Ford s-max - Page 2

jim1606 · 09-07-2006, 03:22 AM

to be honest the response i have got for the s-max on this forum has been huge, and so it wouldnt suprise me is more aussies liked it and if ford has picked up on that maybe just maybe they could be showing is in secret public veiwing centres in Oz? wishful thinkin i know but it might happen!

jim1606 · 13-07-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FRA

It would be good to hear what Ford UK have to say though.

right i got an e-mail back and here is what they said.

'Thank you for your email regarding the Ford S-MAX.

We appreciate your interest in Ford however we represent Ford in Great Britain and we are not aware of any plans to introduce this vehicle to Australia. Ford does not market this vehicle in Australia and the Ford S-MAX would have to be imported privately.

We hope this is helpful to you. Should you require any information from Ford in future, please do not hesitate to contact us again.

Yours sincerely

Ford Information Service'
there.

FRA · 13-07-2006, 06:50 PM

Thanks for going out of your way for emailing Ford.
I knew Ford Australia wouldn't add this model to there range.
Even the Focus wagon is sweet as well.

jim1606 · 21-07-2006, 10:25 AM

This car is clearly liked, i personally think they should re-think but who at ford are going to listen to me lol

outback_ute · 23-07-2006, 09:30 PM

I think it would be awesome to have that out here, if it could have to be priced perhaps a bit lower than in the UK (basically the same cost as the Focus ST/XR5T which is $36k out here & UKP17k there) it would be ok and good for Ford to have a presence in that market.

jim1606 · 23-07-2006, 09:39 PM

well when was the new gen focus launched? because we got it jan '05 and if you got ot later then you never know as the s-max has only just been launched here there may still be a chance that at some point in the s-maxes life it will arrive over ther?

The Stylist · 23-07-2006, 10:48 PM

It's a pity the S-Max is not coming down under at this stage as looks like a fantastic MPV. For Ford Australia I guess it treads a little on Territory's feet and Euro sourcing may keep pricing too high.

jim1606 · 26-07-2006, 09:57 AM

Right, i will ive a breif description of how the Ford S-Max went down on Top gear on Sunday night! i hope no-one minds...

Well there were three cars tested as you already know, the Ford S-Max, Merc B-Class and the Vauxhall/Opel/Holden Zafira VXR, Richard and James tested them and to be honest the Vaxuhall was heted, there was just too much power for the fastest MPV in the world, they also couldnt see the point of paying a huge amount of money for a gloryfied A-Class(the B-Class) and the only other one there was the ford which they loved for its great handling ride easy to use interior and masses of space!. However they tested all of these cars on the track the smaller engined lighter merc on it then vauxhalls zafira came second (because it could not deliver all of its power to the road) and the S-max came last but all is ok because the S-Max was the heaviest and overall it is cheaper then the opposition so the overallverdict is they Richard and james both chose the S-max over the other two MPV's, hope this helps you

sorry if you wanted to see the show for yourself i have only given a breif description so you can stil enjoy the test drive on the show without knowing too much, just the basics!

Here is a vid link if you wanna see it S-max, top gear test

simonr · 30-08-2006, 07:38 PM

http://www.netcarshow.com/mitsubishi...tion_wagon_gt/

a competitor to the smax LOL

jim1606 · 30-08-2006, 09:02 PM

What the hell is that?? its hidious.

simonr · 14-11-2006, 08:10 PM

Ford S-Max Voted 2007 Car of the Year!
"

The 'Car of the Year' is an international award, judged by a panel of 58 top motoring journalists from 22 European countries. Its objective is to acclaim the most outstanding new car to go on sale in the 12 months preceding the date of the title.........."

http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm...ar-of-the-year

jim1606 · 14-11-2006, 10:19 PM

Yeah i know i was well chuffed, it kicked the citroen C4 Picasso's ***! It deserved to win!!!!!

simonr · 15-11-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jim1606

well chuffed

LOL

pommies are funny

jim1606 · 16-11-2006, 06:33 AM

Pommies? I dont get it :S

photn · 16-11-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jim1606

Pommies? I dont get it :S

Pommies in australia refers to the English/British people. normally slang for P.O.M.E

(Prisoner Of Mother England)

hes just having a stab at you cause of the language difference, no offence intended