only die hard falcon fans persisted with ford year after year. It's the car and nothing else. I bought a brand new FG F6 in 09 and I have a couple of stories ford Aus would be ashamed of bigtime!! I don't wanna eleborate n deter anyone cause an FGX XR8 will please any owner for a lifetime and as a falcon fanatic of course I'm back in line for the last V8. However I must say my new FPV experience felt all but ruined for a month or two directly because of Ford service.

I don't think for a second other brands are better service wise, I doubt they are. All I know is if I wasn't a falcon fanatic I would have never in a million years have bought another ford.. Period.. From this I saw a big part of why our icon the falcon is all but gone n I can't say I blame anyone that's been through the same for leaving ford for another badge.

There must be some dealers with good knowledge n service somewhere.

Ending on a positive any FG bugs aka mixer shafts ect should be sorted by now hopefully n not be n issue in the FGX.. Bit off topic sorry guys but yeah just dealing with ford again last couple a wks seemed to start exactly the same to 09. Advice I would give is if your are getting stuffed around speak directly to the dealer principle. I just hope the XR8 never has an issue I can't fix myself n I never have to see them again lol

Ps I end up loving the F6.. Never got sick of smashing new GTS's at the time in a stock turbo 6. Nor the look on the faces of the cammed up LS commie drivers when the hot blonde beside em just realised she wants to be sitting in that turbo falcon!!

Cheers

[geobar]

Originally Posted by FGX S/C V8

Has anyone that's placed an order actually been shown or told that it's an actual FGX XR8 model code that's been ordered by the dealer?? I believe most thinking they have put an order in on an XR8 dealers are actually using FPV codes and waiting to change them over. Shouldn't make a difference to most in the end but just some dealers saying they don't have the codes to order n this was monday. Still waiting to hear back.. Can anyone confirm plz??

Yes I Have, it's listed as below:

Make: FORD GTAJ9BB
Model: FG X Falcon XR8 Sedan 5.0L 6SPD MAN
Colour: VICTORY GOLD
Trim: LEATHER SHADOW

George

[gcg2503]

Originally Posted by newi

Lucky b@stard!!! How did you manage that???!

Ford approached the Falcon GT Club of Victoria and asked if we would like to drive some Ford employees around the You Yangs....and drive the new XR6T and XR8 SC

As you can understand - we were happy to oblige!

PS: Doing it again next Tuesday

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by geobar

Yes I Have, it's listed as below:

Make: FORD GTAJ9BB
Model: FG X Falcon XR8 Sedan 5.0L 6SPD MAN
Colour: VICTORY GOLD
Trim: LEATHER SHADOW

George

Thanks mate.

[FGX-302]

Originally Posted by gcg2503

Ford approached the Falcon GT Club of Victoria and asked if we would like to drive some Ford employees around the You Yangs....and drive the new XR6T and XR8 SC

As you can understand - we were happy to oblige!

PS: Doing it again next Tuesday

What's your 3 most impressives for the XR8?

What did u enjoy more manual or auto?

Must be a hard life driving both versions of what most are still waiting to see for the first time lol. Good stuff.

[gcg2503]

1. More linear power delivery than the Turbo 6

2. Breaking traction at 80kmh (twice)

3. The exhaust sound

I enjoyed the auto more as the manual was very notchy. Surprisingly short throws between gears too.

If I was to buy one I would get the manual...even though it is slower.

Wish I could post pictures but all cameras/phones were confiscated on entry as there were some interesting development mules running around.

I will be getting some pictures in a few weeks time as they had a professional photographer there (he also works for Street Machine and some other magazines)

EDIT: if I was to buy one the wheels would go straight into storage. Just cant stomach them.

[FGX-302]

Nice.. I had the manual in FG F6 and found it got better after bout 20-30000kms. Both new cars I've had needed at least 15-20kms to come alive n loosen up. Also heard different oil or modifier helps the G/box feel.

