The decade that was

[flappist]

Well it is now the end of the first decade (well actually the last day of 2010 is the end but popular opinion varies) and it has been very exciting on the Falcon front.

So which Falcon has been the greatest leap forward. Which has had the most influence?

My opinion, the BA XR6T. It was the first of a whole new technology that finally after many years took the fight back to the evil red pussy empire.

But I am sure others think differently so here is a poll.

Please note the poll is not which is the fastest or best looking or sounding or shiniest or most collectible or whatever.

It is which Falcon has had the most impact.

[platinumXR]

The XR6T had a massive impact no doubt, but I voted F6 as a progression from the XR6T as it finally gave the Falcon/FPV some (well...more so) Street Cred amongst the casual buyer or traditionally WRX/EVO/GTR/GTS fan and is drawing traditional V8 fans to it in droves....and deservedly so I say.

Can't wait to get my hands on one.

[pottery beige]

For me it was the proper return of the GT!!.. :

[MNM96]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

For me it was the proper return of the GT!!.. :

All you really got was the proper bastardisation of the GT!

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by MNM96

All you really got was the proper bastardisation of the GT!

I Went out of my way to see if the newie was worthy of the GT badge.... My conclusive results are simply yes!!.. Ask the copper at Pt Wakefield SA.. He'll still remember me..

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

I Went out of my way to see if the newie was worthy of the GT badge.... My conclusive results are simply yes!!.. Ask the copper at Pt Wakefield SA.. He'll still remember me..

Was the copper in a Lancer ?!

[bdave351]

Have to agree with the BA XR6T being the car to change things and have such a positive impact for ford.

I hope the re-engined V8 will have the same impact for the next decade

[BA-Fan]

I love the FPV GT but voted the XR6 Turbo based on popularity. I Beleive the GT had more impact on myself BUT XR6's are in ubundance with enthusiasts.

I want to change my VOTE!!!

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by SM0KED

I love the FPV GT but voted the XR6 Turbo based on popularity. I Beleive the GT had more impact on myself BUT XR6's are in ubundance with enthusiasts.

I want to change my VOTE!!!

I agree....As a GT owner I just can't ignore the huge impact the XR6T has had. If it's not a revolution for Ford it comes pretty damn close.

[BOSHOG]

xr6t, f6 is too rare to have a huge impact in my opinion

[RedHotGT]

Impact on performance motoring - without doubt the XR6T....
Impact on motoring in general - Territory (soccer mums weapon of choice)
Impact on me personally - BA GT (the legend returns)

Though my favourite car of the decade would have to be the G6ET for its sleeper looks and ball-tearing performance...
And a close second is the BF GT-P for the colour/stripe packages (not including the 40th anniv/cobra GT which I hate both with a passion).

Thats my 2 cents...

[GT]

Absolutely - my sentiments exactly!

GT

Originally Posted by loftie

Impact on performance motoring - without doubt the XR6T....
Impact on motoring in general - Territory (soccer mums weapon of choice)
Impact on me personally - BA GT (the legend returns)

Though my favourite car of the decade would have to be the G6ET for its sleeper looks and ball-tearing performance...
And a close second is the BF GT-P for the colour/stripe packages (not including the 40th anniv/cobra GT which I hate both with a passion).

Thats my 2 cents...

[HEMI POWER]

I think it boils down to what generation you ask.But for Fords sake it was the BA in general.

[chevypower]

I voted the Territory, it was something new, different and exciting for Australia. It brought the mid-size SUV at an affordable price, still handled like a car. People wanted the practicality of a station wagon, without the boring look and feel of one, it was fresh. Everyone had seen the sedans come and go all the time, another 5-10kw here and there. All the others are really the same car, they are just Falcons. Obviously, every model of the Falcon has different levels of features, specs (including power, torque, engine size), but they're still Falcons, which have been around forever. So I vote Territory. It came fresh, and it wasn't all about the engine, it didn't just come as an updated model, it was completely new (talking about the car overall, not the parts), It was a good alternative for a lot of people to the sedan, station wagon, full-size 4x4, and mini-van, all in one package at a decent price.

[Falcon Coupe]

I voted GT/GTP, the return of that badge was inspiring.

The XR6T certainly made a decent impact on the oppositions ego

[Watto_Cobra]

Most impact overall? I'd say BA XR6T or GT
Most impact on me? G6ET

I wouldn't have seen myself going past an XR with most of the fruit, for a Fairmont Ghia (maybe a V8). While I especially liked the look of BF Fairmont Ghia's, especially in Silhouette, it was the G6ET that brought everything I wanted together.

[Serial_Fool]

No Force 6 or Force 8?

[Gobes32]

For the Ford enthusaist I think XR6T hands down, it finally gave us fans something modern to be proud of, as for Ford's most favorite impact, the Territory without any doubt. Uncle Geoff released a car aussies had been wanting for years and in return they rewarded him with great sales figures.

[4Vman]

GT/GT-P simply because it saved FPV/Tickfords butt from extinction, closely followed by the XR6T, an inspirational car because of its great engine.

[divine_afg]

I choose XR6-T - For Kicking Holden and Ricers EGO and The Respect Factor it brought FORD and its Passionate Supporters.

Equally worthy is the XR8 Great V8 and Bonnet Bulge - Bloody Fantastic Got Everyone Talking.

The AU T Series is Fantastic and believe it to be quite achiever however due to overall perception of AU it didnt give FORD much Credit.

G6E-T and F6 are great examples of Ford and FPV overall achievments and future directions. Long live the 6T..... I wouldn't mind SCV8 hehe

[Stav]

The xr8 and xr6t inmho

[UNR8D]

BA XR6T for its all round ability of performance vs cost.

[JC807]

Originally Posted by UNR8D

BA XR6T for its all round ability of performance vs cost.

+1. only reason i bought my car. never owned a big aussie car before, but needed a bigger, family car. aurion ZR6 was a very close second though.(puts flame suit on)

[Archilino]

GT, for those of us who missed the '70s it was great to see those 2 letters on a falcon on a permanent basis.

[burnz]

i voted terry as it basicly changed the soccer mum senerio.

still remember that add soccer mum taking up half the road in their pretendworths,
and the terry going the oppositway with the mum's saying "nice rig that".http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acoP2EJdLC0

[T3ts50]

I voted T-Series (specifcally T3) with a very close second to the XR6T.

My reasoning is that the T3 showed what lengths Ford/Tickford were willing to go to, to develop a performance car, and it got us ready for GT.

XR6T also got non Ford fans into new fords.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by T3ts50

I voted T-Series (specifcally T3) with a very close second to the XR6T.

My reasoning is that the T3 showed what lengths Ford/Tickford were willing to go to, to develop a performance car, and it got us ready for GT.

XR6T also got non Ford fans into new fords.

Thats exactly what I was thinking, I cant click on T series as a whole but the T3 was the best car of the decade for my mind. FPV V8's, regardless of who says what have been over shadowed by HSV.

The I6T is a savour, and so too the Territory.

[R-Design]

Can't get enough of this!

[Eaturbo]

Originally Posted by Boss315

Can't get enough of this!

By far the best Ford Ad ever done, i use to feel proud watching this ad, Just watched it again and got tingle up the spine watching it. They should do the exact same ad just with the FG in it.

[ToxikXR6]

+1 for the return of the GT.
and have to add the BA series. what a step up from the AU!