Why doesnt ford strike back with a bench seat!! - Page 3

davenl5l · 19-04-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

You could fit a refugee boat in the back of a Terry when you fold down the seats..its plenty practical.

I can imagine the commy guys laughing with this thread title.

you assume they can read they put chev badges on because the cant spell holden or commadore

HULK EF · 19-04-2012, 05:47 PM

I would rather ford "Fight back" with....
Better advertising.
Cars people want to own.
Better customer service.
More technology.
Hyundai "Like" transformation in styling stakes.
Longer warranty.

gtxb67 · 19-04-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by davenl5l

commadore

well, i certainly hope they don't spell it that way

jpd80 · 19-04-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gtxb67

well, i certainly hope they don't spell it that way

LOL, more like Impaladore....

XD 351 Ute · 19-04-2012, 08:22 PM

Just one of the reasons why I'm still driving my XG.
The bench is nice & comfy, and good for a snooze on a trip (I'm only 5'2"...)
The ute also benefits from a proper diff & rear suspension, none of this rattling, wear out type IRS, and has proper leaf springs for carrying stuff..

But I may swap it for a new 2012 'charged GS ute if the opportunity arises..

Ed

MNM96 · 20-04-2012, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Turning a 5 seat vehicle into a 5 seat is not just a case of adding a seat.

That is profound oh wise one! lol It seems to me it would not take as much as you think to turn a 5 seater into a 5 seater.

dylancox · 20-04-2012, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Chopped

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Haha this is marvelous. Is there any reason why a sedan rear seat can't be custom mounted into the front of a bench seat ute? Looks real comfy.

RASER · 21-04-2012, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by calais

Apart from the inherent safety issues these days with a lack of front and centre airbag placement, and not many people asking for a bench seat falcon...... It'd be a novelty at best.

Errrrr, my Falcons [inc. the current 08'] have always had bench seats, 3 proper shoulder seat belts, passenger air-bag covers the centre passenger too

What it needs is a decent seat in the middle and more legroom.

Every taxi would kill for it too

Soon as the Falcon dies they will import the F150 and finally i will have what i always wanted

flooded one · 21-04-2012, 12:13 AM

i think maybe they should just make a bench seat optional for sedan at an extra cost. those few that would want it would help falcon sales slighty. how many sedans are 6 seaters nowdays??

**GasoLane** · 21-04-2012, 09:51 AM

If they did ever reintroduce a bench seat for a sedan, where would they anchor the sash part of the seat belt...

Make it go all the way to the back window?

jpd80 · 21-04-2012, 10:05 AM

I've got it...
XT 5.0 V8, column auto, bench seat with vinyl trim.

Now where did i put my flares and platform shoes....

predator · 21-04-2012, 11:47 AM

Needs venetian blinds, and to only come in brown and silver.

JG34JA · 21-04-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

I've got it...
XT 5.0 V8, column auto, bench seat with vinyl trim.

Now where did i put my flares and platform shoes....

Amen! My GS has the 5.0, column auto and bench seat with vinyl trim. It's not so much a car as an experience

When the Falcon's gone and we are all driving Velosters, perhaps an Aussie company can build a new medium RWD sedan, wagon and ute with nice bench seats (buckets optional) - I mean, the market has fragmented so much, why is this one niche the one that all-knowing members of AFF dictate is the niche no one can have?

flooded one · 22-04-2012, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

If they did ever reintroduce a bench seat for a sedan, where would they anchor the sash part of the seat belt...

Make it go all the way to the back window?

thought i do abit of reaserch on this subject and i found this
http://www.autoliv.com/wps/wcm/conne...s/belt-in-seat

maybe a set up like this for all three at the front maybe??? just an idea

blackf6 · 22-04-2012, 07:01 AM

If you have a need to have 4 children and your missus and yourself seated in the vehicle plus enough luggage for a holiday the territory doesn't cut it. Not enough cargo space bring back the 6 seater wagon.

jpd80 · 22-04-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JG34JA

Amen! My GS has the 5.0, column auto and bench seat with vinyl trim. It's not so much a car as an experience

When the Falcon's gone and we are all driving Velosters, perhaps an Aussie company can build a new medium RWD sedan, wagon and ute with nice bench seats (buckets optional) - I mean, the market has fragmented so much, why is this one niche the one that all-knowing members of AFF dictate is the niche no one can have?

