USED Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo - Is it the BEST Aussie car ever made? | ReDriven used car review

[@keithmonaghan9381]

I had a G6E Turbo as a company car. I did a 400 meter event. With the traction control on it had wheel spin in the first 3 gears but still did the 400 in 13.05 in standard road trim and tyre pressures. It was a sleeper that shocked a lot of people that thought they had fast cars.

[@simongillard7522]

i have a 2010 g6e turbo with an un opened bottom end here in nz with about 260ks on the clock had many falcons before this one but this was the panicle imo and wanted to get one , old boy owned it before me did a lot of open road driving. Im no stranger to turbo 6s but absolutely love this thing have just done a bunch of mods to it and got it dyno tuned it made a staggering 550rwhp on moderate boost i did the valve springs oil pump gears and the head studs but all in all straight forward simple stuff and these barras are woken up my one still has a heap more in it but for now its a mint sleeper and looks like a grandads car. Its a bloody shame Ford dropped the falcon.

[@CAIDMASTEROFPYRO]

I have a g6e turbo with a lot of mods (410wkw) even without tc it wont spin 3rd unless I get on the brake

[@markoates7402]

I think the FGX update was a great way to finish off this amazing line of vehicles and am so sad it sold so poorly. The front end was a great reflection of the global Ford look of the time, and the tail light treatment was amazing!!

[@nicholasvinen]

I always liked the FGs, never owned one, when the FGX refresh came out I had to buy one. Liked it so much I bought another. Can't figure out why they didn't sell well either, I can't think of anything I'd rather be driving today.

[@Dylan_Mulvaney_OFFICIAL]

I liked the rear end of the FGX, the front not so much, it almost looks like it's not finished properly.

[@samyeomans6710]

In 320,000kms. We have experienced all the problems mentioned (no mechanical problems) but they’re cheap and easy fixes. Awesome cars!

[@Alladin-n5j]

They can have oil pump issues

[@samyeomans6710]

Throughout my whole childhood my dad has had a 2008 falcon wagon lpg. And he’s put 320,000kms on it. It drives beautifully and only getting rid of it now because we can’t find fuel for it anywhere.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Mate had the same 450k. Incredible car and people knock Australian cars😅.

[@callumandrews4342]

Quite a few BA - FG Falcons hitting 1 million KMs, honestly great cars.

[@kdegraa]

A Falcon on gas was once the Internet’s answer to all car questions.

[@gibbonenhancements]

I've owned a 2014 F6 manual for nearly 10 years, 130,000km, and it's been pretty faultless. Diff bushes have been the only really issue but after 2 replacements I just put the IMS diff hat on and it's solid since. I've modified it slowly over the years for a good balance of power, handling, braking, and reliability. Surprisingly capable on the track - got a fair few vids on my channel for anyone interested. Burns no oil, leaks nothing, looks mean, goes hard. It's the perfect car.

[@Bellakelpie]

I drove an FG taxi for many years. It started life as a Police Car before becoming a cab. For that it was fitted with an LP gas system. .When it was retired from Cab duites, with 740,000 Kms up and a replacement transmission and diff , it went on to a life as a private car. It's still on the road, with over 900,000 kms up and it still has the original engine. One item that most Taxi owners fitted to Falcons, irrespective of the model, was an aftermarket transmission cooler. It ensured extended life of the transmission, and by passed the factory cooler, which ran through the bottom radiator tank. A known weakness when the pipe going through the bottom tank would get a hole in it from electrolysis.

[@UnimpressedAussie]

FGs werent cooled in the radiator, there was a heat exchanger bolted to the outside of the transmission... that could fail internally and milkshake the gearbox.

[@samwhite7248]

I have a BF xr6 and the thing has 290000km and it still drives like a dream. Amazing cars

[@Discoworx]

One of the best written set of vids on the tube. That pointer is funny, too😂

[@got2bjokin1]

Love it! Had a BA Turbo, FG Turbo and an FGX Turbo. Got rid of them all in time to get good re-sale as well. It's a shame the Aussie motor industry fell apart... :(

[@aulzhoefer]

It didn’t fall apart it was deconstructed abandoned by Australian and murder off..

[@alanngli]

The FGX Turbo could have appreciated given enough time?

[@aulzhoefer]

@@alanngli FGX is terrible.

[@nikjames2965]

Ford and Holden were subsidised to the hilt by the Aussie taxpayer. In the end they were left high and dry making ridiculous gas guzzlers that cost too much

[@tturi2]

​@@aulzhoefer it's not much different to fg, idk how it could be terrible

[@imranafg]

My FG Xr6 2009 model done 286,000km. So far no problem just regular service. Either I’m lucky or either these Aussie brands of cars were built to last forever. Knowing some the taxis clocked minimum 700km 800km I think using it for private it will last longer

[@Eric-kn4yn]

Depends om maintance use

[@shanecameron7869]

Well, the project name for the development of the Barra turbo was seagull, because it was going to shit on everything.

