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Old 03-01-2022, 01:34 PM   #31
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The most memorable holden in my book is the 1985 camira wagon, and for all the wrong reasons. My mum had one when i was a young kid. Tow trucks were cool. I missed so many birthday parties due to that car. It was mainly the times when the boot would open on its own at highway speed and my bike would fall out or the camping gear, as a young bloke that upset me. An unforgettable vehicle in my eyes.
I had one of the last JE Wagons and can honestly say I had no problems with it whatsoever but naturally my MkI Focus is the best car I have owned.
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Old 03-01-2022, 01:46 PM   #32
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Mantello Holden in Roxburgh Park is still going, signage and all. Drove past it a few days ago.

Sunbury Holden also still had it's Holden signage up last time I went by, they're now Holden and LDV
Patterson Cheney in Vermont still has their Holden signage up (for now).

The dealer in Seymour that I bought my Aurion from a few months back put in an Isuzu dealership to replace Holden. From their FB feed, they seem to have no issues shifting D-Maxes....
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Old 03-01-2022, 04:50 PM   #33
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Is anyone trying to get hold of any Holden dealer signs while you can?
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Old 03-01-2022, 04:52 PM   #34
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Is anyone trying to get hold of any Holden dealer signs while you can?
Nah, but keen on pinching the massive VB sign thats on our pub thats been boarded up and closed for the past 5 years
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Old 03-01-2022, 05:04 PM   #35
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Is anyone trying to get hold of any Holden dealer signs while you can?
I found one recently with its signs still up in regional WA, didn't think to ask about the signage but did get a couple of dealer stickers as a momento.
First time I'd ever been in a Holden dealership
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Old 04-01-2022, 09:03 AM   #36
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Every day I drive through the roundabout at the bottom of Mount Ousley Rd and Princes Highway, Wollongong ( Cholesterol Corner ) and marvel at the way the FORD signage has replaced Holden signage. To me, that signifies Game Set and Match to the Blue Oval.
My local area as well, however unfortunately they (Gateway Ford) seem to have inherited the less than inspiring Service and Communication Standards of their predecessor.

Your only communication interface is with the equivalent of a booking Secretary, so good luck if you wish to discuss anything about the issues, or ask any relevant questions, with the someone who supervises the workshop or actually works on the car - or even has any idea of what you are talking about.
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