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8EHiND · 10-23-2002, 18:04

I have here sitting in my lap the November edition of Wheels with a really good comparison between the BA and the VT. Below are the results:
Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo vs. Holden Commodore SS.
XR6T = 4.5 stars, SS = 3.5 stars. Winner = Ford Falcon XR6 Turbo

Ford Fairmont Ghia V8 vs. Holden Calais V8.
Ghia = 4.5 stars, Calais = 3.5 stars. Winner = Ford Fairmont Ghia V8

Ford Falcon XR6 N/A vs. Holden Commodore S S/Charged.
XR6 = 4 stars, S = 3.5 stars. Winner = Ford Falcone XR6 N/A

Ford Falcon XT vs. Holden Commodore Executive.
XT = 4.5 stars, Executive = 3 stars. Winner = Ford Falcon XT

Well that makes me very very happy.

Donut King · 10-23-2002, 18:24

Well you would hope that it beats the VT, it is a 5 year old car now

:s3

8EHiND · 10-23-2002, 18:40

Hahha thats right DK.. Oh and that reminds me of something further. The VY is not in running for COTY. They claim it's not new enough. We all knew that straight away and it took them a month. hahahahahha! The contenders left are below:

BMW 7 Series
Ford BA Falcon
Ford Focus
Holden Monaro
Honda Jazz
Honda CR-V
Hyundai Getz
Hyundai Tiburon
Lexus ES300
Mazda 6
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Mercedes-Benz E-class
Mercedes-Benz SL
Mini
Peugeot 206CC
Peugeot 307
Range Rover
Renault Clio
Renault Laguna
Saab 9-3
Suburu Forester
Toyota Camry
Volkswagen Polo

All of a sudden the BA is looking more and more like a COTY winner. :s4

Hobbes · 10-23-2002, 19:14

There's some stiff competition ... Clio, 6, etc all have a good chance !!!

Mr Sparkle · 10-23-2002, 20:27

And even a "dark horse" like the SL Roadster isn't out of the question! Going on the last few years, the actual criteria for winning COTY has been questionable, in both definition and implementation!

mustang · 10-23-2002, 21:08

Does anyone know when Wheels COTY will be announced?

NeoXplod · 10-23-2002, 21:14

Quote:

Originally posted by 8EHiND
I have here sitting in my lap the November edition of Wheels with a really good comparison between the BA and the VT....

VT = VY

I'm surprised no one's picked that up yet...

KenOath · 10-23-2002, 21:41

Wheels COTY is announced for next issue.

Expect something in the media in around about 3 weeks.

bhr · 10-23-2002, 22:59

Quote:

Originally posted by NeoXplod
VT = VY

I'm surprised no one's picked that up yet...

/me wacks noddy on the head

Quote:

Originally posted by Donut King
Well you would hope that it beats the VT, it is a 5 year old car now

Troutman · 10-23-2002, 23:10

To my mind, COTY is between Mazda6 and BA. BA has its 'utilisation of resources' deficiency, but value for money is a strong point. The SL isn't nearly as revolutionary as the '99 S Class was.