The FGX as the ultimate enthusiast collectors falcon? - Page 6

FPV6 · 21-09-2016, 01:16 PM

Hi Guys

other then big Brembo bigger wheels more power and small graphic and this is a lazy question

What is the other differences between XR6 Turbo and 6 sprint

looking at getting the sprint 6 I have an 8 or is the $20k odd extra not worth it get a xr6 turbo I guess is my question

Bushbasher · 21-09-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by superyob

So what you are saying is if the GT floats, it's made out of wood and therefore is a duck???

Best Falcon ever made was a Fairlane...

Thanks for giving me the chuckle of the day.

SprintFg · 21-09-2016, 09:12 PM

Just on two weeks left...

Until factory shuts
Game over, lights out, shut the rollers..

Only 69 brand new fgx turbo cars left (xr6t and g6et). That's less than one per dealer.

Same deal with xr8s... Just a handful left.

Go get your new factory forced induction falcon before it's too late... 10....9....8...7...

Rsmedley1234 · 22-09-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV6

Hi Guys

other then big Brembo bigger wheels more power and small graphic and this is a lazy question

What is the other differences between XR6 Turbo and 6 sprint

looking at getting the sprint 6 I have an 8 or is the $20k odd extra not worth it get a xr6 turbo I guess is my question

Hey mate
Quite a lot actually.
-Crushing in-gear acceleration
-Hugely improved handling while mainting ride quality
-Crisper gear changes
-Pirelli tyres
-A few added interior goodies i.e. Electro mirror
-The stealth look
-Resale value! Due to be the last and only 500 made, the 6 should hold its value quite well.

Bolly47 · 22-09-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

Just on two weeks left...

Until factory shuts
Game over, lights out, shut the rollers..

Only 69 brand new fgx turbo cars left (xr6t and g6et). That's less than one per dealer.

Same deal with xr8s... Just a handful left.

Go get your new factory forced induction falcon before it's too late... 10....9....8...7...

So if is big customer order wanting to buy falcon or territory Maybe they should keep manufacture cars going and start to export falcon and Territory export to USA same they bringing mustang cars to Australia soil. Anyway Mustang cars is not family cars. Numbers of American yanks wanting buy aussie made falcon on their hands so bit late now .

SprintFg · 22-09-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rsmedley1234

Hey mate
Quite a lot actually.
-Crushing in-gear acceleration
-Hugely improved handling while mainting ride quality
-Crisper gear changes
-Pirelli tyres
-A few added interior goodies i.e. Electro mirror
-The stealth look
-Resale value! Due to be the last and only 500 made, the 6 should hold its value quite well.

$20k is alot of cabbage over the base xr6t.

The performance if the sprint6 is stronger but it would be marginal over a base xr6t/g6et. The sprint6 hasnt really run crushing times over the base xr6t. Owners have also reported a later than expected rev range response from the bigger turbo sprint6. More laggy.

Handling and braking is an upgrade but has anyone tracked the cars back to back to really see what the difference is? (Include r spec cars whilst your at it) Im sure its better (sprint6) but by $20k?

Trim bits or wheel design i dont really value as your pulling off one piece to replace with another (base xr6t/g6et both get arguably nicer wheels)

But they (sprint6) are collectible but your gonna pay top dollar for it.

Base xr6t/g6et is way better bang for buck

arronm · 22-09-2016, 11:49 AM

This guy reckons it will be

**FTE217** · 22-09-2016, 12:16 PM

onya arronm, this guy ? now people know to get over the other side of the road when your approaching blindly having lost control

whoooosh

SprintFg · 22-09-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

This guy reckons it will be

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Ask yourself and be honest... would you swap your current ford with a fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et? No money changeover. Of course you would.

Im guessing most if not all non forced induction owners ( non miami v8 / turbo 6) owners would immediately jump and say yes.

So its easy to see which cars will be sought after. Immaculate condition factory forced induction models.

arronm · 22-09-2016, 02:14 PM

Um. NO

**FairmontGS** · 22-09-2016, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

Ask yourself and be honest... would you swap your current ford with a fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et? No money changeover. Of course you would.

Im guessing most if not all non forced induction owners ( non miami v8 / turbo 6) owners would immediately jump and say yes.

So its easy to see which cars will be sought after. Immaculate condition factory forced induction models.

So you're saying would I swap a base XR6 for fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et for no extra cash? Of course I would. What sort of moron wouldn't? How does that prove any point?

arronm · 22-09-2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by arronm

Um. NO

Actually would swap the old BF XR6. And as seeing it cost SFA I would put an FG front end on

Rsmedley1234 · 22-09-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

$20k is alot of cabbage over the base xr6t.