[40gt]

Originally Posted by smiddy

Did they say what was in the X pack,as none of this was mentioned when I went into Sydney dealers cheers

It's for any Ford.
A total car protection system plus it also now includes the darkest legal window tint package in the price.

There is a spiel here:
http://www.jeffersonford.com.au/x_pack.html

I jokingly stated Scotchguard would be a lot cheaper, but the selling point of the X-Pack is the lifetime guarantee. I was told products like Scotchguard have a limited life span.

Plus I liked the thought of never having to polish your car, at least for a very long time with the "Self-cleaning titanium dioxide TiO2 composition "

After reading more here, I also went back to the dealer and asked about the XR8 car mats and if I had to pay extra for metallic paint. Apparently the only non metallic paint is white.
I ordered Silhouette ( black ) - that was included in the price, no extra fee and if the car comes with XR8 mats available - they will include them as well.
That works for me. No harm in asking.

[XR Martin]

Originally Posted by 40gt

Plus I liked the thought of never having to polish your car, at least for a very long time with the "Self-cleaning titanium dioxide TiO2 composition "

[smiddy]

Originally Posted by smiddy

Put Deposit down today for white ,manual, full tank petrol, mats, spare wheel .deliverry around early march apparently. very happy with deal .I thought spare wheel was free but it is $250 option.

Found out today from dealer they made a mistake ,xr8 comes standard with spare alloy no charge cheers

[bionic2006xr6t]

I found the spare wheel price on the ford web page as well however when I built a car on there I noticed it didn’t actually add the $250. Having a hard time deciding on a colour. I have the number plates picked just need to decide between white and kinetic…….

Cheers Ryan

[EVL BOS]

i'm still debating buying one, I've only had my st since jan last year and it's a great car but the chance to own one of the last falcons and xr8's is tempting and after being part of the falcon fanatic event has made even more tempting lol it's a hard decision to make, just looking at all options, keep the st or trade/sell it and buy an xr8??

[smiddy]

Originally Posted by bionic2006xr6t

I found the spare wheel price on the ford web page as well however when I built a car on there I noticed it didn’t actually add the $250. Having a hard time deciding on a colour. I have the number plates picked just need to decide between white and kinetic…….

Cheers Ryan

I ended up ringing FOA themselves and after a couple of return calls by them they confirmed it for me.i faced same decision re colour, ended up going for white only because it doesn't show scratches as easy and swirl marks too.cheers

[rancidpunx]

Originally Posted by 40gt

It's for any Ford.
A total car protection system plus it also now includes the darkest legal window tint package in the price.

There is a spiel here:
http://www.jeffersonford.com.au/x_pack.html

I jokingly stated Scotchguard would be a lot cheaper, but the selling point of the X-Pack is the lifetime guarantee. I was told products like Scotchguard have a limited life span.

Plus I liked the thought of never having to polish your car, at least for a very long time with the "Self-cleaning titanium dioxide TiO2 composition "

After reading more here, I also went back to the dealer and asked about the XR8 car mats and if I had to pay extra for metallic paint. Apparently the only non metallic paint is white.
I ordered Silhouette ( black ) - that was included in the price, no extra fee and if the car comes with XR8 mats available - they will include them as well.
That works for me. No harm in asking.

X-Pack is crap. If you get 6 months out of it before it washes off you will be lucky.

[elfinke]

Originally Posted by smiddy

I ended up ringing FOA themselves and after a couple of return calls by them they confirmed it for me.i faced same decision re colour, ended up going for white only because it doesn't show scratches as easy and swirl marks too.cheers

White cars cause me so much internal dissonance it isn't funny. I've never been able to reconcile my like/dislike feeling about it.

On the one hand, it's potentially the most boring and 'safe' colour you can pick. As you say, it's easier to maintain (relatively speaking) and you are less of an obvious target next to a green or orange car. Those things turn me off white: too safe, too company car-ish.

