Comments on: Opel stand 2008 Geneva Motor Show

By: No Name

No Name — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:16:56 +0000

Yeh you could but you’d pay a lot of tax and import duties. I had a quote for shipping an Audi A6 for £900 taking about 6 weeks. Plus you’ll have to prove to the authorities it complies with Australian spec. Easier to buy something else really

By: briggsy

briggsy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:45:12 +0000

is there any way of importing a vx220 to australia. I sold mine before coming over to the gold coast but would love to get one imported. You can pick them up 2nd hand for $20,000 in the UK. absolutely fab car, i’ve never had so much fun.

By: Duck

Duck — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 05:12:36 +0000

Thanks Wheelnut.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:52:27 +0000

In Europe you can get a fully optioned Opel GT for approx 40;000 euros = $66;000 AUD

By: Phill

Phill — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:03:38 +0000

What would the cost be?It would be good at the right price

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:55:31 +0000

The Opel GT uses a 250hp 2.0 Litre Turbo Ecotec Engine..
0-100Km/h in 5.7 seconds.. Top Speed of 230Km/h.. its RWD.. Multi-link Suspension [Enhanced by Lotus].. Premium Brake Package.. Recaro Seats..plus all the usual safety features Airbags ABS EBD TC etc

The main reason the VX-220 Speedster wasn’t sold here was not only cost but the fact that at the time Holden didn’t really believe there was enough demand in Oz for a 2 Seater Cabriolet Roadster even though it was buitl in both LHD and RHD

By: Duck

Duck — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:19:15 +0000

The only problem with the Speedster is that it should have had more power cause it looked so good! (KW were 140kW-150kW i think)

By: Duck

Duck — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:17:40 +0000

Wheelnut,
What engine (power output and torque) and transmissions are used in the GT?

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:13:26 +0000

Yes the Opel GT replaces the Potent little VX220 Speedster from a couple of years ago

By: FORD

FORD — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:55:24 +0000

looks like a character animation from the movie “CARS” with over done smile…besides that pretty plain looking…

By: Oz.

Oz. — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:50:32 +0000

So is the Opel GT the new Opel Speedster?

By: Duck

Duck — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:11:51 +0000

BRING IT OVER HERE HOLDEN…….please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im begging on my KNEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (The Opel GT)

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:42:19 +0000

Golfschwein; the MX-5 eats the Solstice alive mainly because of its typical American set up; that is great in a straight line… crap through the windy stuff.
I also believe Lotus had a bit of a hand in the handling dept for the GT so given the awesome performance of the Exige I’d say the GT would be more of a worthy challenger to the mazda than the Pontiac

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:38:47 +0000

Quote [Golfschwein] gawd, just imagine Holden bringing in the old VX 220 and keping the Speedster tag. Harold Scruby Loosey and his cronies from the Pedestrians’ Council would had a purple fit!

Well then I can see no better reason than that for Holden to bring the GT Down Under…. c’mon boys

By: golfschwein

golfschwein — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:53:50 +0000

gawd, just imagine Holden bringing in the old VX 220 and keping the Speedster tag. Harold Scruby Loosey and his cronies from the Pedestrians’ Council would had a purple fit!

Is this orange car the one based on the Pontiac Solstice? I read somewhere that an MX5 eats it alive, sadly.

By: No Name

No Name — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:25:07 +0000

Probably too fast for you boys..hee hee…only joking

By: Duck

Duck — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:48:03 +0000

Wheelnut,
Why wasnt the VX-220 Speedster brought to Australia?

By: Naughtyius Maximus

Naughtyius Maximus — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:12:10 +0000

GM Holden surely must bring this in together with the spunky Corsa Opel’s (replacement or ugrade for current Astra) as looks bees knees!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:39:08 +0000

GM-Holden have got to do whatever it takes to bring the GT Down Under I would definitely have one over a MX-5.. Maybe even an S2000..as we missed out on the VX-220 Speedster

By: No Name

No Name — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:32:57 +0000

Yep Duck V.Nice. Need more info though, Is this a replacement for the 220 Turbo?