Supercharged HSV?

[blackvussii]

The last one was a lot over a $100k, I don't think they will have much trouble selling them. If you bought a new Gts and got a workshop to fit the blower you would be looking at similar money. It is expensive but compared to the euros it's pretty good value.

[Pickles]

The last one was a lot over a $100k, I don't think they will have much trouble selling them. If you bought a new Gts and got a workshop to fit the blower you would be looking at similar money. It is expensive but compared to the euros it's pretty good value.

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Agree.
I wonder which gearbox will go in this car. Will the current box be Ok?...I suppose I'm going to upset some people with this view....but I reckon this car'd be pretty good with an auto.
Cheers, Pickles.

[cashie]

If it didn't have the massive performance jump over clubsport probably. But considering the difference and the fact that 12 years ago you were paying that kind of coin for a GTS not really

Good point, I just hope they can get the punters in the dealerships to buy them.

[Pickles]

I note that Wheels magazine are saying that the "images" of the red car are not correct in all details......and they further say that we'll have to wait for an actual image of THE car until their next issue?
Cheers, Pickles.

[macca_779]

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Agree.
I wonder which gearbox will go in this car. Will the current box be Ok?...I suppose I'm going to upset some people with this view....but I reckon this car'd be pretty good with an auto.
Cheers, Pickles.

There is no mystery with this car. For all questions like this look to the zl1 and cts-v. Both use 6l90

[Speedy Gonzales]

Agree. A VT2 GTS was around 93k. These things are a bargain. But then LS7 is a more premium engine

In sept 2000, the aus dollar was trading at 0.55US, 93K was cheap, ie 52US which is ballpark for top of range performance cars at the time

Today, 1 AU = 1.03 US, $100k AU = $103K US, this is the type of car you can buy for 6 figures

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Mot...R8.TRC0&_rdc=1

I hope HSV and Holden keep the prices up as high as possible to keep the punters buying

[csv rulz]

In sept 2000, the aus dollar was trading at 0.55US, 93K was cheap, ie 52US which is ballpark for top of range performance cars at the time

Today, 1 AU = 1.03 US, $100k AU = $103K US, this is the type of car you can buy for 6 figures

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Mot...R8.TRC0&_rdc=1

I hope HSV and Holden keep the prices up as high as possible to keep the punters buying

Comparing to the US dollar is irrelevant as it would mean that we should be paying less for the premium imported cars then them. Yet they pay heaps less. The other thing to keep in mind is inflation, making this car even more affordable then say a new VT GTS

The link you have provided to the lambo's again is irrelevant as if your looking at aus prices you need to at least double if not tripple the price.

[korrupt]

I note that Wheels magazine are saying that the "images" of the red car are not correct in all details......and they further say that we'll have to wait for an actual image of THE car until their next issue?
Cheers, Pickles.

15th of May is apparently the embargo date, so all details will be out then. The next Wheels issue is supposedly out on that date. I assume Motor would be too...

[Ghosn]

The depreciation is still going to be a disaster.

If it's the last of it's kind, maybe not

http://motoring.ninemsn.com.au/cars/...details-leaked

[Jag530G]

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Agree.
I wonder which gearbox will go in this car. Will the current box be Ok?...I suppose I'm going to upset some people with this view....but I reckon this car'd be pretty good with an auto.
Cheers, Pickles.

The Cadillac CTS-V comes either 6 speed manual or 6L90E 6 speed auto (the beefed up version of the 6L80E in the current Commodores), so maybe the GTS will have a choice. Inclined to agree with you that an auto with this much torque would be a great cruiser/muscle car much like a C63.

Cheers, Matthew

[stupotarnie]

100 grand....reckon they"ll sell like hotcakes

[FFAMan]

To those complaining about 100K for this GTS WTF were you expecting???? Seriously....

[CSV Strada SiR]

Well 13 years ago I paid $100k for a commodore - so I can't see HSV having too many issues moving the new blown GTS stock. Bet the W427 used price will drop by $40k overnight, most are asking $100k+ but not for long��

[FFAMan]

Well 13 years ago I paid $100k for a commodore - so I can't see HSV having too many issues moving the new blown GTS stock. Bet the W427 used price will drop by $40k overnight, most are asking $100k+ but not for long��

Yep, people clearly forget the C4B powered GTS RRP.... The W427 will be unique in its own way, i doubt the new car will impact its resale value, they're different cars with very different DNA.

[jaykay]

In sept 2000, the aus dollar was trading at 0.55US, 93K was cheap, ie 52US which is ballpark for top of range performance cars at the time

Today, 1 AU = 1.03 US, $100k AU = $103K US, this is the type of car you can buy for 6 figures

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/eBay-Mot...R8.TRC0&_rdc=1

I hope HSV and Holden keep the prices up as high as possible to keep the punters buying

Or a C63 $100k less than in Oz.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...ht_23408wt_958