What does everyone drive?? - Page 13

daamon_vexion · 11-03-2006, 05:43 AM

the equivalent of nothing, because somehow australia manages to get their own cars, when the rest of the world shares the ford cars.. hows that work?

**Fr4665** · 11-03-2006, 05:49 AM

yeah wtf but thers different fords and even toyota camrys in germany ... and damn fuel efficient with like 1.3 liter engines lol

mrcon · 11-03-2006, 06:59 AM

Rover 25,year 2000, 1.4

tmounk · 11-03-2006, 07:18 AM

I have a 97 Accord SE 2dr Red with over 160K, w/srings, intake rims, exc. Had it since 99, my wife drives it now. I drive a 03 350z silverstone with 36K miles since last year.

Sorry no pics...

chauffeur2 · 11-03-2006, 09:08 PM

The main reason that we have 'different' models of Fords™ here in Australia is, because we are such a large country; the vehicles are built for the road conditions here. [They are both economical too.]

Ford Australia operates independently to Ford USA for that very reason...plus I think that its great that we are 'individualistic' here in "The Land Down Under"!

The 'Fairlane' is a 'top of the range' highway sedan, [I guess you guys/girls in the USA would call it a limousine]; whereas the 'Territory' is an AWD/4WD vehicle designed for both on-road and off-road use, whilst still having the 'creature comforts'....so we have the best of both worlds in our house.

**crazijoe** · 11-06-2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chauffeur2

Ford Australia operates independently to Ford USA for that very reason...plus I think that its great that we are 'individualistic' here in "The Land Down Under"!

I believe GM's division down there is Holden. Am I correct?

chauffeur2 · 11-06-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by crazijoe

I believe GM's division down there is Holden. Am I correct?

YES SIR...and they make [in my opinion] rubbish!!...62% plastic.

**crazijoe** · 11-07-2006, 04:20 AM

That's interesting. Most of the cars in the US are made of plastic so we're used to that. I do know that in the US, the Pontiac GTO is built on the same platform as the Holden Monaro.

chauffeur2 · 11-07-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crazijoe

That's interesting. Most of the cars in the US are made of plastic so we're used to that. I do know that in the US, the Pontiac GTO is built on the same platform as the Holden Monaro.

I hate to tell you Joe, but that is the Australian Made Holden Monaro, that's been rebadged for the US market.

Incidently GMH here in Australia [in fact the factory is about 10Kms or 4½ miles from my home] have discontinued the Monaro after reviving the model from 10 years ago, having said that, I'm not sure if they are still making them exclusively for the overseas [from Australia that is] market, but I can find out if you like.

**crazijoe** · 11-08-2006, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chauffeur2

Incidently GMH here in Australia [in fact the factory is about 10Kms or 4½ miles from my home] have discontinued the Monaro after reviving the model from 10 years ago, having said that, I'm not sure if they are still making them exclusively for the overseas [from Australia that is] market, but I can find out if you like.

That's intersting because GM pulled the plug on it for the 2007 year stating that the car did not meet certian safety requirements. They are suppose to bring it back out in 2008 from a factory in the US.
http://www.allcargarage.com/2008-pontiac-gto.html
Check into this because I wondering if the discontinuation of the Monaro is the real reason they did not produce one for the 2007 year.

chauffeur2 · 11-08-2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crazijoe

That's intersting because GM pulled the plug on it for the 2007 year stating that the car did not meet certian safety requirements. They are suppose to bring it back out in 2008 from a factory in the US.
http://www.allcargarage.com/2008-pontiac-gto.html
Check into this because I wondering if the discontinuation of the Monaro is the real reason they did not produce one for the 2007 year.

