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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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to get a monaro in the united states?
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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i dont know but i want to import either a ckubsport r8 or an hsv coupe 4 or whatever the awd gto is called over there
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Old Dec 8, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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yeah Coupe 4 is the AWD GTO. Clubsport's pretty much just have the basic features and the same LS2 you guys get in the GTO. The new range is pretty impressive. How does 0-60 in under 5 sound. 275 rear tyres have a bit to do with that. The GTS in the hero car and the Senator which is what I have is the luxury model but with all the performance bits of a clubsport standard. And the premium parts from a GTS optional like mine has.
The new HSV's run an MRC suspension in GTS and Senator like the Cadillac version but biased more towards a track setup.
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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you can get a nice 2004 gto (low miles) for under $20K
and the full body kit (bumpers, spoiler, side skirts) for about 2-3 grand I think (from JHP)
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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im not sure its legal to import one because of the gas tank location...easier and cheaper to just do a conversion with a body kit.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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My dad has a couple of brothers back home in the car industry, and a few years ago he tried importing a clubsport, basically its impossible...im pretty sure they have LHD commodors in the middle east, but he hit some brick walls and gave up. Got a jag instead.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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Monaro = Pontiac GTO but in LHD

Yes middle east sells the 4 doors in LHD, plus I understand you may be able to get them in Brazil as well look here http://www.chevrolet.com.br/omega/index.shtm V6 model mind you.
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It's not the Monaro but it looks like the current VE Commodore is not far off the US market link , looks like that one is fitted with the HSV wheels . The L98 equiped ones here seem to be good for a 13.8 second 1/4 mile out of the box .
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Is It possible to get a commodore ss-v, I was seriously considering importing one if possible when I pay off my T/A....
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The new g8 is an SSV so GM has done all the work for u
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Originally Posted by macca_779
The new g8 is an SSV so GM has done all the work for u
Thank you for the info, I was not yet aware of the g8. I just searched and did some reading, I will definately have one when they arrive!!! I AM PUMPED!!!
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