Comments on: 2008 Perth Motor Show

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:36:47 +0000

sorry mate,
but all i can say is you obviously have never carried something that sits higher than the tray.
it sounds like you are regurgitating something found on a sales brochure.

you would dead set have near 200mm less height compared to a hard lid setup.

dont be sold by opting for the one that offers a fancy remote

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:34:17 +0000

Hey gorgeous……….give me another 30 min and Ill ring you! Make that call you !hahaha what can I say I have a naughty day without you but your going to benefit!

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:31:47 +0000

whimper whimper……Sorry Andrew but I assumed you were ordering one either way!!!!!!!!!! Not sure of Fords green in it though ,too close to Holden’s .They using the same paint shop now ?

I think it closes today ,or I would go back for you! Ill ask the other Perth Ford boys for you if they took any shots? Gee I didn’t think your email worked any more,we send you stuff but get no reply????hehehe Still slack on the email contact baby!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:29:50 +0000

You can get Roll-A-Backs painted to match the colour of your ute.

If there is something which sticks out higher than the tray – put it down near the tailgate and the tonneau cover can be locked at 75% closed
The motors they now use are smaller and quieter and I believe that the bearings and tracks etc have also been improved compared to the original models which means more space for you to use..

They can also be made to fit utes with load or sports bars

For more info go to http://www.quig.com.au

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:19:31 +0000

wheelnut,
yep i know how the holden cover works.
the thing with the holden cover is it isnt as user friendly as the traditional elastic loop style that ford still uses.

roller cover better looking and more practical???
well i dont think so anyway.
can you get them colour coded now?
they reduce the tray opening in both width, length and height compared to a hard lid.
also if you have something in the back that is a bit higher than the tray depth, you cant close the cover at all, at least you can rest the lid down so it isnt sticking right up

BM,
damn right you 2 should have paid more attention to the ute for me.
and you call yourselves friends???????PFFFFFFFFFFTTT!!!!!!

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:06:49 +0000

No I don’t think it did Andrew…..sorry we should have paid more attention at the time .I did say to Golfy we should take some pics for you ,but there were a few people around it at the time.

Ask Phoonfan when there coming out,you should have his email address cause hes c/ced into all our little conversations off line. I thought he said mid to end ????

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:05:03 +0000

I’d say if Ford have done away with the elasticised rope and hooks that they have probably gone for something like Holdens snap-on system whare a plastic ridge hidden under the tonneau cover locks in to a groove around the edge of the tray – similar to a tupperware container..

When I get my ute [in a couple of months] I’ll be getting a remote controlled roll-a-back tonneau cover fitted to it as it is stronger last longer and more practical than the regular soft/hard tonneau covers [it can lock in 3 positions] and they look cool

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:25:50 +0000

did it have painted rivots where you would normally expect torneau hooks?

all the photos ive seen including the ones on the ford site, dont show any allowance for torneau hooks, whether it be the pics of the base model of sports models.

anyone know when in May they hit the dealerships?

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:16:14 +0000

Hehe…you’re right, I wouldn’t have a clue. Oh, it was a matching green hard cover, by the way, so no idea how a standard tonneau is fastened.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:06:24 +0000

i ask because i have noticed a couple of changes that i would like confirmed.

do they now have remote fuel release?

and has the torneau cover set up changed? the traditional elastic loop setup seems to have disappeared

i doubt you payed attention to the small details if you arent a ute follower.

also i see they have done away with the on glass aerial on just the utes

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHEN I CAN HAVE A LOOK AT ONE

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 06:01:59 +0000

Hi Andrew M. Yes, a metallic green XR8 ute with matching hard cover. I lifted it up and had a peek inside there, but we gave the interior a miss cos we’d already seen it in the sedans, and a couple of boys were already ensconced inside anyway.

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:30:40 +0000

BM and Golfie,
did they have the new falcon utes at the show?

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:17:03 +0000

Na….babe I still think I want the Volvo,I just have to behave myself and not give it a hard time.Maybe this wont be as bad as the V70 2.5T was for me?That was FWD only XC70 is AWD,got to help with the load on the tranny!

Yeah Duck there is plenty of room in the Sportwagon its just slopes down at the back that restricts height,just as the BMs do! I did think Mondeo even……they are a cool looking wagon.But the finish in the Volvo got me!

By: Duck

Duck — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:07:27 +0000

Still very impressive luggage space in the VE Sportswagon!

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:27:55 +0000

Great review and crammed with pics…………one does not need to be 4ft across forehead to realise that reason CARADVICE is popular is cause of full on amount on real info and heaps of pics together with massive stories on where industry is going with future designs and technology!
IF PEOPLE DONT LOVE THIS WEBSITE AHEAD OF ALL THE OTHERS… THEN THAT IS SAD AS AND WRONG!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:08:17 +0000

Hey Lover;
unfortunately Volvo don’t offer the XC-70 in a Manual only a Tiptronic Auto…

How about an Audi A3 Sportback or A4 Avant both of which are avaialble with manual for approx 60K.. as is the Subaru Liberty 3.0R or 2.5 GT and of course the BMW 320 Touring

By: James

James — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:51:37 +0000

It is great! I went there yesterday and saw the Ferrari’s and Lamboghini’s :) tey didn’t show them in these pictures :S
Oh well, anyone else going… enjoy!!! :)

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:30:14 +0000

It’s mostly all there, Bavarian Missile. Further down in the article, there is mention of repeated use of different aliases…woooooooo…

So there it is – the inability to get along with people, lack of empathy, aggression, name calling, superficial pleasantness, repeated assalts on others, justification of same, and so on.

I knew it long ago, but this confirms it.

hey, thanks again for a great day at the PERTH MOTOR SHOW!!!

By: Karl Peskett

Karl Peskett — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:45:28 +0000

Jake, the words were: “Trying something different, Mitsu spruced up 5 cars with a Panther treatment, consisting of chrome wheels and silver stripes and decals, to gauge interest from younger buyers, and those who want something “different”.”

This is straight from a Mitsu representative on the stand. Can you see the word “new” anywhere in there?

I take your point that it has been shown elsewhere, but it’s certainly the first time these have been shown in Perth.

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:35:34 +0000

hahahaha………….trust you. I wonder if his ears burn from all the talking that goes on behind his back? Then again do dogs ears burn? Thats sooooooooo funny Golfy