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Old 19-06-2016, 02:23 PM   #1
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Default 15 June 2016: Up to 30 sprints still available

Sprint update - 30 yet unsold

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...r-stock-102777

Coming from the man in charge of Ford (Whickman) it's a fluid situation, so act quickly

It seems "sold out" refers to vehicles leaving the factory.

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Would love to know where these 30 are.... I called around a month or so ago trying to get an XR6 Sprint and all dealers said "Nope, none available"..
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Old 19-06-2016, 03:18 PM   #3
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Would love to know where these 30 are.... I called around a month or so ago trying to get an XR6 Sprint and all dealers said "Nope, none available"..
Maybe you should have said you're willing to offer up your first born and that may have gotten the dealer's attention.
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Old 19-06-2016, 03:25 PM   #4
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Default Re: 15 June 2016: Up to 30 sprints still available

Tropical Auto, Rockhampton are advertising XR8's on tv..stock available..I thought they were all sold out???
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Old 19-06-2016, 03:32 PM   #5
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Translation, a few dealers are withholding them to see how much they can get for them?
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Translation, a few dealers are withholding them to see how much they can get for them?
Yep. Titan Ford still had a GTF a couple of months ago for $110,000.
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Default Re: 15 June 2016: Up to 30 sprints still available

Or, for some hopeful person, their finance may not have been approved.
There have been a small few in this situation, but 30
A few may have even decided not to proceed

Agree with BOson's comment
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Maybe you should have said you're willing to offer up your first born and that may have gotten the dealer's attention.
Yeah that might be it.. I did say I'll pay full retail for one but I wont be paying 10-15-20k over for one... I hate to say it but for $75-80K id buy something else...
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Highest I've seen is 85 grand by a dealer, it's the same as with GTF sales, some dealers will try n squeeze top price for one .. Not a honourable action but their last chance to make extra $$$ on a ford badged new car
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Old 19-06-2016, 08:20 PM   #11
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Saw my first Sprint 6 in real life.
Has an appeal as a limited run with a few stock mods that any FGF6 did not come with but did not float my boat.
They miss other options that come with a FPV.
Would have never sold my car to get one.
Having said that I'm sure any new owners will enjoy the car.
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Highest I've seen is 85 grand by a dealer, it's the same as with GTF sales, some dealers will try n squeeze top price for one .. Not a honourable action but their last chance to make extra $$$ on a ford badged new car
Why shouldn't dealers get top odd?.The whole business world is driven by supply and demand.If a dealer can get $100k for something that every one else is selling for$80k good on them makes up for getting ripped by lying buyers who forget to mention problems with the trade in
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Sprint update - 30 yet unsold

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...r-stock-102777

Coming from the man in charge of Ford (Whickman) it's a fluid situation, so act quickly

It seems "sold out" refers to vehicles leaving the factory.
That link shows a standard XR6. Where are the sprints?
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There's not 30. There's 20 of which 17 are real cars. Some are private sales too currently available on carsales.
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Why shouldn't dealers get top odd?.The whole business world is driven by supply and demand.If a dealer can get $100k for something that every one else is selling for$80k good on them makes up for getting ripped by lying buyers who forget to mention problems with the trade in
Yep, dealers can put whatever price they want on a car, its their right.. I don't agree with it but it is what it is... Doesn't mean anyone would actually BUY the thing at that exorbitant price...

Doesn't Motorama still have a Brand new GTF sitting in the Show room for $110,000?? its been their for god knows how long and they have dropped the price a few times (think Ben said they wanted $150,000 for it originally) You can guarantee the thing would have sold Months ago/a year ago if they had a fair price on it... Same with the XR6 Sprint a dealer might want $80-100k for... At that price, I would be looking at other options (HSV GTS being one which is a better all round performance car anyway)

At FULL retail i'd buy one tomorrow.. Win Win - Dealer makes money and I get the car I want... You cant tell me these dealers don't make a tidy profit selling them at retail??
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Yep, dealers can put whatever price they want on a car, its their right.. I don't agree with it but it is what it is... Doesn't mean anyone would actually BUY the thing at that exorbitant price...

Doesn't Motorama still have a Brand new GTF sitting in the Show room for $110,000?? its been their for god knows how long and they have dropped the price a few times (think Ben said they wanted $150,000 for it originally) You can guarantee the thing would have sold Months ago/a year ago if they had a fair price on it... Same with the XR6 Sprint a dealer might want $80-100k for... At that price, I would be looking at other options (HSV GTS being one which is a better all round performance car anyway)

At FULL retail i'd buy one tomorrow.. Win Win - Dealer makes money and I get the car I want... You cant tell me these dealers don't make a tidy profit selling them at retail??

No that car went months ago to Q Ford who still have it at their Capalaba branch.
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That's the point, the dealers can sell it for what they want, but for that kinda money I'd def buy something else
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Paid retail for my 2014 Pursuit ute, just because there were only 120 made there were dealers that either wouldn't give me a price or wanted stupid prices,one dealer in footscray wanted $90,000 for a $52,000 dollar ute.They still have a GTF there for 105,000 auto according to there site.
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Looks like the XR8 Sprints going for around 75k on Car Sales.

Couple of XR6 Sprints for around 62k drive away, which is pretty much retail. One was above 70k.

But I imagine as time goes on the price will increase.
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Paid retail for my 2014 Pursuit ute, just because there were only 120 made there were dealers that either wouldn't give me a price or wanted stupid prices,one dealer in footscray wanted $90,000 for a $52,000 dollar ute.They still have a GTF there for 105,000 auto according to there site.
Paying full retail for these limited editions is fair enough and, to be honest, expected....

Davebro - the XR6 Sprint for $62k... Any idea which dealer has it?? Might give them a call as that's basically retail...
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Paying full retail for these limited editions is fair enough and, to be honest, expected....

Davebro - the XR6 Sprint for $62k... Any idea which dealer has it?? Might give them a call as that's basically retail...

Here are a few of the XR6 Sprints currently on CarSales.

Range from 62k up to 76k.

There are a few more XR8's. Price goes from around 72K to 85K I think on those.

http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/deta...12943878/?Cr=8

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/de...2882288/?Cr=11

http://www.carsales.com.au/bnc/detai...5676151/?Cr=21

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det...2955456/?Cr=28

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det...2713357/?Cr=34

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...4053345/?Cr=25

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...4073579/?Cr=22

http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/det...2782178/?Cr=12
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Legend, thanks Davebro... Will have a look after work... $62-65k for a 6 Sprint im prepared to pay...
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just wait for the hype to be over in a few years and buy one for $35k
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just wait for the hype to be over in a few years and buy one for $35k
Yup they all have a cycle.

Cycles do vary and these may/may not recover quicker than normal. P3's were cheap once too.
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Legend, thanks Davebro... Will have a look after work... $62-65k for a 6 Sprint im prepared to pay...
Try Metro Ford at Newstead. They advised me on Friday 17 Jun 16 that they could still supply unsold XR6 Sprints. How many I don't know.

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