TurboDOHC

Not a bad deal for those of you in NSW..........


Marketplace: Six buys eight
By David Berthon
The Sydney Morning Herald
Friday October 31 2003

This week, anyone can get a free step-up -- if you're choosing a car from the new Falcon range, that is.
In a deal giving buyers more than they pay for, City Ford in Sydney's Surry Hills and Rockdale has free upgrades on several models.

Buyers of six-cylinder Fairmonts can upgrade to a V8 for the same money -- pay $42,450 plus on-roads and save $5000.

Similarly, Futura buyers can upgrade to a Fairmont six at no-cost -- pay $38,015 plus on-roads and save $4435.

The Fairmont is equipped with four airbags, anti-lock brakes, climate control air-conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, a six-CD in-dash player, velour trim and full power (including adjustable driver's seat) and convenience items.

City Ford has a few 2003 LPG-only Futura sedans and wagons with savings of $4000 -- pay $35,200 plus on-road costs for the auto sedan and $36,650 plus on-roads for the auto wagon.

The Futura's standard equipment includes dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, air-conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels, CD player and central locking.

Falcon marginally outsold Holden's Commodore last month to become our best- selling car, but Ford says this was more luck than a planned outcome. To the end of September, Falcon sales were up by 18,360, or nearly half, over the same period last year.

http://www.drive.com.au/news/article...XINP82FMD.html

TurboDOHC

a free engine for $5000 is certainly appealing as is a free upgrade from Futura to Fairmont

FordHawk

I hate to mention it but that can't be the best for re-sale values...but who knows, it's only for a short time.

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FoMoCo4eva

Thats a good point.

Why the heck are they doing it anyway. I thought BA's were selling good enough to not do this kind of thing.

Its somehting that the Dark-Side would do....not Ford. Its a bit disappointing actually. Maybe the owner of the dealership is trying to get in GP's pants or something.

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Advertised as $4000ono. Price is negiotable for a quick sale.

EBXR

And it doesn't apply to wagons....

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TurboDOHC

HAHAHAH trying to get into GP's pants. Interesting theory but prob not the main reason :)

As it is only a short term promo I can not see having much, if any impact, on BA resale values

EFFalcon

wish i was purchasing a BA now :D

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FordHawk

Yeah that is what I was thinking, it is only for a week...but who knows with the way depreciation works at the moment!

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bloodnut

This is what Ford did in NZ for the utes only, so I got the XLS ute with v8 option, normally $44000 NZ but $38500 on special.

They only did it for 2 months so shouldnt effect values to much.

Cheers
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Night_Lurker

hmm dang wonder if they would do it with the XT??

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