Top 3 Cars you liked at the Motor Show

[sHr3D]

Couldn't resist as I just got home:

1) Audi R8 - magnificent (as others have said isn't it funny how you can sit in a $200,000 A6 V10 and not open a HSV door...)

2) HSV GTS

3) BMW M6 convertible


Honourable mentions: Impressed by 380 Supercharged and Aurion concept design

[Sonnymad]

Couldn't resist as I just got home:

1) Audi R8 - magnificent (as others have said isn't it funny how you can sit in a $200,000 A6 V10 and not open a HSV door...)

2) HSV GTS

3) BMW M6 convertible


Honourable mentions: Impressed by 380 Supercharged and Aurion concept design

I like the mercedes C200 Kompressor,good little pakage :D ,i like the grange ,it looked awsome

[jaykay]

I liked this one..... great curves, nice rubber and decent headlights :nyuk: :girl:

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/1032.jpg

[Sonnymad]

I liked this one..... great curves, nice rubber and decent headlights :nyuk: :girl:

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/1032.jpg


Christ,did you have to do this to me this time of the night ? you know i have busy day at work tom !

[Brass Munky]

I liked this one..... great curves, nice rubber and decent headlights :nyuk: :girl:

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/1032.jpg

Isnt that from one of the international shows, ive seen that pic before, but i agree, very nice :D

[sHr3D]

I liked this one..... great curves, nice rubber and decent headlights :nyuk: :girl:

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/1032.jpg

Man if that rubber rubbed too hard there would be a bush fire dude - hope it comes with a fire extinguisher (probably in the form of a wedding band, or a Camry:love: )

[jaykay]

Isnt that from one of the international shows, ive seen that pic before, but i agree, very nice :D
Paris I think for memory...

I think it all got too much for Sonny, he's gone to bed.... :sleep:

[sHr3D]

I like the mercedes C200 Kompressor,good little pakage :D ,i like the grange ,it looked awsome

Sonny, you little BS'er - C200? Come one man that's only like 2 of my cylinders. Good little package? They are a paper weight on wheels dude.

The only "good little package" is, 'Five feet two, eyes are blue, boy oh boy she sure could screw a twin turbo TT together well, has anybody seen my gal'.

Apologies to Al Jolsen. ;)




I think it all got too much for Sonny, he's gone to bed.... :sleep:

I doubt it ... He probably has her up on the Dyno - no wonder he was doing all the sound proofing ...

[lowriding]

i think those headlights have been upgraded to non standard higher wattage globes .;)

I liked the Audi A8 too and the Audi super coupe ( cant remember its name ) but bloody nice shape. The Mercs were impressive and the saab concept looked great imo. the shannons auction stuff was cool too, though the prices are all over the place .I love HK monaros but $130000 for a 1968 327 ?You can keep it pal !:lmao: Who is gonna be the first buyers to do their arse on the aussie muscle car scene ? starting to get way out of kilter with the reality me thinks .

[Knight Phlier]

Damn, she is HOT!

[sHr3D]

i think those headlights have been upgraded to non standard higher wattage globes .;)

I liked the Audi A8 too and the Audi super coupe ( cant remember its name ) but bloody nice shape. The Mercs were impressive and the saab concept looked great imo. the shannons auction stuff was cool too, though the prices are all over the place .I love HK monaros but $130000 for a 1968 327 ?You can keep it pal !:lmao: Who is gonna be the first buyers to do their arse on the aussie muscle car scene ? starting to get way out of kilter with the reality me thinks .

Obviously HID mate. :yahoo:

I agree with the SAAB - that was very schmick - I was very surprised how aggreesive it was. 24" wheels?

[NickS]

The man has taste ... my 3 favourites were;

HSV GTS ... love it more every time I see one

Audi R8

Merc CLS 63 AMG ... :drool: (not such a big fan of the $500K price tag though :lol:)

[Sonnymad]

Sonny, you little BS'er - C200? Come one man that's only like 2 of my cylinders. Good little package? They are a paper weight on wheels dude.

The only "good little package" is, 'Five feet two, eyes are blue, boy oh boy she sure could screw a twin turbo TT together well, has anybody seen my gal'.

Apologies to Al Jolsen. ;)



I doubt it ... He probably has her up on the Dyno - no wonder he was doing all the sound proofing ...

