THE GT335 competitor 300c SRT8 is going to be cheaper... - Page 11

XWGT · 07-10-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by red_hotxr6

You are right it is cheaper, but in 10 years time which is going to be worth more, the GT 335 or the 300c SRT8??..I am quite sure it will be the GT, and those that have them will long have forgotten the extra 10 grand they spent on an australian icon..

Yes your dead right and I'm aware of that but the outright appeal of the SRT8 took me by surprise.

I think to be fair the SRT should be matched up against a full house GT-P however the numbes then just get embarrassing for FPV

Hard decisions

jpd80 · 07-10-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by XWGT

Yes your dead right and I'm aware of that but the outright appeal of the SRT8 took me by surprise.

I think to be fair the SRT should be matched up against a full house GT-P however the numbes then just get embarrassing for FPV

Hard decisions

Have you even driven a new GT?

I have and "the numbers" clearly don't match the awesome performance.

The SRT is a nice car but please consider the weight is more in alignment with a HSV Grange.

Rodge · 07-10-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by XWGT

Yes your dead right and I'm aware of that but the outright appeal of the SRT8 took me by surprise.

I think to be fair the SRT should be matched up against a full house GT-P however the numbes then just get embarrassing for FPV

Hard decisions

No doubt you will have read my detailed comparison report on the two earlier in this thread. Interestingly when i caught up with 3 other fellow Kiwi enthusiasts on Friday there was universal agreement that FPV cars need more interior kit.
Also universal agreement the new green Swift colour is a dog of a thing, and the new blue called Kinetic is a beautiful thing... but sorry I digress...
Nothing else to add on the subject other than I understand your confusion and make sure you take each one for a good test drive and just go with what your heart says and don't listen to anyone else's opinion. There are no wrong answers on the choice you make, only your own personal preference and if you listen to your heart you can't go wrong.

mcnews · 07-10-2012, 10:04 PM

MK II does bring a little more interior kit and tech to the party but yes still a little way to go, especially as most of the FPV range doesn't get the 8-way memory seats etc. of the G6E/GTE. But upper FPVs in MKII do get the nice big new screen and great touch screen sat nav etc.

GTP534 · 08-10-2012, 07:57 AM

I've had my R-Spec for just over 3 weeks now and absolutely love it! Even when just sitting in the garage it looks lean and mean.

I think most of those who buy R-Specs will hold on to them and so resale isn't much of a factor in the purchase.

I just have to drive it and go up and down the gearbox, hear that supercharger whine and the snap crackle pop of the exhaust and I realise although it might not have a fraction of the features of the SRT8 I'm well and truly over my flirtations with the 300 SRT8.

A300srt8 · 15-12-2012, 01:40 PM

Finally got my new car,5 months wait

yes i know its not a ford or a turbo but time for a change

duaned · 15-12-2012, 01:45 PM

Interior fit and finish looks great, certainly much better than the locals!

Kevxr8Leexr6 · 15-12-2012, 01:49 PM

Sweet soundin engine in these things, have to say i dont mind the whole package myself. by the no plate. ur in the game yourself in a way ?

05_ENFORCER · 15-12-2012, 02:11 PM

Reminds me of my old Marquis with that foot brake

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GTP534 · 15-12-2012, 03:44 PM

Congratulations Bosco! It's a nice looking machine.

Saw one exactly like it this morning waiting to turn on to the city bound on-ramp of the M4 off the Northern Road. The guy gave it a bootful down the on-ramp and gee it sounded nice!! Only thing was this stupid motorcylist sat right on his tail the whole way down.

Happy motoring and I'm sure you'll enjoy all the creature comforts!

mik · 15-12-2012, 05:22 PM

congrats on the cruiser, nothing pleases like a new toy in the driveway ;).

Chrisosicko · 15-12-2012, 05:28 PM

Beautiful car, i went to chrysler dealer in adelaide with the cash to buy one but they were complete a holes so i took my business elsewhere thus how i ended up with a gt 335

Yellow_Festiva · 15-12-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisosicko

Beautiful car, i went to chrysler dealer in adelaide with the cash to buy one but they were complete a holes so i took my business elsewhere thus how i ended up with a gt 335

Did you go back to them Pretty Woman style?

Chrisosicko · 15-12-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Did you go back to them Pretty Woman style?

Havnt seen pretty women :-S

Rodge · 15-12-2012, 06:06 PM

Congrats, looks nice and crisp in white. I am certian you will really enjoy it, they're an outstanding motor vehicle and Chrysler deserves to sell them by the boat-load at that price.

Yellow_Festiva · 15-12-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisosicko

Havnt seen pretty women :-S

She goes into a fancy dress store dressed like a bum, but with a bottomless credit card that she can use as she pleases and doesn't get any service, actually, gets asked to leave if memory serves.

