Skooby

In all of those links to other sites reviewing the FPV' why do they compare them to Euro sports cars that cost at least $100k more? In one of the articles it says that FPV owners can afford Mercs and Beemers. Considering the GS is priced at approx $57k I know I couldn't afford to buy a car any more expensive than $60k, and even that will be a struggle (and no doubt the finance minister will put her foot down!). I seem to remember not too long ago that all the comparisons were between HSV and FPV and the V8 variants of the HSV were beating FPV hands down. Now that there's a new kid on the block the FPV must be compared to Euro cars costing at least $100k more? Maybe it's a compliment to Ford and FPV? Anyway, on topic, the car sounds bloody hot going around Bathurst. I think a test drive will be my only option.

Still happening now. I've fired an email off to CJF with the warning I'm receiving.

As for the XR8 I've read reports that it's gone and others that say it will be revamped in 2011 with n/a motor.

According to the latest Wheels magazine there is to be an entry level FPV with 315kw and the GT with 335kw. The picture they show has grilles under the headlights on either side. Wheels once again referred to the GTHO having 375kw in 2011. It also said that the XR8 will be released next year, not sure if it will be supercharged, but the picture of the mule car they have doesn't have the grilles like the FPVs. And they are also bringing the Focus RS downunder (224kw). Think it said they will be limited to 315 cars and will retail for $59,995 making it the most expensive hatch in Australia putting it in direct competition with the WRX STi.

Hope so cos I've been eyeing up 2009 models and they're still a little out of my price range (not mine, the finance minister.)

AAMI was the cheapest for me. GIO were in the same ballpark but the excess was $150 more.

Well I'm entering that for sure! Coco Pops FTW

Been using BP Ultimate for 4 years. I read years ago about Optisoot and now it's force of habit to go to BP.

I entered that comp too. Some of the winners' entries were an absolute joke. They didn't even answer the question correctly which leads me to believe they randomly selected the winners instead of being a 'skill' based entry as advertised. Anyway, enough of my jealousy. Sounds like you had a ball. Can't wait for the reveal (although the wait so far has been too long).