[@splurjioaarmani3205]

Should have called it duck or Pigeon then they Shit on heaps more stuff

[@VolvoV8seriously]

The FG was the missed opportunity from Ford Australia, the local market got sick of the taxi feel of these cars. In saying that you got a good car for what you paid for just don’t expect European quality. These are a good solid car and cheap to fix and mod but personally I would not pay $25k plus for one 10 years old. Great video again guys! ❤

[@sukhoiromantic1718]

I'd personally be very happy with an NA G6E but a turbo would be great.

[@greatape7258]

I have a fg turbo.i can get 7.1 liters per 100 on the freeway.the most comfortable leather seats I have sat on.on the other hand,I had sz territory,which had shocking seats.i can't believe they came from the same factory.

[@stephenmoore1541]

I'd love one. Just a couple months ago, I saw a Holden R8 Maloo here in North America and I really want to know how the hell that guy got around our 25 year import law. I'd probably buy the Ford Falcon cause Ford quit selling those here back in the 70s for some unknowable reason... We have lots of cars with LS engines like the Holden but we never got that Barra and it's a bloody shame. I thought I was going crazy when I saw that Maloo cause I'd never seen a genuine Aussie RHD Holden before. We got a few cars here like the Pontiac G8 and Chevy SS that were Commodores technically... But a real Aussie Ute, that's something special, I had to take a picture.

[@johnnytigs8503]

Overall mate a good review. Some things though to note. These cars are structural bulletproof as a chassis and very stable in corners and steer very very well for a car of its size. It's true what journo's many years ago said when they reviewed the xr6 turbo, the turn in and hold in and around corners feels like a lighter and smaller car. It isn't a WRX but you can still go quick around corners and hold it well. Just don't be thinking of track handling. The seats are good. They aren't super tight and feel more like lounge chairs with support. You never roll out of them. The xr6 turbo is the best of both worlds in that it is a true cruiser but you can go tight around corners on a highway if you choose or beat everyone in a straight line. Just have to look at the nose of the car so you don't oversteer in tight cornering If you get these cars out from their rear, they are a handful just due to their weight so recommend someone does a drift/RWD course if you choose to buy one of these vehicles. I'd say buy modified that has been done right. These cars are old so just replace stuff on your own. Easy to work on just big in size. I've replaced front and rear control arms, shocks, water pump, front crankshaft seal, serpentine belt and tensioner, rear tyres, bonnet struts and rear boot struts, expansion tank, radiator hoses (all genuine), crankshaft pulley and all fluids. Plus some interior bits that were broken and missing (glove box, glove box light and bracket) and valve cover resprayed. All installation (except tyres) done by me, home mechanic. If I did this on Japanese or European, parts alone would cost about $10K, on this it cost $3.7K in total for parts that will last the life of this car and its easy enough to install myself. THESE CARS RUST. RUST THAT YOU CAN'T SEE. Under the front guards along the weld seams at the chassis, rust can appear unfortunately. You can pull these guards off and respray to prevent further rust. Nothing you can really do, its the metal Ford used when they welded these cars together. Are they a great car? Yes. Are they fun to drive. OH YEAH. G6E Turbo doesn't come with Limited Slip Diff (a must for turbo falcons) RIDE: FG XR6 Turbo + 400rwkw @220,000kms, 6 speed auto. Std Brake setup. New parts and it drives so good. A few noises (interior) but nothing to be worried.

[@tomli123001]

Been following your channel since the beginning. Since you have access to the Jim’s garage, why not life up the cars up and have a commentary about car’s underpinning and chassis such as Savagegeese, Sarah tuned channels in overseas. You could feature Jim a bit more in that section. It will be a unique point as most reviewers only go skin deep

[@madhardcorenick]

Would love one. My BA XT Falcon is on 550,000km on the clock and it still on it original engine & transmission. Hell yeah I get another one, specially with a turbo.

[@ryansantiano5837]

Finally you took the plunge to review the legendary Falcon FG!! I have the XR6 N/A variant and i love every bit of it. Long live the Barras!

[@JackSmith-x8s]

My son bought an FG mk2 xr6 auto for his 1st car. Ford blue. 150,000km. Very easy, nice, smooth car to drive.

[@atrothe]

The 50th anniversary G6e turbo has special seats that are just fantastic and won international awards for the leather trim.

[@johnc3522]

The 5.0 supercharged engine is rated by many as the best engine fitted to a falcon. The Barra is good, but the Miami yields additional power with simple mods and a tune.

