Ford Falcon XR8 Sedan Price Announced - Page 30

FGX-302 · 29-01-2015, 09:46 PM

A betting man would say those dealers already asking way too much will be the ones to try cash in on a price hike..

Those with signed contracts around 58k manual n 60k auto I don't see having a problem as the dealer was genuine in pricing from the start..

335JET · 29-01-2015, 10:47 PM

my dealer told me roughly 2 weeks ago that Ford will notify them as too how many vehicles they will be allocated on february 15th, so im just waiting until then for the phone call for my confirmation.

smiddy · 29-01-2015, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BOSS 4LTR

my dealer told me roughly 2 weeks ago that Ford will notify them as too how many vehicles they will be allocated on february 15th, so im just waiting until then for the phone call for my confirmation.

That's exactly the same date my dealer gave me.Apparenty that's when ford notify dealers of their allocation

XR Martin · 29-01-2015, 11:56 PM

So the second allocation of 200 (?) cars hasnt even been shipped yet and people are stressing over possibly missing out?

I think people need to calm down and be patient.

mtbkym01 · 29-01-2015, 11:58 PM

How long is this allocation for? Is this for the entire run of FG-X or just for a period?

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 30-01-2015, 10:41 AM

Was talking to a dealer yesterday (trying to work out where to purchase mine from) and she said they had an XR8 arrive this week that they were not expecting at all. Don't know the veracity of that statement, but it seems odd to me that a dealer would not know that a car was going to be delivered to them?

Craig H

FGX-302 · 30-01-2015, 10:45 AM

Sounds like a standard Ford dealership to me.. There are good ones but I've personally experienced more bad than good service.

vztrt · 30-01-2015, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by FGX-302

Sounds like a standard Ford dealership to me.. There are good ones but I've personally experienced more bad than good service.

To me that seems standard across dealers of all the makes from all makes. Some are good in one area while others are good in other areas. Then I've had good and bad from the same dealer on different occasions.

FGX-302 · 30-01-2015, 11:36 AM

To true mate it's not just a ford thing.. Dealerships struggle for quality big time..

bionic2006xr6t · 30-01-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

So the second allocation of 200 (?) cars hasnt even been shipped yet and people are stressing over possibly missing out?

I think people need to calm down and be patient.

I was always under the impression that first allocation cars where being built until March 2015??

Cheers Ryan

LASTXR · 30-01-2015, 02:42 PM

Spoke to my dealership last week.
He said they get there 2nd XR8
allocation around the middle of
Feb then they can order the cars

V8 6I · 30-01-2015, 04:57 PM

I spoke to a dealer and it appears the reason cars are not being delivered (Not only XR8s) is Fords outside contractors are in no rush to deliver parts as contracts end next year so the contractors are making parts for on going contracts and in no hurry to do Ford parts.This might explain why no one knows anything as no one at Ford know when they get the parts to build their cars.

maylandsman · 31-01-2015, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by V8 6I

I spoke to a dealer and it appears the reason cars are not being delivered (Not only XR8s) is Fords outside contractors are in no rush to deliver parts as contracts end next year so the contractors are making parts for on going contracts and in no hurry to do Ford parts.This might explain why no one knows anything as no one at Ford know when they get the parts to build their cars.

You would think there would be a contract in place...with time frames and no optional extras like going slow because you can't be stuffed.
Perhaps quantities for initial orders were underestimated by Ford leaving them in a bind because now the 'contracting companies' won't play nice and put Ford back in front on the production line.
Either way sounds like more smoke and mirrors. I think the dealers are speculating as much as we are. Ford need to come out with something for the battlers. Until then I remain bemused.

Smoke Pursuit · 31-01-2015, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by V8 6I

I spoke to a dealer and it appears the reason cars are not being delivered (Not only XR8s) is Fords outside contractors are in no rush to deliver parts as contracts end next year so the contractors are making parts for on going contracts and in no hurry to do Ford parts.This might explain why no one knows anything as no one at Ford know when they get the parts to build their cars.

You spoke to a dealer... Take that info with a grain of salt...

V8 6I · 31-01-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

You spoke to a dealer... Take that info with a grain of salt...

