I am in the process of upgrading my BA XR8 - magnificent machine and have had to try the new holdens as an option. I have test driven the 6 cyl Omega (absolute rubish - would buy a sigma first) then drove entry level SS with 6 speed manual - very decent vehicle and impressed. Finaly took the club sport R8 out and for $70K plus - no way - slack handling in the front end, soft brakes - naaaaaaaaaaa.
Then visited Jackson ford and test drove the demo 06 typhoon - what a wonderful piece of vehicle. Quiet, smoothe, responsive and oh yeah felt like a pilot rather than driver.
At the end of the day - i wont be racing on the street but i know the phoon is just as fast and if not a little faster but it is just a superior vehicle. I did like the ss (entry level) and good value but too many problems already with everyone i know who has bought one. I am a ford man but have also owned a few holdens before (torry, stato, hz wagon) but after driving all the new stuff - FORD FORD FORD and the new Force 6 looks like a decent ride also
