New falcon finally turned up at the dealer - Page 2

**Dave R** · 17-09-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FGX335

It should have been ready with the car. I'd be insisting on cancelling it, I shouldn't have to be inconvenienced for their lack of planning.

They'll probably just say it was always going to be a dealer fit accessory as they don't fit them at the factory, thus the car technically isn't ready for delivery until they fit the accessory (which he's signed a contract to purchase). If it was a factory fit item which wasn't fitted at the factory then that's a different story.

FGX335 · 17-09-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

They'll probably just say it was always going to be a dealer fit accessory as they don't fit them at the factory, thus the car technically isn't ready for delivery until they fit the accessory (which he's signed a contract to purchase). If it was a factory fit item which wasn't fitted at the factory then that's a different story.

BUT...it should have been ready and waiting, in the correct colour, to install on the car. It isn't, and therefore I wouldn't be delaying delivery for them to get their **** together. I also think it looks better without a wing.

Vesper Martini · 17-09-2015, 02:48 PM

It really sounds like they have waited for the car to arrive, before taking any action about the spoiler... poor planning
or Perhaps they thought it would be cancelled. because they do look better without

**Dave R** · 17-09-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FGX335

BUT...it should have been ready and waiting, in the correct colour, to install on the car. It isn't, and therefore I wouldn't be delaying delivery for them to get their **** together. I also think it looks better without a wing.

I'd feel the same way if I'd already waited 6 months, but unfortunately if there isn't a specific delivery timeframe in the contract then it'll be ready when the dealer says it's ready.

dowdsy · 18-09-2015, 09:26 AM

We pick up the car today without the spoiler and will wait and see what it looks like when we get there and may cancel it, the car is for my wife so she wanted the spoiler but im not keen on some one getting out the hole punch on our new car, at least at the factory if they stuff up they can get out a new boot lid.

Ford17 · 18-09-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dowdsy

We pick up the car today without the spoiler and will wait and see what it looks like when we get there and may cancel it, the car is for my wife so she wanted the spoiler but im not keen on some one getting out the hole punch on our new car, at least at the factory if they stuff up they can get out a new boot lid.

Sounds like a good plan - the rear of the Falcon looks so much better without a spoiler.
Not only is the look cleaner, the lines of the car are enhanced, and the (already high) rear height is visibly reduced without the spoiler.

Hopefully your wife will end up appreciating that.

Every second car since the 90's seems to come with a spoiler (thinking of things like Lancers with steel wheels & unpainted grey bumpers coming out with spoilers fitted), so they're hardly an individual thing.

Nor are they really an aerodynamic aid either, because if they truly worked (i.e. produced substantial downforce), then fuel economy would be adversely affected. Given manufacturers are keen to shave whatever small percent of fuel economy these days, they're hardly going to undo that by tacking something onto the body.

As I mentioned earlier, one of the great things about the G6E is it doesn't have the spoiler - it's much harder thing to remove than to install.

Wished it was a delete option on the XR's, like it now is on current model Subaru WRX's.

deesun · 18-09-2015, 12:17 PM

Would they not want the car to match the paint colours?

superfly · 18-09-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford17

Sounds like a good plan - the rear of the Falcon looks so much better without a spoiler.
Not only is the look cleaner, the lines of the car are enhanced, and the (already high) rear height is visibly reduced without the spoiler.

As I mentioned earlier, one of the great things about the G6E is it doesn't have the spoiler - it's much harder thing to remove than to install.

Wished it was a delete option on the XR's, like it now is on current model Subaru WRX's.

I have a different opinion, I think the spoiler on my XR50 looks great! It also helps with seeing where the boot ends. I do not believe that visibility is reduced by it, in fact it aids in visibility when reversing (I don't have a reverse camera or sensors). I also think the spoiler on the FGX is too low. They should've kept it the same height as the FG ones. So in that regards, whilst I like the spoiler, I don't like the FGX one and would change it for a FG one.

And it's actually the STi that has the spoiler delete option. Why anyone would do that is beyond me as IMO a STi looks craps without the big rear wing. That's half the reason of buying a STi!

Ford17 · 18-09-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by superfly

I have a different opinion, I think the spoiler on my XR50 looks great! It also helps with seeing where the boot ends. I do not believe that visibility is reduced by it, in fact it aids in visibility when reversing (I don't have a reverse camera or sensors). I also think the spoiler on the FGX is too low. They should've kept it the same height as the FG ones. So in that regards, whilst I like the spoiler, I don't like the FGX one and would change it for a FG one.

And it's actually the STi that has the spoiler delete option. Why anyone would do that is beyond me as IMO a STi looks craps without the big rear wing. That's half the reason of buying a STi!

It would seem we are polar opposites on the spoiler issue.
Might just be me, getting older.

However, many have commented the G6E is the looker out of the FG-X series, and I too would agree with that sentiment.
As to what part the G6E not having a spoiler plays in that, I'm not sure.

vztrt · 18-09-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by deesun

Would they not want the car to match the paint colours?

They don't at the Factory....same as the bumpers.

superfly · 18-09-2015, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford17

It would seem we are polar opposites on the spoiler issue.
Might just be me, getting older.

