A new Falcon replacement

BEPS13 on 10/06/2020 - 16:35

Hi all, I have always had a Ford falcon, last being an XR6. I am now considering an upgrade.

I stayed with Ford as:

  1. power. Bang for buck if you got in a spot of bother she could sought you out.
  2. no matter where you were in the country, if something went wrong they had spare parts on hand.
  3. cheap to maintain - I found anyway
  4. great highway driving - they are a pleasure to cruise in
  5. that engine and technology spec wA spot on

Now with no Ford , and Holden gone, I’m at a loss.

I had been considering a second hand Kia stinger, being a relatively full sized sedan, I’m a little worried about longevity.

I don’t want some 2L toy box before anyone recommends one. I had considered a raptor, they aren’t really the size / style of car I’m after.

Any recommendations here would be amazing! I nornally buy second hand.

Automotive

Comments

  • brendanm on 10/06/2020 - 16:37
    +2

    Fgx falcon?

  • moolz on 10/06/2020 - 16:46
    +5

    new(ish) v6 camry/aurion?

    ticks the power, cheap to maintain and availability of parts like a falcon does…it is front wheel drive though and they aren't really the best looking cars that's for sure.

  • jimbobaus on 10/06/2020 - 17:01
    +2

    Mustang ;)

    • pegaxs on 10/06/2020 - 18:21
      +1

      It’s the new replacement for the XR8 fans. V8, rear wheel drive. Only 2 doors though…

      • jimbobaus on 13/06/2020 - 09:43

        Pfft who needs rear doors ;)
        The Oil Cooler issues are a genuine concern though

        • pegaxs on 13/06/2020 - 09:49

          Not heard of the oil cooler issues… I have heard of the air conditioner evaporator issues though.

        • Hackney on 13/06/2020 - 10:28
          +1

          @Jimbobaus,just get a bypass done.I did when I had my XR6 Ecolpi Ute.Serviced the ZF trans as well.All up around $1200.

  • Veezy on 10/06/2020 - 17:17

    VW Passat / Skoda Superb?
    Both have pretty decent performance, tech and comfort levels.

  • knightslay2 on 10/06/2020 - 17:26
    -1

    Mazda 6?

    • hmac on 10/06/2020 - 18:06
      -3

      I don’t want some 2L toy box before anyone recommends one

      • waterbottled on 10/06/2020 - 20:00
        -2

        Mazda 6 got the 2.5l turbo

        • hmac on 10/06/2020 - 20:17
          -2

          he wants performance, do you really think mazda 6 is what he is after?

          • waterbottled on 10/06/2020 - 23:54

            @hmac: My response is in relation to your comment about mazda 6 having a 2l. That's it. Chill

  • Hithere on 10/06/2020 - 17:47
    +5

    I’m a little worried about longevity.

    The KIA Stinger, like all KIA's, comes with a 7 year transferable warranty (10 years in America) so I wouldn't worry too much about longevity until at least that time is up.

  • Mechz on 10/06/2020 - 17:47
    +1

    My cousin was in the same boat as you and went for a new Stinger. Great warranty and great quality/luxury (much nicer than any Toyota). Fast too.

  • Nugs on 10/06/2020 - 18:35
    +3

    wait for a low km Falcon since you like them

  • Aust on 10/06/2020 - 18:46

    My sister was in the same boat,
    BMW M140
    Ford Mustang v8
    Kia Stinger
    Went the stang due to 10 speed auto, all the driver tech ect but be warned, they like to drink the fuel

    • Hackney on 12/06/2020 - 09:20

      You do not buy them for fuel consumption.Mine is around the 10.5-11.5.Which is fine.But @ the end of the day,the Stinger would not be a bad choice.Would love one as partner to my GT.

  • dcep on 10/06/2020 - 19:32

    Mustang V8

  • Zachary on 10/06/2020 - 20:05
    -1

    xr6?! How very unaustralian, at the minimum xr8 or a holden commodore ss or one of the fpv/hsv series cars. I take it that fpv competes with hsv…..I wonder who won in the end…..Ford or Holden….?

    • MarsTitan on 10/06/2020 - 21:15
      -1

      Toyota…

    • jimbobaus on 11/06/2020 - 16:33

      Xr6 outsold the Xr8 7 to 1 in its last years of production. Before they decided to stop making the falcon and close the factories there were plans to phase the xr8 out altogether.

    • imnotgoingtopayrrp on 14/06/2020 - 13:03

      Got Barra?

      • Euphemistic on 14/06/2020 - 18:48
        +2

        Barra plus blower better than having two extra cylinders.

        • Zachary on 19/06/2020 - 13:24

          Why not both?

  • TEER3X on 10/06/2020 - 20:21

    I heard xr6s were pretty reliable. Nice looking cars too and I was a Holden kid.

    • imnotgoingtopayrrp on 14/06/2020 - 13:13

      The Barra is the southern hemispheres 2JZ/RB26DETT.

  • jonagrah on 10/06/2020 - 23:12

    Toyota Camry SL V6?

  • imnotgoingtopayrrp on 14/06/2020 - 12:42

    You have answered your own question. There are no alternatives for the commodore or falcon now apart from the Kia Stinger V6. Everything else will be too expensive or not powerful enough for you.

  • imnotgoingtopayrrp on 14/06/2020 - 13:08

    What XR6 do you have? You could just mod it to be better than all other options. E.g.Boost/brakes/lightweight wheels/tires, Infotainment upgrade, New front seats (Sparco/recaro etc).

    • Zachary on 19/06/2020 - 13:27

      There's this one guy who showcased a friend's xr6 who modded it to be a turbo variant, on youtube. Everything looked in pristine condition. Dunno how much he paid to get it all done up to spec though.

  • BEPS13 on 14/07/2020 - 11:26
    +1

    Thanks for all this guys - where we have landed is a KIA stinger , we just scoping out some second hand options (try and avoid brand new).

    We have a 09 XR6. Only has 112,000km on it too, I’m just thinking to add all the tech and the dramas with getting new head units, this it probably the best way to go!

    We gave a lot of thought to all the options here so thank you kindly :)

    • Hackney on 14/07/2020 - 11:48

      @Beps13.Njoy! I would love one of these next to my GT!🐎🐎🐎

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