HSV- 547kw for $27k

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Pommygranite

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14,229 posts

215 months

Monday 26th October 2015
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Question from the resident HSV 'perts- is this good value ($66k all up) and on a serious note any ideas what the fuel consumption would actually be like (yes I'm serious smile )

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/revealed-the-54...

Bibbs

3,733 posts

209 months

Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Honestly? I think half the price is for the name.

There are some guys doing pretty big numbers with the new heatbeat SCs. Active Automotove quote $14k for the 2.3L, fitted.

I know of a 600whp car on the old L98 engine (6.0) with a 1.9L charger on E85.
I also know of a VF wagon with 500whp with a 1.9L charger (averaging 16L/100km).
I also know of a E3 Maloo with 500whp with a 1.9L charger.




Edited by Bibbs on Wednesday 28th October 02:52

Lambchopski

469 posts

186 months

Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Now that sort of power more than makes up for the size and weight of a big car! smile

Bibbs

3,733 posts

209 months

Wednesday 28th October 2015
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And my mate with the VE is thinking of selling it.

I've asked for an engine swap before he does.

Pommygranite

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14,229 posts

215 months

Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Interesting.

I think the appeal is that you keep the warranty on your brand new car - possibly well worth it.


motomk

2,148 posts

243 months

Wednesday 28th October 2015
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$66k all up? $26k for the Supercharger? ....that makes $40k for the car? I assume that is a 2nd hand one? I would guess $76k all up.
Maybe a
http://www.motoring.com.au/reviews/2015/large-pass...
http://www.motoring.com.au/videos/2015/sports/hold...

The warranty won't be with Holden it will be with a third party I suspect, probably not an issue.
A friend looked into it because he wanted the warranty too, this was on a Harrop W315 upgrade.
If it is Perth, it will go to one of their stores over there, ie not the dealer. Since they stopped Perth Street car I can't remember their name! I remember it is not Active, Formula?