I am going to order one of these on Monday.

[VIPER6]

My Nephew saw this beast today and unless his photos are deceptive, it looks pretty awesome. Dealerships are closed tomorrow so I will be ordering on Monday. Wondering what options you guys ticked off

flickr.com/photos/thelaminator/2077472582/in/set-72157602736618806

flickr.com/photos/thelaminator/2077472160/in/set-72157602736618806

Thanks all.

[Vulture]

Senator....:drool:

[volt]

They certainly are a hot looking car.

It's a pity that they all seem to have that massive panel gap where the bonnet meets the front bar.

[SCiFiRE]

i saw one of these on the road for the first time today.
horn.

[VIPER6]

Seeing more of them every day. Saw at least 6 today. Every time I see one, I crack a little woody!:):bow:

Can't wait to take one for a test drive on Monday. Should then decide which colour, but evoke is a goer at the moment.

[HSVMAN]

I'm supposed to be getting one for a company car....

[VIPER6]

Lucky you, I have to pay for it.

Thinking of number plates - PREVOKE - Hence the colour. I can spell provoke, just thought it would add a nice touch.

[HSVMAN]

Lucky you, I have to pay for it.

Thinking of number plates - PREVOKE - Hence the colour. I can spell provoke, just thought it would add a nice touch.

You could say I'm paying for it as well - being a director.
Not sure whether to wait and see if there is a wagon or not

Nice plate BTW :)

[VIPER6]

That would be awesome, wonder if I should hold off or sell the Lotus now so I can have both if it does come out.

[HSVMAN]

Yeah cant be too greedy but then I cant talk

[VIPER6]

Sorry, sucks to have money, so many options. I can't talk either, just look at my garage.

[HSVMAN]

Sorry, sucks to have money, so many options. I can't talk either, just look at my garage.

Nice...very nice! I'm building a new garage to fit everything. Just put a deposit on an SRT Dodge Ram (Black)

[VIPER6]

You won't regret it, those are monsters. My mate just picked up his Silver Nitro today. Was asking the dealer if he could bullet proof the windows and everything. Italian Mafia:rofl:. Just kidding. Box on Wheels.

[HSVMAN]

havent even driven it yet, its the double cab model. Drove a single last year and it blew me away. I need something to tow a big trailer and it will carry everything when we go away this holidays - and tow the jet skis

Back to your original question. I would just get some real nice 20" wheels (store the standards) and kit it out with all the best anti radar and laser gear - something you guys arent allowed to do over there :)

oh and I would seriously consider getting it blown

[CV860L]

Yep, love the Senators........subtle and understated.
I was looking at a black one a few weeks ago, then I ended up discussing an Evo X with a Mitsubishi dealer and have since changed my mind again to a TRD Supercharged Hilux.
With the cars I already have plus the girlfriend about to purchase a VE SS I thought I should go for a 4X4 as I need something to cart the hounds around in while fishing and playing on the sandunes.

[VIPER6]

mmm, you're giving me ideas. I might end out buying a hummer from this. Or a TRD Supercharged Aurion.

[HSVMAN]

mmm, you're giving me ideas. I might end out buying a hummer from this. Or a TRD Supercharged Aurion.

Jeezus now you're being rather random! I can understand trhere are so many bloody choices out there depending on what you need/want.

i was thinking okay the Ram is too big. but I looooooove the sound of the V10 it goes fast and has good towing cap.
I thought of maybe an SS-V Ute and getting a cheap 4x4 tow machine - all for less than the Ram.
Then i had to sort an evryday driver in the way of the Senator. ah Feck it.

A TRD Aurion tho? :spew:

[VIPER6]

Have loved the look of the TRD Aurion since the first time I saw one at a Toyota Dealership. If I was going to get one, black would be the colour:)

I'll just go get the Senator ordered on Monday and that will be it for a while:bawl:

[HSVMAN]

They look okay IMO but too much like an overweight Camry (no offense)
each to their own :)

[VIPER6]

Ok, it's official, I ordered it. Dealer said he doesn't know how long it will take.

Model: HSV VE Senator
Colour: Evoke Metallic:bow:
Tranny: Automatic (Standard)
Engine: LS2 6.0 Litre
Interior: Light Urban Leather
Registration: PREVOKE (SA) Needed Seven letters so got them to ring Motor Reg and Organize.:smilesandbanana:

Can't wait. There was one in the showroom but it was black. Evoke is my colour

I am over the moon.:):smilesandbanana::xmas::jester:

Thanks all

[NickS]

They certainly are a hot looking car.

It's a pity that they all seem to have that massive panel gap where the bonnet meets the front bar.

That's why we went the GTS over the Senator ... I just couldn't get over that gap, it's probably just me. If it's fixed in 3 or 4 years I'll trade the GTS in and get a Senator then.

Congrats on the order, IMO Evoke is the best colour HSV has ever had, fantastic choice !!!