[@J_S209]

Until you go to the servo to put juice in it … I’ve got one and it’s 13 litre / 100 always.

[@johnc3522]

@@J_S209 13L for 300+ rwkw is pretty good for 10 year old tech. I have one too and it’s 500rwhp and sits around 14l/100km. Can get down to 10 on the highway.

[@nicholasvinen]

I don't mind the petrol cost, it isn't that much more than an average car. Mine has 472kW at the wheels.

[@allahsnackbar2757]

Love my G6ET. I never get tired of spanking Commodores. You forgot to mention the ZF milkshake. Factory trans cooler fails and stuffs the transmission. Expensive to fix.

[@lachlanbrown409]

Owners fail to service the car - leaving dirty coolant which causes electrolysis and rusting out of the coolant pipes.

[@counted8646]

Have to disagree even with regular maitenance with coolant changes and checking the condition of coolant they still can milkshake

[@georgestarzynski7222]

The ex-highway pursuit cars are mirror of the FPV F6 without the extra HP. The cop cars get the same brakes, same suspension and the heavy duty ZF gearbox.

[@YouTubeareCunts]

I own a BA XR6T & my Girl has NO RUST what so ever ... shes in mint con... & now 20 years old.. & in all that time NOT once has she broken down & only had to buy tyres spark plugs & a set of coils ... & new waste gate that's it & she still purrs like a kitten.

[@proraccoon2463]

I’ve had nothing but problems with mine the whole year I’ve owned it. Power steering leaks fixed then a new one pops up. Coolant leaks, and drive belt problems.

[@rahowherox1177]

Not many kiwis who ain't heard of falcons.. I've today brought a bf xrt 6 speed manual... 450 kw at the wheels... Bit of an upgrade from the old rav4

[@JediToad11]

Hey guys what happened to Matt Watson? And why has he been replaced by an Aussie??

[@Dedsec499]

Oooo falcons are joining the review content!!! You guys still doing the Au Falcon review at 200k???

[@skilgour44]

That would be gold! It must be an AU1 Forte in standard condition though.

[@michaelhart5886]

Nothing an AU falcon can't do ​@@skilgour44

[@thesulo12]

great motor and gearbox thats about it with these cars, the poorly made interior is a problem and everything just falls apart at some point

[@atrothe]

Best engine ever made in Australia.

[@jeepnutscotty]

The turbo flange bolts coming loose every 10,000 klm 😂 even Fraud admit that’s why turbo services take so long

[@Jiichuuu__]

My dream is to own an ex NSW HWP FGX XR6 TURBO/VF II SS commodore, why because when I was in primary/high school the police were driving Holdens/Fords and I wanna relive my childhood even tho I only graduated 3 years ago I’m in the minority of asians who would rather spent 30K on a clapped EX HWP car than own a hybrid Camry lol

[@wendymorgan6651]

Barra power and reliability one great engine

[@anonymous3738]

Shame Ford never sold this in America. Not only is it an American brand vehicle, it is also full-size and RWD which are historic American sedan specs. Now, there’s a similar situation with the Cadillac CT6 which is now sold exclusively in China.

[@patriot388]

I have one! AWESOME!

[@cr7hd287]

I went and looked at an fg turbo the day before I was on my full license. It has an upgraded turbo and was pushing 400kw and 800mn. It was very quick when he took me for a test drive. I pulled out of the deal because insurance was going to coat me an arm and a leg.

[@russell3436]

Love the Aussie humour and random calls of “d**khead” on your channel, classic. Another Aussie icon gone in the wind, loved the rivalry between these and the SS Commodore’s. Now we’ve just become a nation of SUV’s and Ute’s, such a borefest, I miss the 90s and early 2000s when these ruled the streets and rivalry was healthy between both companies. I’ve always wondered how these will go lined up against a Kia Stinger GT, since I own one.

[@skilgour44]

In stock form, a Stinger is faster. I haven't heard of Stingers making the same power as these with mods though.

[@MrGoblin60]

I've owned an XR50 edition from new (2010) and so far the only things that have failed is an a/c mixer rod ( a big job to rectify since the whole dash has to come out) and some sagging hood lining. Niggling problems considering the age. I drove it up to Katherine from Perth for a six month work contract up there and it coped faultlessly with the horrid wet season conditions. Still running beautifully.

[@Psych0Matt93]

i wanted one but the price is to much and just got a fg mk2 xr6 which is really good tbh

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

Ford Falcon Australian Icon .

[@Den-wu3yb]

I bought a very low km XR6 Turbo to drive and enjoy, not interested in keeping it garaged as a collectable.

[@fredjashar9586]

True. Just ask any taxi driver why they choose Falcons over Commodores.

