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Now that's great news! 9 month wait!
Wonder what they RRP is in India compared to here? Either way, they certainly are 'moving up' in the ranks if they have put down that many orders!
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Wonder what that means for us, supply hasn't been our strong suit...
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Indians also love the Tata Nano, so their endorsement of the Ecosport is underwhelming
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That's really cool news....I actually think they're a great car....not for me tho
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I guess there will be a lot of camels being traded in.
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Ford India, has 10 models, we only have 3. We don't get the diesels.
http://www.india.ford.com/suvs/ecosport/models
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So, based on that site's listed prices they start at $10,250 and go all the way to $16,500. I guess they will also have some sort of delivery fee / on road costs. With so many orders I think they under priced them. They get the diesel! That's one thing I wish we had, more options for smaller diesel engines from the mainstream brands.
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Yellow Festiva ..no..we are subsiding them !!!
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Well...that just shows how little our own industry is...I doubt if even Holden would reach those amount of sales with 3 ranges and exports over a year :(
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It’s all relative I suppose. If the Falcon had been getting Nano numbers, Ford wouldn’t be pulling out. But it still remains to be seen whether those “40,000” Ecosport orders translate into actual sales and whether that represents a month or a year’s worth. Besides, in a country where an 8-lane freeway is 12ft wide and moves at 3kph, the Ecosport is probably just the ticket for the newly affluent (or their preppy kids.) Still not exactly a ringing endorsement. |
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The Indian car market has about as much in common with the Australian Market as our top music charts (google it, see if you know 1 name, unless you'r Indian). All it means to me is Ford is making some money in Asia, which may or may not be a good thing for Australia.
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When I was in India I was very interested in the Nano. I didn't see many of them around, and when I questioned an Indian guy about it he explained how there is a lot of emphasis on status and your rank in the community. Seeing as the Nano was so cheap, and a replacement for a 2 or 3 wheeled vehicle it was still considered as such to many Indians. Also, it's highly publicised cheapness was actually a problem, with people still opting to buy a near new used 'car' rather than the Nano..... Money has a little to do with it, more to do with 'saving face'. I also learnt something else that was interesting when I had a closer look at the Nano. The rear does not open at all. The hatch area is sealed shut - another cost saving measure! Oh, and do those 40,000 orders represent dealer purchases or actual real customer orders???
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Ford Ecosports could be seen everywhere, the new darling for the people looking at just above the entry level market.
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Word is we will soon be getting our Ecosports from Thailand as they will be making them there. Which also means we will also more than likely be getting powershift versions of the 1 litre ecoboost.
FTA means they might be a little cheaper too, or at least have a little more equipment. |
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There is so much money in India these days I cannot see why they wont fulfil these orders. Back in 1995, they had a lottery for the Maruti Esteem (Suzuki Swift 1.3L) wherein you placed a deposit and you had to wait several months to know when/if you were going to get the car. All orders were eventually fulfilled but it was luck of the draw as to when. There are more millionaires in that country that we have people here so lets not keep questioning their capacity to fulfil their side of the bargain when payment is due.
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It seems I must have it wrong. Can you please explain those corrections further?
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Also, sorry if I sounded like I was having a go at you. I wasn't. Tone is lost over the internet. Its just a little annoying when you hear the same silly remarks (again, not directing this at you personally) such as: Quote:
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I see Ford will only bring the Titanium model into Australia until early next year, when the cheaper Ambiente and Trend will be added. Typical, they have already stuffed up the launch of this VERY important model.
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Try taking one for a test drive, even better go have a look at one I did the other day all I can say is well done Ford for releasing a car then having 0 that's right 0 in the country to look at or test drive until next year. No wonder people buy other brands when this type of sh.. happens.
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29 Listed for sale across Aus on carsales.com.au, a mix of Trend, Ambiente and Titanium.
Granted that's not a lot at all and Ford Au should have a shedload more here for it's Dec launch but presumably, you could get a test drive somewhere? |
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Cheers I should've know better and looked on the net. I was on holidays on the Gold Coast and had to take the daughters Focus in to get the auto checked out as it as a vibration on take off and asked to take one for test drive and was told that there's none in the country. Tippical salesman if I can sell one no one can.
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My dealer has one. Not sure of spec.
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That's exactly the sort of salesman Ford don't need. He possibly knew you weren't going to buy from him so couldn't be bothered, correct attitude would have been to work out where your from and try and tie you up with a test drive at a dealer close to you. |
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Ford again wonders why their cars don't sell!! 29 models across Australia is not even one for every dealer !! People will go elsewhere. If you are going to launch a car, you have a good supply of all models not a few of one. People these days won't wait..
Only Titanium know..the most expensive, will put some people off. Ambiente and Trend in February. Those two should be know and Titanium in February..Get the most models likely to sell out first!!!!!
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Folk are always quick to shoot Ford down, there is probably a reason behind it. Im sure the people building one online will be the first to complain
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DJM its not a new problem with FORD logistics, Fiesta, Focus ,Mondeo, Ranger even Falcon and Territory have unacceptable delivery times. Something FORD should have fixed, years ago..
I don't know how BMW did it, but my daughter got her BMW, built to her specifications and delivered in two weeks. I expected 3 months.... Not knocking Ford, but FORD want sales to improve..have stock..!!!!
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