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BA XT plus 17" alloys, sports suspension & body kit

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#1 ·
http://drive.fairfax.com.au/content-new/news/general/2003/11/28/FFXAMJK2JND.html

Marketplace: Falcon, Focus fine-tuned
By David Berthon
The Sydney Morning Herald
Friday November 28 2003

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Ford dealers have taken the knife to the price of the new Falcon -- and added equipment.
Falcon XT automatics, now $1670 cheaper at $32,990 plus on-road costs, have 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, body kit and rear spoiler.

Ford values this package at about $5000.</b>

The XT already includes dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, air-conditioning, CD player and central locking.

A stronger Aussie dollar has enabled Ford to sharpen its European-built Focus (pictured) by a further $1000 -- the base 1.8-litre CL four-door sedan and five-door hatch is $19,980 plus on-road costs with free air-conditioning, a $2680 saving. Four-speed automatic adds $2000.

Standard CL fare includes driver's airbag, CD player, tilt-adjustable steering, front fog lamps and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.


Buyers who finance a CL through Ford Credit get 12 months' free comprehensive insurance -- a saving, depending on the buyer's age and driving record, of up to several thousand dollars.

City Ford in Sydney's Surry Hills has extended the free insurance deal to the better-equipped Focus LX and cut the price by $1080. Sedan and hatch are $24,990 plus on-roads for the manual, $26,990 auto.

Prices and details correct at publication date.
I wonder if this XT special pack is available with the Barra220. The ones I have seen on the car lots had those great looking 7 spoke rims:


 
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#2 ·
Yes it is.

You could get a Barra 182 or the Barra 220 with a floor auto or manual (in either).

97% of the cars Dealers order though would be 182 autos, so if you are after a V8 -- better run on down to your Dealer and sign on the dotted line, so they go get the right specc'ed car for you.
 
#3 ·
I see what you're thinking Chris - and yes it would be a great buy :cheer:

Black XT 220 (manual) with said sports kit and those 7 spokers... :sexy:
 
#5 ·
yeh when dad and i went to get our lease done on the xr6 they were trying to get us into one of these sports pack xt's, pay little extra and get heaps more. Yet the xr6 just looks too good and you cant get premium sound on the xt's i dont think, plus tassie needs more xr's to combat the s brigade
 
#6 ·
Yipeee

Im currently shopping for best changeover price on one of these in Offshore Blue -most probably- with a few options (dark tint, fast glass all round, cruise, towpack, mob phone holder, mp3 input, boot liner, muspats all round).

Hope to sign on the line this friday.

I like the wheels, they look slick, and they have sports suspension.
yippee
 
#8 ·
XTS220 said:
Yeh I had a look at one this morning, dont like offshore tho, get lightening strike or the new green, looks really good.
Decided on Lightening Strike with dark tinted glass in the end. Tho it was touch and go on the colour.

Now to wait...and wait ..and wait....
 
#10 ·
I got factory fit rear power windows and 6 cd.
Thats why it has to go on "special order". Aint none around with them options.

I decided on Silver, but said if theres an offshore with the right kit on it available for quicker delivery, I could live with it. They checked round said, "pick your colour, its gotta be built to order". So I will ring dealer Friday and see if they got confirmation or Sido number, or approx date.

Thers one advantage of 2nd hand car, instant gratification. Drive it home that day.
 
#12 ·
I just got a call from the dealer. He gave me a SIDO and said its due to go in production NEXT WEEK

YIPPPPEEEEEEEE

He thinks I should have it for christmas. SO long as they dont rush it and mess up anything, I couldnt be happier!

Is there something I can do to track the SIDO and check?

Better still guys if anyone working at Broadmeadows sees SIDO 467863 gliding down the line.. give it a little polish and extra tighten of all the bolts.
(i dont want the last car before christmas break either.)

Will keep you posted on progress and pix when its in my driveway making the neighbours green
 
#15 · (Edited)
I was gunna find a dealer with a car in same colour with matched mirrors and whip out my screwdriver while his back was turned.

Just kidding...maybe

have a Falcon great Christmas
jem
 
#17 ·
Got one of those, nearly. mine has the fairlane style 17"wheels + V8 manual + cruise + towpack + high arch spoiler in black, 6 mths young. Goes like a train (but quicker), gets plenty of looks around town (probably b/cos it's dirty). Unfortunately I must knock it in for a new one soon (lease car). If your looking for one give me a call $34,500ish, NOTE V8 is $5000 option cruise & towpack are also extras not accounted for with the sports pack. Being black the mirrors are already color coded.
 
#18 · (Edited)
Im curious to see weather or not my wife will recieve the extra goodies on hers. She is about to order her company car today. This morning she was saying that she was going to order Lightning Strike but she very well may come home with a dunnydoor instead!

If i understand this thread correctly these extras are freebies on the XT? or am i barking up the wrong tree? and if they are, are they likely to be offered to companies?

Trying not to get excited about it

Bloody hell cant do it!!!!!!!
 
#21 ·
Well just as i joked about we now have a turbine Mica (dark grey) VY being delivered next week ! Told YA stooged.

The company switched from Ford/Holden option to Holden only on Tuesday last week so we missed out by a week and a half DAMMIT!

well its sure as hell not sitting in the garage next to my FORD!
 
#22 ·
I rang my dealer on Friday (19th dec) and was told the car was finished the day before and was being freighted from melbourne today, but he doesnt know when they will see it, or when I can have it "but probably not til after Christmas".

Kinda annoying as the salesman promised me even as late as monday that it was DEFINTIELY before christmas, even when i said that I thought that was amazingly fast.

I wonder if after christmas means the week betwween xmas and new year, the first week of jan or sometime around the 15th. Gueass that depends if the dealers workshop and window tinting place etc shut down.

Damn its so close I can smell it.... but juuuuust outa reach.
If i knew where the sydney holding yard was, i would go press my face to the wire and whine like a puppy.
 
#23 ·
I bought some mirror "scalps" through a mate that were colour coded for my car for $5 a piece. All it took was popping 3 clips, the black mirror backs came off and the colour coded scalps went on. Colour coded mirrors for $10, not bad i thought!
 
#24 ·
jemmex said:
Kinda annoying as the salesman promised me even as late as monday that it was DEFINTIELY before christmas, even when i said that I thought that was amazingly fast.
Bear in mind that unfortunatley the dealers can't control the transport companies delivery schedules. Trust me on that one!

Sounds like you have a nice new toy ready for the new year though. Hope you enjoy it mate.
 
#25 · (Edited)
Thanks FM

ITs now 5pm on the 23rd and the salesman who was soooo sure that it would be here for christmas has gone mysteriously silent. Havent heard a word out of him suddenly.

As I said i never thought it would be here by christmas, but he kept insisting...

Last I heard it was built weds/thurs, left melbourne on Friday, hitting the dealer this morning (tuesday). "We will ring you as soon as we sight it, keep you in the loop..."

Hello?????? Is the anyone there?
:shrug:
Looks like I pick up my 03 compliance falcon sometime Jan 04....
 
#26 ·
Ohhh boy, oh boy, oh boy.

Just had the dealer ring me.. the car is here. has numberplates. should be ready 2pm tomorrow.
just gotta hope the finance co. gets their finger out and gets the payment over to the dealer in time (sign the finance papers at 10 am)

NOW IM EXCITED

"lightening Strike" XTsports, Barra 182 auto, 17" 7-spoke alloys, body kit, spoiler, max legal tinted glass, cruise control, power windows all round, towpack, premium sound, 4 mudspats, scuff plate inserts, boot liner, phone presenter, mp3 audio input, slimline NSW white numberplate...
 
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