I'm old as well but everyone has different views. Keeps the world interesting

Smoke Pursuit · 18-09-2015, 05:17 PM

G6et needs a spoiler... Nothing just makes it rather boring from the rear.

tonys6550 · 18-09-2015, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford17

It would seem we are polar opposites on the spoiler issue.
Might just be me, getting older.

However, many have commented the G6E is the looker out of the FG-X series, and I too would agree with that sentiment.
As to what part the G6E not having a spoiler plays in that, I'm not sure.

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Originally Posted by superfly

I'm old as well but everyone has different views. Keeps the world interesting

At least you two agree on one thing

A lip spoiler would compliment the new FG X G6E/T IMO. I'm not a fan of the XR spoilers on a G6E/T but I guess everyone has differing tastes. To the op, If your missus wants the spoiler, let her have it mate. Happy wife, Happy life.

dowdsy · 18-09-2015, 06:03 PM

Picked the car up the sarvo and it looks awesome even without the spoiler, will think about it over the weekend with a few beers and bench race in the shed. Never had a turbo before and they go quiet hard pretty impressed with the overall finish and features of this car and sync 2 is awesome.

tonys6550 · 18-09-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dowdsy

Picked the car up the sarvo and it looks awesome even without the spoiler, will think about it over the weekend with a few beers and bench race in the shed. Never had a turbo before and they go quiet hard pretty impressed with the overall finish and features of this car and sync 2 is awesome.

Throw up some pics mate.

dowdsy · 18-09-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tonys6550

Throw up some pics mate.

Got a new phone and trying to work out how to upload pics I will work it out over the weekend. Its a fine alloy G6ET with the northern tan leather trim factory mats and dash mat it looks outstanding.

neptune blue · 18-09-2015, 07:27 PM

Ford Australia and their dealer network are relevant in the market. When driving past a dealer I don't even turn my head any more to see what's in the yard.

I should be able to pick up a 2015 G6E turbo for my wife in 2016 for $20k. ( privately) I'm not interestied in spending any money with Ford Australia for a number of reasons which go beyond turning their back on us

dowdsy · 19-09-2015, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by tonys6550

Throw up some pics mate.

Here you go.

bathurst77 · 19-09-2015, 09:25 AM

'No rear wing for me thanks . Theyre a bit year 2005. Besides it doesnt have font spoilers or side skirts. I dont like one without the other.

Just my taste tho, and if your heart (or your mrs) says wing it then go for it.

Congrats on a great car tho, Im jealous ;)

blackf6 · 19-09-2015, 09:25 AM

That looks smik mate!

69ISH · 19-09-2015, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dowdsy

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Looks good for a late model, now looking at your wall art in your shed what else do your park in there, very jealous of the shed and wishing I had the room for one.

sbutler · 19-09-2015, 09:44 AM

Wing for me, & that interior looks posh as hell. Like a lounge room...Love it..

dowdsy · 19-09-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 69ISH

Looks good for a late model, now looking at your wall art in your shed what else do your park in there, very jealous of the shed and wishing I had the room for one.

Thanks, yeah love my shed, 100 sqmtrs of my space I have a xygt replica in tealglow metallic, replica of the one and only gt ever made in tealglow
also a 68 big block mustang coupe just wish I had more time to use them.

Express · 19-09-2015, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bathurst77

'No rear wing for me thanks . Theyre a bit year 2005. Besides it doesnt have font spoilers or side skirts. I dont like one without the other.

I agree, without the additional body kit the car will look significantly out of balance with nothing but a spoiler sticking up on the boot lid.

In fact it would be a real after thought cheap wannabe look.

The car looks perfect and dignified as is and would be ruined without fitting all the additional side skirts etc. to fatten it up.

At least if it was a lip spoiler it wouldn't be so intrusive and you could get away without needing the rest of the kit.

ozpacman · 19-09-2015, 01:04 PM

Dowdsy - how could you possibly let anyone near that boot lid with a power drill!

I would love to own that car - and I'd be leaving it just how the boys and girls at Broadmeadows made it for you.

Enjoy!

tonys6550 · 19-09-2015, 01:16 PM

Cheers dowdsy, awesome colour mate, well done. I'm sure the Mrs. Will enjoy the car for many years to come, spoiler or no spoiler. She might even let you have a drive

They are such a nice package the G6ET

Romulus · 19-09-2015, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

G6et needs a spoiler... Nothing just makes it rather boring from the rear.

Agreed. Can't believe there's no rear lip spoiler for the FGX like there is the FG. The FGX rear end looks horrible without a spoiler.

olfella · 19-09-2015, 02:48 PM

Very nice. Loving the interior colour.... happy wife.. and envious onlookers

duaned · 19-09-2015, 03:29 PM

I dislike the exterior colour, but the colour choice of the interior looks good. Don't spoil it with a rear spoiler. Luxury versions of cars don't deserve a ricey add-on especially when they don't have the sports body kit to match.

Struggo · 19-09-2015, 04:05 PM

Nice car dowdsy, enjoy.

Forget the spoiler mate (personal preference), however I can highly recommend fitting Shockworks coilovers to your G6ET, it transformed my car.