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Hi Gang,

Firstly, let me say that I am not a huge aussie car fan. I think that the reliability, build quality and over all design of foreign cars surpass our local stuff, but that's not the point.

The Mrs has a new job and there is an option to lease a new car. I haven't seen the documentation yet, but the company's rules are that it must be a locally made car and, as I am led to believe, it must be new.

Her boss has an XR8 which reportedly costs about $10k p.a. which includes fuel, servicing, rego, insurance, tyres, etc. I think that's a good deal, but I need to see the facts on paper and any fine-print.

Not sure if FBT is an additional factor here. Anyone?

I am so over my practical, yet some borng FWD magna wagon. She was over it b4 me, so that's a suprise.

I would like a car with a bitta how-you-doin (the go-go). Something with some driver involvement. I miss my Line!

I cannot buy a liner as they are 2 door (impractical with a baby) and imports.

I love the liberty wagons but they aren't aussie. A wagon would be preferable.

As I need a large-ish family car, the options are probably a Magna wgn (aaaargh!), a BA XR6T or XR8, or a Commodore. I think they make wgns, which puts them in a good position against the Fords who don't.

A Territory was another thought, but performance (ie a Turbo) sets you back around $55k + on-roads.

Any realistic ideas (a Focus XR5 / Golf GTi is not realistically pratical).

Cheers.

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Here is a link to another thread with further links to some things that have been discussed previously. As for Aussie released, I havent heard of that one though.

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/in...&hl=novated

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As for Aussie released, I havent heard of that one though.

It's a govt. thing. So they are viewed as supporting their own people I am assuming.

Might do some reading up, but I have been driving BA & VZ over past few weeks at work & find the BA more boaty feeling to drive.

Maybe a VE SS could be the go?

Anyone heard feedback from the guy here who bought the ignition/orange one with 20's?

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Yep - when my dad was with Pacific Dunlop, they had a rule all company cars had to be Aussie made.

The VE wags aren't out yet, the 380s look to be nice - but I'd go the Commode sedan. Whether an SS or just a high-spec model with the 20" rims - they are a VERY nice car.

INASNT has the orange SSV, drop him a PM.

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