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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: ##RaCeR## on December 30, 2002, 05:37:50 AM
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Mum and dad are considering buying a new car. Which one would you go for? All are priced very similar ($AU 40-45).
1). Ford XR6 Turbo
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240KW Turbo sedan, nice looking, comes in some pretty sweet colours. 0-100k in 6.2 seconds, whips a WRX\'s butt and comfortably fits 5 people... twin air bags, tiptronic trans.
2). Holden SS
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V8, 235KW NA sedan, again, comes in some wicked colours. Does times similar to the XR6, heavier though, has a much nicer interior package. Looks a bit more \'boy racer\' to me which could be a good thing or a bad thing.
I like the XR6 but then it would be nice to have a V8, though I\'d also like to have a turbo...
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Holden SS for sure.. :) Wicked car.. I\'d hit it err buy it :)
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I would get the Holden SS... say, you why not get a V8 Interceptor like Mel Gibson had in Mad Max? Wasn\'t that a Ford Falcon?
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Yes, that was a Ford, there is a new GT Falcon Coupe coming out 2003. Looks WICKED but heavily priced. Gives a 911 a run for its money.
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That Holden thingy looks better than the ford.
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They both look like Mustangs.
And mustangs are ghey.
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i really dont like what holden did to the SS, they should\'ve left the tail pipes the same as they were in the 2002 models, more over those alloys r ghey, even worse r those damn tail lights.
who the hell did holden hire to do the cars design ( a ricer perhaps).
but even then out of the 2 u\'d be better off with the SS than that ford.
Also have u considered the Monaro, man that car looks sweet.
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What brand is that last one? The holden I mean...
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I dunno, but it looks like a Mustang.
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As if we didn\'t hear you the first time.
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Originally posted by Adan
What brand is that last one? The holden I mean...
the car is called "Holden SS"/Commodore, whereas over here where i live its called the "Lumina SS".
or if by brand u mean manufacturer then the company\'s name is Holden, its a subdivision of GM motors.
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But cars use to have a brand. When you say I\'ve bought a Scort, you bought a FORD SCORT. I\'m asking for the main brand of that car... because I never saw that brand symbol.
EDIT: ah ok, you edited the post or I didn\'t see the second part ;)
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Hey, I don\'t know if anyone mentioned this yet, but both those cars look like the Mustang! :)
BTW, don\'t buy a Ford S-Cort. :) Fix or repair daily. :D
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Mustangs are Gay.
Bozco is Gay.
Therefore, Bozco must be a Mustang.
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I dont like horses.
Go with the holden, its more shiny, and silver. Blue cars suck.
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I think both cars look nice but I\'d be wary of that Ford\'s lifespan. The Tiptronic tranny sounds grrrreat though.
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Fords blow monkey nuts.
But that\'s just my opinion.
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These are Australian Fords, not American. Build quality is generally pretty good in AUS Fords, though I can\'t say that for the older model.
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Actually I heard Ford build quality was better overseas than it is here in North America. I still wouldn\'t buy one though... except for the Focus RS. I\'d buy one of those in a millisecond if they sold it here. The SVT Focus is a poor substitute.
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Hehehe, thats the thing, the Focus has been recalled here in AUS and the UK/EURO, because they have major mechanical probs. They have been catching on fire etc here.
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Just so you know a little insight on the Focus. They are about to go into a MAJOR recall here in the US as well.
I\'m not sure what it was, but we had a signed deal with them in our import show that starts airing in February. They were to have a 2 minute piece in every show. They backed out because they don\'t want to push the Focus starting in Feb because they are about to do a recall. I just don\'t know what the recall is.
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Hah hah...
Every time you see an article in Automotive News about how "Ford has finally fixed all the Focus problems" then a couple months later you hear about some new recall. WTF is wrong with Ford?
Anyway, the european Focuses have a better record than Norh American ones, and the Focus RS is not built in the same plants that turn out the mass production Focuses. I would expect better reliability from that model.
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Our patience. :)
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Time for the n00b hazing :D *unzips pants*
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Spooky, I watched a programme from a plant where they made Ford Focus. There\'s nothing in a car nowadays. :eek:
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The only true gay car is a BMW. You might as well wear a dress when you get in one, or buy a Beatle.
Ace
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why do you guys get cool ass fords in aus. but in the us theyre all lame ass pieces of crap