Would you rather?

[Murcie_LP640]

R-Spec? Nope. It's a limited edition that is supposed to be a homage to the Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition. The standard GT can be ordered without the graphics pack but the R-Spec adds changes to the suspension and wider tyres which are somewhat necessary to transfer the power to the ground.

The R-Spec graphics pack has also been applied to the ute but the Pursuit doesn't get the mechanical changes.

 

[Badasp5.0]

I stand corrected. I wish those were Falcons sold here in the US. I would sell both my Cobra and Subaru for one.

 

[Slash]

That graphics package looks so out of place on that car.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

I stand corrected. I wish those were Falcons sold here in the US. I would sell both my Cobra and Subaru for one.

I've been so close several times to getting into the nitty gritty of buying an FPV F6 or GS. Unfortunately their value doesn't deteriorate half as much as the normal Falcons do so it's a little bit difficult.

The F6 I still maintain as being the best thing that Australia's ever produced (though the VF Commodore as a whole is a very worthwhile proposition for that too). Mostly because the drivetrain combo of the boosted 6 and ZF 6-speed auto is just so well sorted for the car.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Those boosted 6 Falcons are very cool. Even being a V8 guy I can see the appeal of the drivetrain. Heck I would even get just one of the non FPV Falcons. Our TT SHO just doesn't appeal to me the way the Falcon does.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

The normal XR6 Turbo runs the same basic Barra engine as the F6 310, downtuned of course but still get a very handy 360hp and 393lb-ft of torque. Easily modifiable and reliable. The old XR8s used to have the 5.4L V8 but I believe the Coyote V8 from the FPVs is going to get filtered down to the last Falcon before they get scrapped in 2016.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

R-Spec? Nope. It's a limited edition that is supposed to be a homage to the Boss 302 Laguna Seca Edition. The standard GT can be ordered without the graphics pack but the R-Spec adds changes to the suspension and wider tyres which are somewhat necessary to transfer the power to the ground.

Cool, I had a feeling that it had something to do with the boss 302 mustang. I always wanted ford to sell the Aussie falcons in the US, but they won't ever go for it. It would be a better replacement for the crown vic than that interceptor we have now imo.

 

[Badasp5.0]

It would be a better replacement for the crown vic than that interceptor we have now imo.

Agreed. They should have not even bothered with the new Taurus and just did Falcons. If the Taurus isn't a Accord/Camry killer why bother with FWD?

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Agreed. They should have not even bothered with the new Taurus and just did Falcons.

I really don't see any reason for ford not too, GM is going to sell the Holden Commodore here again as a Chevrolet SS sedan and not many people are liking the look of it here. It would give Ford a great opportunity to show GM up.

 

[Sage Ages]

or

 

[Murcie_LP640]

The old Ford.

"Lightness is Everything"

Alfa Romeo 4C Base - AU$75k (projected)

Lotus Elise S - AU$78k

2007 Elfin MS8 Streamliner - AU$79,000

Caterham Seven Roadsport SV175 - AU$73,000

 

[Badasp5.0]

Ford Crown Vic. I have no use for a Full Size Suv.

Alfa Romeo 4C Base for sure. I have been counting down till Alfa comes back to the US.

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Ford Crown Victoria vs Chevrolet Tahoe; Crown Vic, I also have no use for a SUV at the moment.

Alfa 4C Spyder vs Lotus Elise vs Elfin MS8 vs Caterham 7; I'm picking the Lotus Elise, just because I for some reason like it.

 

[GranTurismo916]

Mutt Cutts Van vs. The Mystery Machine vs. A-Team GMC vs. Fairly Odd Parents Unsuspecting Van - Easily the Mystery Machine.

Results:
1. The Mystery Machine
2. Fairly Odd Parents Unsuspecting Van
3. A-Team GMC
4. Mutt Cutts Van

Ford Crown Victoria vs. Subaru Impreza Wagon vs. RAM 1500 vs. Hummer H2 vs. Volkswagen Baja Bug vs. Cadillac Gage Ranger - Impreza, I'd never survive in an apocalypse anyway, so I might as well have fun driving my favorite car.