Wayne,

I know wat ur sayin,but those c200's are nice get around car,2 days ago i bought myself C180 Classic Merc Sedan ,just see how i like it as next year i will buy the new C200 Sports Kompressor,it all dpends if i like it,though at this stage been driving to work and bak,awsome car,doesnt have much power but its very smooth steering and suspension is precise and very comfortable and good economy with the 5speed auto :D

regards sonny

[fyreblade2000]

1. HSV Grange

Looks Good, Extra HSV tid bits are excellent!!

2. Golf R32

3.2 V6 All wheel Drive Pocket Rocket, 19 inch Wheels, 6 speed Auto, Paddle Shifting, 0-100 6.4 sec (auto), what a little gem!!

3. Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Monster SUV!!! 6.1 Mopar enhanced HEMI nothing else to say except.... Did anyone see the Twin Exhaust tailpipes!!!!!????????

[spuddamonaro]

1.VE Grange

2.VE Senator

3. The Mitsubishi chicks!! :yahoo:

I dont know if anyone else noticed, but if you havent gone to the motor show yet, have a closer look at the Black Jeep Grand Cheroke. when i was there the wagon door was open, and if you look down at the duel exhuast pipes in the center of the bumper, you will notice that they are not in line!!! one is significantly offset form the other!!. i would say there is a 4 - 5 mm offset. ok if your buying a getz, but i would take that back if i had spent (i think it was) 90+ grand!!

I dont know if pics were taken, as my brother took charge of the camera work, but if there is will post!

Cheers

Pete

[BLACK expreSS-V]

Rather than just pick the best three cars I liked (if I won lotto), I went for the best three "affordable" cars...

Number 1 : The Senator.

Yes this surprised me too. I had no real time for it, till I saw it at the show... in black this car is beautiful...



http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/P1020437.jpg


Number 2: A Fraud!

Before you close this thread and move on, this is one beautiful colour. I know the VE kills it now, but this is one of the nicest Fords I have seen in a long time....

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/gt.jpg

Number 3: Da Jeep

I know, this is a useless thing, too low, too fast, too much fuel, supposed to be 4x4 but would struggle over a pothole etc - but it looks so trick and you gotta lover those rear pipes. 6.1 litres, yeah!

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/jeep.jpg

Special mention:

You gotta hand it to the clippon boys, these next two actually look pretty good, hopefully they will make it to production. We need something new to blow off at the lights :)

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/380.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/aurion.jpg


And the girls...

We saw a few already, but here is a "nice" girl that could actually make conversation...


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/f1.jpg

[SteveK]

Isnt that from one of the international shows, ive seen that pic before, but i agree, very nice :D

Nope, that's from Sydney. My mate took them for a few of his small group of friends to look at but one of those said friends leaked the page and now they're out everywhere. We're still trying to find the mole. moley moley moley.

There were some nicer ones where they came from.

Steve.

[spuddamonaro]

Number 2: A Fraud!

Before you close this thread and move on, this is one beautiful colour. I know the VE kills it now, but this is one of the nicest Fords I have seen in a long time....

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/gt.jpg

Number 3: Da Jeep

I know, this is a useless thing, too low, too fast, too much fuel, supposed to be 4x4 but would struggle over a pothole etc - but it looks so trick and you gotta lover those rear pipes. 6.1 litres, yeah!

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/jeep.jpg
]

Ha thats the Jeep im talking about!!! the pipes are not even damn it!! lol, And yeah i thought that falcon was a great colour combo to, then it occured to me why.:cussing: Its the HG GTS monaro colour!! regardless, a good lookin car even for a fraud!!

[Brass Munky]

Nope, that's from Sydney. My mate took them for a few of his small group of friends to look at but one of those said friends leaked the page and now they're out everywhere. We're still trying to find the mole. moley moley moley.

There were some nicer ones where they came from.

Steve.

