Oh well, I am going to have a serious look at the EVO X now.

Join us Mal the darkside isnt that dark......

damn tarmac warriors, you'll be the end of us you know!

its the same price as the astra, with more features and a better car, it will definately sell, its not intended to sell as many as the normal focus anyway.

50k for a Daewoo....Bah good luck

the astra's are actually from Vauxhall in europe, the barina and viva is a daewoo (yuk!)

these cars are great for niche market sales, I wouldn't buy a focus convertible, but my mum, sister, girlfiend, her friends and every other woman I've spoken to about it would love one, that's why they are released and why they will sell

Just got back from the SMS and I must say I was disapointed with the F6X and Evo X.

The f6x is very similar to the TTG in all areas except for a few cosmetic things, brakes and motor.

They have the same bar front and rear, same poxy tailpipes and a top mounted intercooler.

I had a good chat with HAmo the FPV dealer from Penrith, he said that it was just a mockup and not the real production version. He did however say that there would not be much changed as they are low volume and would not warrant a tooling for font/rear bars. The 2 tone interior is not my taste, as with the vile embroidery. I did like the liquid metal ICC facia finish.

All in all it looks like a 1/2 arsed effort by FPV to make a FPV territory out of off the shelf parts. They need to get a front mount, boost/oil pressure gauges and a changed f/r bar, to make it look different.

I am glad I did not wait.

As for the Evo X.... YAWN

It looks even more like a cheap Lancer. They have removed all the good bits from the concept like the agressive front, the LED's and the overall stance.

I guess my last shot is the Nissan GTR. My mate who is dealer principal was on the stand and said he would give me first option "IF" they are available in Oz. He did indicate they would be, but it is not 100%.

I guess my last shot is the Nissan GTR. My mate who is dealer principal was on the stand and said he would give me first option "IF" they are available in Oz. He did indicate they would be, but it is not 100%.

Prepare for more disapointment ZAP, the new GTR's are going to be V6 powered awd 350z's aka electric shaver.

Yes, but a twin turbo V6 GTR, me likey, the times its been hitting around the nurburgring are very impressive too!

Poor ZAP, the motor industry has dissapointed you again! Alas, Godzilla will be the saviour!

To be honest, I'm leaning towards an STI at the moment. There then only ones that are improving each model. Sure the had a ruff patch around 2001 (bug eyes ) but all in all there gettin better.

So you like the mazda lookof the subbie's.....

What are they thinking the price of the GTR's are going to be Mal?

Last I read 100K+.....

I was anticipating a more complete package, but really I must say the white car as displayed at th SMS looks lame.

I would actually rather spend my money on a TT, althought the brakes would be good, but the TT already has an improved setup.

The trim is also a bit much on the F6 X.

I am looking at a car for the misses, but I might just get her a Outlander instead and save the money. One turbo is enough in the family.....

James

Edited October 12, 200719 yr by SV300