Earthbound Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Being an Aussie, I'm intrigued to know what people from other countries think of our latest and greatest fuel guzzling monsters! Cheap prices, big power! The latest Holden Commodore (GMH, Vauxhall) Pick one up for around 30k Aus More info: - 180kw (241HP) V6 in a 1690kg (3718lb) large family sedan - 270 kW (360HP) in the V8 The latest Ford Falcon - Pick one up for around 30k Aus With 290kW of power and a new suspension setup, this is the Ford Falcon XR8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 i dont mind em. ive been in the new XR6, its actually slower than the old one and heavier i think. but they sound awesome when people are gunning them around, too bad those are few and far between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 The only difference between American & Australian cars is that you guys insist on putting the steering wheel on the wrong side, so yeah, I like 'em. Black '73 Falcon XB (in original Mad Max trim) is on my must have list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 (edited) Hahah i guess i love the classics though as well. HK monaro, XY falcon, even the VL's look mad (they are like late 80s i think) the new F6 (turbo v6) from FPV is lookin pretty fast Engine Size (cc) 3984 Power 310kW @ 5500rpm Torque 565Nm @ 1950-5200rpm Kerb Weight: 1771kg the old F6 (last years) Power 270kW @ 5250rpm Torque 550Nm @ 2000-4250rpm Kerb Weight: 1805kg lighter and faster ^ the new one Edited November 14, 2008 by WRX22B1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters! Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I love ausie cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 ok i wasnt sure which pics you wanted, so il post one of each <- HK Monaro GTS <- Ford Falcon XY HSV VL Commodore "Walkinshaw" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthbound Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Ahh, there's not many cars around that can beat the beauty of the HK-HG Monaro. Even the Kingswoods had a certain look that not many cars have captured since. @Urbanoutlaw. You like the XB Coupes ey? Well, my father owns an 1974 XB Coupe.. Black, though rusting. It's been poorly looked after the last 5 years. It spends most of its time garaged in hope it doesn't gather any more rust. It's covered in fish oil at the moment, Haha. Work will begin on it in late 2010. Projects and plans aren't executed so easily it would seem. It will cost a shitload, that's main speed bump. Pics: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 XB nice. that looks sweet. is it time to order crate motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthbound Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Lol, she's being rebuilt.. slowly. It's an old 351 clev.. not stroked or bored, just a good old 351ci. The original plan was to stroke it to 377, but who knows what's happening now. Progress has slowed right down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Sitting or not, it still looks good. Looks cherry compared to my '63 Rambler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthbound Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 Sitting or not, it still looks good. Looks cherry compared to my '63 Rambler. Yes indeed. She certainly is a thing of beauty. I just googled for '63 Ramblers. Nice ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 It's a little rough, but has potential. The floor is solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmac Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Wouldent mind getting myself a Holden VS Commodore, They go alright for a first car. On topic, I love aussie cars seeing as i am Aussie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'm English and I like Aussie cars I like quite a lot of Australian things actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Z Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Pontiac GTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 ^ well, thats the USA version of the Holden Monaro... but yeah, i like them. they sound awesome, saw someone gunning it down the street in the city one night. o m g ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 The biggest differences are the GTO being left-hand drive & has a Corvette engine in it. What does that say about the 'Vette engine when one of these can barely take my (V6) 'Stang running light to light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) lol what about the HSV Clubsport R8 Tourer (wagon) official page 6.2L LS3 V8 - 317kW and 550Nm of torque (i think thats 425hp and 406 lb/ft) Edited December 2, 2008 by WRX22B1998 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthbound Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 *drools* It didn't take Holden long enough to finally release it though. Went a good few years without a Holden Wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraussie Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Dont listen to him. Our cars are shit. 75% of them are all exported from Korea or Europe, or *Sob*, America. Only the Holden Commodore Holden Special Veichles W427 stands. 7 liter V8, good luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanoutlaw Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 North American Pontiac GTO is a left-hand drive Holden Manaro w/ a Chevy V8. The only difference between a Chevy & a Holden is the Holden comes w/ a free kangaroo. Nuts! Did I type that out loud? My bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 and wots wrong with a kangaroo hahaha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraussie Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 North American Pontiac GTO is a left-hand drive Holden Manaro w/ a Chevy V8.The only difference between a Chevy & a Holden is the Holden comes w/ a free kangaroo. Nuts! Did I type that out loud? My bad. Um....... It had the Chev V8 in oz too. -But anyway, it revived 2 ledgends at once: Mullets and Monaro's. It was designed to destroy America with secret nukes hidden in the intake manifold, but infortunantly, we had Dole workers do the wiring. And Kangaroo's in Oz are only located in the Outback or Zoo's, in Urban Area's/Rainforests, its like a Wallabie or something that looks similar. and wots wrong with a kangaroo hahaha... I feed my dog Kangaroo. thats the only shit Steyrotypes are worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRX22B1998 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 lol yeah me too kangaroo meat = ftw have you had it like cooked, its just like tender steak waits for a girl to scream at him OMG the poor kangaroo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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