Gen F HSV GTS Review, 0-100 in 4.4s

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by MAGPIE

I'm pleased for you, really I am.

Looking at my "whimper" comment that is perhaps a bit harsh and has come across the wrong way.

I dislike all things GM especially HSV but just feel Ford should have sent the Falcon out with a even bigger bang.

The GT335 has nothing to be ashamed of, but Falcon is going to die as the underling to the Commodore as much as it pains me to say it.

Sorry I took it a little out of context ...... just that many say Holden have won, well the simple fact is they won with something that most will not be able to afford new and possibly for many years.

I can understand why Ford have decided not to continue the power wars as they have had their race, won it for quite a few years now and am actually still a bit dumbfounded how Holden came up with the development funds for the GTS. The money or justification for a hypo GT is just not there.

As sad as it is, the FG GT335 will be the last of the GT's (IMO, the best of the modern day breed) and even though the XR8 will be replacing it and very possibly be the best bang for buck car ever produced in OZ, it won't be a GT.

I agree, an XR8 is not as great as a 400rwkw FH GT to finish with but, in this climate, at this stage in FoA's life, might be the best thing FORD has produced here ........ minus the GT badge (which is a huge disappointment in my eye) GT has Ford Heritage, here and overseas for 50 years. XR, to me, hasn't. BUT it might be to the younger brigade where the price bracket might attract.