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29-01-2014, 08:38 PM
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Ford screwed the Falcon
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If it hasn't been released by now, I don't see how they can justify the money for a model which will only account for approximately 5,000 sales between now and 2017.
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29-01-2014, 08:43 PM
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There isn't going to be one. Caprice got the new interior I think? But there is no money or market for any new panels.
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29-01-2014, 08:44 PM
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Ford screwed the Falcon
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29-01-2014, 09:11 PM
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It's not getting an exterior change. Wn Caprice I've had 2 now as loaners. Nice cars!
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29-01-2014, 09:16 PM
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Bargain for what you get too.
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29-01-2014, 10:06 PM
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Holden is doing what ford did 5 years ago.
Ie. Stop making so many variations of models. Save money. |
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29-01-2014, 10:15 PM
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There are 2 models the Caprice V6...Caprice V is V8 $66,750 drive away..good price...
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29-01-2014, 10:39 PM
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The WN is just an VF interior upgrade. But it is the only way you get xenons on any locally made commodore based car.
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29-01-2014, 11:55 PM
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30-01-2014, 08:26 AM
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Doesn't the Caprice V get a heads up display that the Calais doesn't?
I heard a major reason for not updating sheet metal was crash compliance for the US police cars. As it was a relatively new model there, and they export more than they sell here they kept the externals the same. Might just be an excuse but seems a reasonable explanation. I agree they are a nice rig and good value with the spec that they have in them. |
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30-01-2014, 11:59 AM
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Hally... Calais V gets HUD...
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30-01-2014, 01:23 PM
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30-01-2014, 01:29 PM
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From what iv heard its gone mid year anyway.
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30-01-2014, 01:31 PM
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Ive posted before that I very much disliked the rear end of the VF. However theres a few ssv's in my town now and following one the other day and compared it to the rear of other carts I decided it emitted a look of quality and I quite like it. Time always seems to change things you don't know into a positive later on.
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30-01-2014, 01:47 PM
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30-01-2014, 06:19 PM
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Took a spin in a mates few day old Caprice today, leather everywhere, HUD, gadgets everywhere, very quality feel. Seating is awesome (I'm on a FG seat spitefest at the moment internally). Had the Walkinshaw exhaust, sounded wicked, very smooth, crisp shifts. Sweet ride for the $. Very sweet (silver on black powdercoated wheels).
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30-01-2014, 10:46 PM
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While I still think the Caprice looks good for it's intended market, I'm surprised it doesn't use the VF Calais front end.
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30-01-2014, 10:49 PM
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Caprice V gets DVD screens in the back of the seats as well.
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30-01-2014, 11:18 PM
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MY WM series II caprice was an awesome cruiser. The WN would be even better. Very nice cars and very comfortable.
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07-02-2014, 05:22 AM
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The WN Caprice also received the VF Calais V wheels in addition to interior.
I always found the small rear boot lid funny when the WM was released, when you compare it to previous and the Fairlane/LTD boot lid size.
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No VF update for the Holden Caprice?
Re: No VF update for the Holden Caprice?
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