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« Reply #15 on: June 09, 2011, 12:16:10 AM »
One for the missus I think! As soon as the dealerships are open taking orders, I will have a Astra GTC and Insignia OPC on order Smiley Can't wait!
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« Reply #16 on: February 10, 2012, 11:15:52 AM »
Well it is official, the Astra GTC is coming to down under Thumbsup

http://www.carsales.com.a...a-gtc-for-australia-28745
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« Reply #17 on: February 10, 2012, 03:01:55 PM »
sweet. now we just need the GTC OPC to show up with it!
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« Reply #18 on: February 11, 2012, 08:49:29 AM »
Had a look at the Opel Aus site...very good.
Looks like the cars will be well appointed, but the engines don't look like anything special,.....actually the 2L diesel looked like a good bet to me.
The GTC?.....a lovely shape....but then again the engine does not excite me.....but maybe the 200KW 2L version to be released in March will be good.
So, I reckon ALL of the proposed Aussie Opels will be good for the ordinary driver, but for those of us looking for some performance.....it appears that we will have to wait a bit longer.
Does anyone know through which Dealers they will be sold, or will Opel be "stand alone" in its own Dealerships?
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« Reply #19 on: February 11, 2012, 01:26:27 PM »
They are being pitched as "Stand Alone" however a few of the Holden Dealerships have put their hands up.
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« Reply #20 on: February 11, 2012, 02:31:19 PM »
Just read in the paper today that Opel say they will have 20 Dealers, & that maybe half of them will be Holden Dealers.
Cheers, Pickles.
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« Reply #21 on: February 11, 2012, 10:28:17 PM »
That's what I thought as well pickles. According to teir site the insignia doesn't even get the v6! I would have been tempted if it did but with 160kw in a family sedan?.. I don't think so.
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« Reply #22 on: February 12, 2012, 08:06:57 PM »
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/21d5QWOHS9w" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/21d5QWOHS9w</a>
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« Reply #23 on: February 13, 2012, 08:25:47 AM »
Well, that OPC car LOOKS REALLY nice, but once again, if I've read correctly, the "good" engine is only 200KW......not really good enough in today's market, with those hot little Citroens & Renaults running around, not to mention the Focus RS(that I used to own!)......and I've gotta say this....that video?......well there's the presenter talking about a "performance" car.....and he says nothing about the engine?!!!
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« Reply #24 on: February 13, 2012, 06:48:50 PM »
Yeah, it's about 206kw. A little bit off the RS, but then again I think it may handle better and also at a cheaper price (I would hope!).

The LNF engine has been used in the US for quite some time so upgrades are pretty cheap, so that's a bonus for a Euro car Smiley
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« Reply #25 on: February 13, 2012, 10:10:02 PM »
Are you thinking of replacing the Burg when it comes out ?
Thinking I might move on the Audi and buy the OPC when they arrive........ Thumbsup
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« Reply #26 on: February 14, 2012, 08:10:20 AM »
Quote from: nurburg08 on February 13, 2012, 06:48:50 PM
Yeah, it's about 206kw. A little bit off the RS, but then again I think it may handle better and also at a cheaper price (I would hope!).

The LNF engine has been used in the US for quite some time so upgrades are pretty cheap, so that's a bonus for a Euro car Smiley
G'Day Rory, you'll obviously be waiting for the Nurburgring Edition, before getting your order in?!
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« Reply #27 on: February 14, 2012, 01:03:27 PM »
If this is in the 50k range in 12-18months time I might just have to update. test drive pending.
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« Reply #28 on: February 14, 2012, 06:58:03 PM »
Will be keeping mine for quite some time, turning it into a more track orientated car.

In saying that, i'll be taking one out for a drive to compare when they get here Smiley
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« Reply #29 on: February 15, 2012, 08:55:28 AM »
Well Rory, they'll probably do another VXR won't they?....which would be a level above the OPC car shown in this thread?
Cheers, Martin.
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