[@mickeydee3595]

I was tossing up between a ve ssv or a fg xr6 turbo/g6e. I just hate the ford interiors, to me they are basic and "cheap" feeling compared to what Holden was offering. Only reason why I went with an SSv. Those barra's are awesome though

[@operation4wheelz]

Haha ex highway car… had the absolute guts thrashed out off it, and definitely crashed

[@ldnwholesale8552]

4cyl Falcons? Any left? Junk. Yet the 6/V8 FG is a top vehicle. Strong tough and reliable. Comfortable and practical and has a real suspension unlike the Bogandore with pogo sticks and a swing axle In the end they drove half ok but still poor. The Ford has a torquey smooth engine that is near bulletproof, not the harsh torquless asthmatic Saab POS. Fact Holden did not make a car after 1980. Just recycled Euro crap. Improved maybe but Euro crap still.

[@AussiePom]

Too many Turbo Falcons have been modified from factory specs but if you want a turbo Falcon then steer clear of the further modified turbo Falcons with cars producing 600-1000hp because you don't know who did the work and how qualified they are. You also have no idea how the car has been driven since being highly modified but you can guess that it's been thrashed to within an inch of it's life and it now near to being stuffed which is why it's up for sale. If the owner says they did the work themselves then you only have one word to say to them..........Goodbye. Years ago having a chat to a cop near to Singleton NSW I asked him what he preferred to drive the V8 SS Commodore or the XR6 Turbo Falcon. He said that the Commodore had more room inside but if he had to chase someone down then the XR6 Turbo was the car to have. He said even AMG Mercedes and Subaru WRX STi's couldn't outrun the Falcon. There is one thing to remember that the owners of these cars trying get away aren't professional drivers and whilst those cars have the ability to outrun the turbo Falcon, their owners aren't competent enough in driving on the absolute limit to achieve it.

[@lsjionredlinesupercharged2049]

Your guys hp and tq and mpg, trip me out like is that bad or good liters and metric system wtf 😂😂

[@zzhughesd]

As Aussie as a Shrimp on the Barbie. Getting more and more interested in getting one across to the UK

[@skilgour44]

Do it!

[@randomdude4669]

Get a ute, rear end is a trailer and has next to nothing that can go wrong and will stand out more and will handle rust way better being a half chassis car with a removable bed, won't handle as good tho but they were never known for handling to begin with.

[@zzhughesd]

Thanks, did wonder which get, I did fancy the UTE as I own up to 3/4 saloons at any one time anyway !!! I do like collecting cars !!!! Which is also a great UK podcast too@@randomdude4669

[@IC3XR]

Which one is the “better looker” is entirely OPINION, dude. BF XR6T looks best to me

[@IC3XR]

21.8L per 100km is complete nonsense. Most sit around 12-13L

[@Ozthai124]

I drove my G6E T for 11 years and averaged 14 l/100klms. 9.5-10 on the highway. Providing you go easy on thr accelerator which i did most times. By contradt my manual CV8 R Monaro did 17l/100 klms around town.

[@Blackhart50]

And the petrol door don't fall off like duny doors

[@warrenhart7974]

Great video, can you do one on the VY Commodore V6?

[@vernonHazlett]

Didn't the Ford falcon come with the Ford barracuda engine

[@asimoford4994]

Ford Barra I6 is the best after 2jz... Sadly Ford never brought it to global market.....

[@madrx2]

I sold my 2010 Xr50 Turbo, in 2014 with 460wkw and 52,000kms for 30k. lol. Other than being rockets in straight lines, they didn't really have much going for them.

[@smiddysmidton8313]

My experience also.. only owned mine for 14 months i just never got into it. Brakes were rubbish,handling was crap,interior was awful and noisy.And not that fast in stock form either.I don't get the Holden /Ford hype

[@madrx2]

The brakes were deadset crap even at the stock power levels. Handling was horrible and the driveline was made out of Play-Doh​@@smiddysmidton8313

[@aussietiger]

Save yourself a heap of money, buy the XR6 non turbo, does everything well and cheaper to run and service. You can not use all the power of the non turbo so why go for the turbo

[@luisangel1146]

Can you review the Toyota camry TRD

[@cmaeornthered-b7s]

