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…