Comments on: Holden suspends Astra imports

By: Notafanboi

Notafanboi — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:22:19 +0000

Here’s the thing, where do you reckon the BMW 320D series and Mercedes C class (some W204) are made? South Africa, along with the Ford Focus and some VWs. European quality? Only the name is european.

So, forget your preconceived ideas and *look* at what you are buying. Get in the car, twiddle every knob and lever, poke every panel, mess around with everything that moves. Then take it for a long drive – btw when the salesman starts giving you instructions “turn left here, turn right here”, ask him who is test driving the car? Accelerate hard, brake hard, corner fast – and yes warn the salesman you’re going to do so

The Cruze will be made in Australia from the 3rd quarter next year. For local jobs sake I hope it’s a good car, but I can tell you this much, try to buy one today and it’s a 4 month wait for a CDX because demand is very high right now.

By: Byron

Byron — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:29:49 +0000

It would be sad if Holden Astra went. Its a really good looking car.I don’t see why Holden can’t just still sell it a a higer price. If a 25K Volkwagen Golf can make it into the top 20 best selling cars each month, why can’t Astra. I think just keep it in the range & see how buyers react. Or axe AH till all new-model arrives. Go HOLDEN!

By: franz chong

franz chong — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:44:21 +0000

That would be nice if everything Under Commodore,Statesman,Caprice and Ute was An Opel Again.
Me I plan to stick with Japanese Cars.You know what the worse part of buying a Volkswagen is?Having to take it to the same place to get it serviced as a Bentley or Jaguar

By: Opel? Nothanks

Opel? Nothanks — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:05:43 +0000

http://westnet.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=39115

By: Opel? Nothanks

Opel? Nothanks — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:57:29 +0000

“European and Australian cars consistently lag behind their Asian competitors in quality, according to confidential industry figures obtained by the Herald.

The figures confirm similar surveys overseas, which have shown that US- and European-built cars largely lag behind Korean and Japanese cars on quality.”

Extracted from Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.smh.com.au/news/new…..47562.html

Most of Australian have a misconception that European Brands are generally more reliable than Korean and Japanese brands…As I proved above, it is simply a myth..

As I mentioned several times, do not buy European made car, they are craps!! They are even worse than Daewoo in terms of quality..

By: Opel? Nothanks

Opel? Nothanks — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:44:25 +0000

Vectra is a lemon too…

http://www.fastlane.com.au/News/Holden_Vectra_lemon.htm

“search resultsVectra dubbed a lemon – David takes on Goliath 27/1/00
Vectra dubbed a `lemon’ – David takes on Goliath. by Gary Warner … group from one Steve Keen, an obviously unhappy owner of a Holden Vectra “

By: Cupid Stunt

Cupid Stunt — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:53:12 +0000

Opel? Nothanks – Guess you like Korean cars then. Fool!

By: David

David — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:43:19 +0000

Jeez these Ford fanzies on here are try hards, pity, Ford can’t even sell ice to the eskimos….hahahahaha

If I wanted a Ford, I’d buy a Mazda…hahahahaha.
Ford dealer service is shiit !!!!!!!!

By: Marcus

Marcus — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:39:18 +0000

I think you will find Holden will tune the Cruze’s suspension for local conditions, which is always better than Europes set-up.
Holden did this with the Astra and Vectra.

By: Riker

Riker — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:25:45 +0000

I have said it many times before, i’ll say it again. ‘Holden, the largest Korean car company in Australia’. Sad, isn’t it……………………!

Never will a Lion badge be resting in my garage.