The guy I spoke to is not someone I just met,I have known him for a while and have done business with him before so he tell me things when I visit.

bionic2006xr6t · 31-01-2015, 09:49 AM

This is what my salesman sends me? Just curious if anyone can tell me what some of it means?

Can anyou one throw some light an segment date? And what vehicle status Manufacturing (3) means?

Cheers Ryan

Anchor · 31-01-2015, 10:41 AM

Your car will be at the dealer at around the 14th Feb Ryan.

See the Dealer Order Number? The "A" indicates it was built in January.
The 3 is a stage of the build IIRC. Don't hold me to that though.... I just sell em

Enjoy your new XR8 in two weeks!
(As long as ford doesn't take it offline to change something)

Jaroolin · 01-02-2015, 05:43 PM

Thanks a lot Mcnews we all really wanted to read all of that. ******

Jaroolin · 01-02-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Anchor

Your car will be at the dealer at around the 14th Feb Ryan.

See the Dealer Order Number? The "A" indicates it was built in January.
The 3 is a stage of the build IIRC. Don't hold me to that though.... I just sell em

Enjoy your new XR8 in two weeks!
(As long as ford doesn't take it offline to change something)

:whatever

Jaroolin · 01-02-2015, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaroolin

Thanks a lot Mcnews we all really wanted to read all of that. ******

:whatever

DK30RB · 02-02-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by bionic2006xr6t

This is what my salesman sends me? Just curious if anyone can tell me what some of it means? image

Can anyou one throw some light an segment date? And what vehicle status Manufacturing (3) means?

Cheers Ryan

I had the same screenshot from my dealer for my order. Your car is very close.

Mine had an eta of 27 Dec, and i got it on the 24th Dec.

vztrt · 02-02-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by V8 6I

I spoke to a dealer and it appears the reason cars are not being delivered (Not only XR8s) is Fords outside contractors are in no rush to deliver parts as contracts end next year so the contractors are making parts for on going contracts and in no hurry to do Ford parts.This might explain why no one knows anything as no one at Ford know when they get the parts to build their cars.

The dealer is an idiot. Ford don't really hold any parts the supplier does. Ford sets their schedule on cars and the parts company supplies parts in timely intervals. The supplier works out their parts storage from Ford telling the supplier what they are going to need as there are lead times on parts that get brought in from over seas.

Now if there is a parts shortage on certain items then that can hold up a build on the car and as long as they give them notice then Ford will accommodate or if they can build the car and fit the part later. If a supplier is going to hold up the line they face a bill from Ford.

Anchor · 03-02-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaroolin

:whatever

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Originally Posted by Jaroolin

Thanks a lot Mcnews we all really wanted to read all of that. ******

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Originally Posted by Jaroolin

:whatever

Bit speshal eh? Quote yourself some more.

Celtic Beast · 06-02-2015, 06:19 PM

[QUOTE=Brentpan;5312312]

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Originally Posted by Vanish335

S.V built my donk how many hand made engine builders do ford have on this project .who built your motor & thank you S.V .this car is no old nova or camaro it's a FO.MO.CO product grab 1 if you can the last australian blue blood tuff car.

Mine was built by D.W whom I am advised are the initials for David Winter. Totally agree about extending our thanks to our engine builders. Bloody brilliant work!

Cheers, Brent

How does one determine who the engine builder was, please?

XBv8mmm! · 06-02-2015, 06:23 PM

[QUOTE=Celtic Beast;5324369]

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Originally Posted by Brentpan

How does one determine who the engine builder was, please?

Look under the super charger snout.
There will be 2 letters engraved there, these are the initials of the person who built your engine.

Cheers.

Celtic Beast · 06-02-2015, 06:37 PM

Thanks XBv8mmm!, however, I don't have a supercharger, mine's a BFII. The engine was built by FPV.

BLACK MACH · 06-02-2015, 06:47 PM

[QUOTE=Celtic Beast;5324369]

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Originally Posted by Brentpan

How does one determine who the engine builder was, please?

I would like to know who my builder was to,please?

My markings are K.S ??

