Skooby

In all of those links to other sites reviewing the FPV' why do they compare them to Euro sports cars that cost at least $100k more? In one of the articles it says that FPV owners can afford Mercs and Beemers. Considering the GS is priced at approx $57k I know I couldn't afford to buy a car any more expensive than $60k, and even that will be a struggle (and no doubt the finance minister will put her foot down!). I seem to remember not too long ago that all the comparisons were between HSV and FPV and the V8 variants of the HSV were beating FPV hands down. Now that there's a new kid on the block the FPV must be compared to Euro cars costing at least $100k more? Maybe it's a compliment to Ford and FPV? Anyway, on topic, the car sounds bloody hot going around Bathurst. I think a test drive will be my only option.

Still happening now. I've fired an email off to CJF with the warning I'm receiving.

As for the XR8 I've read reports that it's gone and others that say it will be revamped in 2011 with n/a motor.

According to the latest Wheels magazine there is to be an entry level FPV with 315kw and the GT with 335kw. The picture they show has grilles under the headlights on either side. Wheels once again referred to the GTHO having 375kw in 2011. It also said that the XR8 will be released next year, not sure if it will be supercharged, but the picture of the mule car they have doesn't have the grilles like the FPVs. And they are also bringing the Focus RS downunder (224kw). Think it said they will be limited to 315 cars and will retail for $59,995 making it the most expensive hatch in Australia putting it in direct competition with the WRX STi.

Hope so cos I've been eyeing up 2009 models and they're still a little out of my price range (not mine, the finance minister.)

AAMI was the cheapest for me. GIO were in the same ballpark but the excess was $150 more.

Well I'm entering that for sure! Coco Pops FTW

Been using BP Ultimate for 4 years. I read years ago about Optisoot and now it's force of habit to go to BP.

I entered that comp too. Some of the winners' entries were an absolute joke. They didn't even answer the question correctly which leads me to believe they randomly selected the winners instead of being a 'skill' based entry as advertised. Anyway, enough of my jealousy. Sounds like you had a ball. Can't wait for the reveal (although the wait so far has been too long).

I'm with Bradles. In the BA it's great and I've often had to turn it off and open the windows to defrost in the middle of summer. Now if only the heater would work..

Then that's not really punishing the person for what they did. In the UK they crushed 45000 cars in 2007 for not being insured. They gave you the option of either paying the fine, plus insurance cost, plus impound costs or having the car crushed.

I work for a supermarket and park my car in the carpark everyday - miles from the door. I was proud that after 3 years my car was still clean, not even a stonechip. I went to another supermarket carpark, as usual parked right at the back of the carpark, did my thing and returned 10 minutes later to find a door crease on my drivers door and no car parked beside me! I was shattered and pissed that the person not only didn't bother leaving a note BUT they also moved!!! I wouldn't have bothered getting the person to pay for the damage, as it was minimal, but a note to say "I'm sorry, I've hit your car" would've been appreciated. But all the courtesy on the roads has gone, dead and buried. My dad was a fleet salesman for Courtney & Patterson for years and was on the road a lot. During the school holidays I used to go to work with him all the time. I learnt a lot back then as to what was expected, like acknowledging another driver if they stopped behind a parked car to let you go. Now, even the older drivers don't do this and I find it really rude. I even notice people speed up just to get around the car before you get to them, forcing you to brake or stop.

Nice looking ride mate. I'm in a dilemna myself whether to buy an 06 Phoon or an 09 ex demo T.

Pretty sure you can see the edge of the cooler to the left of the green mark. There's something with a rounded edge and shiny there.

Bought my 03 4 years ago with 83k on the clock and I just clocked up 127k. Few issues starting to happen: Seatbelt not retracting Heater not working Drivers door actuator gone Handbrake light and tone sounds occasionly when driving Will get all but the heater fixed soon once the ebb of bills stop flowing in.

Internode just recently enabled over 500 exchanges for ADSL 2 after Tel$tra allowed other ISP's to use their exchanges. The only catch that I'm aware of is the ISP's had to replace obsolete hardware and maintain the hardware in the exchanges they've enabled. Unfortunatly, Telstra rezoned a lot of areas when they made the changes and I went from zone 1 to zone 2 so I don't get the auto speed upgrade that Internode offer. :(

I got pulled over for having them on about a year ago and warned. I was told that they can only be used when foggy or when there is poor visibility due to heavy rain etc. Living in the country, I asked if they could be used on roads with no street lights (which is nearly every road other than the main drag) and I was told no because it 'dazzles' omcoming drivers. Personally I find 4wd headlights to be more 'dazzling' than the fog lights on all new vehicles.

The Ford website has all the specs and piccies: Sedan Range Ute Range Also news on the 'upgraded' 2010 FG range: FG 2010

This car has been for sale for months. Everytime I do a search it rears it's ugly head

The annoying ads are the ones you remember most. A conversation usually starts with "I hate that .... ad on tv atm, it really irritates me" and then followed with "I love the beaver ad" It's like that Allianz ad that used to be on tv with that guy that had the most boring-one-syllable voice you've ever heard. But to this day I still remember the company he was promoting.

There's a place in Frankston that a few of the guys from here go to, but can't remember the name of it at the minute. I allow the needle to get to the 1/4 mark before taking the car over 2500rpm. It doesn't take long believe me.. (you don't need to warm it up in my experiences in the driveway, just run it in slowly). Cooling down I just ease off 5 mins from home. Not sure if this is right or wrong but I've never had any problems. TC off when it's dry and on when it's wet. Imagine your car on ice without spikes and you're getting the picture of what it does in the wet. I can't stop mine from stepping out every which way and it's pretty much stock. Others will tell you different but it's what suits me and you can only make that decision yourself trying both ways. Can't tell you about the fuel cos I only use 98 (BP Ult). Sorry.. I'll leave the tuning questions to the guys that know what they are talking about and not from someone that has read all about it on this site.

I like mic-07' response the best But thanks guys I'll get them to have a squizz when I put it in for service next week.

Why is the car on a slant in this picture? Just looks odd compared to all of the other pics Edit: Something dodgy here. The pics taken with the YDK 08S plates are from a different location (and possibly time). Why would they take the first pics inside, change the plates and then roll the car outside for another lot of pics? That just doesn't make sense.

The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx won the Wheels performance tyre test award in 2006 and 2007 so I can't see how they can be that bad. The Pirelli P Zero Nero tyres were a very close second.

Not sure where this thread belongs as I'm not sure what the noise is.. I noticed it this afternoon when I turned the stereo off that there was a ticking noise in the motor. I checked it out (checked the oil etc - seems ok) and the noise seems to be coming from around where the oil dipstick is (that general area anyway). I didn't think to rev the engine to see if the ticking increased. Will check that out tomorrow.. Not sure if It's a new sound or I've been driving with my stereo too loud for awhile lol. Any suggestions?