Series II XR6T

[plonky]

Whilst I was at Sandown on the weekend, I had a chat with a number of Ford Execs. Don't hold your breath for a Series 2. I think this is a marketing strategy especially as it was explained to them that the shape of the car doesn;t need to be changed, the XR range is powering on but the XT is suffering with sales to private buyers, and the Barra should be evolution not revolution.

A Series 2 will also hurt resale of the existing range. I think you may find that more options become available and there are more factory bonuses or 'specials' such as the old Sapphire, Olympic Edition etc.

[XR6T4ME]

Lets hope so. I have my T on order (should be 3/4 weeks away) and I would be absolutely spewing, big time if they released a series II mid/late

next year. Especially if they revised the bonnet with vents and a 5 Speed Auto or 6 Speed Man.

The resale value as you state will be a killer if you plan to upgrade every 2-3 years. From what I have read here and seen on the market there are quite a few up for sale less $10K from RRP. Hopefully it is only a short term trend and it becomes a true legend, cult car that we all know it should.

[Adam]

There will always be, with no matter what brand or type of car you buy, or any product for that matter, a revised series update or a new model introduced further down the track, it's the way manufacturers work.

If you are worried about the series 2 then wait, but once you by that series 2 you'll be scared about the series 3. From what I've heard there's a BA II facelift due in 2004, and it will get here when it does, in the meantime I'll enjoy my series 1 while you worry warts putt around in whatever you are currently driving.

SEIZE THE MOMENT!!!

[MattB]

There will always be, with no matter what brand or type of car you buy, or any product for that matter, a revised series update or a new model introduced further down the track, it's the way manufacturers work.

If you are worried about the series 2 then wait, but once you by that series 2 you'll be scared about the series 3. From what I've heard there's a BA II facelift due in 2004, and it will get here when it does, in the meantime I'll enjoy my series 1 while you worry warts putt around in whatever you are currently driving.

SEIZE THE MOMENT!!!

Indeed. Noone would every buy cars if this was a major concern because the next one is always the latest and greatest. Same as buying a computer, I guess.

Having said that though, I am waiting for Series 2 but purely because late 2004/early 2005 is when I want to buy my next vehicle...nice goal to aim for.

[GDH]

Improvements might be better handled as running changes, eg alloy heads on 6 cyl XDs, 4sp autos on EAs - rear power windows on BA XTs anyone?

Calling something series 2 is great for those getting them, but by implication the series 1 vehicles are the "old model" and affects resale accordingly.

GDH

[OwnaXR6T]

Well unlike the VY the BA doesn't need any improvements hence the no series 2 yet!! it a wonder the vy hasnt had series 4 by now.

[Cro]

Well unlike the VY the BA doesn't need any improvements hence the no series 2 yet!! it a wonder the vy hasnt had series 4 by now.

Due for release when BA Series2 is out :lol:

[aaronmihe]

My 'guess' is that Series 2 will come in conjunction with Territory. Think of it like this - Territory comes out and at the same time BA gets a bit of a tuck and trimjob to keep the 'range' all fresh and new looking.

They don't have to do much to the BA - it's a damn fine car as it stands and really only would get the 'facelift' becuase they can.. They don't need to change suspension, crank up engine outputs etc ....

[CnC]

What they do need to do and quickly is drop the weight out of the car. This alone should be enough reason for a series II (lite non-porker edition..)

[curious]

Ahhh, I want mine now, the leader of the oppositon has approved the purchase but then I hear a reliable whisper of a series II not too far away. Inclusions are a 6 speed manual with lower ratios. Another rumour was a FPV XR6T with 280kw. IF anyone has any info pleease post as the check book s burning in the pocket.