Uk car mags take on F6... - Page 2

S3SR · 21-08-2006, 05:31 PM

tell them about the Territory Turbo Ghia that eats sports car for breakfast...hehe then they will race it against a ferrari and lambo

Poetic Justice · 21-08-2006, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by M14A-Mclaren

I would be quite surprised to see them test it, without the car being for sale there. Having said that I'd would really love to see JC take it for a thrash and Stiggy go for a lap.

Thank you for making the same point I made, hopefully people understand YOU when you said it. All they seemed to think I said was they wont know what a Monaro is.

My simple point was the F6 is not offered in the UK nor Europe, so I would doubt that they would test it.

And if you swing your way over to nissan.co.uk you will find that the Murano is indeed offered there.

Walkinshaw · 21-08-2006, 05:37 PM

Im not 100% sure what market segment the F6 would slot into.

It's physicaly bigger than saloons such as BMW330, C230.
and it's quicker than the 530i's and E350's

But its LIGHTYEARS behind
E55, M5, RS6 etc.

It's price would put it against 3series and C class' so it may prove to be a vehicle with no home so to speak.

**Polyal** · 21-08-2006, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blackout

Thank you for making the same point I made, hopefully people understand YOU when you said it. All they seemed to think I said was they wont know what a Monaro is.

My simple point was the F6 is not offered in the UK nor Europe, so I would doubt that they would test it.

And if you swing your way over to nissan.co.uk you will find that the Murano is indeed offered there.

I dont get how a thread in good spirit turns like this. so appartently every car they test is sold there....ok, Ill go buy that Evo6 rally car they raced

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They drive/test a huge array of cars, past and present.

The fact that they now have access to it is the point, thats all, and if a simple email can notify them of the fact then great.

But you never know until you ask.

Kenster · 21-08-2006, 06:03 PM

hahaha should put Richard Hamme and Clarkson or Clarkson with Captain Slow lol to the review that would be interesting to see

8pAc · 21-08-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MickyB

Interesting article, I wonder how long til Top Gear tests one. Would like to see the Stig in one

OMG OMG OMG, I just wet myself.... That would be soo cool

Franky · 21-08-2006, 06:10 PM

haha love the comment "in Oz it walks all over the Monaro"

Good luck getting Top Gear to respond, I'd love to see it being reviewed

Bucket · 21-08-2006, 06:28 PM

I remember writing an email to them about the Typhoon and the GT about a year ago, never heard back..
Good on you giving it annother shot!

jim1606 · 21-08-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MickyB

Interesting article, I wonder how long til Top Gear tests one. Would like to see the Stig in one

Thay wont sadly becaus it wont be sold in england, but saying that they did test the nissan cube which we dont get. If only ford would import it...... all thy need to do is drop the mondeo ST and then we could have it!!

Outbackjack · 21-08-2006, 10:16 PM

Didnt it say in the article that the brit guy was going to make an ettempt to import them. This might be the kind of advertising that he needs.

Ignore the negativity, good on you for sending the email.

Bucket · 21-08-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1606

all thy need to do is drop the mondeo ST and then we could have it!!

Are you kidding? The Mondeo ST Isnt in the same league as an F6 Typhoon...Holden have the Vauxhal VXR and the ok, a given that the Monaro is a Coupe but still much bigger than the Vectra VXR but really, ford do not have to get rid of the ST Mondeo...its a different kettle of fish

jim1606 · 21-08-2006, 11:13 PM

Well if it is mush bigger than the mondeo then i cant really see where it could fit into the ford lineup, if they had a luxury model then maybe but i am not sure, I think it was a mistake with vauxhall importing the monaro, and i think i am right in saying that it has been axed.

Bucknaked · 22-08-2006, 06:20 AM

Looks like theres a few FPV's in the UK. I wonder how many are there and what build numbers. Would be interesting to see it on Top Gear. They love the Monaro. I reckon they will love the F6. Good find and great letter to Top Gear. Lets hope they take notice.

Bucknaked · 22-08-2006, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jim1606

and i think i am right in saying that it has been axed.

Thats correct. Monaro is finsihed in Australia. Apparrently they have a few shells left and they are using them in the Coupe Signature range (www.hsv.com.au). Once stock is used, I believe that is the end of the Coupe in Australia.

NCGhia · 22-08-2006, 10:47 AM

It wouldn't be the first time they tested a car they can't buy in the UK.

xr8man83 · 22-08-2006, 11:33 AM

that makes me happy to see stuff like that hapening maby ford all over the world will pull there finger out and start importing our proformance sedans

Wezza · 22-08-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FALCONSR

tell them about the Territory Turbo Ghia that eats sports car for breakfast...hehe then they will race it against a ferrari and lambo

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That is such an awful ad isn't it? How ridicuous.

