The other major thing to take into consideration is that Holden refused to act on Australian car buying trends. It's all about the SUV now and Holden just couldn't or wouldn't build one as they knew the writing was on the wall years earlier and thus weren't going to retool for such low volumes when they could set up in Shanghai with much lower production costs and eventually ship back here to Australia after their deal with PSA expires.
Honestly I wouldn't buy a ZB in principle as in 4 years you'll be left on your own and without any parts for it as there'll be no support from GM for it, but then again all companies build cars with a vision that in 5 years they will head to Auschwitz for Automobiles.
Fact of the matter cars are no longer seen as an extension of ones personality and things to own for many years. They are merely disposable items now.
not convinced about that . My view is that people want everything and pay very little for it All I care about is this: Is the widget good ' is the widget very good , is the widget outstanding having regard to research, industry opinions who test drive etc, us it value for money too? what can I afford I note that you like the ZB so you might listen to me .
After all the facts, after 2 test drives, after seeing the amazing performance and handling etc etc.. It's sweet spot power to weight ratio .. amazing , it ironically is the flagship, an entry level car .. the LT
the 4 cyl 2 litre petrol turbo) and my astonishment at what I got from the entry level LT, I decided to buy this sleeper gem . Whoever made it I don't care.. It is a real sleeper, a great car, in an era where suv purchase decisions are highly emotional. I honestly believe my decision anyway to buy the LT was based on rational considerations. And yes it does not have led or laser lights, the sat nav screen is washed out, but you know , I got the that infotainment system to respond to voice . and it is perfect. ( I was never attracted to pretty women, the plain ones gave so much going for them ). I love my basic LT, it is packed with so much and cost me 28k . And in summer I can turn on the engine remotely and safely.. wow.. It is prettier than I could ever dream of. And it supremely fast overtaking on a highway.. I an still tapping myself and saying . thus is so good. Yet I hear John Cadogin?? urging us to screw down the dealer. just a poor way to embed thoughts in people minds. I don't want to walk out of a dealer and think gee I screwed that dealer. That did not happen when I bought the LT. we need more peace mire thank you, and mire graciousness. I am so so happy with my transaction. I try to promote thus approach quietly in dealing with other retailers .
