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30-01-2010, 03:43 PM
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30-01-2010, 04:36 PM
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I doubt GM have the funds to accelerate a new model development program. Being that the VE is still the best selling car in the land they would be stupid not to milk it for everything. How do you spell amortisation?? Series 3 why not. Remember this is just a trademark doesn't mean they are locked in yet.
Cool logo though. Pity about the car.
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30-01-2010, 06:27 PM
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Getting it done.....
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Funny thing is that when VE launched they made a big anouncement that commodore would not keep the same 'body shell' for as long as previous generations.....e.g. VT-VZ. The MD of the time said it was not possible in the modern market to keep one shape/style for as long because of rapidly changing tastes, and that a 'new' body woudl go on VE in about 4-5 years tops..... This i suppose is kinda correct esp with toyota always putting new 'models' on waht is effectively 99% the same platform/engines etc. Now they seem to be doing exacltly what they said they wouldn't, its been 4 years approx and no body change at all, save some changes to wheels/chrome and a pontiac limited edition (not regular model) nosecone on SS..... The VF 'update' will come in mid year i suppose but it is not sheet metal just front/rear valent and maybe bonnet. I realise the GFC and GM bankruptcy have hit but you can ad the 'we will change sheet metal' statement to the long long list of holden porkies... Then again, Ford hasn't changed the sheet metal on territory and it still sells (albeit in lower numbers) and is probably beingheld back by insufficient production...... To be honest, the problems with the VE go way beyond its unchanged styling.....they can put what series badges they want on it when you have an outdated interior and uncompetitive just released drivetrains you've got bigger problems....
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30-01-2010, 08:05 PM
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30-01-2010, 08:13 PM
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perhaps the E3 will be seen in June because of Euro4, do the LS3's meet euro4?
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30-01-2010, 09:41 PM
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Maybe HSV have found a new place to stick on some LED's and need a new model to announce it.
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31-01-2010, 08:54 AM
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BF XR6, oh yeah!!
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Maybe they realized how damn ugly the E2 is, and are rushing the release of a replacement that doesn't make one feel the need to regurgitate.
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31-01-2010, 10:45 AM
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08-02-2010, 08:51 PM
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Ls3's meet Euro4.
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08-02-2010, 09:21 PM
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08-02-2010, 10:30 PM
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Get in the van!
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08-02-2010, 11:02 PM
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I don't often hear the sound of a screaming LSX. But when I do, So do the neighbours.. GO SOUTHS
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08-02-2010, 11:20 PM
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08-02-2010, 11:25 PM
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can't say at this point
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I don't often hear the sound of a screaming LSX. But when I do, So do the neighbours.. GO SOUTHS
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09-02-2010, 07:33 AM
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Not HSV but this is apparently a video of a VF mule, the differences described by the person who took the video (senator from ls1 forums) are the air vents being moved to the top and the new front end covered by the bra
http://s1005.photobucket.com/albums/...=Video0010.flv http://i1005.photobucket.com/albums/.../Image0172.jpg It's so easy for them to test anything based on this platform in the public now, especially drivetrains and interiors... I remember seeing spy photos of wide-bodied VY's before the VE came out  :
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09-02-2010, 01:58 PM
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HMM, I remember over a year ago, people hearing supercharged LS3's going around. Maybe... |
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09-02-2010, 11:40 PM
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hsv while testing a few transformer mules with vairous ls3 with boltons (ls9) type. were interupted by avesco official thinking hsv was putting in illegal track times, when he discovered this was not the case couldn't keep his mouth shut. he did complain about having his phone confiscated thou. and no i dont work for hsv!!
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