Like most things happening with Falcon, not enough people buying particular items to justify their continued availability.

And you said it in your answer, the market is so fragmented these days because people want different things
and the people who would have once made up the numbers for particular variants now buy SUVs or 4x4-4x4 Pick ups

GCRXR6 · 22-04-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Bench seats were dangerous!!!

It's extremely hard trying to get opposite lock with your left arm around your girlfriend!!

Ha Ha ... THAT does bring back memories..... save hopin' into the back seat too ....

**GasoLane** · 24-04-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by wildrider

thought i do abit of reaserch on this subject and i found this
http://www.autoliv.com/wps/wcm/conne...s/belt-in-seat

maybe a set up like this for all three at the front maybe??? just an idea

I'd thought of that type of idea as that's what we've got in the Trucks, but our seat anchorage is a lot stronger than cars.

They mention that it keeps your head from the roof in a rollover, but in a Head on ?
(Visions of people headbutting the dash)

foxtrot3 · 24-04-2012, 08:11 PM

Hi. The seat anchor can be made strong enough but the seat may need to have a fixed back. Do you tell the driver or passenger that their seat doesn't recline any more as you wouldn't put it in the narrow middle seat back so that you can fold it down to use as an arm-rest. Cheers MD

Brazen · 24-04-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

I've got it...
XT 5.0 V8, column auto, bench seat with vinyl trim.

Now where did i put my flares and platform shoes....

Falcon in 2012 is almost out of the top 20...

Nikked · 24-04-2012, 08:36 PM

All reports are the ford have struck back...

With 4 cyl's and one turbo.

jpd80 · 24-04-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

Falcon in 2012 is almost out of the top 20...

"Thanks Jerry, I'll take SARCASM for 50 points..."

jpd80 · 24-04-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

All reports are the ford have struck back...

With 4 cyl's and one turbo.

The game is moving from big capacity easy performance to efficient economical power..

Bundy2 · 25-04-2012, 03:46 PM

Not sure I like the bench seats they are not comfortable.

Bundy2 · 25-04-2012, 03:46 PM

And look horrible

RASER · 27-04-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bundy2

Not sure I like the bench seats they are not comfortable.

The one in my Transit and Kia Bongo [Pregio] where as good as the drivers/passenger seat.

Its up to the manufacturer to make it decent and not rubbish, the Japper utes are the worst i have ever seen

RASER · 27-04-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

The game is moving from big capacity easy performance to efficient economical power..

Just 10 years behind Europe makers.

When will Ford see the light and fit the Terri Diesel to the Falcon range, another 10 year time gap?

RASER · 27-04-2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

All reports are the ford have struck back...

With 4 cyl's and one turbo.

Lets wait and see, the MARKET will decide if it was a good idea or not, for mine a total waste of time, as was the LPI, nobody is buying the Falcon, it is heading down the Magna/380 dead end road.

I think the most stupid thing Ford did was killing off the Fairlane [not farm] LTD and Wagon, oh, and not fitting a diesel to the Falcon was stupid too, could have had all the large sedan market to itself.....what u waiting for Ford???

RASER · 27-04-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

If they did ever reintroduce a bench seat for a sedan, where would they anchor the sash part of the seat belt...

Make it go all the way to the back window?

Just follow the brother vehicle Transit, the Transit centre seat has a 3-point seat belt, the mechanism is fitted to the lower rear behind the seat, works a treat, good vehicle when its not falling to bits and spares prices are insane

foxtrot3 · 27-04-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RASER

Just follow the brother vehicle Transit, the Transit centre seat has a 3-point seat belt, the mechanism is fitted to the lower rear behind the seat, works a treat, good vehicle when its not falling to bits and spares prices are insane

And the passenger seat is fixed back and doesn't recline which is OK for a truck but misses the mark on a passenger car. I think it also has a very heavy guide up the back of the seat which is crash unfriendly for people sitting behind it. Cheers MD