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11-03-2009, 12:57 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
Absolutely stunning. So futuristic - immediately makes other wagons look dated.
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11-03-2009, 03:20 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
The wagons look amazing from the back in real life. It just looks extra wide and tough, it's probably the best looking VE model from the back. The worst looking would the Maloo from the same angle.
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11-03-2009, 05:06 PM
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11-03-2009, 06:04 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
This and the CTS Sportwagon and the Insignia Sport Tourer have to be the best wagons in production today...too bad we only get one of them.
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11-03-2009, 11:02 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
What a fantastic read, with a "Wait, there's MORE???" at the end.
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11-03-2009, 11:10 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
Thanks for the compliments gents [and ladies?]. That was the fun part.
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11-04-2009, 03:31 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
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Where's Part II???  Mike |
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11-04-2009, 08:20 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
Good review Mik. I am not a fan of the wagon shape but the VE wagon looks well proportioned! Is it based on the LWB VE platform?
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11-04-2009, 10:03 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
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Duck, this wagon is the first one NOT based on the LWB platform since the HK in the late 60's. As such, it handles as well if not better than the sedan. The decision was made that if this was a 'sport' wagon, it should put form somewhat over function. I reckon it does OK at both.
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11-05-2009, 06:32 AM
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11-07-2009, 10:01 PM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI
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 Great review - ashame the Berlina Sportwagon is Aussie only.
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11-08-2009, 12:35 AM
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Re: GMI Review: Holden Berlina Sportwagon 3.0 SIDI (Part 1)
I saw a Sportswagon that was in Atomic Metallic (metallic bright green). It also had Chev badges on it and it just looked superb. Unfortunately i was going the other way so no photos but I will keep my eyes out.
Your new wheels look great Mick(I know you are going to buy one now you have experienced it!). Enjoy them. Last edited by chinamonty : 11-08-2009 at 12:40 AM. |
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