This is my car! Glad you enjoyed reviewing it. Unfortunately there will always be haters for any car judging by some of the comments. I've owned more than 15 performance cars of all makes and models over the past 10 years, including Chrysler, Holden, Ford, BMW and Lexus. So I think I'm pretty qualified to have an informed opinion. None of the others have ever put a smile on my face like this XR6 Turbo does. It was in properly rough shape when I bought it as it had been hardly maintained since leaving the police force. The clear coat on one half of the car was completely gone and the interior was falling to pieces. I've been fixing it up bit by bit - retrimming all the seats and roof liner, fixing the steering wheel, welding some cracked seat rails, replacing diff bushes, ceramic coating, new rotors etc. It's getting there and I'm proud of how it's coming along! The aftermarket head unit seems to be a sticking point and a lot of people don't like the look of that Aerpro one. Personally I've tried both Kayhan and Aerpro. They both look crap compared to factory, but I've had terrible experiences with Kayhan products in the past. This Aerpro unit has served me well. This car has been the most reliable, trustworthy and practical car I've ever owned. Plenty of power, great looks, no major mechanical issues. It's a bloody crying shame Ford was starved of cash by the end because this platform would have been an absolute weapon if they had more funding to luxe it up a bit. As it stands, the driving experience is so involving and immersive, the transmission is smooth like butter, the balance is perfect. Only other thing I'd say is that yes, the position of the drivers seat certainly isn't for everyone. Personally I've gotten accustomed to it and now find it really comfortable. EDIT: oh and the fuel economy! I promise it's not that bad in average real world conditions. I take this car to work most days and unfortunately I have to sit in a lot of a stop start traffic which really hurts fuel bill. Plus I've got a heavy foot.

[@billy4eyes512]

Pin this!

[@jamesfarnarkler]

A great example!! Mine's red and before I owned it, it trundled up and down the Gwydir, Newell and Carnarvon highways as a NSW Police hwy patrol car.

[@cuntingham2]

I wish all the owners of these cars did a little write up like this

[@Sam-zu8pc]

There’s only one person who needs to like it mate - the person who owns and drives it 👍

[@noah_73]

Is that whole centre stack Aerpro? I''ve never seen anything like that in an FG or FG-X.

[@tba3900]

I own 26 Falcons which includes 11 turbo Falcons from BA to FGX and unlike everyone else that traded them in , I kept all of mine. These engine will do a million untouched if serviced every 7,500k . How do I know because my BF turbo Ute has done 933,000km and counting.

[@chrisgregory4796]

How do you get time to drive the other 25 cars? 933,000km is nearly 20,000 hours of average driving.

[@tba3900]

@@chrisgregory4796 I collect Falcons especially XR’s and turbos. As for the BF Turbo it’s a delivery ute for my mechanical/ freight company and does more like 50k a year. I haven’t bothered to replace it as it doesn’t give me any problems . That’s the things with Falcons , if looked after properly they will just keep going and going .

[@UnimpressedAussie]

you are super fortunate :)

[@its_maui_bro0457]

26 is crazyyy, can i have one😂

[@bears2604]

Yeah saying 4 or 500000 ks makes me wonder what he knows. If it was a toyota he be saying it does 5 or 6 trillion ks.

[@bi5048]

I’m not Australian and not living in Australia. Visited Melbourne for a month in 1997, car manufacturers were Holden, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan. That same year Nissan closed. If I remember correctly. 2007 I went back there for 1 year. Mitsubishi closed. Only the last three still standing. Eventually all closed down. Sad.

[@justinoberle7818]

That's odd, they seem to be a fair few in Brisbane

[@williamlu4394]

300 million tax payer dollars every year, isn't even enough to keep either Holden or Ford domestic manufacturing afloat. Practically an alternative Centrelink to keep the racial hierarchy strong, similar to how tradies are so overpaid.

[@monkeyd6716]

​@justinoberle7818 he is talking about the manufacturing these brand cars in Australia. We don't manufacture them here anymore

[@inka86]

You're an honorary Australian now.

[@juddjam2334]

and now unfortunately we're getting chinese crap cars imported over here now with the lack of manufacturing because our government for whatever reason froths over everything china

[@lukeclifton4392]

From fleet purchasers and taxi’s, to highway patrol… there’s a reason this series of Falcon were more popular. 😜

[@dpgemail]

That's how they got the numbers up. Adelaide had commodores for cop cars and taxis. 🤷

[@RichieRouge206]

My dad had a Territory of this generation with the NA Barra 24v in South Africa, it was awesome. The only thing that caused issue was the front suspension. I much prefer this generation of tech - I cannot stand touch screens or ADAS, analogue is so much more better than all the current technological crap. The Barra is a legend too. I feel that new cars are far too disconnected and numb with zero appeal. The analogue feel of older cars is always going to appeal more.. great video.

[@MrJohnRhee]

I agree..Analog = old school but also less to go wrong and less computers getting in the way. Much more engaging drive

[@MattExzy]

I think it's awful manufacturers are moving away from physical buttons for things like climate control for a big touch screen thing. And it's not for convenience, it's clearly a cost-cutting measure. What happens when these screens go belly up.

