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Old 30-06-2007, 07:14 PM   #1
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Default Big Announcement from Ford Australia?

Been reading over at FAF that there is possibly going to be a big news announcement from Ford Australia in a couple of weeks.

July the 11th is being mentioned as a possible date, can anyone here shed some light on this?

Could it be some thing to do with the following?

* BF2 Cobra?
* Orion?
* Export deal for the Orion?
* New Mondeo details?
* BF3?
* Stripes?

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Old 30-06-2007, 07:20 PM   #2
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Orion would be too early i would have thought, BFII Cobra also too early?

What are the chances of BFIII with Orion upgrades?
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Old 30-06-2007, 07:23 PM   #3
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new stripe package i would imagine.
if not that then i imagine cobra
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Old 30-06-2007, 07:24 PM   #4
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Ford Marketing to receive electro-shock therapy depending on the performance of upcoming Orion adverts?
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Old 30-06-2007, 07:37 PM   #5
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I'm expecting some announcement on the Mondeo and its spec levels/pricing.
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Old 30-06-2007, 07:54 PM   #6
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The optimist in me is thinking " There was that yank guy out here in the last few weeks, who's got something to do with product/export viability ".

The pessimist in me is thinking " It's just going to be the same old 'new stripes and different badge' product mentality ". Point in case, Anniversary GT.
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Old 30-06-2007, 07:57 PM   #7
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those SNAKES wouldnt know how to market anything. Its probably something a little more sssinisssster
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:03 PM   #8
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Might be none of the above, it could be a shock to everyone.
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:08 PM   #9
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The return of those great Ford ads with the average family having 2.5 kids. Remember that little sitting in the middle of th back seat.......
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:19 PM   #10
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I'm tipping either:

1. Probably FPV Cobra limited edition (White with Blue Stripes etc)

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2. Ford Australia to announce a third car line to be built in Oz (Focus or perhaps Mondeo ?).
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:29 PM   #11
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here's hoping they bring in the mustang GT from the states, with a realistic price of less than 40k
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:33 PM   #12
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here's hoping they bring in the mustang GT from the states, with a realistic price of less than 40k
As unlikely as it is, i'd also love to see that :
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:35 PM   #13
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Old 30-06-2007, 08:54 PM   #14
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I'm tipping either:

1. Probably FPV Cobra limited edition (White with Blue Stripes etc)

OR

2. Ford Australia to announce a third car line to be built in Oz (Focus or perhaps Mondeo ?).

Agree it will be one of those.

Seeings dealers are already taking orders for a plastic tart rip off of a XC Cobra...
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:20 PM   #15
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I'm expecting some announcement on the Mondeo and its spec levels/pricing.
I agree. They go on sale later this year but still no word on pricing or specs.
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:30 PM   #16
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REMOVED . bad humour .
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:37 PM   #17
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REMOVED . bad humour .

Was looking forward to a good alien or ghost conspiracy
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:45 PM   #18
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Announcement that they're finally going to outdo the power of the VTII GTS?
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:45 PM   #19
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Was looking forward to a good alien or ghost conspiracy
More of a chance than Territory LPG or Turbo Diesel
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:48 PM   #20
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:50 PM   #21
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Ford Taurus is replacing Falcon.
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:53 PM   #22
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Just went to look on FAF about the announcement, but put fordaustraliaforums.com.au instead of just .com
Worst mistake i've ever made
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:55 PM   #23
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Old 30-06-2007, 09:55 PM   #24
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Yes, Ford Australia is discontinuing the Falcon line.
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Just went to look on FAF about the announcement, but put fordaustraliaforums.com.au instead of just .com
Worst mistake i've ever made
ok thats not cool.
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good and bad at the same time.
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Old 30-06-2007, 10:02 PM   #27
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I didn't say to have a look falzoony!
Curiosity killed the cat you know! Or in this case it would kill your appetite......
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I didn't say to have a look falzoony!
Curiosity killed the cat you know! Or in this case it would kill your appetite......
hahaha I'm an idiot :
You could have warned me.
I must have been the only person who tried
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Old 30-06-2007, 10:07 PM   #29
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Yes. No i cant talk about it. Sorry.
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Old 30-06-2007, 10:09 PM   #30
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here's hoping they bring in the mustang GT from the states, with a realistic price of less than 40k

I think the betting odds are shorter on a V10 GTHO!
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