156n3rd Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Read in Motor Trend that FoMoCo is OZ is going to stop building local products. Smaller cars and imports are the stated reason. Holden's big cars and the Falcon are losing market share as fuel prices increase and fuel efficint cars are needed. Ford is to import models from other markets. What do you make of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Ford announced they were pulling auto production out of Australia a few months back. We talked about it then. Check the archives to read our discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Archives? Whenever I tried to see the archives from the link you posted, it brought me to ADS! I gues I will try another archive search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 NOTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser768 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 More than a few months. It was a year ago! Time flies. http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/50391-falcon-future-unsure-as-ford-expected-to-cease-au-manufacturing-in-2016/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 So now that I have been unable to find this here archived discussion, maybe there is someone else who can hook me up Yes, I can be a pain in the ass, but at 60 years of age, I have been driving for 44 years and have owned over 30 vehicles, many of them Ford products. I just wanna see what's going on. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 More than a few months. It was a year ago! Time flies. http://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?/topic/50391-falcon-future-unsure-as-ford-expected-to-cease-au-manufacturing-in-2016/ It sounded like you were trying to be mean spirited. Too bad since I am so not that way. Cyber behavior should always be good. But, that discussion took place BEFORE any actual announcement was made in it's original statement. It is now official that Ford will import cars from different countries to sell in Australia. The Falcon will die and that was all I wanted to discuss. As they say on tv, now, you can fuggetabowtit. If you were not trying to be a wiseguy, thank you for your link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser768 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I was actually surprised that it was that long ago. I would have thought 6-8 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) I was actually surprised that it was that long ago. I would have thought 6-8 months. Ford only announced it in May, the plants closes three years time to allow workers time to transition. A refreshed Falcon and Territory are planned for this time next year plus an avalanche of global products. Edited August 14, 2013 by jpd80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It sounded like you were trying to be mean spirited. Too bad since I am so not that way. Cyber behavior should always be good. But, that discussion took place BEFORE any actual announcement was made in it's original statement. It is now official that Ford will import cars from different countries to sell in Australia. The Falcon will die and that was all I wanted to discuss. As they say on tv, now, you can fuggetabowtit. If you were not trying to be a wiseguy, thank you for your link. There was nothing mean spirited about it. You can unwad your panties now. And BTW - that "link" in post #2 was not put there by the poster - it was put there by the forum software based on keywords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Aw, the little minded person feels threatened. My underwear is just fine thank you.All you had to do was to be KIND. If you have family, parents, children or a spouse, you might recall what kindness is. You certainly don't practice or seem to know what it is. You created an un-wanted on screen confrontation. WRONG. Maturity is needed for behavioral correction. Edited August 14, 2013 by 156n3rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 All YOU had to do was be KIND to Hoser768 who was KIND enough to do a SEARCH that you seemed unable to do on your own to answer the question YOU posted. Stop playing the victim card and accusing everyone else of bullying you when you're the bully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 In that case I will surely offer an aoplogy to Hoser 768 since I can see that I was short regarding his effort. You on the other, should still grow into maturity. I am certain it will enhance your experiences throughout your life. I am not a bully, I am intolerant of those who are crass, indignant and just plain rude. Have a nice day now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 I was actually surprised that it was that long ago. I would have thought 6-8 months. My apologies for coming across as rude and moody. I lost my patience and took it out on you. Sorry and thank you for checking for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97svtgoin05gt Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You on the other, should still grow into maturity. All that because I said don't get your panties in a wad. Good grief. Grow a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenp77 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 In that case I will surely offer an aoplogy to Hoser 768 since I can see that I was short regarding his effort. You on the other, should still grow into maturity. I am certain it will enhance your experiences throughout your life. I am not a bully, I am intolerant of those who are crass, indignant and just plain rude. Have a nice day now. FYI akirby is one of the kindest folks u will find on these forums and very helpful.... Just sayin :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Oh so this is amusing to some of and you think I need to be reprimanded. I think the interest in my underwear and what might be in them is very insulting. It's just too bad that I have to endure something like this. You're all so serious and dark. Why not grow a sense of humor. How old are you people? This is a car website, not religious instruction class. It's either too mean or not mean enough. What gives with you people? You like to lord yourselves over people who don't act the way you do. get over yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Lighten up Francis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Nice Taurus SHO :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 15, 2013 Author Share Posted August 15, 2013 First, don't mock health care, that's what I do. Second, keep youir mind out of and off of my pants. I will see just how much YOU can take in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 So you can call your own Waaaambulance? Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
156n3rd Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 So, NOW is it possible to ask about the original question? I have read quite a bit about cars built in Oz. I just wanted a dialogue about Ford substutiting imports. What's it like in Alpharetta? Is the fishing good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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