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Old 08-07-2014, 08:24 PM   #31
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Im not a fan of Prussian steel, alto grey IMO was much nicer.
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Old 08-07-2014, 08:58 PM   #32
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For those wondering, Alto Grey vs Prussian Steel. There's a small war going on between Holden guys as to which is better.

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Old 08-07-2014, 09:15 PM   #33
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For those wondering, Alto Grey vs Prussian Steel. There's a small war going on between Holden guys as to which is better.

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In that pic the prussian steel looks better imo. Would like nice in the sun after a good polish and wax
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For those wondering, Alto Grey vs Prussian Steel. There's a small war going on between Holden guys as to which is better.

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Old 08-07-2014, 09:42 PM   #35
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Because people have varying opinions, pointless considering alto grey is a VE colour and Prussian steel a vf colour and there is nothing you can do. Myself, I wish they didn't change the colour as I had two alto grey ve's but cause of the change went with fantale orange with my vf.
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One thing I do know is the new Falcon front is going to make any such argument irrelevant in a few months time,
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Because people have varying opinions, pointless considering alto grey is a VE colour and Prussian steel a vf colour and there is nothing you can do. Myself, I wish they didn't change the colour as I had two alto grey ve's but cause of the change went with fantale orange with my vf.
If I was a Holden boy I'd be lamenting that the VE looks better imho.
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Looks are only skin deep Dr.Smith!
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One thing I do know is the new Falcon front is going to make any such argument irrelevant in a few months time,
The argument of which colour is best? is it only coming in under coat
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Mainly due to a local dealer I traded my 2011 FG for a 2014 Calias V V8. The local dealer had the last of their F6s for 65K. I wanted it but said 55K was the Ford price. They said this one comes with the number plates F6 and the boss won't separate. I was ****ed off. Went for a drive to distract me but called at the Holden Dealer for a look. No intention of buying one.

Ended up getting a Calais V8 sat nav, sunroof, leather etc demo, tint, mats,5 year warranty, 5 year road side, 3 year fixed ($185) servicing, 52K on the road
Nice car. The FG was perfect, tuned, trans cooler etc etc but apart from missing this forum, I love the V8.

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Old 09-07-2014, 03:11 AM   #42
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You couldn't wait another 4 months for a blown XR8 Bob?

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You couldn't wait another 4 months for a blown XR8 Bob?

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Mike I thought of that but while I may have less rwkw, 260 fwkw will do me for now. While the new Ford is getting closer it may be some time before I can get an immaculate demo with 5 years warranty, satnav, sunroof etc etc. at 52K on the road. A bird in the hand type of thing.

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Old 15-07-2014, 09:34 PM   #45
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Congrats on the purchase I like that Prussian steel colour great car the VF inside doesn't look like your in a commodore that's for sure if you waited for the XR8 you'll probably get a new front bar with headlights and a new rear bar and arrhh that's about it oh and the GT motor hope they prove me wrong anyhow great buy
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