But every raccoon-eyed F6 or GT I've seen in white has been gobsmackingly, head-turningly beautiful (I adore those raccoon eyes so much), and the FGX XR8 in white on the Ford website is similarly stunning. So much so that white is on my shortlist of colours to look at once they're in showrooms/on the ground.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by 40gt

It's for any Ford.
A total car protection system plus it also now includes the darkest legal window tint package in the price.

There is a spiel here:
http://www.jeffersonford.com.au/x_pack.html

I jokingly stated Scotchguard would be a lot cheaper, but the selling point of the X-Pack is the lifetime guarantee. I was told products like Scotchguard have a limited life span.

Plus I liked the thought of never having to polish your car, at least for a very long time with the "Self-cleaning titanium dioxide TiO2 composition "

After reading more here, I also went back to the dealer and asked about the XR8 car mats and if I had to pay extra for metallic paint. Apparently the only non metallic paint is white.
I ordered Silhouette ( black ) - that was included in the price, no extra fee and if the car comes with XR8 mats available - they will include them as well.
That works for me. No harm in asking.

This stuff is basically a high priced scam. Dealers have been selling it for years. They give you all these guarantees etc which 99% of people never go back on. Read the fine print!!!!!!!!!!

[bionic2006xr6t]

Originally Posted by elfinke

White cars cause me so much internal dissonance it isn't funny. I've never been able to reconcile my like/dislike feeling about it.

On the one hand, it's potentially the most boring and 'safe' colour you can pick. As you say, it's easier to maintain (relatively speaking) and you are less of an obvious target next to a green or orange car. Those things turn me off white: too safe, too company car-ish.

But every raccoon-eyed F6 or GT I've seen in white has been gobsmackingly, head-turningly beautiful (I adore those raccoon eyes so much), and the FGX XR8 in white on the Ford website is similarly stunning. So much so that white is on my shortlist of colours to look at once they're in showrooms/on the ground.

The one thing I have found like yourself is that the White really highlights some of the features of the car. The tail lights for one are much more define and stand out allot more with white when they seam to get lost on the other colours this goes with the grill etc as well! I have been studying the pictures on Facebook and it's so hard to choose as I'm getting itchy feet to order!

Cheers Ryan

[bionic2006xr6t]

My BF XR6T is blue, XA Hardtop is pepper red I think white would be something different and my FG F6 is black but unfortunately that will have to go to make way for the XR8.

Cheers Ryan

[Dissgrace]

I went white because it just looks clean. A good polish and tyre black and it looks a million bucks. Plus a dark tint and it looks even better.

If you want to go aftermarket wheels just about all styles and finishes go with the white as well.

I agree with below post as well about white GTs and F6's looking so good and that was what got me over the line in choosing the colour.

[bionic2006xr6t]

A plus point to White is it get the body coloured engine bay all others get the black engine bay I believe!

Cheers Ryan

[bionic2006xr6t]

Cheers Ryan

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by bionic2006xr6t

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Cheers Ryan

If the White ones are going to get the body colour under the bonnet I might have to buy a manual one for myself

Cheers Mick

[HO 3]

Have those valve covers got the good old Power By Ford or the later Powered By Ford script on them?

Cheers Mick

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by bionic2006xr6t

A plus point to White is it get the body coloured engine bay all others get the black engine bay I believe!

Cheers Ryan

They all get their respective undercoat color.

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by HO 3

Have those valve covers got the good old Power By Ford or the later Powered By Ford script on them?

Cheers Mick

I recall seeing a picture of the side of the XR8 engine, and it has Powered By Ford in a modern block font, all in caps. Think they were a grey colour too.

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by vztrt

They all get their respective undercoat color.

Mmmm..............the plot thickens.

Cheers Mick

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by FGX335

I recall seeing a picture of the side of the XR8 engine, and it has Powered By Ford in a modern block font, all in caps. Think they were a grey colour too.

Thanks

Cheers Mick

[gcg2503]

Here you go

Some waiting to go into some HSV slayers