Final Commodore LS3 304kw 570nm - Page 4

MethodX · 17-09-2015, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieCJ7

This about sum's it up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rG34DvUuFI

Not really, they are Yanks... Not invented here syndrome always comes into it.

tranquilized · 17-09-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieCJ7

This about sum's it up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rG34DvUuFI

Pfft the dude is wearing a pink polo shirt... Instant credibility killer.

Smoke Pursuit · 17-09-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Express

Looking at that ride height you’d need a step ladder to get in it.

Thats the Texas special, for offroad use.

Falcon SXR8 · 17-09-2015, 10:47 AM

Maybe i am just a one eyed ford man but I find the ss just looks like an overweight epica to me, I just can't warm to it, the interior is nice though no doubt but the engine bay is the worst I have seen in many years all that plastic looks rubbish and would be the first thing I changed.

I'm sure its a great drive but would take an fgx xr8 ( not that I think it has perfect looks either ) any day.

MAGPIE · 17-09-2015, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieCJ7

This about sum's it up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rG34DvUuFI

No that just sums up that in this day and age any geeky sad loser can put a crap video on the internet.

What a pair of twits !

graphicgoose · 17-09-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AussieCJ7

This about sum's it up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rG34DvUuFI

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

No that just sums up that in this day and age any geeky sad loser can put a crap video on the internet.

What a pair of twits !

You guys do know they also have a full review and another "5 reasons we love the Chevy SS" video too, yeah? At which point, it's pretty balanced. I'm not saying I think they're the best car journos around, though...

TheSneakiness · 17-09-2015, 11:50 AM

I'll have one, no problems.

duaned · 17-09-2015, 11:52 AM

Camaro Z28 in that video. SWOIT!

Sioso · 24-09-2015, 11:52 AM

I was reading this morning (Wheels October) that Holden have registered the names Bathurst and Panorama and have promised a big farewell to the last aussie built Commodore which will be more than just stickers and badges.
They (Holden) say there is big things in the pipeline before production ends in just over 2yrs.
If you are in the market for one I would suggest hang out for another 12-18 months because something better is coming.

Sioso · 08-10-2015, 12:29 PM

First road test of SSV Redline.
Sound isn't quite as nice as the miami but a lot better than the 6.0L.

http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-revi...02-gjzntl.html

Struggo · 09-10-2015, 07:49 PM

More here, http://www.caradvice.com.au/387642/2...e-vfii-review/

Man a SS-V wagon is tempting

johnydep · 13-10-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by graphicgoose

You guys do know they also have a full review and another "5 reasons we love the Chevy SS" video too, yeah? At which point, it's pretty balanced. I'm not saying I think they're the best car journos around, though...

One important point they mention - 'only BMW & the SS offer a rear drive V8 sedan with a manual gearbox. The SS does it at half the price'.

Going to be sad days when the Ford & Holden stop V8 production

**Polyal** · 13-10-2015, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by johnydep

One important point they mention - 'only BMW & the SS offer a rear drive V8 sedan with a manual gearbox. The SS does it at half the price'.

Going to be sad days when the Ford & Holden stop V8 production

Which BMW?

edit: oh yeah the M3....still its a medium sized car.

Sioso · 13-10-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Which BMW?

edit: oh yeah the M3....still its a medium sized car.

M3 is twin turbo straight 6.

M5 is a V8 (twin turbo) rear drive 6sp manual (in the states it is a no cost option, not sure about Aus).

johnydep · 13-10-2015, 02:29 PM

"Outside of Germany, the SS is the only old-school V8 performance sedan you can get with a manual."

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...-transmission/

**Polyal** · 13-10-2015, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johnydep

"Outside of Germany, the SS is the only old-school V8 performance sedan you can get with a manual."

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...-transmission/

Well bugger me, I thought M division did an AMG.

Big_Daz · 13-10-2015, 04:24 PM

The base SS will be good value with that motor in it.. Should be able to have one for less than $50k quite easily...

I've got a contract for a VF Series 2 SSV Redline in Manual, colour is Some Like It Red Hot for Mid $50k which Im happy with... Speaking to them to confirm what to do with my current car... For the equipment, tech and Engine its bloody good buying.. After driving the XR8 it went bloody well I just didn't like the fact that it was pretty much exactly the same to sit in as my 2009 FG XR6T....

FG50T · 13-10-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Big_Daz

The base SS will be good value with that motor in it.. Should be able to have one for less than $50k quite easily...

