[FatBoy]

Yes, I'm back.

Now, the lease on my current vehicle (V8 ute) runs out at the end of this year (November), and I'm not sure what to replace it with.  Should I get an i30N?  Or just get an i30N instead?

Seriously though, it is on the short list.  Others that are currently on the list are Ford Focus ST (new), Subaru WRX (new or STI with low kms if available), a Subaru Forester (new), or a Volvo S60 (low km R-design).  All of the reviews I have seen have me leaning to the i30N.

[nzenigma]

Mate you can become   a reborn club  member if you buy an N.
An un-named techy will be grovelling at your feet.
We have women if you need them 
Do it!

[CraigB]

Out of that list I'd probably pick the N to Jamie

[Dazzler]

Definitely an N Jamie..

You need to make up for that dreadful decision to buy a Holden Trailblazer over a Sante Fe... 

How is the Trailblazer going BTW? 

[FatBoy]

The Santa Fe was an option until we saw the towing capacity.  Our camper trailer has a MAUW of 2000kg, which is the max tow weight of the Santa Fe; a bit too tight for my liking.  That and the car wasn't as big as the Trailblazer for our teenage giants (6'1" and 6'3").  I do still like the Santa Fe, great styling and specifications (except for the towing capacity).

The Trailblazer is going quite well.  No issues at the moment, touch wood.  It's had a few minor recalls (covered during regular service) for things such as reprogramming of the ECU for DPF burns, and auto window down for opening and closing doors.  The servicing is good, with capped price servicing for the life of the vehicle.  We did have a "DPF full, continued driving mandatory" warning come on just after we picked it up.  I think it was due to the car sitting in the yard and just started up and idled to recharge the battery.  After 35000km we haven't had any issues with the DPF.  That is probably due to our shortest drive being 20 minutes at 80-100 km/h, enough time for a regen to happen.

[Dazzler]

Cheers Jamie. I forgot about the towing capacity issue. 

I've probably watched too many Auto expert anti Holden Videos.. 

My Holden was a pretty good vehicle overall. 

[beerman]

Was listening to the ABC the other night old mate who does the Auto section re Holden said:

Has the second biggest dealer networlk after Toyota even after downsizing.
Has sold Opel and Vauxhall meaning a lesser pipeline for RHD cars.
Opel supplies a number of vehicles for Australia (Commodore/Astra for example)
It is expensive to engineer vehicles for the RHD market.
Sales of Holden's have dropped through the floor. Most of the registration vehicle numbers are unsold dealer demos.
No sales = no profit.....

[CraigB]

@FatBoy We have the Camaro arriving on our shores before to long, that might be a temptation fuel usage would likely be worse than the ute though

[FatBoy]

@FatBoy We have the Camaro arriving on our shores before to long, that might be a temptation fuel usage would likely be worse than the ute though

I work in the Oil and Gas Industry, so fuel usage is not an issue for me.  I have to support the industry that supports me!!

That being said, the purchase price of the Camaro will probably be a deal breaker.  I did have one as a hire car in Hawaii last year.  It was a bright yellow convertible.  Great performance from the V6 (250kw from memory).

[CraigB]

@FatBoy We have the Camaro arriving on our shores before to long, that might be a temptation fuel usage would likely be worse than the ute though

I work in the Oil and Gas Industry, so fuel usage is not an issue for me.  I have to support the industry that supports me!!

That being said, the purchase price of the Camaro will probably be a deal breaker.  I did have one as a hire car in Hawaii last year.  It was a bright yellow convertible.  Great performance from the V6 (250kw from memory).

Yeah the price wont be cheap, similar starting price to the Clubsport I believe and it only goes up from there stick with the N mate

[The Gonz]

[nzenigma]

  WOW !!
When do you take delivery Gonz ?

[Smokeyr67]

@FatBoy We have the Camaro arriving on our shores before to long, that might be a temptation fuel usage would likely be worse than the ute though

I work in the Oil and Gas Industry, so fuel usage is not an issue for me.  I have to support the industry that supports me!!

I'm my own gas industry