Closing date for Broadmeadows factory.

GASWAGON · 18-01-2016, 06:59 PM

O.k we are in 2016 now......How long do we have until the factory in Broadmeadows shuts down?

I'm trying to work out how long we have until the country falls into a recession?

Last week we had the news of Dick Smith stores going down and then today we have news that Masters is going under also. STock markets around the world also up and down all over the place!

It just feels like the **** is hitting the fan only 2 weeks into the new year???

goo33 · 18-01-2016, 07:26 PM

Any chance Ford throws a BBQ for us ex-employees?
Doubt it.
The writing was on the wall thirty years ago at Ford Geelong plant. Nuthin but doom and gloom with the rumour the plant was going to shut at any moment.
Losing Ford.
It's a bloody travesty!

GASWAGON · 18-01-2016, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by goo33

Any chance Ford throws a BBQ for us ex-employees?
Doubt it.
The writing was on the wall thirty years ago at Ford Geelong plant. Nuthin but doom and gloom with the rumour the plant was going to shut at any moment.
Losing Ford.
It's a bloody travesty!

I get what you are saying but that does'nt answer my question???

rancidpunx · 18-01-2016, 08:38 PM

Last day is in October, the Friday before Bathurst.

**Polyal** · 18-01-2016, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rancidpunx

Last day is in October, the Friday before Bathurst.

Thats nice of Ford to shout their employees some space at Bathurst.

Express · 18-01-2016, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

I'm trying to work out how long we have until the country falls into a recession?

James Dibble with the last news.

We are already in a recession, it's just that nobody wants to talk about it as confirmation will only make things worse.

GTLEGEND · 18-01-2016, 09:46 PM

Last vehicle to go down production line on 7th October. Obviously the plant will still be there as the last few cars are hanging round and a little longer as they start to decommission the plant!

GASWAGON · 18-01-2016, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Express

James Dibble with the last news.

We are already in a recession, it's just that nobody wants to talk about it as confirmation will only make things worse.

Thanks for that you are not the only one that thinks we are in a recession already.......I new 2016 was going to be bad but did'nt expect the **** to hit the fan so soon!!!

Will be interesting to see if Dick Smiths and Masters get bought out buy new owners.

9,000 jobs on the line at Masters!

Adamz Ghia · 18-01-2016, 09:51 PM

Don't know why so many are so keen for us to be in recession. Keep hoping for the worst and eventually you might be right. Only took 30 years for you guys in the Geelong plant...

GASWAGON · 18-01-2016, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

Don't know why so many are so keen for us to be in recession. Keep hoping for the worst and eventually you might be right. Only took 30 years for you guys in the Geelong plant...

Oz has'nt had a recession for 25years......Its well overdue.

And with China stockmarket going so poorly the future for Oz is'nt looking good.

XBGTFGGTP · 18-01-2016, 10:24 PM

Talking to my Ford dealer I heard Territory may continue on a bit longer than Falcon so may close a little longer than expected

GTLEGEND · 18-01-2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by XBGTFGGTP

Talking to my Ford dealer I heard Territory may continue on a bit longer than Falcon so may close a little longer than expected

The Territory name plate will continue on another vehicle, more than likely the Edge??? It will no longer be the Falcon based vehicle you and I know it as and no longer made here, it will just be a rebadged what ever. Oct 7th is the last day!

**GasoLane** · 18-01-2016, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

Thanks for that you are not the only one that thinks we are in a recession already.......I new 2016 was going to be bad but did'nt expect the **** to hit the fan so soon!!!

James Dibble died 6 years ago.

Adamz Ghia · 18-01-2016, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

Oz has'nt had a recession for 25years......Its well overdue.

And with China stockmarket going so poorly the future for Oz is'nt looking good.

Who says it's overdue? I. An almost garuantee any 'expert' you name has been wrong twice as many times as they've been right.

goo33 · 18-01-2016, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GTLEGEND

Oct 7th is the last day!

A day that will live in Infamy.

**Luke Plaizier** · 18-01-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by goo33

A day that will live in Infamy.

