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24-10-2018, 06:49 PM | #1 | |||
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GM's biggest market is now China followed by the US and are virtually non existent in any RHD markets now, doesn't look that good for Holden in the future. |
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24-10-2018, 07:09 PM | #2 | ||
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This is not looking good for Holden, how are GM going to justify developing RHD models for them ?
I think not with the retreat from other RHD markets. The future is gloomy regardless of the typical GM spin. Didn’t their foolish recent CEO say they would be market leaders by 2021 ? |
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24-10-2018, 07:31 PM | #3 | ||
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While Holden talks a good game, Ford has bitch-slapped them with the RHD Mustang,
they really don't have anything too exciting coming that's anywhere affordable.. |
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24-10-2018, 07:52 PM | #4 | ||
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One of their premier dealerships in Watson Holden bundoora (melbourne) has colorados, ZB commodores and equinox almost pouring out onto the street. I've seen the same 3 zb's out the front for more than a month!
Back in the dark ages (early 90's) i remember what a big deal the 200kw VP GTS was and seeing it take centre stage in their showroom. Holden were a marketing machine back then and peter brock had golden tonsils. |
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It was a very different time. If you wanted a performance car, you either got a V8 falcadore, or spent big on a euro. Nowadays, we're spoilt for choice, so much so that even those euros now have performance variants within or not far off the budgets of the average person.
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26-10-2018, 11:26 AM | #6 | ||
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The Commodore turns 40 today.
They say life begins at 40, probably not for Holden. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/motorin...9c5d68ac45c1b9 |
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Every car dealer in the world has new cars sitting in the lot for a month!!! |
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There will be some new car bargains as we head into Xmas and the end of the year. It will be a buyer's market... https://www.heraldsun.com.au/motorin...c6a709cee841fd |
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City holden in Sadelaide sold 13 Acadia's , 2 Comaro's several Silverado's including 2 top of the range @ over $100,000 this week but nothing else!
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28-10-2018, 11:52 PM | #11 | ||
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Was that just the one dealership or all of them?
Looks like the US product is what people want |
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Just City Holden
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I hope Ford are taking notice of Siverado sales rhd F trucks would sell well in Australia
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Didn't look too bad at all. I agree that maybe Ford should consider the possibility of the modern F Trucks here at some stage especially if the 2 litre bi turbo Ranger Raptor doesn't sell too well over time . In the meantime I keep an eye out for seeing a ZB Commodore in the metal ,SOMEWHERE.. |
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Your not missing much Roddy. Even more underwhelming in the metal than in the in pics.
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I have seen plenty in SA.
They all have POLICE on the side.
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Seeing 2/3 a day round South East qld. Sighted a VXR /white and RS /green both looked good.
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Just today , a gorgeous white Mustang GT at the pub . Genuinely love to have a proper bo peep at a ZB Commodore . No doubt a capable car and probably deserves more credit than is given mainly on the back of low sales . Will keep anticipating a good view of one eventually . As a fully paid up member and have my vehicles insured through RACT I regularly read the magazine and car reviews . This is their take on the ZB ..Not a bad jigger at all . http://www.ract.com.au/zb-holden-commodore .. Last edited by roddy1960; 31-10-2018 at 08:54 PM. |
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30-10-2018, 11:00 AM | #21 | ||
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I've seen quite a few around Melbourne, so they are around.
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No Holden wont survive in its current format. I can see another cull of dealers coming very soon.
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30-10-2018, 11:43 AM | #23 | ||
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Holden are in a bit of trouble. To justify the expense of the RHD cars from overseas they had a quota presented to GM that they must fulfill to sell. For example each month they must take on 1800 Astras.
If they don't meet that quota then GM can issue a "fine" to them, not anything insignificant either. Many dealers are now overloaded with stock to get rid of, hence there are some deals happening on particular cars. One of the biggest stuff ups was ordering Astra sedans.
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30-10-2018, 12:52 PM | #24 | |||
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They are barely selling a third of that. |
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30-10-2018, 12:56 PM | #25 | ||
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true, it was just in example.
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30-10-2018, 05:29 PM | #26 | |||
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30-10-2018, 05:53 PM | #27 | |||
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This is so sad. I have a special place in my heart for “Australia’s Holden”. Torana GTR Monaro GTS Commodore GTS What we have now is a shadow of that legacy. Sad, but I think The Hokden Brand is on borrowed time. |
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I don’t think the turbo four is a good fit for Commodore
Maybe replace it with FWD V6 as a base model for buyers not that interested in towing or performance, just a V6. |
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They are selling well so far
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What about GM in general? Things don't look good. https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/general-m...hawa-1.4191946
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