No offence or anything, but i find that claim hard to believe, the photo is from this website, worldcarfans.com, and particuarly from the PARIS motor show, not sydney.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/pageview/photo/photo/1030/page/1/size/regular/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/pageview/photo/photo/1031/page/1/size/regular/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/pageview/photo/photo/1032/page/1/size/regular/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/pageview/photo/photo/1033/page/1/size/regular/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/pageview/photo/photo/1034/page/1/size/regular/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/pageview/photo/photo/1035/page/1/size/regular/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

The whole lot of photos from the show can be found here

http://www.worldcarfans.com/photos.cfm/photoid/3061006.001/country/ecf/autoshow_ecf/paris-motor-show-girls-2006

Now, i cant see hoe your mate can make claim to those photos, if im wrong, well then, im wrong, but proof you do not have as yet

[SteveK]

Now, i cant see hoe your mate can make claim to those photos, if im wrong, well then, im wrong, but proof you do not have as yet

No offence taken. My bad but I kid you not, the photos I had a hold of had that exact same girl in that exact same outfit in the exact same pose that he had shots of from the press opening of the Sydney Motor Show. Could be the same model used by the company brought over to Aus and I can understand why. I'd put up a pic for comparison but he's taken them down now.

Like you said, I have no proof so I retract.

Cheers,
Steve

[ExAreSix]

No offence taken. My bad but I kid you not, the photos I had a hold of had that exact same girl in that exact same outfit in the exact same pose that he had shots of from the press opening of the Sydney Motor Show. Could be the same model used by the company brought over to Aus and I can understand why. I'd put up a pic for comparison but he's taken them down now.

Like you said, I have no proof so I retract.

Cheers,
Steve

Mate, have a look. She's sitting on the same car, wearing the same outfit, with a sign behind her written in FRENCH. That photo was not taken in Sydney

[BLACK expreSS-V]

have a closer look at the Black Jeep Grand Cheroke. when i was there the wagon door was open, and if you look down at the duel exhuast pipes in the center of the bumper, you will notice that they are not in line!!! one is significantly offset form the other!!. i would say there is a 4 - 5 mm offset.


Here is a closer view of those pipes.

You can see how the Marketing guys said - "We want f*ck off pipes the size of watermelons coming out of the middle of the car".

The poor engineers had to then route the twin pipes from the immediate left hand side of the car to each side, then out the middle. Have a look at the mess under there !


http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/pipes.jpg

[speedyocca]

Rather than just pick the best three cars I liked (if I won lotto), I went for the best three "affordable" cars...

Number 1 : The Senator.

Yes this surprised me too. I had no real time for it, till I saw it at the show... in black this car is beautiful...



http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m265/jvohradsky/P1020437.jpg




what day were you there then they opened up the HSV's ???

[German Statesman]

I liked this one..... great curves, nice rubber and decent headlights :nyuk: :girl:

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/1032.jpg

Valley cover gasket needs removing though...:D

[sHr3D]

Wayne,

I know wat ur sayin,but those c200's are nice get around car,2 days ago i bought myself C180 Classic Merc Sedan ,just see how i like it as next year i will buy the new C200 Sports Kompressor,it all dpends if i like it,though at this stage been driving to work and bak,awsome car,doesnt have much power but its very smooth steering and suspension is precise and very comfortable and good economy with the 5speed auto :D

regards sonny

Sorry Sonny, I thought you were being sarcastic - I was talking with my redneck showing, ( and a 1000 bourbies on board) I just love driving my VT Berlina - bigger sway bars, shocks, springs, strut brace, rear control arm bushes and better brakes. It is an absolute hoot to drive because it handles like on tram lines. Couldn't pull a maggot off a chop but feels like a little car.

It is easy to pooh pooh the big buck cars but you spend the dough for something - driveability is the only thing that would make me drag the $$$ out of my pocket. I used to think Lexus were for schmucks but after I bought a RX330 for wifey I realised how together the package was - smooth, accurate steering and unbelievable fuel economy out of a 2 tonne car. I gotta say it's nice to drive a daily car then get into the fun car.

Aaaah 5 speed auto , man I dream of a 5 speed auto. You sure know how to hurt a guy ;)


Valley cover gasket needs removing though...:D

hahahaha de-burring a tad eh?

[jaykay]

Valley cover gasket needs removing though...:D
What about the flange gasket ?

[SteveK]

Mate, have a look. She's sitting on the same car, wearing the same outfit, with a sign behind her written in FRENCH. That photo was not taken in Sydney

Gees Louise, I already said I was most likely wrong in my statement. I was sent a private link to some press photos my mate took of the Sydney Motor Show. In that same batch, now confirmed to me, were high-res pics from the above show. Forgive me for checking out the ladies and not reading the french writing. ;)

We all clear now or do I need to bring out the sandwhich board and walk down Brunswick St screaming "Salad - It's what food eats".

Steve.