random dav
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After pondering what to get, we looked at XR6 Turbo's and V8 Commodore but for our budget we wouldn't be happy. So until we can afford a HSV GTS or something we got this. Badged as a HSV VXR over here. They have Holden badging, Opel steering wheel with a VXR badge on the spoke, OPC dials, full leather they all have a individually numbered HSV plaque under the bonnet as only 300 are over here. (not the best pics as they as I took them on my mobile before leaving work)
Also we still have the Barina GSi 2.0. just debating what to do with it. (Track car/resto or sell)
Windows being tinted on Monday and will do more to it but got a house to build!
[Edited on 27-04-2013 by random dav]
[Edited on 27-04-2013 by random dav]
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corsadonk
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Fairplay it looks great.
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Ben G
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nice car, but i don't understand all the different badges. it's a holden hsv vxr but has opel opc badges on it?
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random dav
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Yeah and a Vauxhall v grille, like they just slapoed what they had on it, my corsa gsi is similar too.
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ShEp
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Looks a nice example though.
Are prices pretty much and such with the uk?
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richc
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quote:
Originally posted by ShEp
Looks a nice example though.
Are prices pretty much and such with the uk?
I believe they are alot more.
I remember a post (may have been on this site) where the guy ordered a new clio 200 and it was £25k 
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ShEp
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I mind hearing that calibras had a huge pricetag over there,
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random dav
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They are upto twice the price but we got a very good deal on this, garage apparantly priced it wrong. They where about $45000 new.
Calibras still go for strong money as do most second hand cars compared to the UK
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Nath
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Nice 
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stan_the_man
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Probably a wise move buying that. Fast, practical and ticks every other box really.
Id honestly honestly steer clear of any Australian-made cars.
Pretty much every Falcon or Commodore I get in at work is a pile of shit. Commodores more-so. The VE's are terrible. Yet to see what the VF will be like but hopefully theyre better. They do go like fuck with a V8 in them though!
The HSV GTS (Clubsport) is just a VE Commodore but again they go like fuck. 412bhp which is undeniably alot! But again reliability and cost of running is a major factor i feel.
Falcon XR6 Turbo is cheaper to buy and can be just as fast if not faster. Not seen too many FG Falcons in but i bet theyre slightly better than the Commodore.
Buy a Skyline!
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random dav
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Thats what we thought. We get loads of Commodores and Falcons in and they arent very good. Also they handle like a yacht. Although as you say they do put a smile on your face whrn you put your foot down.
Loved the Walkinshaw one we had in work.
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stan_the_man
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If you want a V8 buy a VT for cheap (lol) and kick its hole in. The LS1 will take it and it'll sound good haha.
My mate got a old Fairlane for $850 and it was a huge missile of a thing. Had it for a couple months and ended up smashing it up after a weekend of popping the tyres off it and pissing off the locals. HOONS!
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