W427 between $148,000 - $168,000 - Page 5

4Vman · 23-05-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

I don't think anyone is dissing the fact that HSV are giveing it all they can, bu the fact that at the same time they are pulling off a percieved cash grab.

I can't see how anyone can call it a Cash grab without knowing what the product costs to manufacture?
Seems pretty i'll informed to call this car a "cash grab" without knowing all the facts..
HSV are entitled to make a profit as much as anyone else, nobody has the right to dictate what margins they make, the market will determine that by either buying it or not..

JP300+ · 24-05-2008, 01:57 AM

Maybe HSV is getting a bit scared of a little FG XR6T stealing its thunder ! ... The F6 will be better again.

$139K for a Commodore? :togo:

owl · 24-05-2008, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by loltastic

Yep, like above, about $220k. Seeing as tho they start at $72k in america, I don't see that as good value. Not sure what your tastes are, but for a little bit more coin you could get a Ferrari 360. For only $150k you could get a 2006 BMW M5, or still for $150k, a Maserati Coupe. I mean, just much, much better cars.

don"t be so sure there better cars ,i have a friend who has a 2007 M5 and with the gas guzzling and oil burning issues plus failure to run on occasion issues ,he told me he would love to have his money back if it were possible

loltastic · 24-05-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by owl

don"t be so sure there better cars ,i have a friend who has a 2007 M5 and with the gas guzzling and oil burning issues plus failure to run on occasion issues ,he told me he would love to have his money back if it were possible

Oh I'm not saying they're better cars. I was merely making the point that if you had $220k, would you really spend it on a Corvette when there're so many other fantastic cars available for the same money? Same point with the HSV W427.

4Vman · 24-05-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by loltastic

Oh I'm not saying they're better cars. I was merely making the point that if you had $220k, would you really spend it on a Corvette when there're so many other fantastic cars available for the same money? Same point with the HSV W427.

Yes but are they large Australian built 4 door sedans..? There's allways going to be something with better numbers, but many people have family's to consider too.. a small cramped 2 door coupe wont do..
Don't underestimate the loyalty to the large Aussie V8 Sedan..

Bad Bird · 24-05-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by loltastic

Oh I'm not saying they're better cars. I was merely making the point that if you had $220k, would you really spend it on a Corvette when there're so many other fantastic cars available for the same money? Same point with the HSV W427.

In its native market with its incredibly low price (~75K) it is the ultimate supercar bargain. I can see the appeal, especially its insane performance. $220K really takes the shine off it.

loltastic · 24-05-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad Bird

In its native market with its incredibly low price (~75K) it is the ultimate supercar bargain. I can see the appeal, especially its insane performance. $220K really takes the shine off it.

No doubt if it was even sub $100k it would be a super performance bargain, and in America that is why it's so popular. If it cost $220k in america, would it be the cult hero it currently is?

**CAT600** · 24-05-2008, 06:36 PM

Makes the 05/06 Ford GT with its US $160K RRP look like a relative bargain.

Mmmmmm GT supercar :sm_drool:

Daniel

RPO83 · 27-05-2008, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CDAA

For the money I would rather be in the Merc. In fact since the GTHO got canned it's the next car on my shopping list

www.mercedes-amg.com/C63/

Did just that last Thursday, I play the 7 month waiting game now...

WASP · 27-05-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO83

Did just that last Thursday, I play the 7 month waiting game now...

Well lucky you!! Congratulations. What colour did you go for???
You going to have to provide me with running updates now

Colville

eb2fairmont · 27-05-2008, 04:23 PM

Yeah I'd go the C63 over a W427. Better resale too.

**CAT600** · 27-05-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO83

Did just that last Thursday, I play the 7 month waiting game now...

Awesome and well done!

Daniel

burnz · 29-05-2008, 08:25 PM

merc's pfft, every man with a machine gun got a taliban taxi, where's the exclusivness?

loltastic · 30-05-2008, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by burnz

merc's pfft, every man with a machine gun got a taliban taxi, where's the exclusivness?

It's called, AMG.