Anyways, hope you get a reply to the letter, would be interesting to see on Top Gear.

P.S. How silly does that huge number plate look on the blue Monaro? Lol

LTDHO · 22-08-2006, 11:54 AM

The UK don’t have any performance Fords! Do I doubt they will bother with this.

I was there 5 years ago and walked into a dealer and requested their best performance vehicle. They walked me to a Modeo, I laughed and said “Serious, I want to see what you have in fast Fords, forced 6 or v8”
The salesman said they don’t have any….
So I told them I was an LTD owner back in Australia, could I buy some thing similar there?
He pointed to same Mondeo…..

Jake F6 · 22-08-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Iphido

Just found this.. Not sure if its been posted before.

http://www.aus-ford-uk.co.uk/html/f6_typhoon.html

December fast fords Uk 2005.

We should try to get Adam Contoret onto these forums!

ThoR_ · 22-08-2006, 03:13 PM

F6 is awsome

Steffo · 22-08-2006, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

Im not 100% sure what market segment the F6 would slot into.

It's physicaly bigger than saloons such as BMW330, C230.
and it's quicker than the 530i's and E350's

But its LIGHTYEARS behind
E55, M5, RS6 etc.

It's price would put it against 3series and C class' so it may prove to be a vehicle with no home so to speak.

Its not lightyears behind those three, that's the thing.

E55 = 4.3 to 100km/h, 12.5 1/4
M5 = 4.5 to 100km/h, 12.5 1/4
RS6 = 4.7 to 100km/h, 12.9 1/4
F6 Typhoon = 4.9 to 100km/h, 12.7 1/4 (both AFF sourced, best times for stockers)

And it won't be far behind, if behind at all, in the handling department. I've driven an E55 and a BF F6 auto... I'd definitley have them compete.

turboute · 22-08-2006, 04:01 PM

I have emailed winding road to try to get them in there already as well (both HSV's and FPV's). Have not heard back from them either, hopefully it will just show up in the magazine

**Polyal** · 22-08-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

The UK don’t have any performance Fords! Do I doubt they will bother with this.

I was there 5 years ago and walked into a dealer and requested their best performance vehicle. They walked me to a Modeo, I laughed and said “Serious, I want to see what you have in fast Fords, forced 6 or v8”
The salesman said they don’t have any….
So I told them I was an LTD owner back in Australia, could I buy some thing similar there?
He pointed to same Mondeo…..

Actually, until you have driven the ST220 thats not completely true; its a brilliant car. Ultimately for tail out fun its not so great, but everything else is awesome.

Still waiting for a reply...lol..you never know :monkes:

Boss 290 · 22-08-2006, 05:04 PM

the brit guy must not drive it hard with his 6second 0-100 times and the quater time as well. i dont know about a 4.9 second time but ford has stated that the fastest quater mile time they got from any car was a typhoon with 5.3

Iphido · 22-08-2006, 05:54 PM

Yes, while the ST220 is a brillant car its just not in the same ballpark.

Its like the Vectra, great car, really good. Would you buy it over the pleb 3 series? Nope.

Steffo, when did you drive a E55?

While I think it is outclassed by those, at the end of the day I think the money and the enjoyment would proberly lean the F6's way.

Which is why clarkson was won over by the Vauxhall Monaro. Actually Clarkson has always spoken of HSV's in positive light.

TURBOTAXI · 22-08-2006, 06:35 PM

Meant top gear - not drive!!

TURBOTAXI · 22-08-2006, 06:35 PM

Why not suggest a down under special? they feature cars that are built all over europe and the US. Rather than try to get a F6 to the UK, why not bring the top gear team to Aust and let them drive everything we have to offer?

8pAc · 22-08-2006, 06:46 PM

That would be good, but then they couldnt take it round their track and most of us are probably more keen to see how it goes there.

**DJM83** · 22-08-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by LTDHO

The UK don’t have any performance Fords! Do I doubt they will bother with this.

I was there 5 years ago and walked into a dealer and requested their best performance vehicle. They walked me to a Modeo, I laughed and said “Serious, I want to see what you have in fast Fords, forced 6 or v8”
The salesman said they don’t have any….
So I told them I was an LTD owner back in Australia, could I buy some thing similar there?
He pointed to same Mondeo…..

hahaha thats funny

ltd · 22-08-2006, 10:06 PM

Good email, I think you would have more luck if you provide an email address, and we get as many people as possible to email them. If we bombard them with say a couple hundred emails, hopefully one would get through. Thoughts anyone?