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Old 09-12-2017, 10:45 AM   #31
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Maybe they should just stick to caravans...
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"tweeks" Colorado? What a joke that sticker pack is.

Unfortunately I bet the Ranger Raptor will be the same.
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Visited the HSV website to find there is hardly any Commodore related info standing out anymore.
A little link down the bottom of the page.
Strange seeing they haven’t finished building them yet.
Plenty there for the Camaro which they haven’t started building yet.
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Default Re: HSV imports Camaro, Silverado...tweeks Colorado.

We're in for interesting times. I wonder now if GM will end up bothering with a RHD Camaro when maybe it makes better financial sense for Corvette to right hand drive markets .The conversion method could be it for Camaro.
Who knows ?. Then again Ford aren't likely to do the fancy GT 350R or GT 500's for us directly either . Going by this Motor write up about 18 months ago the best we get is the standard GT but with the special kits available at a pretty big jump in prices going by the article..https://www.motormag.com.au/news/160...d-in-australia I suppose the FTE fits in there somewhere now.
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Question,
If Holden is selling Camaro as new RHD product, does that prevent the importers competing with them?

I think that was the case with the current Mustang.....

Also thinking along the HSV lines,
Could Ford import LHD GT350s and have FPV do conversions with factory RHD bits?
Just a thought if interest builds up enough...

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And its funny how the Mustang doesn't even wear a Ford badge
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If Holden is selling Camaro as new RHD product, does that prevent the importers competing with them?

I think that was the case with the current Mustang.....

Also thinking along the HSV lines,
Could Ford import LHD GT350s and have FPV do conversions with factory RHD bits?
Just a thought if interest builds up enough...
I was under the impression that the GT350's and other non-standard variants were built in the same manner that the Commodore-based HSV product was built.
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[QUOTE=jpd80;6048897]Question,
If Holden is selling Camaro as new RHD product, does that prevent the importers competing with them?

I think that was the case with the current Mustang.....

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That's what I thought, it would make importing them illegal wouldn't it.
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"tweeks" Colorado? What a joke that sticker pack is.

Unfortunately I bet the Ranger Raptor will be the same.

Didn't realise reworking the suspention was a sticker...
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I was under the impression that the GT350's and other non-standard variants were built in the same manner that the Commodore-based HSV product was built.
No, Ford just use the Shelby name, the engine is special, hand built but the
GT350 goes down the line with all the rest and leaves Flat rock complete.

The Shelby you're thinking of is the Supersnake, that car is modded at Shelby
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Didn't realise reworking the suspention was a sticker...
Yeah they are making it handle better onroad because hardly anyone takes 4x4 utes offroad these days.
Considering every second duel cab ute is driven like a sports car on the road, having better suspension would be a good thing. Also a better engine will be useful because most owners will actually use the engine to it's full capability. Usually every time the left lane ends.


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http://www.caradvice.com.au/614507/h...cing-revealed/

$90,000 for the Camero
$130,000 for the Silverado
$65,000 to $72,000 for the Colorado
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$90,000 for the Camero
$130,000 for the Silverado
$65,000 to $72,000 for the Colorado
Jeez, the current import converters will breathe a lot easier seeing those prices....

If only Ford still built RHD F250, a crew cab XLT Diesel for $90K would clean up.
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Considering there was a market for 90k+ HSVs then I would say there is also a market for a 90k SS Camaro. Similar performance to the LSA Commodores too.

Will be nice to see Camaros on the roads with Mustangs.

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You'd have to have rocks in your head to pay an extra 30k for a Camaro over a 2018 Mustang.
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Righto, HSV should sell a **** load of Camaro's to Aussies in the next few years then...
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Righto, HSV should sell a **** load of Camaro's to Aussies in the next few years then...
There's suckers born every minute. If it was a factory rhd drive car like a Mustang it would be less than 60k.
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There's suckers born every minute. If it was a factory rhd drive car like a Mustang it would be less than 60k.
Why dont they buy one in factory RHD for 60k then...oh thats right, there isnt one.
Ironic how thousands of people have bought the inferior current model Mustang when they could have waited 2 years and bought the next model which is far superior, yet buying a current model camaro, which must come with the cost of conversion or wouldn't be an option, is a poor decision and buyers should wait for the factory RHD model in 2 years.
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Why dont they buy one in factory RHD for 60k then...oh thats right, there isnt one.
Ironic how thousands of people have bought the inferior current model Mustang when they could have waited 2 years and bought the next model which is far superior, yet buying a current model camaro, which must come with the cost of conversion or wouldn't be an option, is a poor decision and buyers should wait for the factory RHD model in 2 years.
So you think paying 30k more for a comparable model is good value?
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Rumour is 2018 mustang is gonna get a big price increase, the difference might not be as big as we would hope.
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So you think paying 30k more for a comparable model is good value?
If i had the money and was as staunch to the brand as you clearly are to Ford, why not.
Who are you to judge.

10 years ago people thought nothing of dropping 600k on a relic which is now worth 2/3 of that and that was considered wise investment.
When questioned it was justified because those people with that money could afford to do so.
People will pay millions for a **** hole in inner Sydney when a better place can be had an hour away for a fraction of the price.

Were not talking 19,990 drive away specials here, people with 100k for a Commodore can very much afford 90k for a camaro, doesnt mean they have rocks between their ears.
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I suppose the sticking point, price wise, is that 100k on a Commodore got you the pinnacle of performance and bragging rights. Similar money on a Camaro gets you a mid spec model, similar in vein the Mustang GT, except for a 30k premium. A Camaro at that level is not 30k better than a Mustang.

The thing will sell no doubt about it and for GM fans it at least gives them an option. Its just not the bargain Mustang has proven to be.
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I suppose the sticking point, price wise, is that 100k on a Commodore got you the pinnacle of performance and bragging rights. Similar money on a Camaro gets you a mid spec model, similar in vein the Mustang GT, except for a 30k premium. A Camaro at that level is not 30k better than a Mustang.

The thing will sell no doubt about it and for GM fans it at least gives them an option. Its just not the bargain Mustang has proven to be.
The Camaro 2SS is second only to the ZL1, it is not mid spec as some would have you believe, look it up.
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So is Mustang GT equipped with the premium pack and performance pack, the ones selling for 60K. Only the GT350 and soon GT500 are positioned higher.
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So is Mustang GT equipped with the premium pack and performance pack, the ones selling for 60K. Only the GT350 and soon GT500 are positioned higher.
No,,mustanghas a weird mishmash of those I believe. One reason why direct price comparisons aren't really accurate.
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Difference between a 1ss and 2ss is a convenience package and a lighting package.

Very expensive bling, mechanically identical.
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Rumour is 2018 mustang is gonna get a big price increase, the difference might not be as big as we would hope.
US pricing has the 2018 model at $1800 more than a 17.

For gt premium fastback.

Hardly a big increase.

Around $2k cheaper than a camaro 2ss.
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US pricing has the 2018 model at $1800 more than a 17.

For gt premium fastback.

Hardly a big increase.

Around $2k cheaper than a camaro 2ss.
Interesting comparion between LHD to RHD prices, consider Aussie $ equal Canadian $

LHD Premium Mustang GT = $47,288
RHD Premium Mustang GT = $62,989 (+$15,700)

LHD 2SS Camaro =$48,595
RHD 2SS Camaro =$90,000 Approx (+$51,400)
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