:bravo:

[HSVMAN]

Ok, it's official, I ordered it. Dealer said he doesn't know how long it will take.

Model: HSV VE Senator
Colour: Evoke Metallic:bow:
Tranny: Automatic (Standard)
Engine: LS2 6.0 Litre
Interior: Light Urban Leather...............

Thanks all


Congrats! Evoke is bloody nice! I cant decide between that and black. I like the light urban but in NZ very few do

[VIPER6]

That's why we went the GTS over the Senator ... I just couldn't get over that gap, it's probably just me. If it's fixed in 3 or 4 years I'll trade the GTS in and get a Senator then.

Congrats on the order, IMO Evoke is the best colour HSV has ever had, fantastic choice !!!

:bravo:

I looked at the GTS before and really considered it but the Senator is just what I wanted. The gap is bad, but it is a small price to pay for my first HSV.

Evoke is the best colour HSV has had and I hope that they really consider keeping it for the next few models. Would also look good on an SS V in my opinion.

I shall be saving up for new wheels and new catback extractors.

[Danv8]

Have loved the look of the TRD Aurion since the first time I saw one at a Toyota Dealership. If I was going to get one, black would be the colour:)

I'll just go get the Senator ordered on Monday and that will be it for a while:bawl:

After reading a write up on the Aurion TRD
http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/trd-aurion-review.htm

I would have the Senator any day of the week/months/years.
:)
Pfft 240 kw going through the wrong end. :spew:

[VIPER6]

Yes, don't know what I was thinking, can't wait for mine to be made. The wait has started.

[BigFella]

Great car indeed. My mate just picked his up 2 months ago, with a roof and sat nav!

He loves it. i love the rear spoiler on these, a sporty yer very classy car that doesnt scream out look at me!

[VIPER6]

The lip soiler is soo classy, the Senator is probably the classiest HSV yet and that is why I chose it. Sure, the VE GTS is a future muscle car legend but the Senator subtledly slots into the VE lineup.

[VIPER6]

[QUOTE=BigFella;1086138]Great car indeed. My mate just picked his up 2 months ago, with a roof and sat nav!QUOTE]

Did he get the hard top version? :lmao:

Update: Rung dealer today. He, smartpants says that it will get here in 4 weeks.Grrrrr. Not happy but will play with other toys whilst waiting anxiously for arrival of Senator:smilesandbanana:

[AFAR]

Sounds like a nice car......can i drive it? :D

Enjoy it :)

[Ned_Flanders666]

The lip soiler is soo classy, the Senator is probably the classiest HSV yet and that is why I chose it. Sure, the VE GTS is a future muscle car legend but the Senator subtledly slots into the VE lineup.

Congratulations with your new car you ordered. What does subtledly mean?

[cholo]

My Nephew saw this beast today and unless his photos are deceptive, it looks pretty awesome. Dealerships are closed tomorrow so I will be ordering on Monday. Wondering what options you guys ticked off

flickr.com/photos/thelaminator/2077472582/in/set-72157602736618806

flickr.com/photos/thelaminator/2077472160/in/set-72157602736618806

Thanks all.

Hey Viper can you order one for me too..

I promise i'll mow your lawn, wash your dishes, mop your floors, clean your toilets, sweep the floor, do whatever you want me to do for the rest of my life. I swear.

Cheers

Cholo

[Greeny34]

Yes grats Viper .. awesome choice. I love all of the E Series range .. great cars :driving:

[pagey]

Sorry, sucks to have money, so many options. I can't talk either, just look at my garage.

That would be awesome, wonder if I should hold off or sell the Lotus now so I can have both if it does come out.

mmm, you're giving me ideas. I might end out buying a hummer from this. Or a TRD Supercharged Aurion.

I shall be saving up for new wheels and new catback extractors.




Make your mind up champ... you're either rich and love posting about it & telling people for the attention.. or you are not.. or you are full of shit.

[Sonnymad]

Yep, love the Senators........subtle and understated.
I was looking at a black one a few weeks ago, then I ended up discussing an Evo X with a Mitsubishi dealer and have since changed my mind again to a TRD Supercharged Hilux.
With the cars I already have plus the girlfriend about to purchase a VE SS I thought I should go for a 4X4 as I need something to cart the hounds around in while fishing and playing on the sandunes.

Great idea jake !!! does this mean me you and oppy are gonna visit stockton ?:)

[CV860L]

Great idea jake !!! does this mean me you and oppy are gonna visit stockton ?:)

Things have changed since then Sonny, might have to be a standard Hilux instead of the Supercharged one as I'm putting a deposit down on a new house on Thursday.

And yes I'll definitely be doing some trips to Stockton with the Quad in the back.

[VIPER6]

Yes grats Viper .. awesome choice. I love all of the E Series range .. great cars :driving:

Yes, but you are somewhat biased.

