Corvette coming to Australia?

[XBGTFGGTP]

What a load of BS.

RHD Camaro/corvette if available is 2-3 years away so GM need to release something to the press to slow down Mustang being a success. Talking closely to Ford exec's here pre order sales of Mustang in NZ and AUS are very good and Holden have nothing to compete against it with.

Holden name will be gone once Crapodore is finished.

[40RDT]

I wouldnt say no to a new Z06...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97T5GWJDG00

[zilo]

Originally Posted by 40RDT

I wouldnt say no to a new Z06...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97T5GWJDG00

Just another push rod low tech dinosaur.

[mtbkym01]

Hmmm, certainly not a competitor for Mustang here IMHO, see the price of the thing in the US? What will that equate to here?

[Fordman1]

What a BS story.

The Corvette won't come here. This is all about trying to temper the effect of the Mustang launch here.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by zilo

Just another push rod low tech dinosaur.

OHC is older then OHV..."low tech dinosaur" pfft...

[CoupeKing]

Originally Posted by 40RDT

I wouldnt say no to a new Z06...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97T5GWJDG00

That's some good stats for 90k.

[40RDT]

Originally Posted by CoupeKing

That's some good stats for 90k.

Yep 600+hp and 10 second 1/4 mile are good numbers.

Here is a slightly modded one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blyYrTxfYTQ

[burnz]

the article doesn't make sense, the vet is a stand alone platform that will require substantial rework for R/H drive.

the Camaro runs the same zeta as the commodore does, so if anything more likely the Camaro will come in both L/H and R/H drive..

[Nikked]

Forget about the Camaro in the terms we know now, come 2017 the Zeta platform is dead, alpha will replace it. And the caddy ATS comes as a coupe...

[CyberWasp]

It is going to be fun to watch Holden crash and burn.

They should call whatever they are bringing the SS Titanic as it will be way out of the price point that makes the SS Commodore attractive to people who want a V8.

[701let]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

It is going to be fun to watch Holden crash and burn.

They should call whatever they are bringing the SS Titanic as it will be way out of the price point that makes the SS Commodore attractive to people who want a V8.

I think youre dreaming if you think that holden is going to 'crash n burn'

[flooded one]

Originally Posted by 701let

I think youre dreaming if you think that holden is going to 'crash n burn'

Its already crashing and burning. after the Commodore stops getting made here. what will they have?? even if we get the Corvette here. it wont have a Holden badge.

[Nikked]

I think come 2020 the badge will be retired...and the bowtie will replace it. Holden will be the only nameplate without manufacturing....

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by zilo

Just another push rod low tech dinosaur.

That was quicker than the Ford GT around the Nurburgring...

Time to burn all those old ford muscle cars, the used pushrod engines.

[701let]

Originally Posted by wildrider

Its already crashing and burning. after the Commodore stops getting made here. what will they have?? even if we get the Corvette here. it wont have a Holden badge.

GM, GMH, Corvette, Holden, whatever. We all know what they are. If you think changing the badge is going to make that much of a difference and a brand will be dead or 'crashing and burning' then i just think you are clutching at straws a bit.

I mean seriously How many people put chev badges on Commodores?! To the point now where ir doesn't even raise an eyebrow.

Just saying that the whole holden v ford thing can get a bit petty sometimes (ie rejoicing in crashing and burning)... I love the cars that come from both brands I hope they both continue to prosper in whatever guise and we get mustangs and corvettes and camaros and whatever else

[BlackZH]

So if the Holden mob have no Holdens will they put Holden badges on there Chevs? Or should the Camaro or Vette be sullied by the Red Lion will they swap them for Chev badges? I mean it makes more sense then a chev badge on a 6cyl commodore.

[Chopped]

Why the hate for the Holden badge ?!
They have made some great performance cars over the decades imo.

If you are an Aussie car enthusiasts then why would you be happy about them shutting down ?

I really hope they retire the Holden badge out of respect to the brand. But I don't take any satisfaction from it. It's kinda sad really, lot's of great memories from both Ford Aus and Holden.

Let's face it, both Ford Aus and Holden are American owned but it was nice having something unique to us from the both of them.

One less thing that was unique about Australia.

[BlackZH]

I'm a ford fan but I hoped no manufacturing stopped. Better for the country to have cars been built no matter what brand.
Tough time for people working in the industry.

[Bossxr8]

Originally Posted by MethodX

That was quicker than the Ford GT around the Nurburgring...

Time to burn all those old ford muscle cars, the used pushrod engines.

A 10 year old model. Good comparison

I'll bet it wouldn't see which way the new one went once it hits the track.

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

A 10 year old model. Good comparison

I'll bet it wouldn't see which way the new one went once it hits the track.

We will have the newer model Vette too.
Game on.

[Sioso]

Corvette, Camaro and Mustang are all great prospects for Australia but I would guess the majority of car enthusiasts have kids or are planning on having kids in the near future.
Even though I currently drive a ute (company car) I wouldn't have any interest in the cars mentioned above but I would be willing to look at a Cadillac!

Sedans and wagons in both auto and manual would be great especially if price was reasonable - V series Caddy's have huge performance and I really like the way they look.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/c...13-12mtja.html

[RSEA]

We've had 20 years of perf sedans. Bring the coupes!

[Joe5619]

Anyone who thinks GM is going to drop the Holden badge is well & truly pulling it too hard. The Holden badge is what is selling cars for GM in Australia. You only have to look at their cars, all crap compared to Ford ones, yet they still manage to out sell most of Ford's products, as well as Mazda & Hyundai ones. The badge Holden is going nowhere!!

[dragons90]

if the Holden badge is what sells so many cars why do so many put Chevy badges on

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Joe5619

Anyone who thinks GM is going to drop the Holden badge is well & truly pulling it too hard. The Holden badge is what is selling cars for GM in Australia. You only have to look at their cars, all crap compared to Ford ones, yet they still manage to out sell most of Ford's products, as well as Mazda & Hyundai ones. The badge Holden is going nowhere!!

Holden > made in Australia.


Thats why the badge sells, they have made such a thing out of being "Australian" that the average car buyer still thinks that all Holdens are made here.

Holden shutting down production here now raises the question of where the car is built...

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Holden > made in Australia.


Thats why the badge sells, they have made such a thing out of being "Australian" that the average car buyer still thinks that all Holdens are made here.

Holden shutting down production here now raises the question of where the car is built...

why do people on this forum peddle this crap?
is it to justifie fords poor sale's?

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by burnz

why do people on this forum peddle this crap?
is it to justifie fords poor sale's?

No, its because some actually think that

[burnz]

Originally Posted by Nikked

No, its because some actually think that

it actually comes across as sour grapes..

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by burnz

why do people on this forum peddle this crap?
is it to justifie fords poor sale's?

You do the survey Burnzy ...

Ask the average guy in the street and report back on what you find