very sad excuse of a limited edition

sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 05:12 PM

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what is this sad excuse of a limited edition it almost made me spew when i seen it in todays cars guide

it looks like they are just trying to use up the old f6x rims, they are even keeping the fpv badge on them when they arnt an fpv
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auxr · 08-01-2010, 05:22 PM

Looks o'k to me - they are in the business of moving stock - this isn't the first time wheels, stripes etc have been put together to sell a vehicle.

The FPV boys, though, might have something to say about the caps.

Zed7fiddy · 08-01-2010, 05:50 PM

excuse me if im wrong but that price isnt too bad is it? is it basically jsut tarted up XT?

Auslandau · 08-01-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 67-FKD

excuse me if im wrong but that price isnt too bad is it? is it basically jsut tarted up XT?

Yes it is and can see nothing wrong with it? Its a dealer special designed to move stock, which it will and at a good price ...... climate control and 18's for the price? Some are hard to please.

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4Vman · 08-01-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by auslandau

Yes it is and can see nothing wrong with it? Its a dealer special designed to move stock, which it will and at a good price ...... climate control and 18's for the price? Some are hard to please.

EXACTLY.. its not a "limited edition" at all, its a "dealer special".. dealers are free to do what they like and if it helps them move stock its a good hing...

DJL351 · 08-01-2010, 05:52 PM

Where does it say Limited Edition?

Looks like a Dealer Used Car special to me.

Auslandau · 08-01-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

Where does it say Limited Edition?

Looks like a Dealer Used Car special to me.

Does in the add ..... but yes, it is a dealer thing.

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xdc351 · 08-01-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

Where does it say Limited Edition?

Just above the windscreen.

Having said that, with a grill change it'd be a pretty good ride for the money.

GK · 08-01-2010, 06:01 PM

I'd have one! Good feature list, good price.

GK

sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 06:05 PM

yeah its good if it helps with sales but personally i reckon it looks really wierd, it would have been heaps sweeter it the did it to the 10x better looking G6 and just keep the xt as a fleet car. just my opinion

Auslandau · 08-01-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sxckevo

yeah its good if it helps with sales but personally i reckon it looks really wierd, it would have been heaps sweeter it the did it to the 10x better looking G6 and just keep the xt as a fleet car. just my opinion

Idea is to keep it as cheap as possible ... hence the price. G6 is being done through ford as the 'Limited Edition'. But no probs ....

By the way, these would be ex fleet cars, with limited mileage, like SEC cars or similar

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sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 06:19 PM

oh ok i didnt realise they were used cars i guess it all makes sense to me now, a good way to boost the appeal and look of the cars

**SSD-85** · 08-01-2010, 06:00 PM

Agreed, theyve been doing this for decades. Looks pretty good, especially with that price tag.

The Monty · 08-01-2010, 06:02 PM

I reckon the rims look horn on the car.

SVTVNM · 08-01-2010, 06:05 PM

I think more dealers should take on that sort if initiative, curious about the wheels though they claim to be fpv wheels??

sxckevo · 08-01-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTVNM

I think more dealers should take on that sort if initiative, curious about the wheels though they claim to be fpv wheels??

the wheels have the fpv centre caps, you just can't see them in the pic

GTpilot · 08-01-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sxckevo

the wheels have the fpv centre caps, you just can't see them in the pic

So does that mean I can get some cheap wheels fom bob jane and with FPV centre caps fitted claim they are "genuine FPV wheels"???

I don't ever recall seeing those style of wheels in the FPV line up.

Otherwise, good deal for those inclined. but you are NOT getting a new car.
They would be low k demos or ex factory owned.

DJL351 · 08-01-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb

So does that mean I can get some cheap wheels fom bob jane and with FPV centre caps fitted claim they are "genuine FPV wheels"???

I don't ever recall seeing those style of wheels in the FPV line up.

F6X wheels

Magna · 08-01-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb

So does that mean I can get some cheap wheels fom bob jane and with FPV centre caps fitted claim they are "genuine FPV wheels"???

they are also stamped FPV on the inside of the rim

FordFalconBF · 08-01-2010, 06:05 PM

For people who don't have sideways heads:

Iggypoppin' · 08-01-2010, 06:23 PM

looks like an alright deal to me, 26k for those extras and you're laughing, don't base XT's go for more than that or something?

jaydee · 08-01-2010, 08:51 PM

This is what the Cobra was. A basic hardtop they couldn't sell, give it a make over and voila. Now it's a very desireable car.

xdc351 · 08-01-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

This is what the Cobra was. A basic hardtop they couldn't sell, give it a make over and voila. Now it's a very desireable car.

He he, was twice! Somehow I doubt history will repeat itself?

P6LTD351 · 09-01-2010, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

This is what the Cobra was. A basic hardtop they couldn't sell, give it a make over and voila. Now it's a very desireable car.

No it's not. The Cobra was done from the factory. This is just a dealer special. Yes, you are right that the cobra was done to sell the remaining hardtops, however this XT will have nowhere near the appeal that the Cobra has. If you rang Ford they wouldn't even know of this FG 'Venom'. To them it's just an XT. Good deal all the same!

**Fordman1** · 09-01-2010, 05:54 PM

These are used fleet cars being flogged off with a few extras to make them move.

Limited Edition ?

Iggypoppin' · 09-01-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

These are used fleet cars being flogged off with a few extras to make them move.

Limited Edition ?

to us, we know its not really a "limited edition" but to joe average, its a limited run car.

Smoke Pursuit · 08-01-2010, 10:50 PM

Yep F6X wheels.. FPV had heaps of them spare and sold them to dealers cheap!!

Swordsman88 · 09-01-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bfiipursuit

Yep F6X wheels.. FPV had heaps of them spare and sold them to dealers cheap!!

That's what happens when you order them in a batch and the car they go on doesn't sell....

I think the wheels look quite good on the falcon. As for the car, well its a dealer special. They can and do pretty much whatever they want in this area, though some dealers with packages that 'devalue' certain models sometimes get a phone call questionig what is going on from head office....

Fairlane · 09-01-2010, 08:47 AM

I like it.

Have a look at the Bayford Website they are 2008 XT's with between 30-40 thousand kays. Not sure If Id pay that money for a 2nd hand XT, but its a great way for the dealer to get some extra dough for some fleet cars.

RATT · 09-01-2010, 01:13 PM

Damned if you do damned if you don't.
Good on Bayford I say, they are having a go at moving some cars that seem to be good value.