[@gpapaniko23]

Love the review guys and all without using “agricultural” to describe the falcon at any stage. I have the Turbo Barra in my 09 SY2 Territory. I get an average 15-16l/100kns. Great power 7 seats, xr6 leather interior and the 3rd owner now for 7 years and now approaching 260k. By far the most practical car, fun to drive, reliable and without having to be precious about it. I keep thinking about updating but would feel like I would have to give up something in the process

[@rabbit73au]

Buying a newer car you will only get more technology but you will lose rid and handling quality the Falcon and Commodores were built for Australian roads

[@adamashby6356]

I've owned a BF, two FGs. Still have my FG XR6. Super low ks. Falcon's always handle and drove extremely well. For a large car they have excellent cat. The turbocharged models are very quick and capable.

[@jameswozny1997]

Interesting, I always thought they were insanely nose heavy.

[@coreylucas6273]

​@jameswozny2701 As someone that owns and drives a g6et as a daily, they're amazing around corners if you know how to use them properly

[@teejay6342]

@@jameswozny1997definitely the case with the xr8s.

[@WayneKerr69420]

@@jameswozny1997 the XR8 with the 5.4 BOSS engine was.

[@bradg5910]

Long live the King. The mighty barra turbo!

[@AaronWest-c2n]

I have a 2010 G6E Turbo. Aside from a water pump pulley it's been faultless. Goes like a shower of sh1t, is incredibly comfortable and I'll never part with it. The barra is a mighty engine!

[@techforge-Nate]

Heres a hot tip Jim, The XRT's have a fine mesh filter in the turbo oil line near the engine block. This filter is supposed to be removed in the first service and it there to catch finings and silica from the engine casting process. Ford are SUPPOSED to remove this filter, but almost never do. This is a common blockage point and cause of oil starvation. I took mine (06/06 BF Mk1.5) out at 115k KMs, and when I said goodbye to her at 180k KMs with a lazy 250kw atw, the turbo was in pristine knick.

[@audoinxr6372]

Im 7 turbos in and just discovered that mine wasn't replaced when it was forged built like they clamed it was. 😅

[@richardbrimble1319]

Such a shame these didn’t sell sufficiently to keep Ford manufacturing in Aus. We are a country of SUV’s

[@YessirPauly]

I have a 2012 630hp fg with 340000km on it on e85 and still puts a smile on my face🎉

[@evmikewilliams9021]

Had a drive a few times of a 2010 G6E N/A, wow I was impressed with everything about the car. But the power of the Barra without turbo was amazing and made it fun to drive

[@AussiePom]

Amazing if you mention you own an FG then the first thing people say is "is it a turbo" and when you say no they say "Oh you have to have a turbo" and I ask why but other than performance they can't answer. Where I do my most of my driving koalas and roos aren't impressed by a turbo car. So the NA Barra in the FG only has 261hp - 288lbs ft Torque so not bad for a non turbo car plus you have a choice of fuels E10, 91, 95 and 98. But with the turbo 98 and at a push 95 but not the other two.

[@End3rW1z]

I honestly would buy a falcon. These things are Australia's icon and should have more love and attention over the suvs of today.

[@ikhlaasshaik2399]

missed** ZF 6 speed gearboxes can have a "milkshake" issue and bushings need to be checked prior to buying as they bad on a lot of these cars hope this helps!

[@skilgour44]

Yes, they can have a catastrophic failure due to left-over swarf from the casting process.

[@mariobrnabic4252]

I came across your "ReDriven "channel by a random search, and I am glad I did.... What a fantastic video, absolutely love it. The review was spot on. ... I have owned 3 FG's, firstly a 2009 FG G6E N/A, then a 2010 FG G6E TURBO, and now I drive a FG MK2 G6E N/A. Anyone who has driven these cars are well aware that the 4 litre Barra matched to the German ZF 6 speed is a match made in heaven. In fact if you do a search for the most reliable 6 cylinders in the world, you will find the Barra in this list. There has to be something said for the excellent torque characteristics of the Barra. Such a silky smooth drive. For those people who aren't aware, using premium fuel in the naturally aspirated FG with the Barra will increase your power and torque. Figures from Ford Australia indicate: 91 RON is 195 kW and 391 Nm 95 RON is 201kW and 409 Nm 98 RON is 208kW and 420 Nm Not too shabby for an Australian designed and built Engine.

[@mahcooharper9577]

Gotta disagree about the styling, Holdens look like they're trying too hard with all those non-functional ducts and stupid spoilers - the Fords at least have a bit of dignity about them. The seats in B series are way better even though they look similar. I love the seats in the B series but I can't get comfy in an FG either. That Aerpro stereo facia might give you more functionality but jeez it's ugly... Overall though, you're exactly right. They were a fabulous thing and it's really desperately sad that we don't make anything like that anymore.

