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hercimer01
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AUG 09, 12:47 AM
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I was at an Oasis outside of Chicago this spring where i met a Father and Son fresh of the plane from Australia. They were super chatty and very inquisitive. I think we were the first Americans they had a chance to talk to after they arrived. They were farmers here on there way to a John Deere factory to buy a new combine. Were got around to talking about cars and I told them about my L67 Fiero and he got excited and started talking about his Holden Commodore. I had no idea what he was talking about at the time, but now I do.
If any one has one, share a pic. Tell us more about these cars.------------------
Project Genisis Lo Budget 3800SC swap
88 Coupe under construction.
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hercimer01
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AUG 09, 01:27 AM
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Is Pontiac going to live on through Holden with the G8?
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Raydar
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AUG 09, 06:11 AM
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Holden and Commodores have been around for decades.
The new Caprice(?) cop car is essentially a next gen G8 with different skin. Not available for public consumption. Yet. That may change.
There have been rumors of a Holden Ute being imported and sold as an El Camino.
I work with an Aussie. I told him that "You guys get all the good cars."
For the best rumors about GM stuff, go to the forum at http://www.gminsidenews.com/
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hercimer01
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AUG 09, 02:40 PM
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A G8 is a rebaged Holden isn't it?
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skuzzbomer
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AUG 09, 03:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hercimer01:
A G8 is a rebaged Holden isn't it? |
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Yep.
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Tstang429
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AUG 09, 08:11 PM
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I thought the new caprice is different from the g8. its based on the statesman car. its longer and wider than the g8 was. The reason i heard was cops could not get in and out of a g8 fast enought with there belt. [This message has been edited by Tstang429 (edited 08-09-2012).]
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Raydar
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AUG 09, 10:31 PM
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pontiackid86
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AUG 09, 10:36 PM
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Wolf in sheep's clothing.. I'm willing to bet its still going to consist. Of cheap hard plastic interior and saggy cheap leather
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AUG 16, 09:17 AM
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I used to sell them new. They are a huge cult car in Australia due to the Holden Vs Ford car race bathurst 1000
http://www.bathurst1000.com.au/
I have a collection of street commodore magazines on modified commodores if anyone is super keen can mail off a few especially if you have anything to trade.
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naskie18
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AUG 17, 11:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by hercimer01:
Is Pontiac going to live on through Holden with the G8? |
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No.
After shutting down Pontiac, GM's attempt to get rid of some of the remaining parts was to sell "Pontiac" badged Holdens in Australia as a special edition. Not as "Pontiacs", still as Holdens. Pontiac as we knew it is gone and isn't living on anywhere in the world.
The G8 is a Holden Commodore, and is a pretty sweet car. There were three versions offered in the US: a V6, a GT (6.0L V8), and GXP (6.2L V8). The manual could only be had in the GXP trim. GTs seem to be going for 20-25k at the moment, depending on the mileage/mods. I've no idea about the current prices for the V6s or GXPs.
Here's a nice pic of our G8 get together on Woodward Tuesday night:
(Pic from Detroit Free Press)
| quote | Originally posted by Raydar:
I work with an Aussie. I told him that "You guys get all the good cars."
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Perhaps, but they sure pay a pretty penny for them, too. A similarly equipped Commodore in Australia was about 50k new, if I recall correctly. I think G8 GT stickered around $32k.------------------
Nick www.naskie18.com GoogleTalk: naskie18 AIM: naskie18
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