XBv8mmm! · 06-02-2015, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Celtic Beast

Thanks XBv8mmm!, however, I don't have a supercharger, mine's a BFII. The engine was built by FPV.

Sorry mate.

Thought you were talking about the FGX XR8 as this is a thread on that model.

I can't help you, maybe someone else can.

Cheers.

geobar · 10-02-2015, 03:04 PM

Hi All,

Thought I would post some information, most is what others have already mentioned.

Went to 4 dealers over the weekend in the Sydney area to enquiry for an XR8 for my brother, I already have a deposit on one since October last year mind you still waiting and have no news on it, anyway every dealer had something different to say but one thing that was consistent as others have said was the magic number of around 1200 units being made.

Interesting as there are over 300 dealers nationally if each dealer has an average or 4 cars ordered then there goes all 1200 XR8's. The dealers we spoke to had a minimum of 6 orders and a couple had 8.

Prices ranged from 58k - 63.5k for an Auto with Metallic paint.

One dealer mentioned they are not taking anymore orders as they believe they will not be able to fill them. The other 3 were happy to take deposits, interesting though the dealer with the cheapest price of 58K said you will not have a problem getting a car and happy to take a deposit but at the same not would not guarantee it. The reason we wanted a guarantee is that my brother has a 2013 XR6 Turbo to sell and he doesn't want to sell it if he can't get an XR8 and he needs to sell it privately as he has done work to it and a trade in price would be way to low.

So it seems more and more obvious that the XR8's are going to be a real low volume car, and those who have ordered one early might be lucky to get one but they would be waiting for them as the dealers are only going to get in 1 or 2 cars a month. Two of the dealers was still waiting for their first ones to be delivered as they haven't received one yet at all.

I also got the sense from a couple that even though you have one on order if you come in with a higher price they would be happy to sell you the car, unethical but I got the sense they would do that.

Another interesting fact, I was also asking if they heard anything about a limited edition XR6 Turbo with the same specs as the 8 but using the F6 motor all but 1 said nope heard nothing. The one who did say something said it was 99% going to happen.

Take everything with a grain of salt as I did when speaking to them but just relaying our experience.

George

Pilko FNQ · 11-02-2015, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by geobar

Hi All,

Thought I would post some information, most is what others have already mentioned.

Went to 4 dealers over the weekend in the Sydney area to enquiry for an XR8 for my brother, I already have a deposit on one since October last year mind you still waiting and have no news on it, anyway every dealer had something different to say but one thing that was consistent as others have said was the magic number of around 1200 units being made.

Interesting as there are over 300 dealers nationally if each dealer has an average or 4 cars ordered then there goes all 1200 XR8's. The dealers we spoke to had a minimum of 6 orders and a couple had 8.

Prices ranged from 58k - 63.5k for an Auto with Metallic paint.

One dealer mentioned they are not taking anymore orders as they believe they will not be able to fill them. The other 3 were happy to take deposits, interesting though the dealer with the cheapest price of 58K said you will not have a problem getting a car and happy to take a deposit but at the same not would not guarantee it. The reason we wanted a guarantee is that my brother has a 2013 XR6 Turbo to sell and he doesn't want to sell it if he can't get an XR8 and he needs to sell it privately as he has done work to it and a trade in price would be way to low.

So it seems more and more obvious that the XR8's are going to be a real low volume car, and those who have ordered one early might be lucky to get one but they would be waiting for them as the dealers are only going to get in 1 or 2 cars a month. Two of the dealers was still waiting for their first ones to be delivered as they haven't received one yet at all.

I also got the sense from a couple that even though you have one on order if you come in with a higher price they would be happy to sell you the car, unethical but I got the sense they would do that.

Another interesting fact, I was also asking if they heard anything about a limited edition XR6 Turbo with the same specs as the 8 but using the F6 motor all but 1 said nope heard nothing. The one who did say something said it was 99% going to happen.

Take everything with a grain of salt as I did when speaking to them but just relaying our experience.

George

I like the story from my dealer........"Yes there are only 1200 XR8's, we have an allocation of 20, you will get your car in July when requested, don't listen to all the rumours"........sure hope he is right as i put my deposit down last November. Chris.