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Originally Posted by Mr_GTO
Well that was 2004...it's 2007 now. Go drive one. You do realize that Holden is as every part of GM as Pontiac is right? If that's the case, then you must have hated F-Bodies from 1993 on since they were "imports" built by GM of Canada.
Yup, you can have your opinion that it's ugly.
Yea, it was overpriced, but you can get one now for a decent price.
As I said, have you driven on?
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I have been to the Holden plant a few years ago. Holden's relationship to GM is WILDLY different than Pontiacs relationship with GM. Trust me. Things are done very differently in AU and they run things "their way". There is a TOTALLY different perspective on life. And there is a TOTALLY different perspective in the manufacturing and automotive industry over there.
Ask yourself this question. Why is GM turning to AU for the GTO and the G8? The Zeta platform? Why is GM turning to AU?
The F-bodies were designed and engineered in the US. GM decided to assemble them in Canada. Totally different scenario....a poor analogy on your part.
Besides the engine, how much of the Holden Monero do you think was conceptualized, designed, or engineered by GM employees that live outside AU? the Monero was an Australian car. You cannot get away from that fact. GM imported an Australian car.
OK....I have a few hours Saturday and I'll go to the local GM dealer and ask if I can drive the Monero. I will do it.