Next Monaro made in North America.
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Will it be made in Canada...or in America, OR Mexico?
OR...who is to say Zeta will not be produced in all three different regions of N.A.?
Remember, there's lots of capacity in the United States. Two plants alone that I can think of right off the top of my head.
Lots of questions, so very few answers
OR...who is to say Zeta will not be produced in all three different regions of N.A.?
Remember, there's lots of capacity in the United States. Two plants alone that I can think of right off the top of my head.
Lots of questions, so very few answers
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by Meccadeth
I really do hope that if it is made in the US, that it doesn't go down the crapper, quality wise. I love the quality of the Australian made Monaro.


Considering that the first GTO I ever saw had a passenger side door that was misalligned, not to mention paint quality that couldn't match a $20K Toyota RAV-4, Australian "quality" is something that should be lost permanently.
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by guionM
Now that it's finally made it to the press I feel it's no longer confidential. Just the same, the info IS at least a couple of months old now. 

Combine the rising strength of the Aussie dollar (versus the falling U.S. dollar) with the long anticipated FTA, and the business case for an American assembled Monaro/GTO is only getting stronger in recent months.
Extend that reasoning to the entire Zeta-platform, and the closure of Holden's Fisherman's Bend plant in favor of a U.S. location could be a very real possibility if the decline of the U.S. dollar isn't checked. For instance, the Wilmington, Delaware plant will soon have about 2-times as much RWD manufacturing capacity as all of GM of Australia.
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by johnsocal
So guionM have you bought your new GTO yet ? 

Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by redzed


Considering that the first GTO I ever saw had a passenger side door that was misalligned, not to mention paint quality that couldn't match a $20K Toyota RAV-4, Australian "quality" is something that should be lost permanently.
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by guionM
Hanging on till the '05s come out. Should be able to do to the dealers with the '04 that they tried to do to us when the '04s 1st came out. 

If the optional hoodscoops on the GTO non-functional then don't bother wasting your money on them IMHO
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by johnsocal
If the optional hoodscoops on the GTO non-functional then don't bother wasting your money on them IMHO 

Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by crYnOid
According to the reviews of the Monaro they are blocked by rubber plugs that can be removed. They will only cool the engine bay.
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by guionM
Hanging on till the '05s come out. Should be able to do to the dealers with the '04 that they tried to do to us when the '04s 1st came out. 

Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
According to what I have been reading lately. There is some internal confusion about the Chevy Zeta coupe, maybe a disinformation campaign maybe not, on weather this will be the Camaro or a larger more Chevelle like coupe. If this is marked to be Chevelle we could see a modified Kappa chassis, probably to recieve a new designation, Camaro within a year of the launch of the Zeta Coupe. Only time will tell. Not many no what is going on and if they really know they CAN'T say a thing!
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by Z28x
What exterior options will there be other than the hood for '05? recessed grills? Are they still offering the autocross body kit?
HSV parts should be available during the model year.
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by WERM
So now the car is wearing falsies. What's that....Scam Air?
Re: Next Monaro made in North America.
Originally Posted by Z28Wilson
Aww hell, the Mustang has been clad with fake hood scoops and brake cooling ducts for years. The new Mustang includes the cheesy faux gas filler cap in the back (why? The car isn't retro right?) 



