Comments on: When will you buy Australian-made again? http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:57:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: leith http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-279719 leith Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:38:06 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-279719 i have a g6 falcon a its a awsome car to drive especially on long trips. the main reason i bought it was because of my size, im 6'7" and basically dont fit into most japanese cars. for me the mix of comfort,space, economy and price makes local products more or less the best option. i have a g6 falcon a its a awsome car to drive especially on long trips. the main reason i bought it was because of my size, im 6’7″ and basically dont fit into most japanese cars. for me the mix of comfort,space, economy and price makes local products more or less the best option.

]]> By: Steve http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-279708 Steve Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:29:32 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-279708 I too have not owned an Aussie car since the 80s having owned a variety of euro and Japanese cars since the (BMW. Subaru. VW). I was however very impressed with the Ford G6ET which I almost bought. However like Brett I was dissapointed by the sales person (high pressure tactics) and there were some small things about the G6ET that bothered me in the test drive. Things like a dash with instruments that refused to fully illuminate A drivers seat that looked as used as a taxi's though it was a low Kay demo. Hard plastics (though an improvement to Falcons of yore) There were things that I was impressed with of course such as the sheer size and refined ride. But ultimately it was the little things (that the Euros and Japs pay attention to) that made me turn to yet another non Aussie car (VW). I think that GM and Ford still makes (or sources) fundamentally great cars (particularly Commodore and Falcon). They just need more attention to detail. Who knows I may return one day. I too have not owned an Aussie car since the 80s having owned a variety of euro and Japanese cars since the (BMW. Subaru. VW). I was however very impressed with the Ford G6ET which I almost bought. However like Brett I was dissapointed by the sales person (high pressure tactics) and there were some small things about the G6ET that bothered me in the test drive. Things like a dash with instruments that refused to fully illuminate A drivers seat that looked as used as a taxi’s though it was a low Kay demo. Hard plastics (though an improvement to Falcons of yore) There were things that I was impressed with of course such as the sheer size and refined ride. But ultimately it was the little things (that the Euros and Japs pay attention to) that made me turn to yet another non Aussie car (VW). I think that GM and Ford still makes (or sources) fundamentally great cars (particularly Commodore and Falcon). They just need more attention to detail. Who knows I may return one day.

]]> By: lewis http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-279698 lewis Mon, 13 Jun 2011 02:01:11 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-279698 i have a cruze and a viva and yet i still cannot find a place to buy my body parts new to do it up after the hail damage so yes its and issue cheap aussie made with a price of no supply parts i have a cruze and a viva and yet i still cannot find a place to buy my body parts new to do it up after the hail damage so yes its and issue cheap aussie made with a price of no supply parts

]]> By: Darrell http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-211442 Darrell Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:24:46 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-211442 Yep , allways had second hand fords , most always rusrtd out. A taxi guy i new got 350K out of an XD falcon before a new engine + gear box. Fleet stuff kept ( keeps) the market going Yep ,
allways had second hand fords , most always rusrtd out.
A taxi guy i new got 350K out of an XD falcon before a new engine + gear box.
Fleet stuff kept ( keeps) the market going

]]> By: Mark http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-148869 Mark Fri, 14 Aug 2009 03:37:49 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-148869 Have just purchased a XR6Turbo. My local Ford dealership in the Northern Beaches was hopeless, had to go out west to get service. Have had a Falcon for 12 years since coming over from the UK, land of the small economical car. All I can say to those Aussies still with the idea that anything that comes from abroad is better - Total Cost of Ownership. An Australian built car is cheaper to insure and service. Parts are readily available and cheap. Yes they use a little more fuel but they are big, comfy, easy to drive and fast. In the long term I truly believe it will cost less to own a Falcon then say a Mazda 6. When family and friends from the UK and Italy experience what I drive compared to their little boxes, all are in agreement that the Falcon and Commodores are the business. I paid $52K for a fully spec'd XR6T on the road, about 24K pounds. Look in www.whatcar.co.uk to see what that gets you in Blighty. Have just purchased a XR6Turbo. My local Ford dealership in the Northern Beaches was hopeless, had to go out west to get service. Have had a Falcon for 12 years since coming over from the UK, land of the small economical car. All I can say to those Aussies still with the idea that anything that comes from abroad is better – Total Cost of Ownership. An Australian built car is cheaper to insure and service. Parts are readily available and cheap. Yes they use a little more fuel but they are big, comfy, easy to drive and fast. In the long term I truly believe it will cost less to own a Falcon then say a Mazda 6. When family and friends from the UK and Italy experience what I drive compared to their little boxes, all are in agreement that the Falcon and Commodores are the business. I paid $52K for a fully spec’d XR6T on the road, about 24K pounds. Look in http://www.whatcar.co.uk to see what that gets you in Blighty.

]]> By: Matt http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-147451 Matt Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:20:41 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-147451 One thing we're missing here is the image issue.... Assume you have 80k to spend on a new car: while you could get a HSV, FPV, Statesmam etc, it doesnt have the same "prestige factor" that a Lexus, BMW or Mercedes has. To many people, especially trendy city buyers with exposure to international brands, the Holden or Ford has a kind of "bogan image". One thing we’re missing here is the image issue….
Assume you have 80k to spend on a new car: while you could get a HSV, FPV, Statesmam etc, it doesnt have the same “prestige factor” that a Lexus, BMW or Mercedes has.
To many people, especially trendy city buyers with exposure to international brands, the Holden or Ford has a kind of “bogan image”.

]]> By: Neo Utopia http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-139020 Neo Utopia Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:27:16 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-139020 Wow, sooooo many comments, I didn't get to read them all. Well this is my short comment: I will buy Australian made when there is a small to medium sized car which is very fuel efficient (diesel/hybrid), fun to drive, comfortable, very safe, reliable, ergonomic and above all is uniquely Australian in appearance, in a good way that is. May be too much to ask for? Wow, sooooo many comments, I didn’t get to read them all. Well this is my short comment:

I will buy Australian made when there is a small to medium sized car which is very fuel efficient (diesel/hybrid), fun to drive, comfortable, very safe, reliable, ergonomic and above all is uniquely Australian in appearance, in a good way that is.

May be too much to ask for?

]]> By: Station Wagon http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-138581 Station Wagon Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:55:30 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-138581 I've had too many bad Experiences with European cars,I'll never buy one again.Ever.Give me Jap or Aussie. I’ve had too many bad Experiences with European cars,I’ll never buy one again.Ever.Give me Jap or Aussie.

]]> By: charles http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-138577 charles Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:45:27 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-138577 I agree Realist there are very good buys around for 2nd hand Euros with good km`s, I`m very happy buying 2nd hand Euro`s. I agree Realist there are very good buys around for 2nd hand Euros with good km`s, I`m very happy buying 2nd hand Euro`s.

]]> By: gas safety london http://www.caradvice.com.au/32493/the-australian-car-industry-where-now/#comment-138380 gas safety london Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:22:11 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/?p=32493#comment-138380 Wheelnut, your last coment is totally correct. It is the owners fault. I wonder if the owner thinks the car would be bulletproof to?! I mean come on!!!! Lol. Wheelnut, your last coment is totally correct. It is the owners fault. I wonder if the owner thinks the car would be bulletproof to?! I mean come on!!!! Lol.

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