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Old 28-09-2012, 12:06 AM   #61
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I've pretty much loathed every (overrated) Holden since my first road registered car, which by chance was an LJ Torana, completed with a deformed steering wheel.

But pushed to make a choice, I would probably have to say a VE SS Sport wagon....... or VE series 1 GTS or R8. I can't hack the look of the latest HSV's with the POX ridden holes in the bonnet, and the ridiculous front bar. I've never really taken the the interiors. But I do think the first iteration of the VE HSV's are quite good looking rigs......

I also like the concept of a manual sport wagon. The Muscle car for dad's! If ford did a short wheel base wagon I"d be in there like a shot!
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Old 28-09-2012, 12:13 AM   #62
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i'd buy a HK-HG Brougham or a HQ-WB statesman or ute
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Old 28-09-2012, 12:57 AM   #63
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Old 28-09-2012, 01:14 AM   #64
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Old 28-09-2012, 06:09 AM   #65
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Top of the range Captiva Diesel for me . That is all .
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Old 28-09-2012, 07:32 AM   #66
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Old 28-09-2012, 07:52 AM   #67
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GTR-X a real hens teeth collector
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Old 28-09-2012, 08:08 AM   #68
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A V8 Calais V Sportwagon
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Old 28-09-2012, 09:06 AM   #69
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A humble HQ Kingswood with the high comp. 253 and factory 4spd with all the options in any colour but red, I hate red.
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Old 28-09-2012, 09:17 AM   #70
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The only Holden I would buy is a VE SV6 and only on the provision I purchased it cheap enough to trade it on a real car the day after!
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Old 28-09-2012, 09:22 AM   #71
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Calais V - Sportswagon with all the extras thrown in. V8 Version, in either Black or Dark Grey.
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Old 28-09-2012, 09:25 AM   #72
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Yooooo hooooo, with my pink fluffly handcuffs hanging off the rear vision mirror.
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Old 28-09-2012, 09:32 AM   #73
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I know the Barina Spark is a truly ugly car, but if we're going to get stuck into cheap Korean product, should we revisit the Kias that used to be sold here as Ford Festivas?
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Old 28-09-2012, 09:36 AM   #74
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I know the Barina Spark is a truly ugly car, but if we're going to get stuck into cheap Korean product, should we revisit the Kias that used to be sold here as Ford Festivas?
They're horrible too, and we've got one in the family so I don't have an issue with that lol.
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Old 28-09-2012, 11:27 AM   #75
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Always a VT Commodore, especially like this one.
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Old 28-09-2012, 11:39 AM   #76
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I got a Alto Grey VE SSV in manual and loving it so far. Ill be looking at the VF when it comes out too, that turbo V6 maybe...

Other Holdens I like are VX-VZ clubbies and VL's
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Old 28-09-2012, 11:56 AM   #77
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*eagerly awaiting Riksta's comment of a VN commodore wishlist*
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Old 28-09-2012, 11:56 AM   #78
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VE SS Sports wagon on factory lpg. Other than that, I think that the VZ is still the hottest modern Holden so an SS or HSV in that series would do just fine.
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Old 28-09-2012, 12:36 PM   #79
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With one of those howling exhuast systems or a WB.

All hypethetical ofcourse cos id never actually buy one.
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Old 28-09-2012, 12:53 PM   #80
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Unfortunately bidding has now closed for this piece of automotive excellence....

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Old 29-09-2012, 02:00 AM   #81
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That is actually another great holden. Fantastic styling.

Check out that roofline Nissan stole.
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Old 29-09-2012, 02:35 AM   #82
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Old 29-09-2012, 10:45 PM   #83
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Wouldn't really touch anything other than a VN SS.
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Old 29-09-2012, 10:58 PM   #84
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Nothing at all.
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Old 30-09-2012, 09:19 AM   #85
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Always like the VZ's
But if i had to pick just 1 would be a VLT calais.
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Old 30-09-2012, 10:05 AM   #86
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Camira.... End thread
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Old 30-09-2012, 10:12 AM   #87
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MY12 SS ute.. simply put.. its a sexier looking ute than the ford offerings..
has a tougher looking front end.. and you can make it a panelvan (kinda) with the right top.. and no silly splits between the cab and tray..
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Old 30-09-2012, 10:25 AM   #88
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GTS 300 coupe for me, in yellow please.
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Old 30-09-2012, 10:49 AM   #90
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Camira.... End thread

Hahahahaha ... going on experience ... Camiras were trouble-free if thrashed. It's the babied ones that had issues.

I know this as I had one on P's ... abused from day one pretty much ... and it kept on going without issue.

Ahhh memories of my first reverse-doughies on grass ... good times.
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