Comments on: Holden Statesman Review & Road Test

By: starme

starme — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:06:01 +0000

A Nissan Maxima or a Mercedes E class have better features than a classy holden. If there was a class rating on each car the top two Japanese exporters and most europeans would beat holden. A 25k+ Subaru has xenon lights yet a 65k car doesn’t have it, if your looking for xenon lights easy decision. Yet the statesman is just an improved commodore. Or a better way it’s like an upgrade from economy to premium economy on a plane. If you looking to buy a statesman look at a mercedes e-class, that’s the closest i can compare an apple and a extremely pestersized apple. Only extra 30k for an e-class and all the features of a 7-a8 or s class.

By: Hung Low

Hung Low — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:33:31 +0000

Exactly, they will not be crossed shopped.
With this money though a 2 year old, very low km Lexus GS430 would not be a bad alternative discounting the smaller size.

By: Hung Low

Hung Low — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:24:20 +0000

Why do you have a little Fetish with Xenons?
They are vastly overrated especially for country driving. The normal halogens put xenons to shame, especially on Hi-beam.
As for the rest of the useless luxuries you posted are not needed and are only there to justify a higher asking price. A Homedics foot massager bolted on the accelerator pedal would be more useful!

By: Hung Low

Hung Low — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:13:37 +0000

It will have a tough time with his own hand always in the way!

By: Hung Low

Hung Low — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:11:06 +0000

Yes a 3 series or A4 can tow better, carry 4 adults in more comfort, have a better ride and comfort for long distance hauling etc!
You need a reality check! Do you think the average Statesman buyer would care that the Euros are built better when they can get a car twice the size and comfort for the same $$$ and vise versa!

By: Captain Nemo

Captain Nemo — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:23:05 +0000

The Realist

You really need to get over the fact that the Statesman doesn’t have xenon headlights. You should be more worried that car companies like Skoda charge $40K+ for an Octavia with only 4star ANCAP rating you can buy an Korean cheapie with 4stars even $25K Korean cars have 5stars these days.

By: Hyena

Hyena — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:15:38 +0000

No one is yet to answer my question as to why a $30K Australian car can have rear-wheel-drive but not Skodas bought by people who cant afford VWs . Perhaps you could?

By: Frosty (currently in Thailand)

Frosty (currently in Thailand) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:08:27 +0000

Realist words are cheap…. Prove what you drive to us because you could be just pulling our legs saying you drive that particular car. I have driven most cars and have been driving a 7 series BMW here in Bangkok driving to Pattaya Chonburi and I will tell you now that it is a overpriced car not worth paying out all that money for in Australia. A Statesman or Caprice is a far better value for those who want a luxury long wheelbase car. When the WP or WO or WN (whatever they decide to call it) Statesman comes out with the VF next year look for exterior and interior changes that will fix any current issues with styling plus a new auto. Personally I do not believe the so called “the realist” has the car he states and maybe a 12 year old badge snob for all we know.

By: vTec

vTec — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:13:56 +0000

Doesn’t make sense that statesman/Caprice becomes competitor of Audi A8 or Lexus LS. Then Why should holden sells them to america on chevrolet??

By: Car fanatic

Car fanatic — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:33:58 +0000

They had something that the Commodore was based on, which was poor competition for the Merc’s Bimmers and Audi’s, called it an Opel Omega A and Opel Omega B, both decent cars but far from their competition in the prestige Germans