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07-04-2006, 03:30 PM
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Saw this at the carwash ... and was surprised when I looked at the badge.
Most will pick what it is though. Had a bit of a look inside ... and damn it's nice. 
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07-04-2006, 03:32 PM
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Here's mine all nice and clean ... I was bored on my lunch break
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07-04-2006, 03:36 PM
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PM me if you want
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vw passat maybe or is it the lexus in the 2nd pic
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07-04-2006, 03:39 PM
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its the new 2006 Goggomobile
"G, O, GGO"
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07-04-2006, 03:42 PM
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Isnt that the new grandeur by Hyundai?
looks impressive if it is |
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07-04-2006, 03:44 PM
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Hyundai Sonata or Grandeur ?
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07-04-2006, 03:48 PM
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NO, Its a Toyota Aurion isn't it?
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07-04-2006, 03:56 PM
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Just slidin'
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Got me guesing. What is it then?
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07-04-2006, 04:00 PM
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Guy that posts stuff
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http://grandeur.com.au/
They have 194kw 3.8l engines now as well! You have to say Hyundai really have lifted themselves into a very credable brand. decent mechanicals, decent looks, decent build, good pricing. Shows how silly Proton and Kia were. Things like curtain airbags, rear side bags, 194Kw 6 cylinder, Xenon lights, power both front seats, etc even out point a Fairmont Ghia or even a LTD. |
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07-04-2006, 04:05 PM
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I msut admit ... it's a nice bit of kit for a Hyundai
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07-04-2006, 04:07 PM
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yeah I had one behind me the other day..they make you look twice!
I think hyundai will be the next big thing...good cars, right price...
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07-04-2006, 04:07 PM
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Yes it looks nice on the road, has presence.
Take the badges off and ppl would think it was some Euro brand. |
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07-04-2006, 04:10 PM
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I thought it was a new Lexus as first ... then saw the "H" badge on the boot.
Then had to look again.
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07-04-2006, 04:13 PM
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....no wait.....i got it.......its the new Ford GT HO...right?  :
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07-04-2006, 04:16 PM
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hahahahaah ... by the looks of things though ... it looks better than what Holden are meant to be offering for the VE.
*puts flame suit on and hides*
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07-04-2006, 04:18 PM
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It's good having all the dark coloured Mercs/Volvo/Lexus around ... my pristine white Ford ute outshines Euros/euro-look-alikes that were there.
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07-04-2006, 04:23 PM
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Nice, gotta give credit where it is due, Hyundai have worked very hard to rebuild there image and manufacture cars that are of a superior quality and its good to see its begining to pay off.
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07-04-2006, 04:30 PM
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i think the new hyundai sontas look pretty nice
and the add for it was cool |
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07-04-2006, 04:45 PM
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Adapt or perish...
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Hyundai has really pulled the proverbial finger out of the @$$ recently and are making some really, really nice cars.
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07-04-2006, 04:54 PM
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Yeap, I concur. Even if the Sonata is a bit of a rip-off of the Honda Accord, they have done really well and finally don't look so tacky. Hyundai has lifted their game in the past couple of years - I noticed it at a previous Motorshow with the interior fit of the updated Tiburon.
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07-04-2006, 04:56 PM
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There was a newish Merc there ... and side by side ... the interiors were as good as each other.
The Merc model I am talk about is parked directly behind my ute ... I am pretty sure it was an E-class of some sort.
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08-04-2006, 02:25 PM
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Lurvin' my Ute!!!
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Yeah, gotta agree. For a Hyundai, its a great looking car. They really have lifted their game recently. Good on 'em too!!
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08-04-2006, 05:22 PM
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I dont really like Hyundais very much, but they look nice.
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08-04-2006, 05:34 PM
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Ive previously owned a hyundai.. over the past 5 years they have begun making some really good cars. In my opinion in the coming years it wont be just ford vs holden.. it will be holden ford and hyundai.. great cars at great prices, and thats what the consumer wants
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08-04-2006, 06:30 PM
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There's a Hyundai dealer across the road from my work, and I must say, whilst there are a few cars in there line up that are a bit 'eww', theres certainly a few decent rides!
Example: Tiburon Sonata Grandeur Tucson - very nice SUV. Anyone else think the new Grandeur looks alot like the Aurion at the front?
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08-04-2006, 07:33 PM
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08-04-2006, 11:31 PM
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First time I saw the new Sonata, straight away I thought it looked nice.
The Grandeur looks awesome too, wicked interior. |
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