Comments on: More horsepower for FPV

By: Cupid Stunt aka No Name

Cupid Stunt aka No Name — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:58:14 +0000

Awww Alex – c0cked up there a bit dude. The HSV and FPV’s are just pure Australian character. Not to all tastes but proven to be better than much of the Yank tosh. Having watched Top Gear series 12 Ep 2 with Hammond Clarkson and May driving around in lovely big motors (Corvette, Dodge thingy and a Caddy) i’m sold. Pity fuel is petrol is AU$2.32/litre in the motherland.

By: gooner

gooner — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:01:42 +0000

Another post, another Eurosnob regurgiting the same ole’ ‘argument’, it is getting quite tedious.

I bet Alex have neither driven any of the ‘tasteful’ cars that he loves so dearly nor the ‘tacky’ aussies.

How about we just appreciate the fact that both Ford & Holden are able to develop and sell these amazing machines that the average bloke can enjoy? Not everyone can afford, or indeed want an M3, RS4 or C63.

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:56:01 +0000

You’re kidding Alex! Try comparing apples with apples you drongo… you just sound like a knob trying to stage arguments like that.

BTW: have you driven the new GT & F6? – I bet not.

By: alec

alec — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:00:48 +0000

Alex,
I prefer subtle to ‘over the top’, however the C63 isn’t exactly subtle either with its bodywork.

By: Stevo the Devo

Stevo the Devo — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:52:34 +0000

They could always strap a saddle to the roof and use a long rope tied to the steering wheel as ‘reigns’. Kind of like in that Mr Bean episode.

By: Brett

Brett — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:54:22 +0000

Completely agree with you on the ‘over-the-top’ nature of FPV/HSV cars Alex, but a BMW X5 isn’t exactly the last word in good taste subtlety either.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:55:35 +0000

Well I hope he does trade in his X5. Anybody who would prefer a fast ford to a BMW doesn’t deserve to own a BMW. I think the problem with cars like this (inc. HSV) is that they have no taste what so ever. They’re all shouty body kits and bright lary colours. The M3 is taste full (in certain configurations) and the Audi RS4 is. So is the C63 and alot of others (not the IS F). FPVs and HSVs are never understated. Its like that thing that an M3 can only be cool if you get it de-badged and in an understated colour. Theses cars literally say FPV all over them and its quite tacky. As for the spoilers – oh dear.

By: Realcars

Realcars — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:49:14 +0000

Falcon the great Australian road car.

By: Nick

Nick — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:37:12 +0000

Ahh shes a good horse and she will go all day !!!

By: Badwolf

Badwolf — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:55:29 +0000

Did th GT and F6 come with booster seats for the Jockeys…….

By: Reckless1

Reckless1 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:20:35 +0000

These guys are used to 1 horsepower.

Anything with more would feel fast…….