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I don't speak Holden, but HELLO!
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TinSnips
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oh come on! An F1 car? Seriously?
Driving a track car and driving a road car are two completely different things. The track is all about making every millisecond count - it isn't like that on the road. And a manual is without a doubt more fun on the road. Nothing better than finding a windy road, with a nice mix of on and off camber corners and variety of speeds teamed with a manual box.
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I'll add to the XR6 turbo thing...
I've driven one. Sure, the speedo and tacho said you were moving along at serious pace. And the ford and holden really arent that much different. If you put aside the red and blue goggles, I can find three things wrong with the XR6.
1) I cant put the drivers seat back far enough in any falcon to be comdortable in it.
2) while you might get some serious poke out of the turbo 6, you simply miss out on the sweet sound of a V8.
3) Insurance on a XR6 turbo will price it out of reach for many.
And if I put my red goggles back on, I think every falcon's interior smells like wet cat hair (its less noticable in one fitted with leather).
So it is a matter of personal opinion on which way you go. But you have to remember that everyone has an opinion, and to them, theirs is right. So if you've got a VE, or an FG, and you are happy with it - then all the power to ya! Enjoy it. We buy these cars because they provide enjoyment, and someone elses personal view on automotive enjoyment might not be identical to yours.
So to the OP, have fun with your new beast!
I've driven one. Sure, the speedo and tacho said you were moving along at serious pace. And the ford and holden really arent that much different. If you put aside the red and blue goggles, I can find three things wrong with the XR6.
1) I cant put the drivers seat back far enough in any falcon to be comdortable in it.
2) while you might get some serious poke out of the turbo 6, you simply miss out on the sweet sound of a V8.
3) Insurance on a XR6 turbo will price it out of reach for many.
And if I put my red goggles back on, I think every falcon's interior smells like wet cat hair (its less noticable in one fitted with leather).
So it is a matter of personal opinion on which way you go. But you have to remember that everyone has an opinion, and to them, theirs is right. So if you've got a VE, or an FG, and you are happy with it - then all the power to ya! Enjoy it. We buy these cars because they provide enjoyment, and someone elses personal view on automotive enjoyment might not be identical to yours.
So to the OP, have fun with your new beast!
