Clarkson writes review on his experience in an FPV GT.

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I drive our company BA Wagon, and our Ford Courier which are both rubbish, the courier doesn't even have power steering, and the indicators don't self cancel anymore, quality.

I driven an FG Falcon ute when I was at my previous employer, it was also average.

wow you've driven a BA wagon and courier , Also a ute!! hmm I guess that make you somewhat of an expert on the so called shortcoming of the FG then !!

Before I bought my Focus I was looking at a Falcon ute, the salesman wanted $32,500 for the base model in 6sp manual, I talked around with other dealerships, none could get me a 6sp manual but offered me cheaper prices on a 6sp auto which I declined, because autos are cra

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really ? the 6 speed is crap is it? first Ive heard of it. Please enlighten us less informed people as to why that is.

I recall and offer for about $26/7K drive away at the tiem for the 6sp auto, which was a good price, but really, what does that get you?

For the price, its fairly badly equipped

it gets you an auto for 26k,..you clearly didnt want a "rubbish" 6spd auto so whats the point ? What are you expecting for 26 grand, a rolls royce ?

... and errr, btw focus has a good seatbelts and ashtrays but the rest is rubbish !! I know because Ive driven one once as a loan car when my rubbish falcon was getting serviced by rubbish Ford...I also have been driven around a few more times in one, so I would know. oh yeah and its FWD.

The only upside to them is that they ride good on crap roads, too bad the seating height is half way to the moon and the steering column doesn't adjust up enough to get in and out easily.

the only upside? hmm, they really must have done a number on me then because I keep buying them, or does that make me stupid ? oh no thats right,..what is it? blue tinted glasses...yeah thats it.

If the Falcon was truely great, don't you think people could see past the Ford badge, we seem to blame everything on Ford's marketing, brand preferences, but everywhere you turn there is negative reviews

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yes, marketing and bad reviews are a major problem...as are forums like this where certain people like to spread baseless negative comments.

QUICK ITS A BIG CONSPIRACY AGAINT FORD! LIKE MITSUBISHI AUSTRALIA!

Time to take off the blue tinted glasses I think and accept it.

accept what ? we should all trade in our falcons on a focus....? buy a Honda, what !!

If that "cool kids" post was directed at me, I guess that makes me the "cool kid" because I seem to be the one leading the charge against the Falcon?

thats exactly how I see it, go against the grain...its cool to be different right ?

As much as I HATE, ABSOLUTELY HATE, Honda, have a look at the Accord V6 Luxury, now that is a very nice piece of kit, and its built in Thailand

says you. Its a rubbish car,.... see I can do it too .

Accord Euro Luxury is in XR6 price range, while being a different class, its interior and quality is streets ahead of the Falcon.

rubbish again !! You are comparing two cars you dont even own, driving one now and then , an expert it makes you not.

you are clearly have a bias against falcons for some reason, and thats fine ,...I get it. You like focus and Hondas,..again I get it. Personaly i cant stand focus and Honda....so what, does that make then rubbish ? you seem to be on some kind of one man crusade to convince everyone that falcon is no good ? Some of us actually like the way they drive, the seat height, that transmission, the interior and every other nonsensical nitpicking garbage that gets used a reason to denigrate, that is why we outlayed and bought one, as hard as that is to grasp it is as simple as that.