The performance if the sprint6 is stronger but it would be marginal over a base xr6t/g6et. The sprint6 hasnt really run crushing times over the base xr6t. Owners have also reported a later than expected rev range response from the bigger turbo sprint6. More laggy.

Handling and braking is an upgrade but has anyone tracked the cars back to back to really see what the difference is? (Include r spec cars whilst your at it) Im sure its better (sprint6) but by $20k?

Trim bits or wheel design i dont really value as your pulling off one piece to replace with another (base xr6t/g6et both get arguably nicer wheels)

But they (sprint6) are collectible but your gonna pay top dollar for it.

Base xr6t/g6et is way better bang for buck

Well of course it is a little more laggy, it has a bigger turbo!
I own a G6E Turbo and Xr6 Sprint, up to 50 the cars would be fairly even, after 120, G6E left waving bye bye. 80-120 times are 2.5 vs 3.1

Big_Damo · 22-09-2016, 08:20 PM

6pages of my Dinks bigger than your Dink
These cars will be all sort after in years to come whether its a Falcon with a supercharged V8 turbo 6 or a Falcon with an FPV badge regardless of what there owners think a GT is Falcon an XR6 Sprint is a Falcon and FPV or Tickford means little as they are all Falcons
Some people are just too precious about thinking there BA GT or XY GT or FG GTF are something different
We have all been lucky enough to be able buy great performance sedans that are Made In Australia but for the next generation this will not be something they will be able to do except on the second hand market. There will be plenty of young Aussie guys and gals that will be wishing they could have bought a Sprint or GTF or GT Rspec or XR6 turbo that haven't even got a license yet who in the future will have the funds to buy these rare cars and be prepared to pay good money for ones in good condition.
I don't plan on leaving my car in the garage in the hope I will make money one day but I plan to enjoy it as a weekend pleasure vehicle, keep it in the best original condition I can so it will still going strong in my retirement.
If I then can no longer drive and I sell it for more, less or the same as I paid for it I will be a happy camper.
But seriously If you have a AU,EL,BA or FG GT remember it is only a Falcon and that is what makes it a great car Same as a Sprint or XC Cobra or XE ESP Ghia.
ALL FORD Falcons Regardless
Enjoy them whenever you can no matter what you drive

superyob · 23-09-2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Big_Damo

6pages of my Dinks bigger than your Dink
These cars will be all sort after in years to come whether its a Falcon with a supercharged V8 turbo 6 or a Falcon with an FPV badge regardless of what there owners think a GT is Falcon an XR6 Sprint is a Falcon and FPV or Tickford means little as they are all Falcons

Will someone think of the Fairlanes!!!

**FairmontGS** · 23-09-2016, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by superyob

Will someone think of the Fairlanes!!!

I do - they are excellent parts cars

mike_nofx · 23-09-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

Ask yourself and be honest... would you swap your current ford with a fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et? No money changeover. Of course you would.

Im guessing most if not all non forced induction owners ( non miami v8 / turbo 6) owners would immediately jump and say yes.

So its easy to see which cars will be sought after. Immaculate condition factory forced induction models.

Would you swap a brand new "fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et" For an immaculate condition GTHO phase 3, no money changeover. Of course you would.

Purely for the dollar value alone if nothing else (which is similar logic anyone else may swap an older modern Falcon for an FGX). So this makes the GTHO P3 the best Falcon then.

A more fair question to ask is - Would you swap your current Falcon for an FGX model and pay the difference?

The fastest and newest model of any car is not always the most desirable in the long run, infact, the opposite is usually true.

NX74205 · 23-09-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

Ask yourself and be honest... would you swap your current ford with a fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et? No money changeover. Of course you would.

Im guessing most if not all non forced induction owners ( non miami v8 / turbo 6) owners would immediately jump and say yes.

Swap? No, not in a million years.

Give me a(n additional) free car? Sure, I'll take a G6ET.

ESPJG32 · 23-09-2016, 07:44 PM

Guys,

How did this thread move into this "swap/wouldn't you have one if they gave it to you" garbage - those that go there, probably believe in fairy's as well...get real.

They are all great cars for different reasons but the greatest of the modern era will always be a GT-F, yes they were expensive - top price in fact and top horsepower - but so was the top of the line phase 3 in it's day, top price and top horsepower.

