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![]() would driving that give me greater status and get my kids to school in a more safe manner than a sedan? http://www.topgear.com/UK/videos/dirt-war HUMM top gear agrees with me??????????? that makes them wrong then according to the elite on AFF they must all think they are onions..
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Soft Roaders evolved from 4WDs and BOF SUVs, the market clearly wants to buy them and the motor companies are glad sell them day and night Get over it. |
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Is this a ford forum? lots of silly, inane comments...
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Regards Bobby Current Cars: 2000 AU2 Fairmont (2019-current) 2003 BA1 Falcon Divvy Van (2017-current) 2009 VW Mk6 Golf 118TSi (2020-current) Previous Cars: 2003 MCX10R Avalon VXi (2017-2020) 1995 EF1 Falcon GLi (2016-2019) 1997 XH2 Falcon Van OPT20 (2016-2019) 2006 BF Fairlane Ghia (2013-2018) 2001 AU3 Futura (2010-2013) 1996 EL Fairmont (2008-2010) 2004 BA XR6 (2005-2008) 2001 AU2 Forte (2005-2006) 1988 EA Fairmont Ghia (2003-2005) 1984 AR Telstar TX5 Ghia (2001-2005) |
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335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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Ehh, sort of dosen't work the way i'd hoped.
Might look better in the flesh.
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That is very nice. I like them a lot.
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Looks like the SX mudspats fit on the front but no rear going by that car....
Cant wait to see one with the LEDS blazing!!
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some decent (ie big) wheels will improve it 300%. whoever chose those ones needs their eyes checked.
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Ive had a Territory Ghia for work and now im back in an XR6 and to be honest as a work car travelling on country highways on a regular basis the Territory SMASHES the Falcon.. I bought the ute at the time because I needed a ute, but the Territory was by far a more comfortible car, vision was better, seating position was better, access in and out was better, It was easier to get into drive ways without ripping the front bar off, it was a great car and I hope that I can get get myself back into one. If driving a territory makes me an arrogant dog as suggested by you then so be it.. Last time i checked the Territory was nearly on par model wise for price compared to Falcon..
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![]() ![]() WIN. ![]() Great work Ford, can't wait to have a play with all the new gizmos this thing is rumoured to have. |
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Looksvery nice, black suits it.
Has some good road presence and stays true to fords global disign language. Even the mid section doesn't look too dated, but the roof racks could have done with a going over, and the plastic filler panel on the tailgate is noticeable ommision, it could have been reshaped to include a chrome mould.
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That back end is growing on me. And I agree, the tailgate needs a little chrome strip around the Ford badge to sex it up a little more.
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Whats the figures of the 2.7L TD, also i assume its a V6?
Kia has a 2.2L 4 cyl turbo diesel with 140 something killowatts and just over 400nm of torque. |
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140kw
440nm
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Find me a vehicle (any make) that can tow over 2 tonnes, pull my 2.2T boat up a slippery ramp, carry 5 on a regular basis (7 on an irregular basis), has AWD, can carry enough gear for 5 to travel on an extended holiday, is easy to get into and get out of without straining your back (for those with a bad back). The Terri can do all this and more. I don't class it as a "soft-roader", that class belongs to the likes of the RAV4, CRV, X-Trail, etc..... BTW, Top Gear doesn't agree with you at all, only agreeing on the fact the X3 is rubbish in real rough stuff. Even jeremy Clarkson has an XC90 FFS!!...
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Also take notice of the roads lately? Low cars with low profile rubber can be quite a pain, and then theres the car parks with speed humps and the concrete ends on car spaces. How often are you worried you will scrape you front bumper on these? In an SUV you never have to worry about it. Instead of having a vendetta on something you dont like, try and look at it from other perspectives and realise parts of it may be a good or better idea.
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While some are pretty reserved in their judgment, I think this Territory will be a winner, there's something about the design that grows on me the more I look at it. Last edited by jpd80; 24-12-2010 at 01:51 AM. |
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Won't mistake that for the outgoing model. Hats off to Ford!
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Now, can we have something similar for the FG MK 2??????????????????????????
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I'm really liking the look of the new Terri. Very nice.
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![]() Think of a "softroader" as something that gives people the versatility of the 4WD shape, all the room, comfort, commanding driving position (not because their drivers are little hitlers that want to exert their dominance over you, but because it's just a nicer position to drive from - take a Territory for a spin, you might be surprised), seating capacity, ground clearance (not all of us live in the city) without having to buy a hardcore 4X4. It's funny you have all these things to say about softroaders being useless and their drivers thinking that they are better than everyone else.. yet you bought an XR6 turbo, why did you need 240kw? Do you think you are better than everyone else because you have a fast car? All it does is degrade fuel economy for the sake of being able to shred your license. ![]() And also, don't take Top Gear too seriously, they are entertainers. And as said above, Jeremy has the Volvo softroader, which he reviewed as brilliant. -------------------------------------------------------------- Back on topic, I'm really liking the new rear bar/ fake exhaust outlets, I don't care if they are fake, they look the goods. I wasn't sure on the overall design at first but it looks like Ford has done it again, now hopefully they update Falcon in the same way. |
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I hope that Ford will follow through with this on FG II while Holden thinks its done enough with VE II. All it takes is the new lights, different bonnet and that new plastic nose, Ford would be crazy not to do it. They have a real chance to revitalize flagging Falcon sales by copying changes to Territory. |
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On a side note who also has a changed feel on Ford's future. I must admit a few months ago I didn't think it was going well, MD gone, sales flagging....it's amazing what new product can inject into the overall impression and "vibe". ![]() And lately Ford/FPV have outplayed Holden/HSV on release dates, info etc.. ![]() Also maybe Ms Ford should visit Australia more regularly, with a cheque book in hand. Last edited by Dr Smith; 24-12-2010 at 08:58 AM. |
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