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I dont really like HSV cars as I think they are just over-produced-not-really-very-special cars ....Quote:
Originally Posted by VZGTO
except, the HSV GTO ...
I think that is a car, that will be looked upon with the same reverence as an A9X ...
Congratulations on your purchase :)
I'm on my third new HSV (VS II Clubsport, VX II R8, VZ Clubsport) and have loved every minute behind the wheel. Here in NZ the first thing people do is replace the exhaust and throw away the cats. With the addition of some headers this has made the VZ LS2 really fly as well as having a sound from heaven. VX R8 had better seats and looked better from the back but everything else about the VZ is better especially the effect of the torque from low down.
I'm afraid I'm unashamedly addicted to my HSV habit.
But have you ever even driven one...?Quote:
Originally Posted by team illucid
Each to his own ... but you couldn't be more wrong :DQuote:
Originally Posted by team illucid
Yes ... a Walky, VP, a VR, a GTS-R, a VT and a VY Series 2 ... they are nice cars, but they have never been able to capture the feeling of owning an HDT/Brock car ...Quote:
Originally Posted by seldo
the HSV GTO is THE car that to me feels like it has a soul, or a spirit that makes me feel as though I am sharing in an experience ... it is a shining light in the HSV stable ... and the HSV 427 would have put "special" into HSV ... so that makes two :)
edit ** Last August I wanted a red GTO - it was a very good price (very good) - I hesitated, said to the missus "I want it", she said no, 24 hours later she said yes, I went to put a deposit on it and it was gone :( - I must say the COUPE 4 is also a fine piece of work and what I would consider special - especially with a few more ponies - if only it was a manual :) **
Thanks for the bad rep points ... if you cant accept an opinion in an internet forum, you shouldnt be here ... gee, maybe I should give negative feedback to everyone because they like everything HSV :rolleyes:
Hsv may not have a HUGE performance advantage over the standard Holdens but they definately are Special. When my dad drops me off to school in our GTO the amount of people that stare at it and come ask me questions about it is incredible. Even guys who have nice Merc's and M3 beema's really like it and when they come for a drive they can't beleive how well it drives.
The car always makes you smile even when your just lookin at it. There's just something about em.
Slighty off topic, hows your kid now, all better ??? Hope so !Quote:
Originally Posted by team illucid
This rep points thing is getting rediculous ... posting negative rep. points because you don't agree with an opinion is just stupid. As I said, I totally disagree with you but don't believe there was one single thing wrong with your post.Quote:
Originally Posted by team illucid
Also off topic but were you at Bathurst last year, not sure if your the same Kurt I met at the C4AC private box. Anyway, as HSV Z Clubbie said, hope your bubs all better :cheers:
The "This rep points thing is getting rediculous" wasn't meant to be something to get people going. Just concerned about team illucid's little tacker, as you replied. Anyway, back to topic :D
I'd class most of the Holden's on this forum as "Special Vehicles". Mine sure as hell is. Local HSV rep took mine for a drive last week when it was in for a small warranty job. He thought it was special. Well actually, at first he was just shocked. Something along the lines of "%$#*!!! What have you done to that??? That's awesome!" :) :D
I didn't really want to get too involved in this because it sounds patronising no matter how I say it.... But I have owned or driven extensively pretty much everything that's had wheels on it in the last 40 years... :teach: :nopity: and , let me tell you, there's been some pretty good cars in that period.
But, out of those, I haven't enjoyed anything as much as my current Senator... Now that's a big call, but it includes everything that comes quickly to mind, plus things like some exotic cars like Sierrra Cosworths, Maserati Bi Turbos, Cobra replicas etc. And, let me tell you, the recent batch of HSVs have absolutely nothing to be ashamed of..... I haven't had so much fun for years... And I say that having entered the the HSV experience very much with my tongue firmly in my cheek... they are bloody good absolutely world-class cars... and would be so much better if HSV actually realised that, and gave them the back-up that they deserve...
I have driven LS1's from their beginning and have now been fortunate enough to be able to have two HSV's and honestly you cannot compare the drive. Both of mine have been the R8 model, the racing suspension is firm but excellent, gives you confidence that I did not have in the others with the amount of power they produce. The brakes are excellent, you know that when you see the expression on the persons face behind you when you can pull up as quickly as that. They love being driven hard, I get better fuel consumption driving, of course to the speed limit, but getting to it very quickly. Their exhaust needs improvement IMHO. The quality of the exhaust is good but the note needs improvement. I have edited the HSV's and also edited a VT11 I had, cannot compare them the HSV is so far in front. (Not sure if the price difference is relative to the improvements though)The hardest thing is what is next, when you have driven one of these machines.
you know what they say...... "HSV YOU just want one!" :) :)
I got a vx2 clubbie and i rekon it rocks, brand new engine, seats hug ya and the body is good, steers and corners good, good fuel economy (not atm cos im running it in)
And that's the point. It depends how much that stuff is worth to you - and it's best to be honest. If you are not into modifying your car, then the HSV is a great deal. If you are planning mods, you'll get a better result for less money doing it youself on the base version. But then you'll never, ever, get it back in resale. The HSV might retain more value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Myydral
I had a VT2 R8 which I left stock. Was foolishly waiting for the warranty to run out before I did anything to it. When the time came I just couldn't see myself keeping it in the long run - those early LS1 HSV's had the crap Exec interior!
For me, I bought the CV8 with the intention of modifying up-front, which I did. If I did not have those plans it probably would have been a GTO. If I ever thought I would sell the car, it would probably have been a GTO instead (resale).