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Now Fordless
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fremantle, WA
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There was nothing wrong with the FG XR8. It even outperformed the SS in some tests. That didnt stop the journos bagging the crap out of it. Even if Ford were to bring out one now that was sufficient it would most likely be the same story again. Ford isn't going to risk the development costs after a decade of poor XR8 sales and negative publicity. Especially when it looks like Falcon wont be around much longer.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 3,246
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But, getting back to the topic of 2011 FPV sales. I think that the first half was a dramatic increase compared to last year, but that in itself, was well below the usual. I also think that the Miami 'street cred' is gaining and sales will continue to be bolstered in the second half of the year. I would like to see them trend up from ~130/month to closer to ~200/month by years end.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2010
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Rather than thinking that those potential buyers are stupid and don't know anything, Ford should have to listened to them. Offering the alternative XR6T that could usually out gun the XR8 really sent out very mixed messages to potential buyers. The new XR8 was changed to the GS at the last moment, therefore the car has already been developed and the money spent. Last edited by jpd80; 16-07-2011 at 05:01 PM. |
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