The motorshow was good, but not as good as I was expecting. Among the most interesting cars on display were the GT-R and the Coupe 60. Everything else was pretty average.
Here are some photos to share:
The almighty GT-R, Nissan said "Yes, it is coming to Australia, and yes, it is coming in a year's time, and yes, it is going to cost less than $150,000 for something better and quicker than the 911 Porsche."
Awesome Holden Coupe 60, but sadly no, it is not going to be built, no, it is not made in Australia, no, you can't buy it, and no, this is not a Monaro replacement, but just a show gift from Holden to celebrate its 60 years.
For something less attractive, is the 427. Yes, you can now buy this, yes, this is the replacement of the never-build Monaro 427 HRT, and yes, it's got the Corvette LS7 engine under the hood. But no, it can't beat the GT-R still.
Holden's other potential that will sadly never going to be built. The Holden Torona, if were to go ahead few years ago, would be one of the biggest seller in the current mid sedan market. But Holden are too busy building big heavy fuel guzzler Commodores.
Audi S5, I would buy this over the BMW 3 series coupe. And this the rival for the M3, comes with the RS4 V8 engine.
The generation Audi A4, a much improved rear seating room over the on-going B6 and B7.
A beautiful and awesome machine, but sadly, shares the same engine with the S5 and the RS4, which left most customers asking, why? As exclusive as it should be, it should have been equipped with a better and more powerful engine, not something you share with your sports sedan and sports coupe.
The most expensive Lexus model. Auto-park, auto-adaptive headlights (turn as your steering turns), Ottoman rear massage, recliner, etc. Cost more than $200,000.
The new WRX Impreza STI, it is a good car but super expensive considering what you can get with the money. Of course, it really depends on individual, I know I could get the brand new luxury badge, but I know where I stand. I love the car, but I am not willing to spend that much for a car like this.
The Ralli Art Evo, I am not sure where is Ralli Art heading, but the MR looks better than this.
Evo MR.
Of course the new FPV FG Falcon XR8.
The XR6 Turbo is my favourite from Ford. To bad the performance are being tapped so not to surpass the flagship XR8. The normal Ford range are not even worth looking. The specs for the FPV engines are not yet being released in the media, so there is no way we could pop open the bonnet in these cars here.
One more thing, if you guys who went to the show did slip into the Hot Rod and Street Machines showroom, you would notice that there are plenty of signing petition form going around the hall for a new motorsport complex. You are a winner if you do sign.
I know I did, and I can see it received plenty of response and support from the people, hope this sends a strong signal to the government.