Comments on: Economy improves for Commodore http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:39:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Andrew M http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100769 Andrew M Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:29:12 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100769 Sorry to scare you there NM. I hope I didnt bring flash backs to you of the original TP..... Ill leave words like "Threshold", "Dividends" and "Treasury" in the cupboard as to not get your heart rate up and prevent the cold sweat ;) BUT........ I cant promise you I wont slip in a "Floored" in place of "Flawed" every now and then purely for my own amusement. On topic, I agree that the commodore looks good, but for me the interior and seats are the massive turn off. it is good to see them using an injected LPG system, but the turn off for me is its still a dual fuel :( I just traded my E-Gas falcon and didnt get another because it has now fallen a fair bit behind the petrol falcon. I didnt want to get a new car that hadnt really been upgraded. When i purchased the E-Gas i had, at the time it was right on par with the petrol version, but over the years Ford hasnt done jack to it and hence it has fallen behind the petrol falcon considerably. Either way the LPG Commy (even being dual fuel) or the LPG Falcon running its old school system still present an extremely cheap motoring option. it was proven in an RACQ study that LPG is the only worth while alternative fuel when you consider fuel costs, servicing costs, insurance etc etc. even the diesel and hybrid options didnt out do their petrol versioned variants Sorry to scare you there NM.
I hope I didnt bring flash backs to you of the original TP…..
Ill leave words like “Threshold”, “Dividends” and “Treasury” in the cupboard as to not get your heart rate up and prevent the cold sweat ;)

BUT……..
I cant promise you I wont slip in a “Floored” in place of “Flawed” every now and then purely for my own amusement.

On topic,
I agree that the commodore looks good,
but for me the interior and seats are the massive turn off.

it is good to see them using an injected LPG system, but the turn off for me is its still a dual fuel :(
I just traded my E-Gas falcon and didnt get another because it has now fallen a fair bit behind the petrol falcon.
I didnt want to get a new car that hadnt really been upgraded. When i purchased the E-Gas i had, at the time it was right on par with the petrol version, but over the years Ford hasnt done jack to it and hence it has fallen behind the petrol falcon considerably.

Either way the LPG Commy (even being dual fuel) or the LPG Falcon running its old school system still present an extremely cheap motoring option.

it was proven in an RACQ study that LPG is the only worth while alternative fuel when you consider fuel costs, servicing costs, insurance etc etc.
even the diesel and hybrid options didnt out do their petrol versioned variants

]]> By: Wheelnut http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100700 Wheelnut Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:10:58 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100700 Quote [Bavarian Missile]:NM you make it sound that Im predictable ? I would like to think I comment on my beliefs not what others want to hear,thought you knew me better than that babe! And because I respect BM so much - I would never tell her what to say or do. Quote [Bavarian Missile]:NM you make it sound that Im predictable ? I would like to think I comment on my beliefs not what others want to hear,thought you knew me better than that babe!

And because I respect BM so much – I would never tell her what to say or do.

]]> By: Naughtyius Maximus http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100697 Naughtyius Maximus Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:08:36 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100697 I do know you babe. When I see you disagreeing with Wheelnut - well then will agree with you. I dont mean that in a bad way hey! I do know you babe. When I see you disagreeing with Wheelnut – well then will agree with you. I dont mean that in a bad way hey!

]]> By: Bavarian Missile http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100686 Bavarian Missile Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:26:41 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100686 Realcars..yeah they rock ! Coupes the toughest,although Ive had a 4 door to. NM you make it sound that Im predictable ? I would like to think I comment on my beliefs not what others want to hear,thought you knew me better than that babe! Realcars..yeah they rock ! Coupes the toughest,although Ive had a 4 door to.

NM you make it sound that Im predictable ? I would like to think I comment on my beliefs not what others want to hear,thought you knew me better than that babe!

]]> By: Naughtyius Maximus http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100683 Naughtyius Maximus Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:45:53 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100683 Nutter.....havent I always said mate that Commie shytes all over new Falcon from side at rear, swoopy roof, front guard how tucks into front bumper. The way the roof tapers off above rear door and blends and gels unreal there. The only thing I have said is flared guards do stick out a tad - but they grow on me and I do like as looks like a real car with real purpose and poise whereas Falcon looks sedate and plainer somewhat. Falcon still looks hot but not as aggressive as Commie! Nutter…..havent I always said mate that Commie shytes all over new Falcon from side at rear, swoopy roof, front guard how tucks into front bumper. The way the roof tapers off above rear door and blends and gels unreal there. The only thing I have said is flared guards do stick out a tad – but they grow on me and I do like as looks like a real car with real purpose and poise whereas Falcon looks sedate and plainer somewhat. Falcon still looks hot but not as aggressive as Commie!

]]> By: Wheelnut http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100682 Wheelnut Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:42:09 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100682 Glad to see we Finally agree on something NM! Glad to see we Finally agree on something NM!

]]> By: Naughtyius Maximus http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100679 Naughtyius Maximus Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:35:37 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100679 Iam with Realcars.....the Commie rocks and I like. Falcon is another super car with rave reviews. Lets just hope they both learn from it all and close gap on design and manufacture on others and give big T a run for it! Iam with Realcars…..the Commie rocks and I like. Falcon is another super car with rave reviews. Lets just hope they both learn from it all and close gap on design and manufacture on others and give big T a run for it!

]]> By: Naughtyius Maximus http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100678 Naughtyius Maximus Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:33:41 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100678 Geepers....now Andrew M talks of thresholds. Are you like TP's accountant LMAO (joking dude) Geepers….now Andrew M talks of thresholds. Are you like TP’s accountant LMAO (joking dude)

]]> By: realcars http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100676 realcars Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:13:43 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100676 I agree with Wheelnuts earlier sentiments that the Commodore is a mighty effort for our "small" country. I agree with Wheelnuts earlier sentiments that the Commodore is a mighty effort for our “small” country.

]]> By: realcars http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100675 realcars Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:00:05 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/18491/economy-improves-for-commodore/#comment-100675 Holden is on track with injected LPG. My old AU UTE with 260,000KLMS on the ODO gets close to 500klms out of 80 litre tanks city/suburban driving.Have got 630klms on a tank highway when I behave.LOL. The more klms the faster she goes.LOL. Holden is on track with injected LPG.

My old AU UTE with 260,000KLMS on the ODO gets close to 500klms out of 80 litre tanks city/suburban driving.Have got 630klms on a tank highway when I behave.LOL.

The more klms the faster she goes.LOL.

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