Thread: What would you pick?

Originally Posted by Gillie

I am changing companies and have the oppotunity of a work car. The choices are between the following vehicles. holden Commdore, Ford Falcon, Toyota Aurion and Mitsubishi 380. All Are base models. I have test driven all of them and can't decide. What do you lot reckon? I know none of them are a landrover, which is unfortunate but would appreciate some input.

I've always been a Ford fan but do like the new Conformadore.

My experiences with my late model Falcon ute have soured me against anything with a Ford label for ever. I go to auctions regularly and Mitsubishi Magnas and their descendants are noteworthy for the lack of interest and v. low prices paid. This tells me something. Late model Commodores ,< 8 years old consistently fetch around $1000-$2000 more than equivalent Falcons. This also tells me something. I would not buy a Toyota of any description by personal bias. I hired a Commodore wagon two years ago when the Falcon ute was laid up yet again with electrical problems and was very happy with it. Over 30mpg Brisbane-Sydney-Brisbane.

Originally Posted by Gillie

I am changing companies and have the oppotunity of a work car. The choices are between the following vehicles. holden Commdore, Ford Falcon, Toyota Aurion and Mitsubishi 380. All Are base models. I have test driven all of them and can't decide. What do you lot reckon? I know none of them are a landrover, which is unfortunate but would appreciate some input.

AURRRRRRRION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A friends dad just got an aurion company car and its a very nice car (for a toyota). Its the sportivo ZR6, the 200 kW V6 leaves our VY Ecotec commo for dead and it has the very nifty smooth 6 speed auto with the "manual thingy" (on all models unlike holden), I think its made by Aisin.

Yeah, as a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE-A) i get bombarded with stuff on new design methods in production cars. The aurion is the one that continually get a floggin as top notch. Seems to be worth the $$.

Originally Posted by joel_nicholson

AURRRRRRRION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A friends dad just got an aurion company car and its a very nice car (for a toyota). Its the sportivo ZR6, the 200 kW V6 leaves our VY Ecotec commo for dead and it has the very nifty smooth 6 speed auto with the "manual thingy" (on all models unlike holden), I think its made by Aisin.

Agree but base model is all they are offering. No spoilers, basic interior, basic seats, steel rims. All a bit of a dissapoinment really.

I'm getting a company car too Gillie, it has been ordered and it is a Rodeo 4wd dual cab...will be fun to have time to mess with the fender

I vote Aurion , never been a fan of the looserdore and the falc is just too big for my needs, but then again its a company car i would have whatever they want to give me .

I think faced with that choice I'd be pleading for a car allowance so you could get something decent.