1yakini

http://autos.yahoo.com/news/just-che...140000176.html

Ahhhh so close, but no manual trans.. They had it, then they blew it....

Fuzzy_Wuzzy

iTrader: (8)

I am not sure i see the budget part either... I am glad they are offering this though, there needs to be more V8 RWD cars out there. Heck my wife can't drive stick, so maybe I can con her into one of these for her next car.

1yakini

I agree, I mean compared to a new V it is cheaper, but at 50k its still a bit. I am happy to see another v8 rwd car out though...

isis

iTrader: (1)

It's a Chevy also so they'll be around 25k when they are 2-3 yrs old with 50-60k on the clock.

I hate buying new.

LS BRAVADA

iTrader: (4)

It's another car borrowed from Holden

mild83

Which is why it will likely not be in production very long. $50k for an impala is crazy.

Fuzzy_Wuzzy

iTrader: (8)

i complain about the price, but it is not terrible... it starts at 43k and is a minimal options car, since it comes with a lot, they just took out the option to have a lower end model. It seems like they could have made a nicely equipped car start at the mid 30s though, and allowed it to become optioned up.

I guess it is sad/hard to believe how little 30k buys you in a new car anymore, but that is inflation for you.

mild83

I agree, wholeheartedly.

Although I just don't see people buying a domestic , full size rwd v8 sedan at that $47k. I hope it's wildly successful during its run.

liqidvenom

iTrader: (2)

People buy cars that they feel is worth the money to them. everything i've read has said this car is built at a high level and is worth more than the money Gm asks for it. I dont see diehard 4th gen camaro owners buying one, but people who might be looking at a infiniti/audi/bmw/etc might give it a look and thats prob what gm is hoping for.

DACTARI

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I've been shopping for cars lately in the 50-60k range and the weak *** **** the luxury imports try to pass off on you is laughable. I would have been all over the SS if mybwife didn't think it looked like a Camry, which by the way-- what the **** GM, did all your designers jump ship lately?

OneSlowV

iTrader: (2)

I would choose the 392 charger over this. This car shouldn't even be over 40k.

StretchASU

The same way a few guys I know are doing with the G8 GXP just wait 3-4 years and grab that thing for 20-25k.

liqidvenom

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a 535 with m package and a manual is 59k
335 is under 50k
nothing weak about either of those

StretchASU

Unless you have a warranty, your wallet will be weak with that 335.

BudRacing

iTrader: (3)

They're only going to be offering these for a year or two. This is basically overflow stock from the Aussie's contract to build their model. There is a contract to build X amount of cars and there are only so many projected to be sold in Australia. The rest are being given a slight face lift, a left hand drive conversion, and being sold as niche vehicles in the states. Hell, they didn't even bother getting creative with the name. That's how short of a lifespan I see with these cars.

Would I love to own one? Hell yes!

The Aussie's model can be optioned up to an LSA style motor. These things will be a modder's paradise.

liqidvenom

iTrader: (2)

with our flimsy diffs we are used to a vehicle with an issue, difference is bmw fixed the issue to a large degree and off a 7yr warranty for their hpf which is really the only weak point on that car.

MN_V

iTrader: (5)

I have a feeling this is going to be a very attractive car in person. Every review I've read has given it glowing reviews for how it drives and handles. I don't think there's anything wrong with the fact it's a holden car. They make some cool stuff. It'll probably be had for the low 40's which will blow away any competition.

StretchASU

Two guys local to me picked these up from Hendrick in Cary and had them at todays C&C. It is a good looking car from the front, but the back leaves something to be desired IMO. It has some nice things, but some stuff that screams "still a G8 GT". The dash is really clean and few buttons keeps it from being cluttered up. Performance wise, it should be coming quickly for that platform. RotoFab supposedly has already bought one to develop their products on.

LS BRAVADA

iTrader: (4)

Holden makes all the cool cars because GM puts all their efforts into the corvette. All GM performance cars come from Holden designers. GTO, G8, SS, camaro. The omega (catera) came with a LS engine for gods sake. I'd give my left nut for one of those.....

citationtech

I unknowingly walked right past a black SS at Bayside Chevrolet in SoMD. They're very unforgettable in the flesh. The no manual option is very sad for enthusiasts, but it is from folks who want $75k for the new Z/28.