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Old 01-06-2013, 01:23 AM   #1
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I did a build a Calais and it came In At $44,800 Drive Away The V series came In At $51,200 Drive Away. A Bit More Than I Thought $4800 for Drive Away Costs???

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Old 01-06-2013, 01:45 AM   #2
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Yeah I did a ss sedan and came to $48k. For that coin give me a GT 335 second hand anyday
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Old 02-06-2013, 12:46 AM   #3
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VF also has fixed price servicing...$185ea for four services for first 60,000kms.
http://www.holden.com.au/ownership/servicing
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On roads includes dealer delivery of up to $1995... Add that stamp duty and rego and that gives you the extra. So Csv8 are you going to buy one? Calais seems like great value to me!
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Old 02-06-2013, 10:54 AM   #5
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Calais V seems like the sweet spot to me with its premium heated leather seats, bose stereo, heads up display and sunroof.
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Old 02-06-2013, 11:07 AM   #6
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Yep, I think Calais V V8 will definitely be my next car.
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Old 02-06-2013, 11:17 AM   #7
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wish the calais had the option of a manual! might have to wait for a few 2nd hand VF Senator manuals come up on the market.
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Old 02-06-2013, 11:22 AM   #8
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DASH GT no I am not..happy with my GHIA...as on the wrong side of 60 next car will be my retirement car...a medium size car...Focus Titanium and i30 has impressed me...
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Old 02-06-2013, 11:29 AM   #9
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DASH GT no I am not..happy with my GHIA...as on the wrong side of 60 next car will be my retirement car...a medium size car...Focus Titanium and i30 has impressed me...
Life's too short to drive a buzz box... Go out with a bang and drive a real car.
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stevz...cann't afford an Aston Martin !!!
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stevz...cann't afford an Aston Martin !!!
There's no need for an Aston Martin... Even keeping your BF Ghia is a better proposition than an imported buzz box!
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DASH GT no I am not..happy with my GHIA...as on the wrong side of 60 next car will be my retirement car...a medium size car...Focus Titanium and i30 has impressed me...
I would keep the Falcon!
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I think the $39,990 Calais is my own sweet spot. Leather, proximity key, LED daytime lights, 18 inch alloys, blind spot assist on top of all the other standard features like auto parking etc is fantastic.

It's how much the old VE Omega used to cost.
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Old 02-06-2013, 01:14 PM   #14
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If you want a manual calais, i was told by a holden dealer a few months ago that if you want it they can do it, so you don't know until you ask, a special order car could be done.
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Old 02-06-2013, 01:18 PM   #15
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If you want a manual calais, i was told by a holden dealer a few months ago that if you want it they can do it, so you don't know until you ask, a special order car could be done.
I think you'll find they were telling you porkies. Holden will NOT build a manual Calais, no ifs, no buts.
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Model: Holden VF Calais

Price: $39,990, (manual), $41,990 (auto)

Saving: $8300

Engine: 3.6-litre V6

Power/torque: 210kW/350Nm

Transmission: Six-speed automatic

Body style: Sedan, Sportwagon ($2000 premium)

Safety Features: As per Evoke plus, blind spot alert, reverse traffic alert, LED daytime running lights

Main features: As per Evoke plus 18-inch alloy wheels, partial leather seats, smart key with push button start,colour digital instrument display, chrome highlights, premium front and rear bumpers,
http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...509-2ja8t.html
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:11 PM   #17
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That is drive's stuff up as Calais is definitely auto only according to Holden's website.
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I'm wondering if there would be any way I could convince them to build me a manual SS V sportwagon. The HSV wagon comes in manual so surely there are a few running down the line...
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I thought this was a Ford forum ?
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