T3ts50 · 30-05-2008, 12:50 PM

They had an article about the W427 in the Herald Sun today, apparently the blow out to $170K was due to the Aussie dollar being so strong against the US dollar, and that majority of the parts are from the US. If this doesnt make sense to you, you are not alone.

burnz · 30-05-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by T3ts50

They had an article about the W427 in the Herald Sun today, apparently the blow out to $170K was due to the Aussie dollar being so strong against the US dollar, and that majority of the parts are from the US. If this doesnt make sense to you, you are not alone.

the question is where are the part's sourced?
motor, box, brake's, clutch, diff.

RPO83 · 30-05-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CDAA

Well lucky you!! Congratulations. What colour did you go for???
You going to have to provide me with running updates now

Colville

Hey Colville, went for black/black...just hope the dealer doesn't stuff me around (its not only Ford dealers that do this!).

WASP · 30-05-2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO83

Hey Colville, went for black/black...just hope the dealer doesn't stuff me around (its not only Ford dealers that do this!).

You would think not but I have quite a few clients that have expensive european cars that tell me the 'sales' experience it's not much different to when they had their Falcon or what have you. I love the idea of a black AMG C63 but I was going to go out on a limb and get a white one when the time comes

Apparently I've been told however that I'm jumping the gun and I have to get my wifes's C-Class Merc first. She wouldn't buy the idea that the C63 was actually for her

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Bent8 · 30-05-2008, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RPO83

Did just that last Thursday, I play the 7 month waiting game now...

Sweet mate, the C63 is sure to impress, here's a vid to entertain yourself while you wait for your beast!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/123007...63_amg_review/

mercury maid · 20-06-2008, 02:43 PM

http://www.carcentral.com.au/2008062...7-concept.html

Damn..they're gonna build 427 of these but who's gonna pay that much..seriously..ok it has an LS7 but there's so many better cars.

I'd rather wait to see how the new GTR shapes up..what about a RHD converted Corvette if its LS engines that tickle your fancy.. but a HSV commodore??? will probably be worth half that next year.

HSVKILLA · 20-06-2008, 03:10 PM

I agree with you there,i would rather buy a f6 and a gt for that price,thats a 6 and an 8 wow now thats something worth spending that type of $$ on.

DoreSlamR · 20-06-2008, 03:10 PM

It will sell a lot better than you think.

Bucket · 20-06-2008, 03:20 PM

Oh Im sure it will sell but Value for money it FAILS

JutroXR8 · 20-06-2008, 03:37 PM

Definatelly will sell... There are always people out there looking to stand out. Thus, given the price tag (along with a decent car), the vehicle will be exclusive....On top of that it will have the tag as the fastest 4 door production sedan built in Australia...

nommic · 20-06-2008, 03:38 PM

427 * $150,000 = $64,050,000

Wonder how much profit they'll make on it.

bangm001 · 20-06-2008, 04:04 PM

I bet they use that 427 coupe (one of two only) selling for nearly 900 large as a selling point! They will be a real weapon, but 150K is alot of money.

Still guys, if FPV brought out a limited edition of GTHOs making the same power as that HSV, many would be snapped up straight away, and thats probably what has happened already with the HSV. I hope it does do well so we do see a GTHO return!
Many went crazy with the cobra, I wonder how many were put away and stored and will not be driven?? Never mind a HO..

**Full Noise** · 20-06-2008, 04:09 PM

Only $150,000. Think I’ll have two.

Personally, I think the people at HSV need to be drug tested. WTF are they on?

**Falcon Coupe** · 20-06-2008, 04:58 PM

Threads merged.

summoner · 20-06-2008, 05:06 PM

why everyone crying over the price? Fact is if ford released a GT-HO at that price point and it actually had performance to match ford nuts would be falling over themselves to buy it if they could afford it.

RS027 · 20-06-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by summoner

why everyone crying over the price? Fact is if ford released a GT-HO at that price point and it actually had performance to match ford nuts would be falling over themselves to buy it if they could afford it.

Finally someone with the stones to mention the truth. Anyone who would by a Bimmer or Merc over the W427 is not the intended market for this car. This is a car for Holden/HSV nuts with the dollars to back them up. Ford fans could only be so lucky.