Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-11-2023, 06:08 PM   #31
Sprintey
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Sprintey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Catland
Posts: 3,750
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

It's astounding that cars like Corolla which ruled the sales only a few years ago aren't even in the top 10.
__________________
I6 + AWD
Sprintey is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
4 users like this post:
Old 06-11-2023, 07:35 PM   #32
DFB FGXR6
Donating Member
Donating Member3
 
DFB FGXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 12,564
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: For the excellent car-care guide 
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Quote:
Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit View Post
Most of them are purchased to avoid FBT.



Sadly its not all as simple as people think though.
That and no luxury-car-tax on dual cabs/commercial vehicles. Buy a high-end SUV, and you pay the government more tax, buy the high-end double cab, you pay less. Simple.
__________________
PX MK II Ranger
FG XR6
FG X XR8
Mustang GT

T3 TS50 - gone but not forgotten
DFB FGXR6 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
4 users like this post:
Old 07-11-2023, 07:18 PM   #33
prydey
Rob
 
prydey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Woodcroft S.A.
Posts: 21,659
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Anyone got numbers for Amarok?

Saw one in the wild for the first time this week. Only from the rear though. I think the front looks good so was keen to see it in the flesh but didn't get the chance. I like how VW have just tried to tone down the boxiness.

Not sure I'd pay the VW tax though.
__________________
UA2 TREND 4WD BI TURBO
prydey is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-11-2023, 10:03 PM   #34
jpd80
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
jpd80's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 11,325
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Thoughtful contributions to our community 
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Heard that the F150 RHD remanufactures are up to 20 pr day at the moment with a desire to increase that…
jpd80 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 09-11-2023, 01:29 PM   #35
MrZ
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
MrZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 622
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Quote:
Originally Posted by prydey View Post
Anyone got numbers for Amarok?
1024 for Amarok in October.
MrZ is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
3 users like this post:
Old 09-11-2023, 05:09 PM   #36
jpd80
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
jpd80's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 11,325
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Thoughtful contributions to our community 
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

So with 8,000 Ranger/Everest sales last month, I wonder if Ford has reached full capacity
with its additional shipping from Thailand or can they push it even higher?
jpd80 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-11-2023, 08:15 AM   #37
Dr Smith
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melb.
Posts: 4,459
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Quote:
Originally Posted by jpd80 View Post
So with 8,000 Ranger/Everest sales last month, I wonder if Ford has reached full capacity
with its additional shipping from Thailand or can they push it even higher?
I wonder what Thailands capacity is..8000/month is obviously 96K, and from memory Thailand was similar in sales to Australia before this jump to 8K/mth?

Edit:
So Australia at 8k/month is taking up a huge chunk of production meaning supply could be a problem for other markets or we have reached our allocation limit.

Quote:
In 2021, Ford announced its largest single investment in Ford’s 25-year history in Thailand with a US$900 million (approx. THB 28 billion) investment to modernize its Thailand manufacturing operations both at its wholly-owned Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) and joint-venture AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) truck plant. Part of the Ford+ plan for growth and value creation, the investment supports production of the next-gen Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV. Total production capacity of FTM is 135,000 units/year, while AAT’s combined production capacity stands at 270,000 units/year.
Source: https://www.ford.co.th/en/about-ford...20units%2Fyear.
Dr Smith is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-11-2023, 06:02 PM   #38
kevino
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,608
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Quote:
Originally Posted by jpd80 View Post
So with 8,000 Ranger/Everest sales last month, I wonder if Ford has reached full capacity
with its additional shipping from Thailand or can they push it even higher?
That ship Ford chartered also drops Ranger Everest stock into Nz
kevino is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-11-2023, 06:48 PM   #39
XR Martin
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
XR Martin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Canberra Region
Posts: 8,982
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Are the Amoraks made in Thailand or somewhere else?
__________________
2016 FGX XR8 Sprint, 6speed manual, Kinetic Blue #170

2004 BA wagon RTV project.

1998 EL XR8, Auto, Hot Chilli Red

1993 ED XR6, 5speed, Polynesian Green. 1 of 329. Retired

1968 XT Falcon 500 wagon, 3 on the tree, 3.6L. Patina project.
XR Martin is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-11-2023, 07:38 PM   #40
kevino
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 3,608
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Amoraks made in Sth Africa
kevino is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 10-11-2023, 09:51 PM   #41
jpd80
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
jpd80's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 11,325
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Thoughtful contributions to our community 
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr Smith View Post
I wonder what Thailands capacity is..8000/month is obviously 96K, and from memory Thailand was similar in sales to Australia before this jump to 8K/mth?
Edit:
So Australia at 8k/month is taking up a huge chunk of production meaning supply could be a problem for other markets or we have reached our allocation limit.


Source: https://www.ford.co.th/en/about-ford...20units%2Fyear. In 2021, Ford announced its largest single investment in Ford’s 25-year history in Thailand with a US$900 million (approx. THB 28 billion) investment to modernize its Thailand manufacturing operations both at its wholly-owned Ford Thailand Manufacturing (FTM) and joint-venture AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) truck plant. Part of the Ford+ plan for growth and value creation, the investment supports production of the next-gen Ranger pickup truck and Everest SUV. Total production capacity of FTM is 135,000 units/year, while AAT’s combined production capacity stands at 270,000 units/year.


Two plants?
That’s a lot of capacity……

The biggest restriction in the first 12 months production was the 24,000 supply limit on V6 Diesel.
Thailand must also be getting on top of its supply issue from Chinese parts suppliers.
jpd80 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 14-11-2023, 12:42 PM   #42
Smoke Pursuit
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 22,922
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: DASH/bfiipursuit has been alot of help over the years I have frequented this forum, lots of thoughtful and informed posts, very much a valued contributor. 
Default Re: VFACTS October 2023

Correct South Africa for Amarok.

Our PHEV Rangers will come out of South Africa too apposed to Thailand.

I reckon at 8000 cars a month we are probably maxed out. Things are cooling dramatically with new cars, another 3 -4 months and my guess is you you will nearly be able to buy a Ranger off the forecourt. 2024 will be an interesting year.


I just got a Ranger Wildtrak and Platinum off the yard (both cancelled orders). Cant be fussy with options or colours tho.
__________________
2022 RAM Laramie 5.7
2023.50 Ranger Wildtrak 3.0 V6 Premium Pack
2024 Everest Sport 3.0 V6 Touring Pack
2024.50 Mustang Darkhorse 6M Blue Ember + Appearance pack ETA Jan 25.
Smoke Pursuit is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 09:28 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL