i am car shopping at the mo, I am looking at either a 2003 holden commodore HSV with 90 k on the clock, or a 04 subaru Outback 2.5L with 70 k on the clock. Both have different features we like but can't decide on which one, thoughts please on both aside from the obvious, one being a v8 and one being a four cylinder, and no im not buying a ford so don't ask
alan1111,
Jan 3, 3:48pm
Buy at end of the month. They the sales rep have monthly quotas to fill and if they down they will bend over backwards to make a sale. Buy the HOLDEN
neo_psy,
Jan 3, 3:52pm
Drive them both and buy the one you prefer.
If you have sprogs, practice getting kids/carseats in and out. Outback (wagon) would be more useful from that point of view.
adrian,
Jan 3, 3:55pm
^^^ This ^^^if you have to buy one or the other, or keep looking for a better deal.
redslapper,
Jan 3, 3:55pm
we have no sprogs yet (thankgod) lol but will test drive both .miss is set on holden tho
vtecintegra,
Jan 3, 3:56pm
Two very different cars.
You need to decide what your priorities are.
sw20,
Jan 3, 3:59pm
Holden will retain its value much better since its V8. You will cover the cost of fuel with the lack of depreciation. Subaru's are nearly as bad as european cars for depreciation.
redslapper,
Jan 3, 4:03pm
does the subaru have a timing belt or chain for when it hits 100km
mybaby,
Jan 3, 4:16pm
the v8 will use bugger-all more fuel than an awd subaru, so you may as well have the v8.
neo_psy,
Jan 3, 4:39pm
Well, there's your answer.
chooken1,
Jan 3, 4:45pm
Do you mean, should you change the cam belt after 100,000km
thunderbolt,
Jan 3, 4:47pm
Buy the Subbie.
Set aside approx $700 to replace the timing belt, tensioners and waterpump.
redslapper,
Jan 3, 4:48pm
no i mean is it a belt or a chain :) so if its a belt il have it changed
neo_psy,
Jan 3, 4:51pm
2004 should have had it changed anyway. I think it's 6 years/100,000km
redslapper,
Jan 3, 4:52pm
um i just re looked at the photos and nethier has a tow ball so how much would it cost to put one on :)
mrfxit,
Jan 3, 4:58pm
Holden much lower rated for pinching Subaru pretty much at the top of the list since they came over here.
V8 a little thirsty Boxer not far behind
Holden a little slower but solid Subaru faster but breaks easily when pushed often
V8 sounds pretty good & smooth Subaru sounds like a v8 running on 5 cylinders (if it's lucky)
Holden cheaper then the Subaru for insurance
j.blk,
Jan 3, 4:59pm
we had a vt clubsport and sold it and brought a subaru grandwagon,subaru uses just as much fuel the clubsport but the subaru drives alot nicer,always had holdens and will get another one day but i have found subarus to good wagons,now have three of them,i did cambelt myself, cost me about $150 but would cost like a $1000 for a garage to do it,but i'd rather see the clubsport in the drive than the subie
trouser,
Jan 3, 5:03pm
We are talking v8 HSV vs a 2.5 outback here. This is what you meant.
Subaru a a lot slower. Cambelt! Headgaskets! Holden faster. Expect some minor issues. Subaru cheaper then the Holden for insurance
mugenb20b,
Jan 3, 6:24pm
LOL! Can't argue with that.
vtecintegra,
Jan 4, 9:39am
The Subaru should be significantly better on fuel unless you are doing 100% open road.
Neither is exactly economical around town but the Holden is a hell of a lot worse.
gmphil,
Jan 4, 12:00pm
Holden will tow better longer faster for the same buck and when ya done better resale
edangus,
Jan 4, 12:12pm
What would I do! What your missus has told you to do. Seeing she is set on it.
You know the Suby is gonna break down and there will be hell to pay (I never wanted that one anyway. you shoulda bought the Holden).
If she likes the Holden, chances are she wont moan about servicing or performance upgrades, good tyres etc etc etc.
Sexist. but relatively true
amberjandal,
Jan 4, 12:30pm
Buy a Ford
richard198,
Jan 4, 1:10pm
Outback is a much better car. (Which is why it's more expensive to fix.) (safer and more reliable) Holden is still old technology!
neo_psy,
Aug 10, 10:16pm
Ya reckon!
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