jaskel Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hey guys, im from AU and buying a 2012 Ford G6E Ecoboost in the next week. I test drove one yesterday and was surprised at the power and handling! Lets hope that some Aussies start modding them and getting some nice gains My current ride is 2010 Ford Territory (nothing eco about it) The rig im buying: [ATTACH=CONFIG]1493[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]1491[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]1492[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulford8 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Looks like a sharp car! Is that they 3.5 eco or 2.0? Not familiar with a G6E. Is it FWD or AWD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskel Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 nah 2L model, 179kw and 358nm torque The G6E is rear wheel drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoman04 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Very NICE LOOKING CAR!!!!!! Is it built on the D2 chase(USA-Taurus)? Is 179kw=270hp? IS THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE WRONG SIDE!!!!!!!LOL? WELCOME TO YOU FROM DOWN UNDER. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hello from many miles away and welcome aboard EBOF! Look'n forward to hearing about the differences between our vehicles. Thanks for posting the pics :thumb: Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadfoot Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Welcome to the site! You've got a neat looking car, different than anything i have seen in the states and has sort of a Aston Martin looking grill. For the US forum guys, the power conversion is 240 HP and 264 Pound ft torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 :welcome: Glad to have you join us! Can't wait to hear more about your car and how you like it after you've spend some time with it. Glad you've joined us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue402A Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Yeah :welcome: , that is a cool design, I used to have a right hand drive prelude. Thank god it was auto I dont think I could have shifted with left hand.[ATTACH=CONFIG]1494[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]1495[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskel Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Thanks guys, yeah the mondeo, focus and falcon are running ecoboost here. Falcon weight 1674kg and goes p[retty good for a 2LT, here is a video : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulford8 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Nice! I had forgot you guys can still get RWD cars, we are limited to Mustangs & Trucks here for RWD. 240 hp and RWD!! That is awesome! Looks like a great/fun car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Cool car, great color! I remember seeing a pic or two of the AUS police demo car (on this very forum?), very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskel Posted December 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Yeah thanks guys, well I'm very excited today, I signed the dotted line for a 2012 ford G6E Ecoboost! I pick it up tomorrow! Spent the last 5 hours stripping all my gear out of the trade in lol Here is a few pics of my one, I'm very happy! Reports are 840km from a tank of gas! [ATTACH]1500[/ATTACH][ATTACH]1501[/ATTACH][ATTACH]1502[/ATTACH][ATTACH]1503[/ATTACH] Sent from my iPhone 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskel Posted December 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 well drove the ecoboost home from the dealer today, im very impressed! Super quiet on the motorway, nice boost power when needed and ran 10.1l/100km with city/motorway driving and the odd full boost WOT run. 38 deg C today and the G6E still drove with no lag and plenty of pick up! The thing that gets me is the motor is super quiet and you get to 100kmh so quick or if you are cruising at say 70 and give it a little boot next thing you are over 100kmh and not even notice it! I have made the right choice getting this car that's for sure and the environment gives me a big hug every time i start it lol Whats even better is they kept the same airbox as the i6 so my K&N filter fit right in so it can breathe a little easier Ill keep u updated the more I drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Cool :thumb: Thanks for the update(s)! Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Welcome to the site! Very nice looking ride you have there, and it's always cool to see something different! So many Aussie Fords I'd love to have shipped up here, you're lucky! I ran into an Australian couple in Hawaii earlier this year. We had a long conversation about your vehicles down there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaFoSho Posted December 31, 2012 Report Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thank god it was auto I dont think I could have shifted with left hand. I lived in England for two years. You'd be surprised how quickly your left hand learns the motions. Much like "The Stranger" in action. It might feel a little awkward at first, but after a few shifts, it's like shaking hands with an old friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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