Your missing the point blokes...

This big sheila has never owned a V8 before!!!

She dont drive fast just wants the sound :lol:

V8K

The Typhoon would have to be the best bang for your bucks out of the cars mentioned.

I guess in a year or so we'll know what the new 6lt HSV motor is all about and how reliable it is, so presuming it is OK then it would be next on the list.

A GT or GT-P would be nice, especially in the colour scheme you mentioned but at it's present power level represents poor value compared to the Darkside. Only for died in the wool die hard Ford fans. 

Don't know much about BMWs so can't offer any advice.

So to summarise, if it's a V8 you must have, and if Ford run true to form and let Expensive Daewoo walk all over them in the performance stakes then the HSV will be the one to get.

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Disagree. The GT/P is sensational, most of these so called experts and their opinions dont even own one, so the HSV is a few tenths quicker than the Ford down the almighty 400. There is far more to these cars than the golden 400 metre run that gives some people and motoring writers so many orgasms, if you want a drag queen mod an xr6T, if you want a real car, with some real character and that stonking V8 spine tingling roar, consider the GTp Ken. I offer you a drive to dispel all this crap to show you what a boss with some K's on it can do. If your worried about traffic lights spend $5k on Hypnodoc type bolt ons and that will take care of even the new LS2 piston slapper

GTP no

R8 yes

F6 yes

325 if you want to look cool.

The Typhoon would have to be the best bang for your bucks out of the cars mentioned.

I guess in a year or so we'll know what the new 6lt HSV motor is all about and how reliable it is, so presuming it is OK then it would be next on the list.

A GT or GT-P would be nice, especially in the colour scheme you mentioned but at it's present power level represents poor value compared to the Darkside. Only for died in the wool die hard Ford fans. 

Don't know much about BMWs so can't offer any advice.

So to summarise, if it's a V8 you must have, and if Ford run true to form and let Expensive Daewoo walk all over them in the performance stakes then the HSV will be the one to get.

Disagree. The GT/P is sensational, most of these so called experts and their opinions dont even own one, so the HSV is a few tenths quicker than the Ford down the almighty 400. There is far more to these cars than the golden 400 metre run that gives some people and motoring writers so many orgasms, if you want a drag queen mod an xr6T, if you want a real car, with some real character and that stonking V8 spine tingling roar, consider the GTp Ken. I offer you a drive to dispel all this crap to show you what a boss with some K's on it can do. If your worried about traffic lights spend $5k on Hypnodoc type bolt ons and that will take care of even the new LS2 piston slapper

sh*t your one eyed Rob :lol:

The latest dribble fest from Motor conclude their article on the HSV LS2 by claiming that with some practice they reckon they can break into the 4's for the 0-100km. That is farken fast in anybodys language and more than a few tenths over the GT/P. The new LS2 sounds like a great tourqey engine. there is no doubt FPV have their backs against the wall now, the F6 is their saving grace IMO. If l was in the market for a V8 it would be hard to look past the R8.

Go the GT-P...I know what I will be purchasing next. Couldn't givea rats how fast they are down the quarter mile. I reckon they look and sound horny.

F6 Typhoon: $58,950 (Manual only)

GT: $61,350 (Manual or Auto)

GT-P: $70,200 (Manual or Auto)

Pursuit: $53,340 (Manual or Auto)

This'll get a bite or 2.....

Why pay an extra $8850 for a -P a set of 19's and Brembo's.......oh and FREE stripes...... :headhurt:

F6 Typhoon: $58,950 (Manual only)

GT: $61,350 (Manual or Auto)

GT-P: $70,200 (Manual or Auto)

Pursuit: $53,340 (Manual or Auto)

This'll get a bite or 2.....

Why pay an extra $8850 for a -P a set of 19's and Brembo's.......oh and FREE stripes...... :headhurt:

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Cos youve got it!!!

V8K

As usual vik has eloguently stated the obvious Ken......get a bloody V8, the GT version.

Rob is spot on too, how gives a damn about the 1/4 mile, in looks and sound the GT sh!ts all over the 'pussycat playing with its ball' offering.

And think of your clients, they need to get their rocks off too just by looking at your Beast!!!!!!

Honestly mate you will never regret it. CAI and twin hotdogs and a Manta rear muffler you will be on a tissue box a week habit.................believe me!!!

Oh yeah and the short shifter too as I know you will not degrade this wonderful car but getting the auto.

Disagree. The GT/P is sensational, most of these so called experts and their opinions dont even own one, so the HSV is a few tenths quicker than the Ford down the almighty 400. There is far more to these cars than the golden 400 metre run that gives some people and motoring writers so many orgasms, if you want a drag queen mod an xr6T, if you want a real car, with some real character and that stonking V8 spine tingling roar, consider the GTp Ken. I offer you a drive to dispel all this crap to show you what a boss with some K's on it can do. If your worried about traffic lights spend $5k on Hypnodoc type bolt ons and that will take care of even the new LS2 piston slapper

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So you've driven the R8 then to know what it it's like?

Piston slapper huh? Been released for the whole of 2 months now (if that), I seriously doubt if anyone knows yet.

I'm sure a Boss with a few km on the clock does get along quite nicely, as would a R8 with nearly 8/10 litre more capacity.

Ken has stated he's not into modding cars, he just wants the "push in the back" when he depresses the accellerator. The R8 has more power and lighter weight so will give a bigger push.

Suggest you drive them all Ken (maybe not worry about the Beemer) and make an educated choice yourself.

There is a reason I'm defending the HSV so rigoursly, it's so Kent will buy one and bugger off to LS1 forum and leave us alone! :lol:

Go with your heart not your head Ken.Rapid GT.....YES.