FG2 FPV December Arrival

IDT · 21-11-2011, 02:39 AM

Mods, if this is old news feel free to delete. I have been led to believe we can expect the FG2 in showrooms next month (December 2011). Story is about two months ago I was chasing a certain spec GT and was advised it is not available as the FG2 was now in production. Anyway I got a call last week to confirm my spec choice as the local dealer had to submit his wish list for his 1st FG2 FPV. Has anyone heard the same or am I being strung along??

sprint347dave · 21-11-2011, 10:39 AM

do you believe in santa

R-Design · 21-11-2011, 10:45 AM

Nothing on the FPV web site, and no press releases regarding the FPV series two. Also, a few of the 'in the know people' around here said don't expect anything until next year. I'm with dave on this one.

Maybe FPV are waiting on the ECU updates which will come with EcoBoost next year. 5.0 NA XR8 anyone? I can dream can't I!!!

IDT · 21-11-2011, 12:12 PM

Boss 315 - agreed thats what made me sus??? Hence the question. That said this dealer has never told me any porky pies yet, and I have bought 8 new cars from them so far and change the majority of them every two years so why risk that relationship? He knows me well enough to know that one of the major reasons that I buy through them is that they have always been straight with me? Even when news is bad.....

Kable72 · 21-11-2011, 01:30 PM

Even your friends talk **** to you, why wouldn't a car dealer you have been with for years?

05_ENFORCER · 21-11-2011, 01:47 PM

DASH GT has some other news about December also

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11349320

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DanielXR8 · 21-11-2011, 01:47 PM

Looks like December 5 is the date. Have a look at the thread here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11349320

Dash is usually on the money, so I'd take this as being consistent with what your dealer told you.

Dan

Smoke Pursuit · 21-11-2011, 02:07 PM

Yes Ford / FPV's okay to ship is the 5th of December so we are told, which is 2 weeks away today.

Cars are built and sitting at FPV I am lead to believe but I have not been there to have a look.

I dont know why FPV are so tight lipped about this considering the car has only had a very slight tweak and they have very little stock floating around of MK1 anyway.

Dealers will have cars allocated to them with Oct / Nov / Dec compliance plates, I would not buy a 2011 unless you are getting some discount though as there wont be any bonus's on these cars till next year. Wait for a 2012 plate.

05_ENFORCER · 21-11-2011, 02:17 PM

Yep, waiting for 2012 plated GT-P myself. I still can't decide on the colour

Smoke Pursuit · 21-11-2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

Yep, waiting for 2012 plated GT-P myself. I still can't decide on the colour

Yes well theres 2 new ones coming so you will have to wait till you see them anyways!

SM1DY · 21-11-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Yes well theres 2 new ones coming so you will have to wait till you see them anyways!

Swift and Kinetic???

I hope Kinetic is a good looking blue, all the Ford blues since shockwave have been to dark or too light for my taste.

Lima · 21-11-2011, 04:19 PM

Does this mean that stock of normal MKii falcons is also expected around the same time? Dealers have told me a range of things from it'll be ready for christmas to early next year

Smoke Pursuit · 21-11-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lima

Does this mean that stock of normal MKii falcons is also expected around the same time? Dealers have told me a range of things from it'll be ready for christmas to early next year

Yes... If not a bit sooner...

I think they are building up stock so everydealer gets cars at the same time but there could be a few MK2's arrive at dealers earlier depending on trucks and logistics.

Lima · 21-11-2011, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Yes... If not a bit sooner...

I think they are building up stock so everydealer gets cars at the same time but there could be a few MK2's arrive at dealers earlier depending on trucks and logistics.

Excellent. That makes me a lot more comfortable about the order I'm putting in for an XR6 this week, if i have it in time to go away over the break!

Cheers

Smoke Pursuit · 21-11-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lima

Excellent. That makes me a lot more comfortable about the order I'm putting in for an XR6 this week, if i have it in time to go away over the break!

Cheers

It all depends if the car is already built sitting in melbourne on the grass. Ask your dealer for clarrification... If the cars built then you may get it before christmas, but the factory closes early in december... so don't hold your breath unless you've been allocated a car thats ready to be shipped in second week of december.