Results:
1. Subaru Impreza Wagon
2. Ford Crown Victoria
3. RAM 1500
4. Hummer H2
5. Volkswagen Baja Bug
6. Cadillac Gage Ranger

FPV Falcon GT R-Spec vs. Jaguar XFR-S vs. HSV GTS - Jaaaaag XFR-S.

Results:
1. Jaguar XFR-S
2. FPV Falcon GT R-Spec
3. HSV GTS

Ford Crown Victoria vs. Chevrolet Tahoe - Crown Vic because NYC.

Alfa Romeo 4C vs. Lotus Elise S vs. Elfin MS8 Streamliner vs. Caterham Seven Roadsport - Lotus, it's the only one I really like here. What the hell is that Elfin thing?

Results:
1. Lotus Elise S
2. Alfa Romeo 4C
3. Caterham Seven Roadsport
4. Elfin MS8 Streamliner

 

[Murcie_LP640]

What the hell is that Elfin thing?

Australian-made low-volume sports car with a tuned LS1 and a kerb weight of about 1050kg. Definitely the porker in this company but the power-to-weight's still off the scale. They also made a Clubman version that weighs 975kg but I couldn't find one for sale.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Australian-made low-volume sports car with a tuned LS1 and a kerb weight of about 1050kg. Definitely the porker in this company but the power-to-weight's still off the scale. They also made a Clubman version that weighs 975kg but I couldn't find one for sale.

Interesting thanks for the info.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

No problem.

I'd also take the 4C, with the Caterham being a fairly close second. Elise is nice but I don't like what they've done with the new front end, and while the Elfin has its charms as a powerhouse it ain't an eye-pleaser. Striking, especially in the metal, but not exactly beautiful.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Ford Crown Vic and Alfa 8c.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Crown Vic.
or
Impreza
or
Ram
or
Hummer
or
Beetle
or
Army truck thing

Ram.

2013 FPV Falcon GT R-Spec
or
2013 Jaguar XFR-S
or
2013 HSV GTS VF

That. Falcon.

Alfa Romeo 4C Base - AU$75k (projected)

Lotus Elise S - AU$78k

2007 Elfin MS8 Streamliner - AU$79,000

Caterham Seven Roadsport SV175 - AU$73,000

Lotus Elise.

 

[phil bell]

How in the world does a Carbon-monocoque Alfa cost less than an Elise, woah.
Alfas trick manufacturing process really is working it seems.

In any case give me the Alfa.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Elise for me.

 

[AudiMan2011]

Super Sedans: XFR-S all day.

Light cars; Caterham easily.




Top Gear's Reasonably Priced Cars

Suzuki Liana

Chevrolet Lacetti

Kia Cee'd

Vauxhall Astra

 

[GTV0819]

Top Gear's Reasonably Priced Cars

Suzuki Liana


Chevrolet Lacetti


Kia Cee'd


Vauxhall Astra

The Astra looks like the newest of the 4.

 

[Badasp5.0]

Astra

 

[RandomCarGuy17]

Astra, it's the newest one and the best looking. I also, don't like the suzuki liana or chevrolet lacetti (Suzuki forenza in the US) musch, the Kia is alright, but the Vauxhall still seems like the better option imo.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Astra.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Imprezza, Falcon if I can repaint it, the saloon, 4C, Astra.

 

[Bodyguard]

"Lightness is Everything"

Alfa Romeo 4C Base - AU$75k (projected)

Lotus Elise S - AU$78k

2007 Elfin MS8 Streamliner - AU$79,000

Caterham Seven Roadsport SV175 - AU$73,000

Great comparo idea, I have a soft spot for these kind of cars. I will definitely take the Elise, it's just so special. The Alfa doesn't really capture the point of lightweight cars, I don't think. The Caterham just can't be used on the streets and the Elfin isn't much of a looker. Elise all the way!

Also, can anyone explain to me how that 2007 car is more expensive than all of those other, newer cars?

 

[Slash]

Chevy.

 

[Beeblebrox237]

Chevy.

You should be aware that that Chevrolet is really a Daewoo in disguise.