Then she returns the following day......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTtVVHg41kU

GTBenny · 15-12-2012, 09:43 PM

Very nice. If I couldn't buy a GT335 I'd seriously consider one of these.

Benny

mike_nofx · 15-12-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisosicko

Beautiful car, i went to chrysler dealer in adelaide with the cash to buy one but they were complete a holes so i took my business elsewhere thus how i ended up with a gt 335

Yeah have heard of this happening a few times.
Like a mates dad who walked into a Mercedes dealership as a keen and serious buyer... In shorts and thongs. Didn't get any serious help so purchased elsewhere.

Guess they have to treat every person as a serious buyer, which I imaging could get frustrating.

Chrisosicko · 15-12-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mike_nofx

Yeah have heard of this happening a few times.
Like a mates dad who walked into a Mercedes dealership as a keen and serious buyer... In shorts and thongs. Didn't get any serious help so purchased elsewhere.

Guess they have to treat every person as a serious buyer, which I imaging could get frustrating.

Damn straight! Probs pay more in tax than he makes

chopstar87 · 18-12-2012, 01:23 PM

That is one beautiful car... I will be ordering my 300 next year (hopefully Feb)... its was a hard fought fight between the 300 and G6E Turbo, Features vs Performance. but I came to the decision i would use the features a hell of a lot more then the awesome performance of the Turbo.

The budget cant stretch to a SRT8 this time thou :( as i am saving for a wedding in Bora Bora for me & the fiance', but I am getting a 300C luxury.. in white, these cars look brilliant in white... I assume that's why they call their white "brilliant White" lol!

Rodge · 18-12-2012, 01:28 PM

^^Nice car mate, wouldn't rule one of them out for myself at the next change-over.
Sooooo much comfort and technology there's no great hurry to get anywhere, you might as well cruise and enjoy the ride. Well worth optioning in the 19 speaker Harmon Kardon sound system IMO. I agree, the white looks really crisp and clean. Enjoy !!

You getting the diesel or the petrol ?

chopstar87 · 18-12-2012, 03:02 PM

petrol... its a nicer sounding engine and has a good punch for this type of car (considering the weight) and the 8 speed is just so smooth.

I am optioning the stereo for sure, i have been told mine will most likely will have to built for me as not too many are floating around with the upgraded stereo, it was the main reason going the Luxury over the standard 300c, as the 300c couldn't option the upgraded stereo. if its going to be cruiser, its going to need a brilliant stereo in my eyes.

chopstar87 · 18-12-2012, 05:56 PM

It was really good, my local dealer gave me a standard 300c model over night test drive when i approached him and told him i was cross shoppin it against a g6e turbo. The longer i had it, the more i loved it!

flappist · 18-12-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

She goes into a fancy dress store dressed like a bum, but with a bottomless credit card that she can use as she pleases and doesn't get any service, actually, gets asked to leave if memory serves.

Then she returns the following day......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTtVVHg41kU

Before buying my GT-P I tried to get a test drive of a GTS Coupe at Madills Noosa several times but as I was turning up in a "povvo" Fairmont Ghia was constaly given excuses as to why I couldn't.

I turned up in my shiny new GT-P about 6 months later and parked it in front of the showroom near to the now heavily discounted previous year GTS wandered in and found the sales guy and then told him in front of the DP not to worry about not letting me test drive the GTS as I bought the blue car out the front.

Bonn · 18-12-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Before buying my GT-P I tried to get a test drive of a GTS Coupe at Madills Noosa several times but as I was turning up in a "povvo" Fairmont Ghia was constaly given excuses as to why I couldn't.

I turned up in my shiny new GT-P about 6 months later and parked it in front of the showroom near to the now heavily discounted previous year GTS wandered in and found the sales guy and then told him in front of the DP not to worry about not letting me test drive the GTS as I bought the blue car out the front.

Certainly is the sweetest revenge.
(accidentally) saw a current affairs show where Gerry Harvey went into Harvey Norman (dressed like a wino) and got differing service from the various Gen-Y staffers! Good television, especially when he went back in, as himself. Gold.

A300srt8 · 18-12-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP534

Congratulations Bosco! It's a nice looking machine.

Saw one exactly like it this morning waiting to turn on to the city bound on-ramp of the M4 off the Northern Road. The guy gave it a bootful down the on-ramp and gee it sounded nice!! Only thing was this stupid motorcylist sat right on his tail the whole way down.

Happy motoring and I'm sure you'll enjoy all the creature comforts!

Yeah all great love it,Heaps of tech stuff but really like the sound system and the keyless entry,start.
Sounds good what you hammer it but still needs a cat back system and a tune to remove all the torque tags

Overall its a sweet ride