Is everyone okay??
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So I test drove this exact car yesterday on the basis of maybe getting a brand new one:
Never had a new car before and we get a corporate deal on these worth about $6-7k off so c.$78-80k new.
Now hold with me here. It's clearly too heavy, it's steering is way too light (the worst point and unfortunately probably the most important) but, but, for Perth roads 99% of the time it's perfect.
Interior is just lovely, feels so modern and more interesting than a 4 series and is stacked with equipment. Cooled seats are just a dream.
Ride was very good, handled reasonably and had a lovely sound when pushed.
I also think it looks ace.
I must admit very impressed in the limited drive.
There are very few sub $100k brand new cars that are appealing but this one of them.
Never had a new car before and we get a corporate deal on these worth about $6-7k off so c.$78-80k new.
Now hold with me here. It's clearly too heavy, it's steering is way too light (the worst point and unfortunately probably the most important) but, but, for Perth roads 99% of the time it's perfect.
Interior is just lovely, feels so modern and more interesting than a 4 series and is stacked with equipment. Cooled seats are just a dream.
Ride was very good, handled reasonably and had a lovely sound when pushed.
I also think it looks ace.
I must admit very impressed in the limited drive.
There are very few sub $100k brand new cars that are appealing but this one of them.
motomk said:
Picked up on the same day 90 minutes apart at the opposite ends of Melbourne!
Nice. I like the blue, which is fortunate because in April SWMBO's new Cruze arrives - it is blue. Then in May my new SS wagon arrives - it is also blue.
In December I got a red wagon, and she got a red Cruze.
Someone in company cars is having a laugh.
In other news, now that the traffic has returned to normal (i.e. s
t) the wagon's fuel use has jumped to around 11.5 l/100km. Fortunately fuel is cheap just now, and I like the noise it makes, otherwise I'd be ordering an SV6.Lambchopski said:
Bibbs said:
See if you can get good (heat resistant) velcro instead. Makes life a little easier in certain circumstances.
Good idea for removal when cleaning. But I don't want the plate to stick too far out etc. 
Stef
Jader1973 said:
Nice.
I like the blue, which is fortunate because in April SWMBO's new Cruze arrives - it is blue. Then in May my new SS wagon arrives - it is also blue.
In December I got a red wagon, and she got a red Cruze.
Someone in company cars is having a laugh.
In other news, now that the traffic has returned to normal (i.e. st) the wagon's fuel use has jumped to around 11.5 l/100km. Fortunately fuel is cheap just now, and I like the noise it makes, otherwise I'd be ordering an SV6.
Hmm, interesting. Anyone know where 6-12 month old, ex-lease/company cars like this go to be moved on? Are drivers ever offered them at decent prices?? And 11.5 l/100km would be like going Diesel after the Mazda and the Volvo.I like the blue, which is fortunate because in April SWMBO's new Cruze arrives - it is blue. Then in May my new SS wagon arrives - it is also blue.
In December I got a red wagon, and she got a red Cruze.
Someone in company cars is having a laugh.
In other news, now that the traffic has returned to normal (i.e. s
t) the wagon's fuel use has jumped to around 11.5 l/100km. Fortunately fuel is cheap just now, and I like the noise it makes, otherwise I'd be ordering an SV6.Managed to get my CAMS licence in a week, so went off to a Porsche Owners Club event the other weekend.
Didn't come last, and managed to get some okay camera footage for me to now study and learn my lines better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGc4O2jX0pg
Was good fun, but now looking at new disks and some pads with a bit less fade.
Didn't come last, and managed to get some okay camera footage for me to now study and learn my lines better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGc4O2jX0pg
Was good fun, but now looking at new disks and some pads with a bit less fade.
PomBstard said:
Jader1973 said:
Nice.
I like the blue, which is fortunate because in April SWMBO's new Cruze arrives - it is blue. Then in May my new SS wagon arrives - it is also blue.
In December I got a red wagon, and she got a red Cruze.
Someone in company cars is having a laugh.
In other news, now that the traffic has returned to normal (i.e. st) the wagon's fuel use has jumped to around 11.5 l/100km. Fortunately fuel is cheap just now, and I like the noise it makes, otherwise I'd be ordering an SV6.
Hmm, interesting. Anyone know where 6-12 month old, ex-lease/company cars like this go to be moved on? Are drivers ever offered them at decent prices?? And 11.5 l/100km would be like going Diesel after the Mazda and the Volvo.I like the blue, which is fortunate because in April SWMBO's new Cruze arrives - it is blue. Then in May my new SS wagon arrives - it is also blue.
In December I got a red wagon, and she got a red Cruze.
Someone in company cars is having a laugh.
In other news, now that the traffic has returned to normal (i.e. s
t) the wagon's fuel use has jumped to around 11.5 l/100km. Fortunately fuel is cheap just now, and I like the noise it makes, otherwise I'd be ordering an SV6.Woah there! So after about 2-3 years I am back on the forum, mostly because my last place of work blocked PH and my new place doesn't.... a quick scan of the top 10 topics says not much has changed lol!
I am still driving the SSV, has had a VCM OTR, catback and tune since then but other than that not a lot to report...ooh apart from a new kid and sold boat...
What did I miss?!
I am still driving the SSV, has had a VCM OTR, catback and tune since then but other than that not a lot to report...ooh apart from a new kid and sold boat...
What did I miss?!
Pommygranite said:
So, is there some free supply of Holdens available? 
Damn! You quoted my post before I realised the Cruze is a 1.6 not a 1.4 and went back and fixed it 
Not free unfortunately: just getting changed over every 6 months at the moment (although I did have to ask to get the SS swapped because it was over 10k km and there was no sign of the replacement).
Edited by Jader1973 on Saturday 11th June 08:37
Jader1973 said:
Pommygranite said:
So, is there some free supply of Holdens available?
Damn! You quoted my post before I realised the Cruze is a 1.6 not a 1.4 and went back and fixed it Not free unfortunately: just getting changed over every 6 months at the moment (although I did have to ask to get the SS swapped because it was over 10k km and there was no sign of the replacement).
Edited by Jader1973 on Saturday 11th June 08:37
Jader1973 said:
Last Sunday my drive contained 7.8 litres and 12 cylinders.
This morning it only has 5.2 litres and 10 cylinders.
Swapped them both over during the week: SS to Calais V6, SRi to SRi Z.
Hmm, shame you couldn't have punted the SS this way... Anyway, whatever you do don't mention anything that might make the Calais V6 seem in any way better to the SS. Ta This morning it only has 5.2 litres and 10 cylinders.
Swapped them both over during the week: SS to Calais V6, SRi to SRi Z.
Edited by Jader1973 on Saturday 11th June 08:02
Pommygranite said:
So how does that work? That's a great deal so I can only presume you work Holden. Well done!
Company lease car. And yes I do (although the future looks a bit uncertain).PomBstard said:
Hmm, shame you couldn't have punted the SS this way... Anyway, whatever you do don't mention anything that might make the Calais V6 seem in any way better to the SS. Ta
TBH you wouldn’t have wanted it - quote a few stone chips and it was due a service.The Calais is a nice relaxing cruiser and nowhere near as anti-social as the SS. In the SS even stop start traffic was fun: stick it in manual mode, leave it in second, and let the bi-modals crackle and pop all the way down Citylink at rush hour
If you are interested in one then PM me with what you are after and I can see what is available - V8s are a bit thin on the ground though.
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