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2010 HSVCLUBSPORT E Series 3 R8 | 11 | 2.78% | |
2005 MERCEDES CLS500 | 9 | 2.27% | |
2010 SUBARU IMPREZA G3 MY11 WRX STI AWD SPEC R | 11 | 2.78% | |
2010 MERCEDES C200 MY10 CLASSIC | 3 | 0.76% | |
2010 LEXUS IS250 GSE20R MY10 PRESTIGE | 1 | 0.25% | |
2010 FPV GT FG BOSS 335 | 223 | 56.31% | |
Mercedes E55 AMG 2003 | 24 | 6.06% | |
2010 VOLVO S80 ASeries MY10 T6 GEARTRONIC AWD | 4 | 1.01% | |
2010 AUDIA4 B8 MY10 TIPTRONIC QUATTR | 11 | 2.78% | |
2009 JAGUAR XF X250 LUXURY | 21 | 5.30% | |
2010 FPV F6 FG | 41 | 10.35% | |
2009 BMW325i E90 MY09 STEPTRONIC | 3 | 0.76% | |
2009 HSV GRANGE WM | 10 | 2.53% | |
2005 BMW 740i E65 STEPTRONIC | 4 | 1.01% | |
2010 CHRYSLER 300C MY2010 SRT-8 | 11 | 2.78% | |
2005 AUDI A8 D3 MY2006 QUATTRO | 9 | 2.27% | |
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04-12-2010, 06:48 PM | #1 | ||
335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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With the introduction of the GT 335 and the buzz around its release, many have said "This is my next car .... " But with so much out there in this price range and you had this sort of money to spend and it was time to actually put your hand in your pocket, would you actually go and buy one?
What is more important to you? The handling? The badge? What else is out there that would fall into this bracket that is on your most wanted list? The criteria would be ...... *4 door sedan *Daily use and carting a small family around *Budget $75,000 *Must be under 100,000 k's With the selection above, all are under 100,000 k'a while most are under 25,000 k's, some are new and a couple are demos. Be interesting if anyone could pick the most expensive? A few pics to help with the selection with in the price range: 2010 HSVCLUBSPORT E Series 3 R8 2005MERCEDESCLS500 2010 SUBARU IMPREZA G3 MY11 WRX STI AWD SPEC R 2010 MERCEDES C200 MY10 CLASSIC 2010 LEXUS IS250 GSE20R MY10 PRESTIGE 2010 FPV GT FG BOSS 335 Mercedes E55 AMG 2003 2010 VOLVO S80 ASeries MY10 T6 GEARTRONIC AWD 2010 AUDIA4 B8 MY10 TIPTRONIC QUATTR 2009 JAGUAR XF X250 LUXURY 2010 FPV F6 FG 2009 BMW325i E90 MY09 STEPTRONIC 2009 HSV GRANGE WM 2005 BMW 740i E65 STEPTRONIC 2010 CHRYSLER 300C MY2010 SRT-8 2005 AUDI A8 D3 MY2006 QUATTRO
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04-12-2010, 06:50 PM | #2 | ||
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New GT... you know you want 1......
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04-12-2010, 06:51 PM | #3 | ||
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In that line-up, the GT. It has warranty, looks the goods and will not leave me wondering what might have been... as almost every other car on your list would. If an IS-F fitted into that cap (closest is $88k) I would have a little quandry
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04-12-2010, 06:58 PM | #4 | ||
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GT without a seconds hesitation, but the JAAAAAAGGGGGGGG is tempting.
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07-12-2010, 04:52 PM | #5 | |||
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But the new GT ... after seeing the recent on-track youtube clip posted today on here from NZ ... drooooooool
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07-12-2010, 04:58 PM | #6 | ||
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A S/C GT for sure!, nothing compares if you ask me!, and I ain't even driven one!
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04-12-2010, 07:01 PM | #7 | ||
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Well if I could afford a $75k car then, putting petrol in it wouldnt be an issue. Plus theres no age critera, only mileage so............
But out of Auslandau's list, itd be the GT of course. |
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04-12-2010, 07:03 PM | #8 | ||
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Absolutely GT. I'd have one in my driveway now if I could.
Also love how it's the only car shown with a decent interesting colour.
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04-12-2010, 07:12 PM | #9 | ||
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As much as the new GT appeals to me, I just love the looks of the Chrysler 300C and have always wanted one.
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04-12-2010, 07:16 PM | #10 | ||
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1) GT 335
2) Merc SL500 3) Jag XF 4) Lexus IS250 5) Clubby But hey, its your money not mine.
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04-12-2010, 07:21 PM | #11 | ||
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Either the New GT or the E55 either way your getting a S/C V8 and 12 second 1/4 mile from the factory.
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04-12-2010, 07:23 PM | #12 | ||
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it would be GT for this little black duck.
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04-12-2010, 07:33 PM | #13 | ||
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I was truly torn. I chose the 335 GT. I prefer new cars. Was really hard to though with the CLS and the XF. However, if I could get an E class demo for the money (E350) I would probably go with that.
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04-12-2010, 07:47 PM | #14 | ||
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*Slaps Auslandau for even having to ask*
I think you should buy the one that matches your tattoo best. |
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04-12-2010, 08:26 PM | #15 | |||
335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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Just doing the comparisons and was suprised at some quality cars that you could get for the same money! BMW's seem to be the most over priced though, I am sure they are great cars, never had much to do with them but if you look at the A4 vs 3 series ..... no comparison.
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Got me thinking though what people really think when there are other fairly decent options available for the same price as a 'Falcon'
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04-12-2010, 07:49 PM | #16 | ||
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2010 FPV GT FG BOSS 335
Hi Dave, I know where there is a Nitro with Leather has your name on it...
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seriously tho how come the GT-E or the GT-P dont get a mention...is it price or are they included when you say GT???? GT for me...then the F6 and the MERC |
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05-12-2010, 07:34 PM | #22 | ||
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not on your list but i'd buy 2nd hand toyota prado t/d for everyday and a large road bike for kicks.
would love to have a drive of the new gt though, couldn't see myself owning one |
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04-12-2010, 07:57 PM | #23 | ||
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The GT of course, nothing else there has any appeal IMO.
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I've been starin' at the list for a few minutes.
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04-12-2010, 08:14 PM | #25 | ||
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first choice would be the GT.
then the F6 third would have to check out the Benz E55 AMG, i think the falcons the best looking car on the list.
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I think it may be best to ask the question on a couple of other forums mate (if you are a member of others ofcourse) as you're not going to get a good variety of answers from the many sheep here.
I think the Chrysler and both the Audi options are very nice cars. I also like the GT too but i'm not on my knees kissing it. I think the Suburu Imprezza or the HSV Clubby are the go mate. They look great and also look like a $75,000 (or there abouts) car, whereas some of the others look very plain and boring. If I saw that Volvo or Lexus on the street I wouldn't even look twice at it, has no appeal. Your money, your choice. |
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You are saying a Clubsport and Impreza look like they are worth more than the Mercs, BMWs and Mercedes? I went the GT because I'm personally a massive fan of the look (new stripes and wheels included) and of course the numbers it are pushing out are unmatched in or even near its class. But I will admit a lot of those Euro cars are far nicer looking and definitely have the feel of a whole better class of car.
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It'd would be a tossup between the F6/GT though, really depends on handling. Big fan of the 4.0l
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