Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo - Page 2 - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

rodgerd · 08-06-2003, 11:55 PM

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Originally posted by nickt
I know this. I drive an S15 200sx (Silvia) - it has a lot of the technology out of the GT-R but it is not a compable car to the XR6 - a two door, 2litre turbo coupe is not matched up against a 4 dour family car - different people drive them for different reasons.

As far as four door performance saloons go, the XR6 or XR8 would be my pick - hands down.

Four door performance? I'd look at the four door Skylines, Toyota Altezza and the Diamantes.

Tandem · 08-08-2003, 06:03 AM

CV8-R is the ultimate limited edition Monaro. An already unique performance vehicle has just become even more exclusive. Only 350 of these remarkable vehicles will ever be built, each with a number of luxury and sports features not seen on any Monaro to date.
RRP from AU$59,900*

Overview
Unique 18" alloy wheels
6 disc in dash CD player
Unique exterior colour in Turbine Grey
Light shale leather interior
Climate control
Generation III V8 engine, 235 kW of power, 465 Nm of torque
Holden Assist
Front and rear lamps with silver vision globes and blackout rear housing
Unique instrument cluster with white dials

Technical details can be found here

And here for more images of a great car

Mephisto2 · 08-08-2003, 02:11 PM

Monaro smonaro.

I test drove the CV8. Nice, but no cigar. It's basically a coupe on a Commodore chassis.

Mr Mephisto

Tandem · 08-09-2003, 02:03 AM

Did you get to actually open it up??

I did a test drive from (in Brisbane) Zupps Holden to Lakeside raceway.

Best way to purchase a car - open it up during the test drive.

Mephisto2 · 08-09-2003, 02:27 AM

No, I didn't open it up, but only drove it around town.

Having said that, did you take the new BA Falcon XR6 Turbo out and let it rip?

In every roadtest and review, the XR6 Turbo came out top.

Don't get me wrong. The Monaro is a great car. I just prefer the XR6-T.

Mr Mephisto

Tandem · 08-09-2003, 05:48 AM

Got to take the Falcon only onto the H/Ways to the Sunshine Coast and the M1 F/Way down to the Gold Coast and back.

Not the same I'll admit, but still got to open it up a little. It too was a great test drive.

The Monaro for me was just a dream to drive.

08-08-2003, 06:03 AM	#42 (permalink)
Tandem Insane Location: Brisbane, Australia	The beautiful Holden Monaro - Long Live Holden !!! CV8-R is the ultimate limited edition Monaro. An already unique performance vehicle has just become even more exclusive. Only 350 of these remarkable vehicles will ever be built, each with a number of luxury and sports features not seen on any Monaro to date. RRP from AU$59,900* Overview Unique 18" alloy wheels 6 disc in dash CD player Unique exterior colour in Turbine Grey Light shale leather interior Climate control Generation III V8 engine, 235 kW of power, 465 Nm of torque Holden Assist Front and rear lamps with silver vision globes and blackout rear housing Unique instrument cluster with white dials *Technical details can be found here* And here for more images of a great car

08-09-2003, 02:03 AM	#44 (permalink)
Tandem Insane Location: Brisbane, Australia	Did you get to actually open it up?? I did a test drive from (in Brisbane) Zupps Holden to Lakeside raceway. Best way to purchase a car - open it up during the test drive. __________________ It is not a mistake, but an experience. But, if you've experienced it before then you should already know if it is a mistake.

08-09-2003, 05:48 AM	#46 (permalink)
Tandem Insane Location: Brisbane, Australia	Got to take the Falcon only onto the H/Ways to the Sunshine Coast and the M1 F/Way down to the Gold Coast and back. Not the same I'll admit, but still got to open it up a little. It too was a great test drive. The Monaro for me was just a dream to drive. __________________ It is not a mistake, but an experience. But, if you've experienced it before then you should already know if it is a mistake.

08-08-2003, 02:11 PM	#43 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	Monaro smonaro. I test drove the CV8. Nice, but no cigar. It's basically a coupe on a Commodore chassis. Mr Mephisto

08-09-2003, 02:27 AM	#45 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	No, I didn't open it up, but only drove it around town. Having said that, did you take the new BA Falcon XR6 Turbo out and let it rip? In every roadtest and review, the XR6 Turbo came out top. Don't get me wrong. The Monaro is a great car. I just prefer the XR6-T. Mr Mephisto