Ha! So close, just needed 2 extra months.....

Lukeyson

Qwerty321 · 18-01-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Express

James Dibble with the last news.

We are already in a recession, it's just that nobody wants to talk about it as confirmation will only make things worse.

Ironic how when the rest of the world hits the crapper Australia's economy goes strong. Now when everyone else is recovering...

csv8 · 19-01-2016, 12:36 AM

Oil $30 a barrel but we are paying record petrol prices. Economist on ABC said " oil at $30 dollar at 70c petrol should be around 70c to 80c litre
why its not isn't explained " the great Aussie rip off continues

Rob1964 · 19-01-2016, 01:31 AM

Over in WA things will look grim when the over supply of houses and apartments sit vacant for months with a state population in decline and record low resourse prices. WA now has close to the highest unemployment rate in OZ. If the building industry stalls we're toast

Windsor220 · 19-01-2016, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Oil $30 a barrel but we are paying record petrol prices. Economist on ABC said " oil at $30 dollar at 70c petrol should be around 70c to 80c litre
why its not isn't explained " the great Aussie rip off continues

We were paying around $1 a litre back in the early/mid 2000s when the oil price was similar to what it is now. When you factor in inflation its not really that far off what it should be. It was about $1.13 today in Perth. The Aus dollar was similar too.

Dr Terry · 19-01-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

Oil $30 a barrel but we are paying record petrol prices. Economist on ABC said " oil at $30 dollar at 70c petrol should be around 70c to 80c litre
why its not isn't explained " the great Aussie rip off continues

Record petrol prices were back a year or 2 ago, when std unleaded went over $1.60 in Sydney metro area.

I get what you're saying though, it should be around $1.00, not $1.30.

Dr Terry

theBlake · 19-01-2016, 09:02 AM

I think Petrol is about double what I was paying for it 30 years ago. Beer and milk has gone up more than that.

Admittedly, I don't drink as much milk as I use petrol.

vztrt · 19-01-2016, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CoolBFWagon

O.k we are in 2016 now......How long do we have until the factory in Broadmeadows shuts down?

I'm trying to work out how long we have until the country falls into a recession?

Last week we had the news of Dick Smith stores going down and then today we have news that Masters is going under also. STock markets around the world also up and down all over the place!

It just feels like the **** is hitting the fan only 2 weeks into the new year???

Fords closure won't have as big an impact as the Holden/Toyota closure.

Ford have more people not building cars that will be in a job.

Sioso · 22-01-2016, 01:30 PM

Last car to roll off the line will be a Falcon:

http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...-falcon-100994

Syndrome · 22-01-2016, 02:08 PM

Ford should allow the public into the factory on the last day of Falcon production.

whiskieboy · 22-01-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Ford should allow the public into the factory on the last day of Falcon production.

Sorry but NO !! This will be OUR time for US, it will be very emotional and powerful and the last thing we need is tourists who dont need to be there. Hope you understand,

**EASYBOSS** · 22-01-2016, 03:30 PM

I almost wish is was already over and done with, so we can all move on

malazn mafia · 22-01-2016, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Ford should allow the public into the factory on the last day of Falcon production.

A long procession of Falcons from all over the nation cruising slowly past their birthplace would be a fitting goodbye. Imagine a long line of just Falcons. No hyundais, holdens, toyotas, mitsubishis or whatever else pedestrian vehicles in sight. Could even set a guiness record for the longest line of vehicles of one model in a row.

**GasoLane** · 22-01-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

Ford should allow the public into the factory on the last day of Falcon production.

This would be an OH&S and Public Liability nightmare, won't happen.

Express · 22-01-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

A long procession of Falcons from all over the nation cruising slowly past their birthplace would be a fitting goodbye. Imagine a long line of just Falcons. No hyundais, holdens, toyotas, mitsubishis or whatever else pedestrian vehicles in sight. Could even set a guiness record for the longest line of vehicles of one model in a row.

I can see Joshua Dowling's headline now, 'Ford's go home to die'.