This car MUST be in the first series - Page 2

stiggie · March 2nd, 2008, 01:12 PM

Once again, nobody said it would be $150K. That is the price of the new 7-Litre HSV, not this.

Dsemaj · March 2nd, 2008, 02:41 PM

Production versions would be $50-$60k

scotth_uk · March 2nd, 2008, 08:58 PM

Agreed, this is not the place to discuss the price of the other car. My comment seems to have sent a few of us down the garden path.

Still a car that I wouldn't drive. images/smilies/smile.gif

Deanodriver · March 5th, 2008, 12:58 AM

Am I the only one who thinks they should have as few Falcadores as possible on Aussie Top Gear? After all, they'll run out of models after two episodes.

Review Ferraris, not Falcons. Carreras, not Commodores. (if you get what I mean)

stiggie · March 5th, 2008, 01:36 AM

Not at all Deano.

I have said many times that Aussie-made Holdens and Fords should feature no more than three times a series. One Ford/FPV test, one Holden/HSV test and a comparison test. I just think this should be the Holden one. images/smilies/biggrin.gif

timhet · March 5th, 2008, 02:27 AM

I don't know if the type of cars are that big of an issue. For some car fans yes, but I know when I started watching Top gear I wasn't that interested in cars but it was the entertainment value that got me into the show. I'm now interested in cars so its win-win.

When they do those tests of really cheap cars and do challenges, nobody cares what type of cars they are...its all the fun of watching them stuff things up that makes it entertaining.

The scary thing is that Wheels and Motor magazines always put Falcons and 'dores on the covers because it makes the magazine sell better. I hope that the TV show doesn't have to do resort to the same thing to get the ratings...

scotth_uk · March 5th, 2008, 04:02 AM

I'm a proud member of the 'please for the love of god, no falcodores' club. images/smilies/wink.gif

Ringo Shells · March 5th, 2008, 05:57 AM

looks pretty damned sweet.

stiggie · March 5th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotth_uk

I'm a proud member of the 'please for the love of god, no falcodores' club. images/smilies/wink.gif

No falcadores at all is a little unrealistic for an Aussie car show. In fact, if they weren't going to show any Aussie cars, what would be the point of making our own version at all?

tone76 · March 5th, 2008, 07:51 PM

I would like to see Falcodores in controlled doses, too. Sure, you can't have an Aussie car show without them, but you don't need them every week. I really hope the producers of TGA can restrain themselves from turning TGA into a live action version of Motor magazine, however if SBS management have put pressure on Freehand to produce something to provide maximum ratings ... well, expect Falcodores every week (it's called the Wheels Effect ...).

scotth_uk · March 7th, 2008, 12:27 AM

Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing them in the challenges. Or the segments were things are completely destroyed. images/smilies/smile.gif

craliaz · March 11th, 2008, 11:22 AM

they should just boycott falcondores completely coz theyre shite images/smilies/biggrin.gif

unless they decide to blow some up..

ediesbra · May 1st, 2008, 09:41 AM

If they make that car and it does look the same as that, $150kAUD is steep, but look at Aston's DBS. 50K (GBP) more than a DB9 for a manual gear box and some carbon fibre, yet they have a queue for the things, and they can't make 'em fast enough. This concept looks great, looks more grown up and less moronic than the VXR8 or R8, whichever part of the world your from. Got quad side exhausts too images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

. You just don't see those sort of things that often on production cars now days. If I had the money.... dream...dream...dream images/smilies/thumbup.gif

stiggie · May 1st, 2008, 02:01 PM

Once again, the $150,000 mentioned was "borrowed" from another car and has absolutely nothing to do with this one.

asmith888 · July 12th, 2008, 12:42 PM

Looks great (except for the harnesses) but I can't help feeling Holden is trying to reproduce a car with the popularity of the original Monaro. If it can step away from that stigma then it should be great car. It just looks fantastic!

They should try to get the EFIJY, possibly the most beautiful concept car to grace the face of the earth.

And to continue with my dreams, a Walkinshaw.

Cheers.

stiggie · July 12th, 2008, 12:56 PM

After the EFIJY did the rounds at the world's motorshows there were a lot of very rich people who offered large amount of money to get their hands on a production EFIJY. Alas, nothing has come of it so far.

As for this Coupe 60, there haven't been any announcements about putting it into production either. I can't wait for the Sydney motor show so that I can see it in the metal.

The Fishman · July 12th, 2008, 01:10 PM

It looks great but not worth anywhere near $150k

SuperStalin · July 12th, 2008, 01:21 PM

I just wet me pants

stiggie · July 12th, 2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Fishman

It looks great but not worth anywhere near $150k

Oh for God's sake, not again.

This car is not planned for production and Holden have never said anything about pricing for any possible future production version. The $150K mentioned earlier was the price for a completely different car.

SL65 · July 12th, 2008, 02:04 PM

I can't believe this is going to be $150K!!!

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Deanodriver @ .au Joined: Oct 2nd, 2005 Last Online: November 11th, 2008 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Age: 24 Posts: 557 Car: 1993 Ford Telstar Rep Power: 13	Am I the only one who thinks they should have as few Falcadores as possible on Aussie Top Gear? After all, they'll run out of models after two episodes. Review Ferraris, not Falcons. Carreras, not Commodores. (if you get what I mean) __________________ Fear the almighty Telstar (aka: Mazda 626 hit with an ugly stick). Still young at 223,000km...

