Holdens vs Fords

[Milarz]

Title says it.

[danzooo]

For those of you outside Australia, Holden is the equivalent of Vauxhall (UK), Opel (Europe) and Saturn (US & Canada).

Personally, I like them both, however I much prefer Fords. For instance, I'd much rather a Focus ST over an Astra VXR

[GommeInc]

Out of the two it has to be Ford - they're usually ahead in terms of technology and sometimes design. That said, the newer Vauxhalls are looking good. The Insignia is definitely a better looking car than the Vectra, and the Corsa was a good step up from the bubble shape cars both Ford and Vauxhall had going at the time.

[danzooo]

^ I definitely agree with the statement about Vauxhalls of new. The Corsa D (56 reg - present) was a massive massive improvement over the old C, not only in terms of looks but performance, handling, reliability and even the materials the whole car is made out of too. My mum had an 05 plate Corsa C a few years ago and got rid of it after about 3 months because she hated it, and I wasn't keen on it either. However, I learnt to drive and did my test in a 59 plate Corsa D with the 1.3 cdti diesel and I rated it very highly.

Even the Vectra is a lovely car too, my dad's old "Design" model had DAB radio, cruise control, auto lights+wipers, alloys, electric this electric that, and got it when it was only 10 months old at the time for next to nothing. A lot of car for the money. Even really tidy VXRs with the 2.8t can be picked up for under £10k.

[tdi]

Fords, although I'm not really a fan of either. I only really like the Holden/Vauxhall Monaro & the Holden HSV, as they don't have the 'vauxhall feel' to them, probably as they were designed in Australia.

[Eoin]

astra vxr over focus rs anyday like

[Swearwolf]

Had both and really prefer Ford, cheaper parts and easier to work on from my opinion.

[Camy]

I've drove both and I prefer fords.

[J0SH]

I'm going to have to go with Ford. I love their Focus and Galaxy.

[Ajthedragon]

Fords generally although I'd struggle to choose between a Monaro and a Mustang.

[Blinger]

Out of the Aussie "muscle" cars I'd choose a Holden. The Maloos look and imo perform a **** ton better than the ol' Ford Boss'.

Also, the SS' are better than XR8s in my opinion too! The general commodore vs falcon is like comparing six to half a dozen, it's the same ****. Hence why they are called Falcodores over here :)

[tdi]

I'm going to have to go with Ford. I love their Focus and Galaxy.
These are the cars that Ford make that excite you?

[J0SH]

These are the cars that Ford make that excite you?

They don't make me wet I just like the look of them.

[danzooo]

I'm going to have to go with Ford. I love their Focus and Galaxy.

I laughed out loud at this, so out of the whole Ford range throughout it's 100-odd year lifetime, which includes the Model T, mk1 Cortina, GT40, various Mustangs and huge American trucks, various hot Escorts, Fiestas and Sierras plus ones with a "Cosworth" badge on them, you choose a Galaxy?!

http://www.greencarsite.co.uk/4sale/sales/FORD%20GALAXY%202.3%20Zetec%205dr%20MPV%20LPG%20DU AL%20FUEL.jpg

mmm, gorgeous!

[J0SH]

I laughed out loud at this, so out of the whole Ford range throughout it's 100-odd year lifetime, which includes the Model T, mk1 Cortina, GT40, various Mustangs and huge American trucks, various hot Escorts, Fiestas and Sierras plus ones with a "Cosworth" badge on them, you choose a Galaxy?!

http://www.greencarsite.co.uk/4sale/sales/FORD GALAXY 2.3 Zetec 5dr MPV LPG DUAL FUEL.jpg

mmm, gorgeous!

The old models of any car are ugly, this is talking about newer models. And it's called personl preference, why is every car you own a Clio? They're gorgeous :rolleyes:

I could have easily included the Mustang but why? All American muscle cars look similar, so it can't be classed as a favourite from the model. And all the cars you stated are ugly..

http://www.broadspeed.com/static/images/car-images/ford_galaxy.jpg

http://www.carnewsandreviews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ford-focus-st-2011-rear.jpg

Hiya