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Old 06-08-2011, 09:00 AM   #4861
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Is it just me, or does everything holden produces have really bogan sounding names?

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Old 06-08-2011, 10:30 AM   #4862
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He should have bought an Eseries and done that up instead. Not saying he didn't do a quality job, its just not the right car to be doing that to. It looks all wobbly.
i realise that everyone see things differently, but there cannot be many people who like coupes more than me, and i think it is great. for sure i would not like to see too many more done, but it is far from an abomination. he has found maybe the one set of lights that do suit (with many hours of course). they are a similar basic shape as the original ones - and the bad part is still only a fraction of the car anyway. the rest of the car looks just like henry intended

i guess in my opinion, even with those lights, it still looks better than every other car on the road - except some other coupes
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:00 AM   #4863
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i realise that everyone see things differently, but there cannot be many people who like coupes more than me, and i think it is great. for sure i would not like to see too many more done, but it is far from an abomination. he has found maybe the one set of lights that do suit (with many hours of course). they are a similar basic shape as the original ones - and the bad part is still only a fraction of the car anyway. the rest of the car looks just like henry intended

i guess in my opinion, even with those lights, it still looks better than every other car on the road - except some other coupes
have to agree there.

i remember seeing pics of it ages ago, doesnt it also have a modern interior in it? and 1uz powered?
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:08 AM   #4864
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have to agree there.

i remember seeing pics of it ages ago, doesnt it also have a modern interior in it? and 1uz powered?
yes, the dashboard doesn't do anything for me - i believe it is all digital, but the from memory the crash pad is now flat and has lost the xb shape

and i believe you are right about the engine - to my recollection it was a lexus engine
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:11 AM   #4865
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i tried finding old pics of it, but theres just a lot of dead links now.

but its cerainly been in a few threads.
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Old 06-08-2011, 11:22 AM   #4866
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i tried finding old pics of it, but theres just a lot of dead links now.

but its cerainly been in a few threads.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=97435&page=3

some pics and info on here
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Old 06-08-2011, 02:08 PM   #4867
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yeah but then you put @n@l in front of the ford names like explorer, territory, escape, cougar it sounds funnier hahaha
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Old 06-08-2011, 02:16 PM   #4868
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Is the word **** seriously blocked?


edit: what the hell...
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Old 06-08-2011, 02:17 PM   #4869
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better than herpes simplex virus though. no wonder skaifey and lowndesy just wanted it
plus the big guys at hsv were out voted by the bean counters for the name of one of the clubsports. the hsv guys wanted to be true to themselves, but maybe r8 was the way to go to sell cars - r7 . . . maybe not
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:05 PM   #4870
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Apologies for the crap pic quality, but as I was leaving Wendouree maccas just before, I came across this:
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:14 PM   #4871
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yeah because all bad *** bitches have fingerfanny flowers on their windows...
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Bottom right of the car Rick......
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Old 07-08-2011, 09:23 PM   #4874
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everyone has seen a cannon.. i think the stickers are more fail then the cannon
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I was in a work car, no way I'd leave part of a dodgy rego sticker like that in my own car!
is the fail the cow car or the tacky VT
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I don't see whats so fail about a 1UZFE in any car
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Old 07-08-2011, 10:46 PM   #4877
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I don't see whats so fail about a 1UZFE in any car
i don't either - it is a fantastic car in my opinion
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Old 07-08-2011, 10:54 PM   #4878
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is the fail the cow car or the tacky VT
There are 3 fails in that picture. Look closely.
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There are 3 fails in that picture. Look closely.
the 3rd would be the old rego sticker (well half of it) still on the screen with the new one
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i think whats fail about this is you can use still photos and get a better quality and smoother video then this crap. why do people upload such **** quality???
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the 3rd would be the old rego sticker (well half of it) still on the screen with the new one
Correctumundo. The fleet cars at work are very well taken care of!!!
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Whereas most Ford names are either a noun or a verb - Expedition, Focus, Fiesta, Falcon, Territory, Escort etc. The only weird one I can think of is Cortina, which yet again comes from Europe. Mondeo of course comes from the word mondo/mondiale which means global.[/quote]



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LordFordNZ: Ever tried to market a car, primarily targeted at ladies call "Probe"....now thats a task I wouldnt like to try again!

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Datsun Excellent was only in Japan, a genuine name FAIL nonetheless!!
We had the Datsun Sunny......fail!

I reckon there's been a few more name fails too..........
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:37 PM   #4886
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This is gonna get flamed I guess but here it goes ….

2011 FPV GT Black limited edition on sale – $3K extra gets you … Black paint!!!

I mean seriously, people got exited from the suspension mods, wheels, brakes, front bar on the motor show prototype model – instead what FPV gives us is a stock GT with black paint … oh wait it also has a authenticity certificate included for the black pain … what a joke!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/131492/2...alia-125-only/

Read the comments people, seems like just about everyone including Ford fans and owners think that it’s a joke …
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:38 PM   #4887
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Datsun Excellent was only in Japan, a genuine name FAIL nonetheless!!
We had the Datsun Sunny......fail!

I reckon there's been a few more name fails too..........
Pajero is one that comes to mind....this translates to something along the lines giving yourself TLC lol...ie w--king
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Old 09-08-2011, 08:43 PM   #4888
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Spotted one whilst in Canberra today. EF with monaro bonnet scoops. Too slow to get a pic.
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Old 09-08-2011, 08:48 PM   #4889
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Proton Jebat.. in Slovak language the meaning is very vulgar
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Watch out, Riksta (aka The VN Police) will be after you!

(Unless he thinks Camiras are also horn)
My grandparents had a Camira. I have fond memories of it. Was a really nice car. Was also one of the last Camiras ever made.
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