Hi Joe,
According to my 'snooping', the reason that the Holden Monaro production was discontinued, was because GMH here made a substancial loss from its joint purchase of "Daewoo" in Korea. [about $AUD76million]
As a result, the production costs for the Monaro were far too high for it to be competitive on the open market here in Australia.
The base model for 2007 was going to be in the region of $AUD 59,600 [$USD 45,000 (aprox)], plus its total sales were down to only 12,560 in 2005/2006. (July to June)
GMH had already stock-piled over 109,000 of them at their Elizabeth Plant here in Sth Australia.
It was decided to re-badge them all for the overseas markets until such time as the stocks were run out. [which they have now only got about 200 left.]
The Ford equivelant [the XR6 & XR8 Falcon] base model starts at$AUD 29,888 and does not expect to have any future competition from GMH.
Having said that, the Holden Commodore is now the only production vehicle that's coming out of the Elizabeth Plant, albiet in various 4 door versions. [It too is being rebadged for the overseas markets, primarily (I'm told) for the Middle East and other markets in Europe and possibly the US.]
So my sources are telling me that Pontiac are giving you guys in the US a load of "Porky Pies" lies regarding the reasons behind the discontinuance of the GTHO (or whatever they named it) there.
The Elizabeth Plant used to be a 24/7 3-shifted operation, but it scaled back to a 16-hour 5day-a-week operation, with job losses totalling around 1,700 out of a total workforce that was 6,500 because of the Daewoo 'bale-out'.
So there's the story from one of the 'insiders' at GMH.

LadyKiara · 12-06-2006, 06:28 PM

I drive a 98' Chevy Cavalier. I love my little car, bright red and newly painted from the accident. LOL.
LadyKiara

**Kalim** · 12-16-2006, 09:32 AM

Yeah right! ( http://g.msn.com/0NL34072/2841 )

I'll list it when I can get back home to get some shots of em. RR is in there.

stelmer · 12-17-2006, 05:22 AM

I've just got a company car. 2004 Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi (Diesel)

0-60 eventually

The Beef · 12-29-2006, 08:47 PM

Ratty old Plymouth Voyager from 1995. I hate it, and it hates me.

ibmman456987 · 01-09-2007, 03:08 PM

Hey,

I currently drive an '04 f350, I am working on a little 4 cylinder 97 eclipse whenever the autoparts store gets the starter in I will be using the eclipse more for fuel costs these days

I got rid of my 91 cavalier a year ago because It just stopped dead on the interstate and I didnt want to spend money on such an old car.

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chauffeur2 Manager, TSF Articles Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,065 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	The main reason that we have 'different' models of Fords™ here in Australia is, because we are such a large country; the vehicles are built for the road conditions here. [They are both economical too.] Ford Australia operates independently to Ford USA for that very reason...plus I think that its great that we are 'individualistic' here in "The Land Down Under"! The 'Fairlane' is a 'top of the range' highway sedan, [I guess you guys/girls in the USA would call it a limousine]; whereas the 'Territory' is an AWD/4WD vehicle designed for both on-road and off-road use, whilst still having the 'creature comforts'....so we have the best of both worlds in our house. __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!! Last edited by chauffeur2 : 11-03-2006 at 09:09 PM.

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mrcon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Rover 25,year 2000, 1.4

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tmounk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 OS: xp	I have a 97 Accord SE 2dr Red with over 160K, w/srings, intake rims, exc. Had it since 99, my wife drives it now. I drive a 03 350z silverstone with 36K miles since last year. Sorry no pics...

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LadyKiara Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 17 OS: XP	I drive a 98' Chevy Cavalier. I love my little car, bright red and newly painted from the accident. LOL. LadyKiara

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Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,609 OS: Many	Yeah right! ( http://g.msn.com/0NL34072/2841 ) I'll list it when I can get back home to get some shots of em. RR is in there.

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stelmer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Posts: 11 OS: XPSP2	I've just got a company car. 2004 Peugeot 206 1.4 HDi (Diesel) 0-60 eventually

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ibmman456987 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 15 OS: windows xp home	Hey, I currently drive an '04 f350, I am working on a little 4 cylinder 97 eclipse whenever the autoparts store gets the starter in I will be using the eclipse more for fuel costs these days I got rid of my 91 cavalier a year ago because It just stopped dead on the interstate and I didnt want to spend money on such an old car.

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