R-Design · 21-11-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 05_ENFORCER

DASH GT has some other news about December also

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11349320
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Happy to be proven wrong in this case. Too bad about the pricing, they're really pricing themselves out of the entry level V8 market.

Are they giving fleet discounts on the GS yet?

SKYeXile · 21-11-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Dealers will have cars allocated to them with Oct / Nov / Dec compliance plates, I would not buy a 2011 unless you are getting some discount though as there wont be any bonus's on these cars till next year. Wait for a 2012 plate.

Sorry tried to search, but couldn't find anything. Is there some specific tax break or refund coming for cars plated after 1st Jan 2012?

Smoke Pursuit · 21-11-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SKYeXile

Sorry tried to search, but couldn't find anything. Is there some specific tax break or refund coming for cars plated after 1st Jan 2012?

No when i say Bonus that is the factory bonus's ford gives to dealers on old plate stock to move them...

SKYeXile · 21-11-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

No when i say Bonus that is the factory bonus's ford gives to dealers on old plate stock to move them...

Ah, I see, thanks.

martyk54 · 21-11-2011, 10:21 PM

Another fail by Ford in the marketing department if you ask me. When are they going to to understand that the upmarket sports range sells the other cars, Holden have been doing this for years.

Even some pics and/or specs will wet the appetite of potential buyers and generate more interest in the FG2 range. I still speak of the FG2 at work and in my circle... no one has a clue its even coming out. The only people who know about the FG2 at all are Ford fans or those who follow automotive related media.

When are they going to get 'real' car fans into that company and kick the queens, women (referring to Territory adverts) or whoever it is the marketing departments making the mistakes? We should be seeing FG2 FPVs splashed over everything!!

Auslandau · 21-11-2011, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by martyk54

Another fail by Ford in the marketing department if you ask me. When are they going to to understand that the upmarket sports range sells the other cars, Holden have been doing this for years.

Even some pics and/or specs will wet the appetite of potential buyers and generate more interest in the FG2 range. I still speak of the FG2 at work and in my circle... no one has a clue its even coming out. The only people who know about the FG2 at all are Ford fans or those who follow automotive related media.

When are they going to get 'real' car fans into that company and kick the queens, women (refer to Territory adverts) or whoever it is the marketing departments making the mistakes? We should be seeing FG2 FPVs splashed over everything!!

......... they haven't been released yet and as usual the pre launch tit bits are out there.

Falc'man · 21-11-2011, 10:46 PM

Dave, it's 'tid', not tit.

Resurrection · 21-11-2011, 10:53 PM

I was at the Campbellfield plant today and FG2s are on the assembly line.

SteveJH · 21-11-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

Dave, it's 'tid', not tit.

Whats three times a day?

Can't wait to see my first FG2 on the road.

Erko · 22-11-2011, 08:03 AM

Guys is there any confirmation of new wheels for the F6 ?

Corzza · 22-11-2011, 08:06 AM

Exciting stuff this!

csv8 · 22-11-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveJH

Whats three times a day?

Can't wait to see my first FG2 on the road.

In medical terminology..three times a day is TDS.

SteveJH · 22-11-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by csv8

In medical terminology..three times a day is TDS.

Seen it written both ways...

martyk54 · 22-11-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lima

Excellent. That makes me a lot more comfortable about the order I'm putting in for an XR6 this week, if i have it in time to go away over the break!

Cheers

I ordered mine(XR6T Ute) late last week and I've been told they just got it into the December build so likely I'll get it late Dec, or so they say. Wouldn't be surprised to get it in Jan. My dealer winged about availability of Silhouette and the time it takes to put on the 3 piece lid. Always amusing.

Lima · 22-11-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by martyk54

I ordered mine(XR6T Ute) late last week and I've been told they just got it into the December build so likely I'll get it late Dec, or so they say. Wouldn't be surprised to get it in Jan. My dealer winged about availability of Silhouette and the time it takes to put on the 3 piece lid. Always amusing.

I'm just hoping that what i order will be around..XR6 EcoLPi with lux pack, not too fussy on colours at this stage - so if there's one around i'll snap it up.

...Time it takes to put on the 3 piece lid? Jerks. hahaha