geea Site protagonist Lifetime Members 4,320 Member For: 21y 7m 9d Gender: Male Location: At the lights, waiting for you. Posted 11/05/04 10:32 AM Share Posted 11/05/04 10:32 AM Is there any possibility that Ford would continue to do the "T" as a series 1 while the rest of the range was series 2? this would enable them to get rid of lots of extra parts.Geea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 11/05/04 10:34 AM Share Posted 11/05/04 10:34 AM Doubt it Geea.If the rumours are true, the series II is mainly cosmetic changes, so most of the series I parts will be used by panel beaters and the like.See what happens I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 21y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 11/05/04 12:29 PM Share Posted 11/05/04 12:29 PM why do you NEED to know? I need to know because I could order a series 1 now or wait for the for the series 2. if I ordered a series 1 now and the series 2 came out in sept or nov, then my series 1 would loose too much of it's value. you see I trade them in ever 12 months.so if the series 2 is only 5-6 months away I would prefer to wait, if it's more then 11 months away, I'll order a series 1 now.Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 11/05/04 01:01 PM Share Posted 11/05/04 01:01 PM Dave...ummIf you trade your car in every 12 mths then you clearly arent concerned with depreciation. A car loses most of its value, proportionally, in the first 12 mths - you want to endure that every year? Curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emotive Member 17 Member For: 20y 10m 28d Location: Melbourne Posted 19/05/04 07:40 AM Share Posted 19/05/04 07:40 AM why do you NEED to know? .....you see I trade them in every 12 months.Current car = EFII??Looks like you haven't traded for more than 12 months TurboDewd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 5m 14d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 19/05/04 08:57 AM Share Posted 19/05/04 08:57 AM *scratches head*I dont quite understand you emotive. Fordboy trades his car in every 12 mths, not me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodderz Member 92 Member For: 22y 2m 9d Posted 19/05/04 11:09 AM Share Posted 19/05/04 11:09 AM dealer incentives are running till september, for example XR8 sedans get extra's like prestige sound etc and the deals on XT's with cheaper entertainment systems are running till then. Make of that what you will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordboy1981 Donating Members 2,075 Member For: 21y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 20/05/04 01:01 AM Share Posted 20/05/04 01:01 AM Now you mention it, did notice that, but didn't think much of it! Good point Rodderz.I drive an EF now as this will be my first NEW Ford. I'm trading it every 12 months because I get employee discount. After speaking to a few dealers, most would be happy to pay me what I payed for it on trade in, any longer and I wouldn't get it all back...Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Member 378 Member For: 20y 9m 29d Posted 20/05/04 02:55 AM Share Posted 20/05/04 02:55 AM I really need to know when the series 2 is coming out. I've heard it's around about september this year, but I need a definite answer. I can wait till sept, but not any longer.I know you guys will just tell me to do a search, but most of that stuff is just hear-say, no one has concrete evidence.Dave. Car manufacturer's are intentionally coy about new series announcements because it may affect current series sales, especially if they still hold a high level of finished goods inventory, even when they offer freebies and special deals. However, as mentioned, a reasonably good guide to a date is the date nominated for these "special sales". In other words, the obvious "cannibalisation" problem any producer has when they replace current models with newer models would be even worse if they clearly specified the new model entry date well in advance.In short, it is unlikely you will have an official Ford response for some time, though their retail inertia and public opinion appears to be the best guide when you consider this from past experience. However, there is a strong rumour that "series" may not be the term used for future updates, which may be marketed more as updates and/or special packages.Irrespective of what happens, from a business model viewpoint, it would also make strong business sense for Ford to see what the VZ Late model camira can deliver to the marketplace. That of course is assuming that Ford chooses an optimal objective business model, which is only my assumption if I was the Ford Australia President, or they have particularly effective competitive intelligence skills. Safe and happy driving...Dr Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetXR Member 124 Member For: 21y 4m 28d Location: Melbourne, VIC Posted 23/05/04 10:57 PM Share Posted 23/05/04 10:57 PM I heard September 2005!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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