FPV 2011, a hypothetical (yep another one). - Page 2

RATT · 10-09-2009, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

FU series range .

flappist · 10-09-2009, 11:55 PM

I am glad SOMEBODY spotted that

csv8 · 11-09-2009, 12:02 AM

FPV announce Focus RS 255kws and Fiesta 175kws RS models.....Thats hypothetical !!!

mik · 11-09-2009, 01:06 AM

you should be on Fpv`s payroll Flappist your doing all the sales research for them ;), i picked the gt , i would have picked the gth but the extra side vents canam spoiler,ricer kit is a little to much more me, if the shaker looked good and actually worked i have that though.

Airmon · 11-09-2009, 01:40 AM

Well that being the case, I'd go the GT-H and mod out any of the bling I didn't like.
Keep the shaker, maybe the stripes. Ditch the nostrils.

Fat tyres, big V8, shaker, 360kw. Sound good to me.

prydey · 11-09-2009, 09:10 AM

GT-E for me. If it was for me only it'd be GT-P but given that flappist has specified that it will be the 'go everywhere, do everything' car that all in the family have to drive, the wife will appreciate the -E over the -P so -E it is.

i wouldn't even consider a turbo 6. v8 all the way. performance is not an issue even if it were lopsided. they all go plenty good enough.

theboss290 · 11-09-2009, 09:32 AM

Got the Cash go the flash GT H for me ;)

The other half dont have a licence so its all mine hahahahahahaha

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flappist · 11-09-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mik

you should be on Fpv`s payroll Flappist your doing all the sales research for them ;),

and you KNOW for a fact that I am NOT

It does appeal to my sense of humour that despite the lambasting that the new HSV received here over their excessive bling, the two top choices on this poll are the ones with excessive bling........

**Polyal** · 11-09-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

and you KNOW for a fact that I am NOT

It does appeal to my sense of humour that despite the lambasting that the new HSV received here over their excessive bling, the two top choices on this poll are the ones with excessive bling........

There is a difference between bling and poor style (or even over style).

flappist · 11-09-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

FPV announce Focus RS 255kws and Fiesta 175kws RS models.....Thats hypothetical !!!

No when FPV decided not to sponsor the Sydney Mardigras those two models were no longer considered as most of their potential customer base was offended.......

4Vman · 11-09-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

No when FPV decided not to sponsor the Sydney Mardigras those two models were no longer considered as most of their potential customer base was offended.......

There's always Fashion week??

TZENU · 11-09-2009, 10:29 AM

GT-H cause it will still be cheaper than a genuine Phase III... One step closer to the dream

gtfpv · 11-09-2009, 10:36 AM

only if i can pick the brake calliper colours. and the stripes . otherwise i'm going to VW.

HSE2 · 11-09-2009, 10:44 AM

By the time 2011 rolls around my 2010 Prius will be worn out.

I will be in the second year of my mid life crisis and would probably be looking at something extreme.

Fireblade · 11-09-2009, 10:47 AM

Wheres the none of them option in the poll?

**Falcon Coupe** · 11-09-2009, 10:49 AM

Don't vote = none of them.

HSE2 · 11-09-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by F6 FOON

Wheres the none of them option in the poll?

your quote now.

platinumXR · 11-09-2009, 11:13 AM

I guess I should have chosen the F6-H as 350kw sounds like a step in the right direction...but If possible would order sans: wing, bling, scoops, nostrils & shaker...

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I tried voting for the F6...just plain F6...but clicked on the number after and my vote disappeared and I can't vote again...

**Grunter** · 11-09-2009, 11:25 AM

Bling doesn't equal ugly in all cases (unlike a resent release in Australia).

Assuming the F6-H / GT-H actually look good, I'd go one of those.

burnz · 11-09-2009, 11:25 AM

the V8's are winning hand's down!

platinumXR · 11-09-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by burnz

the V8's are winning hand's down!

Foregone conclusion on this forum really... :yeees:

flappist · 11-09-2009, 12:20 PM

It is a hypothetical.

1) You ARE going to buy one, if not then why are you playing?
2) The bling of the -H models is GTSesque, as in, over the top.
3) The -H T6 and V8 show EXACTLY the same magazine test results i.e. neither is quicker than the other.
4) The GS/GT/GT-P/GT-E/F6/F6-E are similar to the incumbent other than the GS & GT-E have no bulge.
5) You can mod it in anyway you like, tune up the engine, change wheels, add 12 sub woofers and neons, remove excess bling, basically do anything you could do in real life with the same consequences (warranty, peer opinion or whatever)

The idea was to gain an insite into peoples actual feeling towards the various permutations, nothing more.....

tweeked · 11-09-2009, 12:23 PM

GT-H...........

I can see an aftermarket O badge being a hot seller..............

4Vman · 11-09-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by platinumXR

Foregone conclusion on this forum really... :yeees:

Look at the sales of combined brands and its pretty much the same... its not just a forum thing, its an Australian thing....

irlewy86 · 11-09-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Look at the sales of combined brands and its pretty much the same... its not just a forum thing, its an Australian thing....

V8 is an aspirational thing. Redifines the "Performance car" mentality if you ask me.

flappist · 11-09-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tweeked

GT-H...........

I can see an aftermarket O badge being a hot seller..............

Do you have an aftermarket HO badge on your GT?

Transfiguring R · 11-09-2009, 01:32 PM

O darn. I picked the F6-H, but if it is going to look over the top then I'd pick an F6 or F6-E.

flappist · 11-09-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by irlewy86

V8 is an aspirational thing.

Do you think that occurs naturally?
Or would it be more successful if forced upon the potential owner demographic?

I wonder if FPV owners are ready for an engine that does not suck or will they not have a bar of it. Consumer acceptance is manifold in maintaining sales momentum and pressure from above can often move things more quickly.....

Powdered Toast Man · 11-09-2009, 01:43 PM

I'd go the GT-E or the GS depending on price but I WANT THE BULGE! Dont want big wings and body kits though.

I'd look at the F6-E too. I'd have bought a Force 6 or Force 8 if I could afford them and they came in manual.

XR6Noir · 11-09-2009, 02:25 PM

I'd take a 5.0L GT-E out of the hypothetical options

: though for many people, model price points may have a large influence on which would end up in the driveway!
I imagine a GT-H / F6-H equivalent model wouldn't be coming in cheap...so how does FPV get more bums in seats?

A new engine won't necessarily increase yearly sales over existing FPV customers. Obviously there will be a surge in interest as current owners upgrade to the new models...but what then? Do the luxury/high performance models target different buyers?

Appealing to other car-buying demographics should be the goal to get more FPVs rolling off the production line.
Hopefully coyote and different models can bring in new customers, and get positive media coverage (wishful thinking?)

View Poll Results: Which 2011 FPV
GS 310kw V8	6	3.33%
F6 320kw T6	5	2.78%
F6-E 320kw T6	12	6.67%
GT 330kw V8	8	4.44%
GT-P 330kw V8	16	8.89%
GT-E 330kw V8	18	10.00%
F6-H 350kw T6	32	17.78%
GT-H 360kw V8	78	43.33%
HSV of course	5	2.78%
Voters: 180. You may not vote on this poll