For those that don't know or cant remember, Ford couldn't build a modern HO - they haven't owned that name for many years - if they did, then the last GT surely would have been an FG GT HO, but they couldn't use that name, so the last GT, the best GT - is a GT-F.....everything else sits below, on price,horsepower and collectability

**GazzF6** · 23-09-2016, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ESPJG32

Guys,

How did this thread move into this "swap/wouldn't you have one if they gave it to you" garbage - those that go there, probably believe in fairy's as well...get real.

They are all great cars for different reasons but the greatest of the modern era will always be a GT-F, yes they were expensive - top price in fact and top horsepower - but so was the top of the line phase 3 in it's day, top price and top horsepower.

For those that don't know or cant remember, Ford couldn't build a modern HO - they haven't owned that name for many years - if they did, then the last GT surely would have been an FG GT HO, but they couldn't use that name, so the last GT, the best GT - is a GT-F.....everything else sits below, on price,horsepower and collectability

This is true, enough already with the Sprints... XY GT old school (1) GTF (1) Modern era.

SprintFg · 23-09-2016, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Would you swap a brand new "fgx xr8 / sprint6 / sprint8 or fgx xr6t/g6et" For an immaculate condition GTHO phase 3, no money changeover. Of course you would.

Purely for the dollar value alone if nothing else (which is similar logic anyone else may swap an older modern Falcon for an FGX). So this makes the GTHO P3 the best Falcon then.

A more fair question to ask is - Would you swap your current Falcon for an FGX model and pay the difference?

The fastest and newest model of any car is not always the most desirable in the long run, infact, the opposite is usually true.

I wouldnt swap a fgx factory forced induction car for a gtho.

But you are missing the point of this thread. The fgx and fg2 are really the only falcons you can buy that are reasonably new. It just so happens is they offer scorching performance from their i6t or supercharged8. Best ever performance wrapped in the most comfortable and best handling falcons ever. There is a matter of days left before its all over. Get yours now. Its not aboit collectibility, its about owning the best ever.

ESPJG32 · 23-09-2016, 10:38 PM

With due respect Sprint FG you are the one who has missed the point
read the heading "The FGX as the ultimate enthusiast collectors falcon"

Bottom line is.....it is not the ultimate enthusiast collect falcon.

A great car it may be and I am assuming you are an owner of one by your name on here, so good on you....but the ultimate it isn't - ford never intended it to be.....that is why the GT-F was released - no matter how hard you try and beat it up....it was never intended to hold that position and it wont get there.

Enjoy the car, but don't try to make it something it isn't.

Rsmedley1234 · 23-09-2016, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GazzF6

This is true, enough already with the Sprints... XY GT old school (1) GTF (1) Modern era.

Gretaest as in most expensive. But unfortunately the GTF was fairly rubbish, outdated in all aspects bar the engine.
A 55k Xr6 Sprint has better handling, comfort, and in-gear acceleration.
FPV has never been better than standard Falcons. They are too similiar and cost too much.

arronm · 23-09-2016, 11:22 PM

Yeh HO hasnt even got bluetooth............. Must be rubbish....

ESPJG32 · 23-09-2016, 11:26 PM

having owned one and driven one medley you would be the expert...as in drip under pressure

You will learn in life, the mere holding of an opinion doesn't always make you right.

**FTE217** · 24-09-2016, 12:28 AM

Pretty sad its come to this for some.
Jimmy Richards made a comment on the podium long ago that comes to mind..
Supposed to be fellow Ford Enthusiasts.

PooDog · 24-09-2016, 06:47 AM

sad alright ....its enough to make you wanna buy a holden

....yeea naaa

Falcon SXR8 · 24-09-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

I wouldnt swap a fgx factory forced induction car for a gtho.
.

Send that gtho my way

**FairmontGS** · 24-09-2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SprintFg

I wouldnt swap a fgx factory forced induction car for a gtho.

But you are missing the point of this thread. The fgx and fg2 are really the only falcons you can buy that are reasonably new. It just so happens is they offer scorching performance from their i6t or supercharged8. Best ever performance wrapped in the most comfortable and best handling falcons ever. There is a matter of days left before its all over. Get yours now. Its not aboit collectibility, its about owning the best ever.

Maka · 24-09-2016, 08:44 AM

Re: The FGX as the ultimate enthusiast collectors falcon? Imo too early to tell, it must earn its stripes. Personally I think they look fabulous, go hard, good supercar racing background etc but...

What made the P3 HO so iconic was not because it was the last of a long line but what the loving owners did with them - it wasn't just garaging them hey, my 2 cents lol!

cheer's, Maka