I've got a contract for a VF Series 2 SSV Redline in Manual, colour is Some Like It Red Hot for Mid $50k which Im happy with... Speaking to them to confirm what to do with my current car... For the equipment, tech and Engine its bloody good buying.. After driving the XR8 it went bloody well I just didn't like the fact that it was pretty much exactly the same to sit in as my 2009 FG XR6T....

Spot on. It would be hard to have a bloke that's had an FG for 5-7 years already to fork out another $40-60k to sit in the same car for another 5+ years. The motor is really the only thing that gets people in them!

**Professor Farnsworth** · 13-10-2015, 11:43 PM

was sitting in a series 2 ssv the other day, nice cars for sure - i'd hapily have one along side the T. There's just something about unapologetic big cube N/A V8s that i like.

FGX335 · 14-10-2015, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FG50T

Spot on. It would be hard to have a bloke that's had an FG for 5-7 years already to fork out another $40-60k to sit in the same car for another 5+ years. The motor is really the only thing that gets people in them!

Makes sense. I was going from a BF MkII, so it wasn't a problem I had to deal with. My decision may have been a little different if I was coming out of an FG.

HULK EF · 14-10-2015, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MethodX

EA. 3.2. for. the. win.

HOLDEN STARFIRE ENGINE.... FTW... OR FTL....lol

**DFB FGXR6** · 14-10-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FG50T

Spot on. It would be hard to have a bloke that's had an FG for 5-7 years already to fork out another $40-60k to sit in the same car for another 5+ years. The motor is really the only thing that gets people in them!

I came from a 2008 FG XR6 to an FG X XR8 and while, yes, the interior is essentially the same, there are enough changes to make it feel new. My reasoning is the FG to FG X interior is ergonomically sound and I know my way around the cabin without the need to learn where everything is or how it works.

DK30RB · 15-10-2015, 11:27 AM

I had an FG XR6T new from 2009 - 2011. Got my FGX XR8 purely for the engine. The holden/hsv interior leaves the falcon for dead. It's like stepping back in time to 2009 when I sit in the XR8.......

Then I drive it, and forget about the interior......

LyleXR8 · 15-10-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

was sitting in a series 2 ssv the other day, nice cars for sure - i'd hapily have one along side the T. There's just something about unapologetic big cube N/A V8s that i like.

I'm with you prof, born and bred ford man but had heaps of holdens as well over the years, the LS engines are kilometre eaters on the highway cruise, my LS1 sat on 1400rpm at 100kmh, my brothers E3 clubby with LS3 was 1700 odd, both sit in the low-mid 8 litres per 100km, and like the Miami are full of potential with some tweaks, had a good look at a new Falcon and commodore the commodore is just a better car all over for me as a mid range v8 car buyer (xr8, SS, Calais)

Brodes · 16-10-2015, 10:49 AM

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2016 HSV Gen-F2 R8 LSA Review: HSV's Hand-Me-Down Hero

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/624...sa-first-drive

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Engine/trans: 400kW/671Nm 6.2 supercharged petrol 8cyl | 6sp manual/automatic
Fuel Economy tested: 22.5 l/100km

Sioso · 16-10-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Brodes

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/624...sa-first-drive

22.5L/100km

a video here:
http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...o-review-54556

richo77 · 16-10-2015, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sioso

22.5L/100km

a video here:
http://www.carsales.com.au/editorial...o-review-54556

400kw and it being punted as hard as it could by the reviewers, I would have expected a higher average.

Ford17 · 16-10-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FG50T

Spot on. It would be hard to have a bloke that's had an FG for 5-7 years already to fork out another $40-60k to sit in the same car for another 5+ years. The motor is really the only thing that gets people in them!

I'm about to do exactly this, with little concern as right now there's not much better value available out there than the FG-X XR8.

But a similar if not greater conundrum would face a Commodore buyer, given the (awkward looking, bum-up) external appearance of the VFII is not a lot different than the original 2006 VE.

Iggle Piggle · 16-10-2015, 02:41 PM

It's probably because I am Holden guy but I have no trouble picking VF from VE looking front on or from any angle.

FPV8U · 16-10-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Iggle Piggle

It's probably because I am Holden guy but I have no trouble picking VF from VE looking front on or from any angle.

I'm a Ford guy and have no trouble picking them apart from the front or back and the difference from VE to VEII to VF is massive each step.