Reborn Monaro @ Melbourne Car Show

Submitted: Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 16:34

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A decade after blowing Sydney revheads away with the surprise unveiling of a reborn Monaro, Holden has caught the motoring public unawares again with a new coupe … and the result is stunning.

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Reply By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:05

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:05

One word kills all the hype: "concept"

Andrew

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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:59

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 17:59

The reveal in 98 also used the word concept.

This will be built, Lutz has said so.

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Follow Up By: Members-Neil & Margie-Cairns - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:25

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:25

Although the word concept was used ,, they also say on another page i just read ,, production ready !!

Yes please , I'll have one ,, oh , and one of them W427 while I'm at it !!

Guess I'll just have to stick with the SV6 !!

All the best ,, Neil ..

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Follow Up By: Wayne's 60 - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:52

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:52

Hi Andrew,
While listening to the news, Greg Pierce does nothing for me, I was certain that there was discussion about two cars, one is production ready and as indicated above, the second is a concept vehicle.

Cheers,
Wayne.

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Follow Up By: Gerhardp1 - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:55

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:55

I want the Monaro with the 427 donk !!!

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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 22:31

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 22:31

Thanks for the info....i just read the word concept and that is the clincher for me (plus the badge :-))

Andrew

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Follow Up By: Wayne's 60 - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 22:43

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 22:43

Hi Andrew,
Yep, I understand where you are coming from. There is a fine line between "actual and factual"l and the advertising companies "sometimes" over-step the mark. I'm still looking forward to seeing one in the flesh................ our famiily has had a long association with the Holden logo and I'm curious to see where it goes from here.
Cheers,
Wayne.

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Reply By: robak (QLD) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 18:22

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 18:22

I'd have a guess that they will call it a monaro because it's simply not good enough to establish its own great repuation.

R.

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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 18:24

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 18:24

Come on you guys.

the new Falcon will cream that thing !!

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Follow Up By: CLC50 - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 18:57

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 18:57

Gee Guys
I hope I have not started a war Like Nissan V Landcruiser.
I myself Have always been a Ford man that,s why I own a Nissan (Ford) LOL
Bought my first Custom Line 1954

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Follow Up By: That Troopy Bloke (SA) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 21:20

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 21:20

"the new Falcon will cream that thing !!"

That's a big call Gone Bush.
This link has a few more details:HSV W427
370 Kw and 640 Nm.
0-100 kmh in under 5 seconds.

I think I'm ready for my mid-life crisis....where do I sign :-)

Cheers
Glenn

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Reply By: stefan P (Penrith NSW) - Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:32

Friday, Feb 29, 2008 at 20:32

Just doesn't look right to me.....something about the arse end that looks awkward??

But thats just me....I am sure many a Fat, bald, mid life crisis suffering middle manager will salary sacrifice for one!! ;)

Cheers Stefan

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