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Old 09-02-2006, 01:10 PM   #31
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"FOCUS XR5 Turbo I JUST WANT ONE"
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Old 09-02-2006, 01:15 PM   #32
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I know someone who plans to buy one next year but at $1800 I think they'll be changing there mind from orange to black.

I was hoping it would come in around the $35k mark which they've succeeded in doing because realisticly it had to be cheaper then the Golf or it would have been another ST170 but hopefully now it can be successful.
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Old 09-02-2006, 01:45 PM   #33
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thats fantasic news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lets hope they sell out quickly so that the feista boys get a better chance of getting their XR!!

Not that ford should need a reason anyway...look at the small car market, the more varity and hero cars in the line up the better.
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Old 09-02-2006, 01:54 PM   #34
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Its all Over. Done and Dusted. I'm off My P's now and I'm bloody well getting one whatever it takes.......
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Old 09-02-2006, 02:01 PM   #35
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Old 09-02-2006, 02:02 PM   #36
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I'll buy an XR6T ute over that - not that I should really compare a 6 cyl ute to a small hatchback! but still...
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Old 09-02-2006, 03:16 PM   #37
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Turbo Territoy sounds awesome"A bonnet scoop, dual exhaust outlets, new 18" alloy wheels and an exciting interior package" Sounds awesome. Its going to be something spectacular to see in the flesh, cant wait. Heres a picture also. I wonder what the pricing is going to be like, they've also released the new Escape, looks ok, dosnt look too different. And the XR5 is a little beauty, saw it last year at the SMS.
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Found some more pics, it looks soo nice:



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Old 09-02-2006, 03:55 PM   #39
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Does anyone know why the Electric Orange paint is so expensive compared to the rest? Top Gear did a test drive off the car and it got an excelleant feed back from them. Anyone else seen the episode? My sister wants one of these compared to the Alsa's she has always loved.

I will take a Turbo Territory Ghia anyday.
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Old 09-02-2006, 04:16 PM   #40
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I'm led to believe orange paint is the most expensive paint colour to make.

The FWD shouldn't be that much of an issue, Clarkson raved about the handling of the little Focus even in the wet. Apparently there isn't much torque steer either (especially in comparisson to the Vauxhall/HSV thing-a-majig)..

It's a great time to be a Ford fan!!
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Old 09-02-2006, 04:49 PM   #41
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On the Ford UK website it says something about it being a 'triple-coat' pain or some such. It sure is perdy!

To be honest, I dont think I'd feel shortchanged if I coudn't get my first pick colour, they all look great. I might go Colorado...
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Old 09-02-2006, 05:15 PM   #42
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I have just recently bought a 2005 Ford Focus Zetec, bit too soon to think about upgrading right now,only had my little pocket rocket about 6 weeks(but believe me I've been thinking about it), I'd love a set of those XR5 rims for starters .

I heard today that are only getting something like 100 in the first shipment so will be quite a waiting list I'd expect.
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:22 PM   #43
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I heard today that are only getting something like 100 in the first shipment so will be quite a waiting list I'd expect.
Halve that figure and you're closer...

The paint is a tri-coat pearlescent paint, it physically goes through the paint shop in Saarlouis 3 times before completion. Very complex paint but has to be seen and touched to be believed, it is stunning.

Can't wait! I'll be working there the next 3 days so come and say hi if you get a chance!
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:29 PM   #44
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What a bargain. Ill take one for a test drive when they are released just to see what its like. Why is that electric orange a 1800 dollar option thiers nothing that special about it.
Test Drive? Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys Buckleys : Not a chance.

Waiting lists will be massive on this one.

The paint is a tri-coat pearlescent paint, goes in and out of paint shop 3 times before completion. A very expensive paint and much longer to paint, hence the higher cost.
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Old 09-02-2006, 08:47 PM   #45
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Cheap for a Volvo !!!
$18,960 cheaper than a S40 T5 AWD - T5 has more kit and nicer build though.

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I'd love a set of those XR5 rims for starters .
Look nice, but I don't like thinking about the cost of replacement tyres.

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I'm led to believe orange paint is the most expensive paint colour to make.
It is, the cost is a lot more than you'd expect.

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The FWD shouldn't be that much of an issue, Clarkson raved about the handling of the little Focus even in the wet. Apparently there isn't much torque steer either (especially in comparisson to the Vauxhall/HSV thing-a-majig)..
I think the FWD will be fine - most modern FWD cars really don't have much torque steer, many don't have it.

From what I've heard, Top Gear drove the Astra VXR with an incorrect suspension setup. There have been a few reviews that have been pretty positive about its setup.
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Halve that figure and you're closer...

The paint is a tri-coat pearlescent paint, it physically goes through the paint shop in Saarlouis 3 times before completion. Very complex paint but has to be seen and touched to be believed, it is stunning.

Can't wait! I'll be working there the next 3 days so come and say hi if you get a chance!

Erm... does anyone know for a fact that the XR5T will be only made in germany? At the moment the Focus for Australia is made in South Africa.
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Old 09-02-2006, 08:58 PM   #47
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Yet another car I want!
What don't you want!

Not bad for a FWD.
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Erm... does anyone know for a fact that the XR5T will be only made in germany? At the moment the Focus for Australia is made in South Africa.
ST/XR5s are only made in Germany at this point in time.

The car doesn't have the volume to justify South African manufacture, IMHO.
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ST/XR5s are only made in Germany at this point in time.

The car doesn't have the volume to justify South African manufacture, IMHO.
going by that pricing, i'd reckon there would be!
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I'm sure this is going to be a big winner for Ford. Yeah the car is a fantastic little piece of weaponary, but they've also priced it very competitively. Good on ya Ford, its a step in the right direction. :1syellow1
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Erm... does anyone know for a fact that the XR5T will be only made in germany? At the moment the Focus for Australia is made in South Africa.
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Old 10-02-2006, 11:33 AM   #53
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i get my first drive of one on March 9th, i cant wait.
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At tHe Motor Show, there is the orange and the charcoal.

It looks great with the 18 inch wheels.
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Brilliant price. Make's the Astra VXR at a possible 40-45k a waste of money. Smart move Ford.
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Old 10-02-2006, 03:32 PM   #56
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Good price would look at one but still not happy with the 03 LX one we bought when they came out ,but hope they bring out a AWD one latter on
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After seeing an XR5 in the flesh today, having a sit in and look at features and prices I will buy the better half one. Just awaiting the proof in the pudding, a drive. Ford have done well with this vehicle. Thanks Paul Gorman. :
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Let's have some pics. Wouldn't mind seeing some of the grey XR5.
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So you are saying, without doubt, that the XR5T will ONLY be made in Germany for the entire model run?

Good if it is! Either way I must say I am tempted buy one of these little rocketships to put a car in the driveway again!
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Thanks Paul Gorman. :
Or should that be Tom Gorman.

Had a look at the one they had at the 888 All Ford Day, looking forward to seeing it again at the Brisbane Motorshow. I know I'll really want one then.

But I haven't seen many of the Zetec's here on the Gold Coast, hopefully it will be the same for the XR5(out of sight, out of mind), I'll just have to put the blinkers on when I visit my Ford dealer.
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