very sad excuse of a limited edition

sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 06:12 PM

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what is this sad excuse of a limited edition it almost made me spew when i seen it in todays cars guide

it looks like they are just trying to use up the old f6x rims, they are even keeping the fpv badge on them when they arnt an fpv
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auxr · 08-01-2010, 06:22 PM

Looks o'k to me - they are in the business of moving stock - this isn't the first time wheels, stripes etc have been put together to sell a vehicle.

The FPV boys, though, might have something to say about the caps.

Zed7fiddy · 08-01-2010, 06:50 PM

excuse me if im wrong but that price isnt too bad is it? is it basically jsut tarted up XT?

Auslandau · 08-01-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67-FKD

excuse me if im wrong but that price isnt too bad is it? is it basically jsut tarted up XT?

Yes it is and can see nothing wrong with it? Its a dealer special designed to move stock, which it will and at a good price ...... climate control and 18's for the price? Some are hard to please.

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DJL351 · 08-01-2010, 06:52 PM

Where does it say Limited Edition?

Looks like a Dealer Used Car special to me.

Auslandau · 08-01-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

Where does it say Limited Edition?

Looks like a Dealer Used Car special to me.

Does in the add ..... but yes, it is a dealer thing.

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xdc351 · 08-01-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

Where does it say Limited Edition?

Just above the windscreen.

Having said that, with a grill change it'd be a pretty good ride for the money.

**SSD-85** · 08-01-2010, 07:00 PM

Agreed, theyve been doing this for decades. Looks pretty good, especially with that price tag.

GK · 08-01-2010, 07:01 PM

I'd have one! Good feature list, good price.

GK

The Monty · 08-01-2010, 07:02 PM

I reckon the rims look horn on the car.

SVTVNM · 08-01-2010, 07:05 PM

I think more dealers should take on that sort if initiative, curious about the wheels though they claim to be fpv wheels??

FordFalconBF · 08-01-2010, 07:05 PM

For people who don't have sideways heads:

sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 07:05 PM

yeah its good if it helps with sales but personally i reckon it looks really wierd, it would have been heaps sweeter it the did it to the 10x better looking G6 and just keep the xt as a fleet car. just my opinion

sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTVNM

I think more dealers should take on that sort if initiative, curious about the wheels though they claim to be fpv wheels??

the wheels have the fpv centre caps, you just can't see them in the pic

Auslandau · 08-01-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sxckevo

yeah its good if it helps with sales but personally i reckon it looks really wierd, it would have been heaps sweeter it the did it to the 10x better looking G6 and just keep the xt as a fleet car. just my opinion

Idea is to keep it as cheap as possible ... hence the price. G6 is being done through ford as the 'Limited Edition'. But no probs ....

By the way, these would be ex fleet cars, with limited mileage, like SEC cars or similar

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sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 07:19 PM

oh ok i didnt realise they were used cars i guess it all makes sense to me now, a good way to boost the appeal and look of the cars

Iggypoppin' · 08-01-2010, 07:23 PM

looks like an alright deal to me, 26k for those extras and you're laughing, don't base XT's go for more than that or something?

GTpilot · 08-01-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sxckevo

the wheels have the fpv centre caps, you just can't see them in the pic

So does that mean I can get some cheap wheels fom bob jane and with FPV centre caps fitted claim they are "genuine FPV wheels"???

I don't ever recall seeing those style of wheels in the FPV line up.

Otherwise, good deal for those inclined. but you are NOT getting a new car.
They would be low k demos or ex factory owned.

4Vman · 08-01-2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

Yes it is and can see nothing wrong with it? Its a dealer special designed to move stock, which it will and at a good price ...... climate control and 18's for the price? Some are hard to please.

EXACTLY.. its not a "limited edition" at all, its a "dealer special".. dealers are free to do what they like and if it helps them move stock its a good hing...

DJL351 · 08-01-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb

So does that mean I can get some cheap wheels fom bob jane and with FPV centre caps fitted claim they are "genuine FPV wheels"???

I don't ever recall seeing those style of wheels in the FPV line up.

F6X wheels

GTpilot · 08-01-2010, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

F6X wheels

ah OK, ic. don't remember them.

Iggypoppin' · 08-01-2010, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb

ah OK, ic. don't remember them.

don't blame you, F6X didn't really take off. shame because it was such a nice car

i would buy one of those in black if i could afford it, those extras like 18's, climate control etc would make it a sealed deal and at low k's(you'd think) it looks like a good deal.

Magna · 08-01-2010, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb

So does that mean I can get some cheap wheels fom bob jane and with FPV centre caps fitted claim they are "genuine FPV wheels"???

they are also stamped FPV on the inside of the rim

GTpilot · 08-01-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Magna

they are also stamped FPV on the inside of the rim

Yeah I know,all genuine ones are. I believe ford rims are stamped too, not just FPV. You know that, I know that. Enthusiasts will also, BUT, your average joe punter may not though. If a ford dealer grabs any rim mounts it on a car for sale and claims it to be a genuine article, ave joe would have no reason to question it.

jaydee · 08-01-2010, 09:51 PM

This is what the Cobra was. A basic hardtop they couldn't sell, give it a make over and voila. Now it's a very desireable car.

Bobman · 08-01-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

F6X wheels

Looks weird having Territory wheels on the Falcons and vice versa though.

The above reminds me of the dealer specials they had when trying to move the under-achieving AU1 stock. Ute grille and some alloys, etc.

The G6ET Spot · 08-01-2010, 10:52 PM

Why would you buy an XR6 for $36,000 when you could get one of these and have 10 grand in your pocket for mods.

Bargain of the year I'd say

xdc351 · 08-01-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

This is what the Cobra was. A basic hardtop they couldn't sell, give it a make over and voila. Now it's a very desireable car.

He he, was twice! Somehow I doubt history will repeat itself?

Smoke Pursuit · 08-01-2010, 11:50 PM

Yep F6X wheels.. FPV had heaps of them spare and sold them to dealers cheap!!

buggo · 09-01-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RAPID XR8

Why would you buy an XR6 for $36,000 when you could get one of these and have 10 grand in your pocket for mods.

Bargain of the year I'd say

You get more in an xr than you would an XT, nicer interior, bodykit, ride, etc. And doesn't look like a taxi, but something abit cooler and sportier. but yer, I agree, $10k is alot to save on a similar car, its a steal.