For the first time in many decades I’ve got absolutely NIL desire to update our cars. We bought them hike we could still get them for their uniqueness (wagon V8 & sedan-like handling ute) & usefulness (both versatile load carriers adequate for domestic use..one for the clean stuff, one for the tip trips). I’m hardly going to part with them and live with regret after replacing them with what in the price range??
My advice to anyone considering getting rid of their ‘real Holden’ is to think very deeply about why they bought it. How many people on here do we read about regretting the sale of one of these in the past (& I’m not referring to the rare few examples that would have appreciated over time). I realise that financially it’s not a choice for some, but if you can in any way withstand the cost of hanging onto that V8, Monaro, Stato, ute etc while buying something else then do so...there’s probably a far greater chance that you will regret the decision than not... if you later reflect on the fact that you had a choice financially.
Angry V8's won't be the norm in the future, but there will always be people that appreciate them. I for one don't daily the Redline, but rather save it for nice weekend drives with the family or the car club. And for that purpose, its perfect. Hell, it'll even tow a trailer when we go camping. Try doing that in a Stinger.
