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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Despite now owning one, I don't like Holden. Most of their cars have been rubbish.
Kinda ironic that when they finally get some decent SUVs, they go under. As a lifelong Ford man, I'm inclined to laugh. He who laughs last, etc. But putting that aside, its all kinda sad. Another Australian iconic brand down the dunny. It's also a bit rude, that GM have basically said "Australia? nah, cbf, not worth the effort."
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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I know we are on a Ford Forum (albeit) I love Maloos, has anyone read the Keith Urban story of trying to get one to the US?
Wasn't successful but was keen!! |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Canberra
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A long drawn out death. Just pay the dealers what is owed and **** off! I note GMSV is officially trademarked.
It is interesting but GM is on a nose in a big way when it comes to how Holden was killed off. As for the senate inquiry. What is the point at all, it is all gone. ****en paper pushers pushing more paper! |
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I'm surprised that Ford doesn't have a similar arrangement to convert F150 and Super Dutys.
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I hope that this collection gets to stay here in Australia..
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/sto...past/?cs=14260 |
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Walked into Westside Auto wholesalers in WA the other day, line up of ZB Commodores was crazy, all dealer demos and yard stock dumped from former Holden Dealers changing brands.
Talking to one of their sales reps, he said, it was the biggest mistake they made. No one wants them and that some had come in with very low Km's and had the Opel badging on the bodies but were same year as the Commodores. |
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We may wonder who owns them now. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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And if you recall, the US government sold their stock for a $10 billion loss.
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Holden name at closing of manufacture was (apparently) worth 140 million and GM wouldn't sell when an offer was made.
Prior to departing RHD market announcement, they offered it to PSA (Puegot) for 60 million. PSA declined as they believed without manufacturing it was worth less than 20 million. I bet they wished they had taken the offer, allowed Holden to sink or swim under different ownership. |
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Not Long left Now..
https://www.drive.com.au/news/holden...trackLink=SMH3 |
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Join Date: Oct 2020
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"Hello! We are currently working with dealers to clear a high volume of new car stock. Can I ask what make and model are you interested in?" I shouldve responded... HK monaro. I think Holden would sell more of those if they had them, than ZB's . ![]() |
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Ford screwed the Falcon
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Bye bye.
https://www.caradvice.com.au/920758/...-january-2021/ On a side note: My brother's MY12 VE SS redline won't start. He has to wait a month before any of the remaining Holden service centers can look at. He always was a Richardhead so I'm lolling at his misfortune.
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So with this .... we know the answer now.
This thread pretty much has run its course.
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