[@rc70ys]

Spot On.

[@tomnewham1269]

I have to disagree with you on the styling. Except for the Senator, you are right about too many spoilers but the Holden's styling was very good. There were not too many fake vents and the wing was quite small if you didn't option the large version. Ford's styling went down hill from AU onwards. I find the BA, BF and FG boring and they are definitely are sleeper. But each to their own.

[@rybald1973]

@@tomnewham1269 the problem I have with HSV was it felt that what ever was in ( style wise) at the time they put on the car and that dates it badly were FPV was very subtle. for example I see a HSV going down the road I'm like whatever, FPV on the other hand I think nive. That being said the late model Monaro have aged very well

[@tdudge]

Agree! Holden put all the fancy muscles on it and completely overdid it. Much prefer the conservative look of the ford

[@davidgoliath5901]

O.M.G! BULLSEYE! Great review! Tears to the eyes on what we've lost (and what we took for granted). Not perfect but pretty perfect for our environment and our lifestyle. Our local cars made true and faithful friends.

[@sbGOM]

In 2018, after "suffering" Japanese/Thai built utes, including 3 hiluxes, 4x2, 2.2 diesel, v6 single cab 4x4, 3.0 diesel DC then DMAX DC 4X4 and Triton 4x2 petrol for close to 30 years I bought an FG2 ute with steel tray. I bloody loved that thing. Unlike my previous utes it was powerful, handled, had great brakes, very comfortable (sorry mate, my FG had much more comfortable seats than our RAV4 eg) totally reliable had a reasonable amount of tech and could carry a decent amount of gear or load with little effect on performance. I sadly had to sell recently due to too many cars and not enough money😢. It's also so sad that Ford thought so little of its Australian arm that they allowed it to wither on the vine with little to no real investment or marketing since 2009. Oh and the Barra has to be the world's most underrated I6!

[@danielreynolds6498]

I had ba RTV Barra Ute. Lifted with diff locker. Was a awesome work Ute

[@BReal-10EC]

I pains me that Ford never brought the excellent Barra engine back to the US (it was originally based on the 3rd gen small block inline six Ford that started way back in the 60s as base economy engines). My favorite slow vehicle I ever owned was my 88 F150- 5 speed 300 6 2wd. The 300 6 was an absolute joy to drive even though slow. So smooth and just a waft of effortless torque. On that note- why didn't Ford bring the Aussie Falcon to the US market? Looks like they considered the idea back in 07 and 09 to replace the US panther car. But.. the issue was fleets (cops, taxis). They loved the Panther Crown Vic because they knew it inside ad out, it was extremely durable, and some even had frame straighteners so they could properly fix almost any curb shunt. Any change was an issue- those fleet sales were probably what kept the Falcon going for so long in OZ too. Fleets do care about fuel consumption, but they care more about Total Cost to Own. A car that last a very long time and doesn't have much downtime for repairs can offset higher fuel consumption easily. *Wish the Falcon was sold in some LHD country so I could import one. I can't drive RHD here.. just can't do it. JDM is dead. Lol.

[@UnimpressedAussie]

JDM is dead? JDM is damned expensive here... It's right at the top for enthusiasts.

[@person.X.]

Great video. My Falcon has all the bodywork and interior issue you bring up. Those are the weak spots. The mechanical bits are bombproof and can take a lot of punishment. The biggest problem by far for me is, as you mention, the lack of comfort. It is really disappointing for this type of car. My first Falcon was an EL sedan and that was the most comfortable car I have ever driven. The later Falcons dropped the ball for comfort imo. I still love my car though and Falcons in general as they are just honest, tough cars that just go on and on and are surprisingly easy and cheap to fix.

[@Ackdaddy100]

The whole XR8 XR6 range and falcons in general are a beautiful car! until Housos and junkies get hold of them and put cheap Chinese wheels overly loud exhaust systems on them drive like f@ckwits in them and devalue them in general, they should be worth allot more. It's because of these loosers that so many people look down on these beautiful Australian made cars.

[@InvisageStudios]

I miss my FG F6. I KO’d 4 diff bushes, twisted one tail shaft, blew one clutch and snapped 3 vent actuators on the AC… buuuttt I loved driving it every day. Always put a smile on my dial.

[@BrentHampstead]

Thanks for the vid guys. Love the big barra turbos. I had a BF XR6 Turbo from new, followed by an FG G6E Turbo, which I put 200,000km on before selling last year. The ONLY thing that let down the FG and forced me to sell it in the end, was the farking air con. It starting going haywire when the car was 4 years old, and drove me nuts for the next five years. I had a new HVAC unit ($1200 part!) installed twice, and rebuilt once. When the tell-tale ticking sounds started up again, I decided it was time for us to part ways. Other than the air con, the FG put a smile on my face every time I drove it. The surge of torque from 1200rpm is phenomenal. Long live the mighty barra! PS: If Ford was still making the Falcon I would have bought another new one. I love sedans, and opted for a Lexus IS350 F Sport.

