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View Poll Results: Will you get an Orion at launch ?
Yes, in first few months of launch 27 8.33%
Yes, within 6 months of launch 25 7.72%
No, will wait for Orion Mk II 58 17.90%
No, keeping old car 137 42.28%
Not sure as yet 77 23.77%
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:28 PM   #1
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Default Will you get an Orion at launch ?
When the new 08 Falcon is released (codenamed 'Orion' for any who don't know) will you get one in the first few launch months, or wait a while ?

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Old 09-03-2007, 03:30 PM   #2
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No

Wait until they have been out for a year or two then buy an ex Govt fleet one :

Let the Gubmint take the depreciation burn!
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:35 PM   #3
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Not a good idea to get the first of the series 1's. I'd rather wait for the series 2 to come out. Saying that, if I had the funds ready I'd probably be tempted to dive in.
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:39 PM   #4
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Probably get a BF2 runout, wait a year or two, see how they are.

Saying that if I like it, new car is due then, so probably test drive it, go from there.

Just don't like the massive depn you cop.
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:44 PM   #5
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Probably get a BF2 runout
That's what I'll be doing... Then about three years later I'll get whatever Orion model is being runout around that period

That's if I don't get an Escape or Tribute instead of a Falcon... :yeees:
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:41 PM   #6
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I just brought a new car in Feb and my Territory is only a year old.

I dont think I would buy a Falcon based sedan anyway. When its time to replace the Territory I will looking at what Chrysler/Dodge have available in sedans.
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:53 PM   #7
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Yeah 6 months after launch as a company car I think.
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Old 09-03-2007, 03:56 PM   #8
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Early series 1 buyers usually finish the R&D and find the problems that Ford should have found.

- EA
- AU Series 1
- BA Series 1

Unfortunate, but true...
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Old 09-03-2007, 06:28 PM   #9
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Early series 1 buyers usually finish the R&D and find the problems that Ford should have found.

- EA
- AU Series 1
- BA Series 1

Unfortunate, but true...
exactly right, think i might look at something else other than a falcon, but if Orion proves to be decent (won't hold my breath) then i may consider series 2 or even 3 ;)
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Old 09-03-2007, 07:10 PM   #10
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Early series 1 buyers usually finish the R&D and find the problems that Ford should have found.

- EA
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- BA Series 1

Unfortunate, but true...
Surely not. According to the more opinionated here, Holdens are the only manufacturer with teething problems. Besides the Orion is just a new skin and gadgets on an existing platform.... isn't it?
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Old 15-03-2007, 05:04 PM   #11
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I bought one of the first 6.0 litre WM Caprices to roll off the production line and I can guarantee that I have had 6 months of trouble free motoring. And there's no doubt that when the Orion GT is released I'll be waiting in line to get one as soon as I can so I can park it next to my lux-o-barge.
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Old 07-04-2007, 03:21 PM   #12
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Yes I will be getting one in Jun 08, I'll prob get the xr6.. That is when my current bf xr6 comes out of its 2 year lease... I'm happy they new model comes out just before my change over date.
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Old 10-03-2007, 10:11 AM   #13
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Early series 1 buyers usually finish the R&D and find the problems that Ford should have found.

- EA
- AU Series 1
- BA Series 1

Unfortunate, but true...
Besides the brakes (which I've upgraded), I have never had a problem with either the forte (RIP) or the XR6. Both of which were built in august 98
Nothing came loose, broke off or caused dramas
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Old 10-03-2007, 11:26 AM   #14
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im taking work car (ute) here...

will i buy 1 when released... no.
will i buy 1 a year after release... no.
will i buy 1 10 years after release... no.
will i ever buy another ford ute... no.

too many probs with my current one and ford's attitude on making it right is disgusting, so my money will now go elsewhere.

its interesting that nearly 47% of voters ATM wont buy 1 either.
looks good for ford sales again...
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Old 10-03-2007, 11:32 AM   #15
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its interesting that nearly 47% of voters ATM wont buy 1 either.
looks good for ford sales again...
Yeh my old mans the same, said he'd never buy another falcon again... everyone has their reason.
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Old 20-04-2007, 05:16 PM   #16
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Yeh my old mans the same, said he'd never buy another falcon again... everyone has their reason.
Perpetual whingers...these types will run out of makes soon enough.

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Old 20-04-2007, 05:14 PM   #17
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Besides the brakes (which I've upgraded), I have never had a problem with either the forte (RIP) or the XR6. Both of which were built in august 98
Nothing came loose, broke off or caused dramas
I have never had a problem with my AU1 XR8 either...series 1 cars have never bothered me as they have never caused me grief.

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Old 09-03-2007, 03:57 PM   #18
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Who can afford to keep updating? Not I for one..my car has too last me at least 10 years!
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:37 PM   #19
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I would probably buy a commodore omega then. To be in the sales race when orion lobs im tipping the omega will have to be $18990 driveaway to be in the game. LOL
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:39 PM   #20
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:40 PM   #21
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If i like it enough to change cars within the first 12 months.
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:46 PM   #22
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Depends if
1) EL lasts that long
2) EL dies around that time
3) Other unforeseen circumstances that I don't know about yet.
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Old 09-03-2007, 04:59 PM   #23
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BFII runout for me.
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:07 PM   #24
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Sticking with the BA. It's not getting much use because I got a company car, so it will be around for a while yet!
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:37 PM   #25
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BF MK2 at that time they'll almost pay you to take them away from their delearships
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:49 PM   #26
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I hope so, but it all comes down to how happy i am with the final product..
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:58 PM   #27
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I can't answer that yet. Until I have SEEN it and have DRIVEN it, there's no way I can give a definitive answer. I used to be a blind Ford man where I would buy anything they dished up. Now I, while still a huge fan, won't buy anything I don't like just because it has a Ford badge on it.
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Old 09-03-2007, 05:56 PM   #28
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Sutff the series 1. And why do you all want them anyway? Whats so good about them. Be loyal am you
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Old 09-03-2007, 06:05 PM   #29
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i would if i could afford one !

im stuck my little e series !
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If its good my money will be going down on an xr8 ute straight up.
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