Originally Posted by
stevieturbo
Yes really.
For a start, both the BMW and Audi are about double the price, and both are aimed at a more sporty market and far more developed cars.
The Monaro is just a big lay cruiser.
There really is no comparison between them. If you have the wrong expectations of a car, of course it will be disappointing
so a car with 500+hp with a big v8 hp isn't aimed to be sporty?
I think your missing the fact that it was marketed as a performance car.. just like the HSV etc (VXR8), just the same as the C63 AMG, E90 M3.. they both have Big V8s yet a lot more rewarding to drive.
when i drove one i had no expectation and still left disappointed.
Maybe the UK guys didn't market it as a "sports performance" car, but bottom line is thats what it is. The HSV /VXR is even more so sports orientated and yet i find them equally disappointing. Yes a half the price but also half the car imo.