Comments on: Americans have kind words for Holden Commodore

By: Cameron

Cameron — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:48:13 +0000

“Americans have kind words for Holden Commodore”

Aussies have MANY words for Holden Commodore : crap, s#&^,
heap of junk, crum-o-dore, crap-o-dore ect. ect.

“now donkey, you’re going the right way for a smacked bottom” – Shrek

To be fair – it’s not a bad car, the VX & VY’s were but they have made massive improvements.

By: Millatime

Millatime — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:04:24 +0000

How is it that I can travel to the States and for LESS than a base model Commodore costs in this country, its country of manufacture, I can buy the uprated SS version, with facelift and additional cost added?
Before some of you bang on about exchange rates just think about the strength of the Aussie over an extended period and its recent record levels.
Sold at a loss to test the waters? I don’t think so, Monaro tried that and it sank without a trace.
Its not consumer spending that causes inflationary pressures and interest rises, its corporate overpricing.

By: Tom Jakovljevic

Tom Jakovljevic — Wed, 07 May 2008 03:39:35 +0000

Of course they will think its a good car – look at the crap they have been producing for 20 years.

Its the best of a very bad lot.

By: wheelnut

wheelnut — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:45:57 +0000

Andrew M I agree with you in relation to building the Falcon and Commodore in the USA [and possible even Europe] inoder to meet their demand..
The same way BMW have their main factory in Germany for Local demand and satellite plants in America mainly to supply demand in the USA and South Africa for demand in the southern Hemisphere etc

Then Holden and Ford would have the capacity and be able to expand their range to include Capri/Escort; Torana; Sandman and Coupes etc.

Again the same could happen here and overseas..

By: wheelnut

wheelnut — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:39:47 +0000

FYI TP most people on this site aren’t really interested in Blinds or any other soft-furnishings… Their main interest is Cars

By: wheelnut

wheelnut — Tue, 06 May 2008 21:37:43 +0000

Quote TP: The FG wouldnt sell overseas… it wont even sell in Aus…fugly and unrelaible. What exactly does it have going for it… apart from blind fairy supporters?

This coming from someone who apparently thinks the Aurion and Camry are better looking than an Aston Martin.

The comment about “blind supporters” is a bit like the Pot Calling the Kettle Black TP

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:42:14 +0000

Duck,
i dont think its a compliment to say the yankies will like the VE styling but not the FG, because it is well renowned that yankies taste in vehicles comes from their rear.

falcon and commodore designs/platforms should invade the US.
the VE is currently testing the water for the public response.

i agree with captain,
it would be better to build both the falcon and commy over in the US for their customers.
i have been saying for ages that they should simply take our aussie recipes over their and build them in the same economic climate as they will be selling them in order to reduce pressure from exchange rates etc.
also as mentioned, australia wouldnt be able to supply the large scale demand of vehicles to service the US.
and thirdly,
they also have to consider jobs over in the US, in the same way we have to here. they cant just shut down their facilities and take full imports coming from OZ, because that would kill plenty of jobs.
(and no, we dont want them coming here to work)

By: TP

TP — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:31:24 +0000

The FG wouldnt sell overseas… it wont even sell in Aus…fugly and unrelaible. What exactly does it have going for it… apart from blind fairy supporters?

By: sean

sean — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:22:21 +0000

the fg IS ‘design-protected’ for LHD

By: realcars

realcars — Tue, 06 May 2008 09:19:08 +0000

That comment about exterior design WTF?

Despite his Italian heritage De Lorenzo has taste in his Rs.

Makes u wonder how they fluked classics like Corvette and Mustang.