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His shat its DSG around 70,000km and he had serious issues getting it done under warranty from his Ford dealership, my manual one went 235,000km before I gave the car away last year, it still lives, its up in Echuca now ![]() The DSG has been a drama on Ford Euro cars since its introduction, it wasn't just the latest round of LW Focus and WZ Fiesta that it was an issue, it was just more prominent then because they sold lots more of them. |
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And what a hold my beer it was.
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The Current Stable 2016 SZII TS Territory RWD Petrol The Evolution of the EGA54D utes AU Workshop Build thread of EGA54D B-Series Workshop Build thread of EGA54D 2004 SX TX Territory AWD - Gone but not forgotten 2010 FG XT "The ex-rental" - Moved onto a new home Mechan1k's Flickr Page |
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Had 2 Lasers in the family over the years ... gold old KB and then later a KF
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Ford also botched the Focus launch. They launched it alongside the BA, which was sucking up every piece of media and buyers attention it could. Focus was a brand new nameplate that just got lost.
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Even BA XT could be had for mid 30s, and had heaps more standard kit than the Focus at the time.
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The last time I saw a Ford ad was when the FG was released and it was some pathetic thing begging you to test drive and compare...please!!!
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Locally built Falcons and Holdens were exceptional value and exactly why nothing else either team sold back then really did more than minor sales. I remember my dad who worked at Metro Ford brought home a brand new ‘69 440 Cortina $2,250 when the base Falcon started at $2,320, he loved the Falcon but wanted fuel economy |
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Last non-Ford my grandfather had was a HK Monaro...until his most recent purchase of a Hyundai Tucson :(
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If im up in parts unknown Land of bush, dirt and stone If its weeks since a shower I need help within the hour Theres something I'll tell you for sure Not a lie its almost law This Landcruiser drives us home This Landcruiser drives us...home |
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The above applies to a lot of brands, not just Ford.
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Ford have completely forgotten how to get new customers...it will bite them.
Of course they have done well with the ranger but they seem to only target the converted
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the petrol (hybrid) STARTS at 25k GBP in the UK, so that's $50k here. at least. so maybe an EV isn't too much more expensive |
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That Puma 1 litre mhev sells for 38 k drive away in Nz so how do ( Nz controlled by Ford Ute Aus ) Ford Nz sell it at 38 Nz which is 36 Aus $
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It's a shame that Ford have no idea how to sell a small/mid size SUV. Recently we bought a 2020 Escape (base model) with under 30,000kms for my elderly parents for ease of getting in an out of. I have driven the vehicle and I'm impressed. Great power compared to other mid sizers unless of course you opt for the CX5 Turbo which is more expensive. My parents won't be using the power, but it has heaps of features and safety which is impressive car for an entry level vehicle. I did look at the competition, however at the price bracket we were looking at the Escape was a no brainer. To me the other makes did look like base models where the escape doesn't.
We looked at the Puma but the Escape was just easier to get in an out of. To get the same power level apart from the CX5 Turbo you need to step up to the Euros which cost a lot more. |
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Pretty amazing the 2L Escape output is more than the first HSV V8
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I have been looking at Puma Forums Uk
Apparently the update Puma has been whacked upwards in price A lot of the models are now unavailable with manual The halo 1.5 manual st is deleted Top St now is an over boosted triple with auto It sounds like they are trying to reduce sales to make room on the production line for the Puma ev It still surprises me though that they walked away from Aus sales of Puma and Escape 4000 odd sales they don’t need |
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Then you end up like Isuzu with a 2 model range, and it leaves you exposed to legislation changes cropping up out of the blue. Have a look at Toyota, they dominate the sales figures because they offer 20+ options to the market, they have something for everyone (if you've had a lobotomy and enjoy driving park benches). How Ford treats Australia reminds me of GM and their entire RHD market pull-out. |
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[QUOTE=Franco Cozzo;6874403
How Ford treats Australia reminds me of GM and their entire RHD market pull-out.[/QUOTE] Might be true what you say but I think Ford is only interested in selling for a niche market here in Australia. My next vehicle will certainly be not a ford vehicle, which is a pity since they do not have much of an offering. Cheers |
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I m sure Ranger Everest are good for their intended use but I don’t need their capability or price
The only thing that could possibly interest me would be Puma ev but I suspect the asking price will be outside my capacity to pay |
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There's no doubt they're the best Thailand Specials hands down, no one else can touch them in the entire category.
What's if you don't want Thailand Specials? That's my issue with Ford. They made absolutely wicked hatches, the stuff that come out of Ford Europe was the value for money king, then Ford Australia is like nah no Fiesta, Focus or Mondeo anymore. I'm sure you're all surprised that I don't like dual cab utes, I'm a fan of the single cab tray back job, utility vehicle, but I also wouldn't mind one with a bit of pepper - 2.3L Ecoboost job would be the absolute tits for me. The working man's supercar. The Raptor is the FIFO Lambo. For me with the absolute state of the new car market it's basically cemented my thoughts that if I'm going to buy a new car again then it's going to be a Tesla Model 3. If Ford Australia wants to be a Thailand Specials specialist then rebrand to Ford Ute/Commercial Vehicles. And while they're at, offer the F650/F750. Last edited by Franco Cozzo; 11-02-2024 at 02:00 PM. |
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Yeah no Euro Fords
As you say no Mondeo (dead) Fiesta (nearly dead) Focus (dies 2025) Escape Puma. They have wiped out hatchback and small and mid sized suvs in the last couple of years. No entry models. No performance models under 60k. Nothing for non ute buyers ( Everest at a stretch) |
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Just had a look at FoA website.
In the performance area we have. Ranger Raptor. Mustang Then Ford Performance, which includes both mustang/raptor and some blabbing about them coming to F1 and last years supercars. Page is also dated 2022. They've lost the plot IMO. That FP area could have Fiesta/Focus ST, Mustang, Raptor (maybe a new Focus RS) Ford US isnt really much better either having racecars listed in there which is pointless. What a time to be alive as a Ford fan!
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Just yesterday, took our daughter's car to a car wash for a full detail...looked so bad I finally said enough....we're going to get this thing cleaned before it turns organic or that apple core wrapped in the tissue in the door pocket starts to grow.....
the car wash is next to Brighton Ford....any way.. my favourite salesperson spotted us and so we started chatting...his own words...."we don't know if it's the chicken or egg scenario....Ford Oz couldn't give us enough cars to sell for the last few years as we are tied to Europe for supply other than Ranger causing a loss in brand-loyal buyers who couldn't wait, plus we've had to raise prices to get some form of ROI on the reduced sales numbers... or... have we lost a generation of loyal passenger car buyers that started before shutting down production that moved to other brands and having available cars would make no difference? And finally, I've never seen up close a Ranger Platinum and I must say, it's pretty damn nice..... |
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