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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Since i saw a black one on sunday i have been thinking about them.

So i went to the dealers that sell them[cant say the word].

They knocked off
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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The catch is it'll be worth half that next week.

They do seem to depreciate at a rate of knots. A lot of car for the money though, I'd love one.

See the Febuary issue of Practical Performance Car for a buyers guide (I can get Kate to scan it for you and email it if you want).
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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that would be cool.

But why dont i feel the urge to head for a bmw or audi showoffroom.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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The catch is single figure MPG figure's.

Plus it is a glorified Vauxhall!
Wait a few months until GM collapse and you will be able to pick them up for peanuts.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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When she gets back from wherever she's gone I'll get her to scan the magazine.

PM me an email address.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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And they are twice the price than Australia.

A no nonsense, big saloon car.

It'll not come close to an M5 or RS4 in quality, but it's about half the price.

To me it is a great car when compared to a 330i or an A4 though.

Same badge snobbery that didn't help the VX220 (another great Vaux, and again not made by Opel).
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by senninha1994,Feb 20 2009, 10:50 AM
Plus it is a glorified Vauxhall!
Says the Honda driver

Actually it's a car thats on the radar when the need for 4 seats arisses.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by senninha1994,Feb 20 2009, 10:50 AM
Plus it is a glorified Vauxhall!
No, it's a rebadged Holden.

Nothing to do with Vauxhall, just another of the GM group.

No grid of Vauxhalls sound like this (and yes, I know half the grid are Fords).
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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MArk thats a good enough reason why I HAVE to own a V8 before we're forced to cycle everywhere

Some awesome camera work on that clip too
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:21 AM
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What about the bathurst s, 560hp



And twr make lots of bit for them.
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