And Pagey, everyone else gets to umm and arr about what car they are going to buy when it comes to decision time, are you jealous?:confused:

I work hard for my money and I am sick to death of everybody saying I bludge and get daddys money and daddy pays for my cars, do I look like Paris Hilton?:confused:

[Bravotwozero]

Make your mind up champ... you're either rich and love posting about it & telling people for the attention.. or you are not.. or you are full of shit.

I'm betting number 3

[pagey]

Just can't seem to understand you logic..

You can afford to buy a Ferrari, Lotus, Senator, Hummer, Aurion and whatever else you might spout about.. claim it sucks to have money.. your garage is overflowing....


But you need to save for wheels and an exhaust..:confused:

whatever bud.. I ain't buying it..

But your thread - post away.. I'm sure plenty will.

[igniton]

Yes, but you are somewhat biased.

And Pagey, everyone else gets to umm and arr about what car they are going to buy when it comes to decision time, are you jealous?:confused:

I work hard for my money and I am sick to death of everybody saying I bludge and get daddys money and daddy pays for my cars, do I look like Paris Hilton?:confused:

sounds like paris

[pagey]

do I look like Paris Hilton?:confused:

I'm guessing you give a better blowjob :)

[VIPER6]

Sucks to have money - Kidding, errr

I save up my money, invest, buy things I want and have earned. You don't cash buy cars unless you decide to empty your savings. That wouldn't be too smart, would it?

Don't buy my story, I don't need you to. I can sleep safe at night with my 3 cars, 4 soon and not give a brass razoo about your thoughts.

[Bravotwozero]

Subaru Salesman must get paid a packet these days. Especially unemployed ones.

[VIPER6]

Not unemployed any more, working as a stockbroker, finally decided to use my qualifications, idiot.

[SS Enforcer]

do I look like Paris Hilton?:confused:

Cmon mate you gotta have that as a signiture ....... if you don't I will .:rofl:

cheers

[VIPER6]

How do you do signatures? BTW, Great Idea!

[Bravotwozero]

You keep telling yourself that. You're proof that if you tell your something often enough you'll end up believing it yourself.

[HSVMAN]

Not unemployed any more, working as a stockbroker, finally decided to use my qualifications, idiot.

..and I used to sell Holdens...
Whether or not your story is 100% or not, I found out the more you have the more flak you cop from certain people for having it (drug dealer, doing something illegal, dodgy or whatever..)

If it's yours, you earned it, so enjoy it :)

[Ned_Flanders666]

..and I used to sell Holdens...
Whether or not your story is 100% or not, I found out the more you have the more flak you cop from certain people for having it (drug dealer, doing something illegal, dodgy or whatever..)

If it's yours, you earned it, so enjoy it :)

I agree. If you do own those vehicles, well done. But if you're full of shit, piss off! There are too many clowns coming on here saying they own this and that and cant back it up. Sure it's up to the owner whether they want to post up pics of their car or not, but being a car forum sooner or later someone is going to want to see a picture of it. Hence the icon "this thread is useless without pics"

[igniton]

I agree. If you do own those vehicles, well done. But if you're full of shit, piss off! There are too many clowns coming on here saying they own this and that and cant back it up.

he viper post some pix of your cars ..that will sort the doubter's out ..
especially the lotus ..i love them..but i like Ferrari's too...o'h mite as well post your poor mans commodore up too.....what do you say....:confused:

[Ned_Flanders666]

I agree. If you do own those vehicles, well done. But if you're full of shit, piss off! There are too many clowns coming on here saying they own this and that and cant back it up. Sure it's up to the owner whether they want to post up pics of their car or not, but being a car forum sooner or later someone is going to want to see a picture of it. Hence the icon "this thread is useless without pics"

Sorry for the tone of my post. I am now going to shut up, eat myself silly and get drunk now. Merry christmas everyone :xmas:

[VIPER6]

Here are some of the 308 GTB at the Classic Adelaide, mostly stock except for a few interior mods. Want to keep it as original as possible in order to gain exceptional resale value:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/2080062176_45393d218d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2146/2080062456_f674dd39e9_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2185/2080062792_bb3c65c992_o.jpg


Lotus is in for panel beating, someone didn't give way to the right and now the left door is smashed in badly. When she comes out I will take some. I might be able to dig out some ones when she was in SA. Fingers Crossed:)

As for the SS V:

KRYPTONITE HULK

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2135/1996486624_afa4d8add8_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2155/1995701537_db95cf8d14_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2218/1995838977_be73a8c27f_b.jpg

The numberplates are not the ones on it anymore on the 308 GTB.

[A^K^T]

Those 308 GTB's still look good , would probably have one myself if i had the spare cash . Some of those had fibreglass bodies didn't they ?

[VIPER6]

As far as I am aware, a few were but mine wasn't one of those lucky ones. They are a beautiful piece of machinery and are a rare find.