[@paulvictor9368]

Two main problems. Bad brakes and an aftermarket brake setup helps a lot. Main problem is that the gearbox cooler sits in the radiator. They wear through then puts coolant into the gearbox. Best thing to do is to put an external gearbox intercooler on.

[@UnimpressedAussie]

negative... the gearbox cooler is attached to the gearbox and both ATF and coolant flows through it. this is to keep the gearbox fluid at the right temp. Unfortunately this cooler can crack internally just like the ones that were in the radiator on earlier falcons with the BTR 4 speed.

[@paulvictor9368]

@@UnimpressedAussie I had the external cooler fitted, which meant no ingress of coolant into the gearbox if cracked. Had it done by a specialist gearbox shop. Never had a problem with it and it is a known weekness that has cost plenty of gearboxes if left stock.

[@vichetkim5533]

The FPV F6X is the unsung hero in the Barra engine fleet. With that WRX style scoop on the bonnet, All Wheel Drive and Brembo brakes, it is arguably the best Australian made SUV ever made.

[@mahcooharper9577]

I have a very nice AU XR8 if you want to review that ;)

[@rwd323]

How could I ever replace my Falcons with anything better?

[@rosewood1]

I bought an XR6 Turbo manual brand new in 2005. with premium sound system. Red interior and red exterior. It had fantastic performance and great handling to deal with the performance. Easily one of the best practical super performance cars out there. And still is.

[@danielhanna160]

Love the 5% Tint 😂 I miss the Aussie Fords. Had Fairlane's and LTD's in the past and they were super smooth cars!

[@petermanuel7128]

3:30 Why are you comparing the design of the XR6 Turbo to a Walkinshaw W547? 😂. You are comparing two different ranges. Also, 5:18 “Think it’s leather” 😂

[@joshuastanbury3166]

I've had a 2011 FG Falcon N/A XR6 since April 2021 and its been nothing but an amazing car. I have had a few issues with power steering and have had to replace the tailshaft mount and coupling but aside from that its been a fantastic car mine averages 9.2L per 10 ks. Done over 60,000 ks in the span of nearly 3 years and its never let me down.

[@bobbrown1528]

They are fantastic cars; I had an earlier BF FPV F6 Typhoon, it was a weapon, the only issue I had was the rear diff bush which was the weak point by design in the drive train. I had an AU XR6 VCT before the BF and a FG GS (Supercharged 5.0) after and I think the BF was my favourite, all super reliable and a lot of fun to drive, now I'm in a Ranger..... Lol.

[@charliecasey550]

Do the AU Falcon.

[@rsoul7282]

Burn the AU. I hate those things sooo much. Was super excited for them to come out as a young bloke, and when it got released was such a massive disappointment.

[@djizzah]

youre joking right?

[@lancegraham7722]

Thank you for saying the only ones worth money are low km, pristine examples. Too many bogan " know what they've got" and expect big coin for a dog. Dumb asses out there. just because you spend 10 k on bob jane wheels, a poxy exhaust that sounds crap and some stickers does NOT make it a build.

[@SvoenDiccr]

Sincerely, I would purchase a falcon. Compared to modern SUVs, these items are Australia's symbol and need more love and care.

[@StuartGerrard]

I've had my FG MkII XR6 Turbo since new, have done just under 50k in it, in glorious condition. It's my absolute pride and joy. So reliable, the only thing ever wrong with it was the bloody ICC where the touchscreen failed to operate from delivery. But a replacement solved that, no other issues since. If you're thinking of getting one, bloody do so!

[@philbarnes5731]

I have one. I love it so much. Nearly 300000km and not one problem, just regular maintenance.

[@rc70ys]

I’ve chosen many of these over Euro and German Rubbish

[@originalrecko]

Lol that example, as an ex cop car would have been absolutely FLOGGED. Great car though.

[@danmccarthy4700]

If I could have any Falcon, it'd be a 1988-1991 Argentine version. They were literally the 1962 Falcon with a 1980s style grille and rear fascia tacked on. It fascinates me that they kept building the thing with very few changes for 30 years.

[@Low760]

I'd definitely have an fg-x, not the Argentine version, falcons are comfy but the VF Commodore is much nicer an interior for tall people and it comes as a wagon with irs unlike falcons.

[@Low760]

The Argentine version is amazing that they didn't use the Australian 4.1 alloy head.