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The end of an icon - Holden is about to be no more

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VALKIE:
I owned
2 HR Holdens
1 HQ Holden
1 VN Holden
1VT Holden
1 Epics
And an assortment of company Holdens.

The thing that stands out for me was all the work I was continually doing to them just to keep them on the road.

I'll admit, none of my early cars were new.
All were second hand and well used (read abused).

When I bought my first Toyota, I was in heaven.
The worst thing that ever went wrong with my Toyota's was front tyre wear.
I had a second hand Camry for nearly 10 years.
Never dropped one drop of oil.
Never used one drop of oil between services
And the air conditioner actually worked.

Losing Holden is not really a loss.
It's more a forced beneficial amputation.

Manno MUX:
An Aussie Icon that will be missed.

I owned a few (for transport, more than fun) including HB Torana (my first car), HG Kingswood Ute, HQ Belmont Van, a Camira (company car), & a VN Commodore Exec (I needed a tow car in a hurry when I upgraded the boat).

My favourite was the HG Ute (5.0 V8, Trau-matic with factory bench seat).
It bought it in my early twenties & toured a lot of the NT, outback Qld, & Western NSW with very few maintenance issues.

Looks like most vehicle purchases will now be limited to Asian or American manufacterers.

Personally, I’m happy with the MUX  but if the Lotto man ever calls, I’d consider a 200 series with all the candy.......

MuX444:
How will this affect Isuzu and our cars as they still share bits and pieces? Apparently the GM Thai factory has been sold to Great Wall. Who makes the chassis and bodies?

WOZMUX:
It's a real shame.  My Dad recently downsized his van and updated his vehicle at the same time settling on the Trailblazer now that he no longer requires the 3.5t towing capacity.  His is the Storm Variant and I have to say it's an impressive vehicle to drive.  Curious that the MU-X continues to vastly outsell it, such is the strength of Isuzu's reputation.

yvesjv:

--- Quote from: MuX444 on Feb 17, 2020, 11:30:30 PM ---How will this affect Isuzu and our cars as they still share bits and pieces? Apparently the GM Thai factory has been sold to Great Wall. Who makes the chassis and bodies?

--- End quote ---

Great question  :cup:
From this Article, Isuzu appears to have been buying a plant and manufactured for GM
https://www.just-auto.com/analysis/isuzu-updates-d-max-as-gm-divorce-dust-settles_id181572.aspx

Being the internet, other more reliable sources should confirm this.

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