Alternative to FG XR6 (No Holdens) That I Should Consider [up tp 40K]

[stang65]

Originally Posted by prydey

the fact that he is looking at buying a Lpi version of the xr6 tells me he is not looking to buy right now but is waiting for the new products. this being the case he should wait a bit longer for FG2 (or whatever they call it) and buy one of them. this should have terri touch screen amongst other upgrades and put it back on par with its main rival.

this thread highlights to me why holden outsells ford. holden buyers (to me) seem much more loyal. when the time comes to buy a new car, they'll just wander on back to the holden dealer and upgrade to the newest version. ford fans on the other hand look at every other option (taking the opportunity to have a crack at ford in the process). some see this as being 'smarter' and not just blind loyalty, but when the sales figures appear each month its all doom and gloom.

to the OP,- wait for fg2 (only a month or 2 after ecoLPi is released anyway) and buy the XR6. it will have everything you need in a motor car and will make you feel good knowing you are supporting a dwindling aussie car industry.

I 2nd that, it appear I have stumbled into another thread that people just can`t have a dig at Ford, Why is it people have no problem recommending Holden with all their problems. To the Op good to see you haven`t fallen to some of the brain washing that is going on out there. The FG even in it`s current form is a superior car to the VE. I think some of us forget why we bought our Ford in the first place.

$$$$ Price --- To get a large car with decent power a euro or even jap with the same size engine will cost you alot more.

$$$$Maintenance---- If something goes wrong out of warranty period these cars are still cheaper to repair than the imports.

$$$$Replacement Panels----- Cheap to replace parts.


$$$$$Engine ----Power of a large 6 great fuel economy and AWESOME reliability.


Buy all means test drive cars and compare, but it still comes back to the fundementals above.