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stiggie Joined: Feb 11th, 2007 Last Online: 01:26 AM Location: Wollongong, Australia Age: 28 Posts: 973 Car: Ford Focus LX Rep Power: 19	Not at all Deano. I have said many times that Aussie-made Holdens and Fords should feature no more than three times a series. One Ford/FPV test, one Holden/HSV test and a comparison test. I just think this should be the Holden one. __________________ "Cupiditus, at purgamentum."

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timhet Joined: Feb 7th, 2008 Last Online: September 29th, 2008 Posts: 27 Car: MPS3 Rep Power: 4	I don't know if the type of cars are that big of an issue. For some car fans yes, but I know when I started watching Top gear I wasn't that interested in cars but it was the entertainment value that got me into the show. I'm now interested in cars so its win-win. When they do those tests of really cheap cars and do challenges, nobody cares what type of cars they are...its all the fun of watching them stuff things up that makes it entertaining. The scary thing is that Wheels and Motor magazines always put Falcons and 'dores on the covers because it makes the magazine sell better. I hope that the TV show doesn't have to do resort to the same thing to get the ratings...

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scotth_uk Joined: Dec 30th, 2004 Last Online: November 23rd, 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 242 Rep Power: 16	I'm a proud member of the 'please for the love of god, no falcodores' club. __________________ Nurburgring 03 - 1992 Mercedes Benz 190e 2.6 Nurburgring 04 - 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Nurburgring 05 - 2005 BMW 318Ci Nurburgring 06 - 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Nurburgring 06 - 2006 Mercedes Benz S350 Nurburgring 07 - 2007 Audi RS4 (No laps!) Nurburgring 08 - 2008 Renault Clio Sport Thruxton 06 - RX8, SLK350, 996 Turbo, F430, Murcielago

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Ringo Shells Joined: Jul 30th, 2006 Last Online: July 21st, 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 113 Rep Power: 0	looks pretty damned sweet. __________________ Booyah!!

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tone76 Joined: Jul 12th, 2005 Last Online: 02:36 AM Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 739 Car: 2008 Mazda2 Neo, 2005 Honda Jazz VTi Rep Power: 24	I would like to see Falcodores in controlled doses, too. Sure, you can't have an Aussie car show without them, but you don't need them every week. I really hope the producers of TGA can restrain themselves from turning TGA into a live action version of Motor magazine, however if SBS management have put pressure on Freehand to produce something to provide maximum ratings ... well, expect Falcodores every week (it's called the Wheels Effect ...). __________________ Does a Mazda go 'mooz-mooz' when it's in reverse?

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scotth_uk Joined: Dec 30th, 2004 Last Online: November 23rd, 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 242 Rep Power: 16	Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing them in the challenges. Or the segments were things are completely destroyed. __________________ Nurburgring 03 - 1992 Mercedes Benz 190e 2.6 Nurburgring 04 - 2004 Chrysler Crossfire Nurburgring 05 - 2005 BMW 318Ci Nurburgring 06 - 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Nurburgring 06 - 2006 Mercedes Benz S350 Nurburgring 07 - 2007 Audi RS4 (No laps!) Nurburgring 08 - 2008 Renault Clio Sport Thruxton 06 - RX8, SLK350, 996 Turbo, F430, Murcielago

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craliaz Joined: Jul 16th, 2007 Last Online: October 4th, 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	they should just boycott falcondores completely coz theyre shite unless they decide to blow some up..

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ediesbra Joined: Nov 10th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: New Zealand Age: 27 Posts: 48 Car: Nissan Skyline R33 Rep Power: 5	If they make that car and it does look the same as that, $150kAUD is steep, but look at Aston's DBS. 50K (GBP) more than a DB9 for a manual gear box and some carbon fibre, yet they have a queue for the things, and they can't make 'em fast enough. This concept looks great, looks more grown up and less moronic than the VXR8 or R8, whichever part of the world your from. Got quad side exhausts too . You just don't see those sort of things that often on production cars now days. If I had the money.... dream...dream...dream __________________ Mikey!

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stiggie Joined: Feb 11th, 2007 Last Online: 01:26 AM Location: Wollongong, Australia Age: 28 Posts: 973 Car: Ford Focus LX Rep Power: 19	Once again, the $150,000 mentioned was "borrowed" from another car and has absolutely nothing to do with this one. __________________ "Cupiditus, at purgamentum."

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asmith888 Joined: Jul 3rd, 2008 Last Online: July 13th, 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 3 Car: Holden Commodore Rep Power: 0	Looks great (except for the harnesses) but I can't help feeling Holden is trying to reproduce a car with the popularity of the original Monaro. If it can step away from that stigma then it should be great car. It just looks fantastic! They should try to get the EFIJY, possibly the most beautiful concept car to grace the face of the earth. And to continue with my dreams, a Walkinshaw. Cheers.

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stiggie Joined: Feb 11th, 2007 Last Online: 01:26 AM Location: Wollongong, Australia Age: 28 Posts: 973 Car: Ford Focus LX Rep Power: 19	After the EFIJY did the rounds at the world's motorshows there were a lot of very rich people who offered large amount of money to get their hands on a production EFIJY. Alas, nothing has come of it so far. As for this Coupe 60, there haven't been any announcements about putting it into production either. I can't wait for the Sydney motor show so that I can see it in the metal. __________________ "Cupiditus, at purgamentum."

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July 12th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#37
The Fishman Joined: Apr 10th, 2008 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 320 Rep Power: 6	It looks great but not worth anywhere near $150k __________________ Buddy Franklin is The Stig.

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