As different as they may seem, used GTOs and STR6s have a few important things in common. Both are essentially imported performance cars "badge engineered" as American brands. Both were somewhat overpriced when first introduced, promoted poorly and suffered lower than expected sales as a result. Because of the steep initial depreciation and low sales numbers, they have become bargin priced performance cars in the used market and are well on their way to "Cult" status. Both of these cars offer fantastic performance for the money. I'd be willing to bet the long-term value of these cars will be pretty good once supply and demand begins to have it's effect. I always really liked the Holden Monaro (oops I mean GTO).

How come the Aussies and Europeans get all the cool cars while the domestic line-up of the "big three" seems stale and dated by comparison ?

Slim