New MPS 3

[Wraith]

I've also checked the warranty

It's the same as the rest of the range.. 10 year power train, 5 year other.

http://www.lancerevolution.com.au/do...P_Brochure.pdf

Will test drive an Evo X when the Astra is going to be replaced

Now I'm really confused I got told 5 years by an actual dealer...will have to check back with them tomorrow, couldn't view your link above as it froze my computer...if it's 10 years - bloody beautiful, that goes a long way to justifying the cost outlay for one

Thanks for that Wraith, ive drive a ralliart lancer also, my old boss owns a sportsback with the SST box. My astra fells alot faster and more exciting to drive, but in saying that power delivery can be miss leading if its smooth. But i found with the SST box you loose alot of feeling/driving experience.

I remember reading the review in the RACQ road ahead were they quoted the 0-100km/h figure of 7.4seconds

The caradvice 0-100km/h is 7.1seconds, link is below.

Its more than likely that they've both just keyed in 7 instead of 6. As i have seen multiple 6.5,6.2seconds to 100km/h. Could it be the USA and AUS versions are different specs?

http://www.caradvice.com.au/21781/20...-sedan-review/

But i shouldnt be comparing a moded car to a stocker. A moded (re-map, intake, TBE) ralliart lancer would rip my astra a new whole.

Don't know about some of those test numbers...the ones I saw are from recent reviews from our local mags, Motor/Wheels, there are also numerous O/S reviews which have it as low as 5.5secs to '60mph' even if it needs another 0.5 to 62mph, that's still a neat 6secs

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

Certainly as said previously the one I drove was pretty quick, certainly seemmed quicker than 7 secs to 100...as you say modded it would be something else...

As I said. You could tell the reviewer really would not want one. I'd go so far as to say hates it - despite giving it an average score.

I'd work harder and buy an Evo if it was me

You do get alot of bias in reviews, pays to read lots of them for a better picture and the best impression is always to drive the things yourself !!!

Agree on the Evo 10, but no need to work harder, just work for a longer time or simply spend more LOL