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[tunnie]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/vauxhall-vxr8-2007/4291705



That VXR8 is not far off the average (9th pic) I get from the 3.2.

Might as well get a VXR8. Cost same in fuel 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

£12950 for an 8 year old Vauxhall that has been around the world five times.

Sanity starts at £6000.

[tunnie]

£12950 for an 8 year old Vauxhall that has been around the world five times.

Sanity starts at £6000.

Not interested in the price, more the mpg from an engine almost twice the capacity and 2 extra cylinders.

[Kevin Wood]

Manual gearbox versus the Omega's auto and it's also an advert, so probably BS.

Besides, I would expect you to be getting another 10 MPG from a 3.2, so something's not quite right.

[chrisgixer]

Tunnie thinks a 6.2 is the same on fuel as a 3.2?

Drive everywhere at tick over rpm then maybe. Which is quite possible in a vxr8.


....Oh yes it's A Tunnie talking isn't it


Wonder what speed a vxr8 will do at tick over?

[05omegav6]

About 50 in top

[chrisgixer]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

[tunnie]

Tunnie thinks a 6.2 is the same on fuel as a 3.2?

Looking at the LPG conversion threads, on petrol it's not far off. 25 average is do able.

Manual gearbox versus the Omega's auto and it's also an advert, so probably BS.

Besides, I would expect you to be getting another 10 MPG from a 3.2, so something's not quite right.

Also shot the tyres in 14k. Not sure what's gotten into me. 

[Mr.OmegaMan]

Nice Omega for sale on there also... So happens to be a 3.2 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/omega/rare-vauxhall-omega/4244583

240bhp and a claimed 0-62 in 6.5sec Sounds good if true 

[Broomies Mate]

Nice Omega for sale on there also... So happens to be a 3.2 

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/omega/rare-vauxhall-omega/4244583

240bhp and a claimed 0-62 in 6.5sec Sounds good if true 

OOOOHHHHH!  RARE!  I must have! 

[Kevin Wood]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

[Kevin Wood]

...240bhp and a claimed 0-62 in 6.5sec...

Seller missed the phrase "In my dreams" from the spec., clearly. 

[henryd]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

Where did he go ,not seen him on for ages

[chrisgixer]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

Almost impossible to stall, even just letting the clutch out in 5th. Imagine that and with a throttle as well.

I had a ride in it when it had ALL its gears. JeeZUS! with Firm and compliant ride. Wamo brakes. Makes the omega look pathetic tbh.

But it did hatch a cunning plan. Some time ago now though.

And with a big enough wallet and ls2 heads if you can find them good for any amount of tuning.


....sorry this is a Tunnie thread. Right?

[chrisgixer]

Obviously depends how it's driven. With a bit of space you can get a stock LSv8 down to single figures quite easily. Try that in an omega.


There really is no point owning a 3.2 if just plodding around or not running lpg, then moaning about fuel bills. If not happy, either gas it or "get off the pot" as they say.

[tigers_gonads]

Tell me about it 
Just been to see a mate / customer who has just traded his 911 GT3 in for a 09 plate Carrera S
Picked it up in jock land and came back at a fair old whack.
Brimmed the tank when he got back to find it had done 27.3 mpg 

[Kevin Wood]

About 50 in top

I rekon Tunster would get away the top gear alone.

I had a ride in one of 2woody's when half the gearbox was u/s and it "didn't appear to be holding it back".

Almost impossible to stall, even just letting the clutch out in 5th. Imagine that and with a throttle as well.

I had a ride in it when it had ALL its gears. JeeZUS! with Firm and compliant ride. Wamo brakes. Makes the omega look pathetic tbh.

But it did hatch a cunning plan. Some time ago now though.

And with a big enough wallet and ls2 heads if you can find them good for any amount of tuning.


....sorry this is a Tunnie thread. Right?

Yes, I had a ride in its' home turf in Northumberland. Thought we were going to get intimate with the hedge at times but no... Soundtrack to raise the dead too.

[zirk]

3.0 Manual is what you need over a 3.2, chip the 3.0, widened Throttle Bodies and a half decent SS Sports Exhaust System and you already up to or well over the 3.2 Power and a lot better MPG, used to get 28 mpg in town on average and 35 mpg on a run on my old MV6, all the 3.2 Ive had cant touch them figures, even a 2.6 Manual will struggle.

[The Sheriff]

Or....just buy a car that was built to go fast.

[kev2b4]

Daowoo turboed?

[chrisgixer]

Just. The smallest word ever used to wipe out an opinion with absolutely no clue behind issue what so ever. Dismissive and shows no understanding. Must be Stmo.

[zooms out] yep, Stmo it is [zooms back in for the rest of my guess the poster game]

[The Sheriff]

Just. The smallest word ever used to wipe out an opinion with absolutely no clue behind issue what so ever. Dismissive and shows no understanding. Must be Stmo.

[zooms out] yep, Stmo it is [zooms back in for the rest of my guess the poster game]

Just.......fick off then.

[The Sheriff]

Or...just buy something like this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505153489307/sort/atcustom/model/s-type/onesearchad/used/make/jaguar/usedcars/page/4/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/channel/cars/radius/1500/postcode/s727na?logcode=p

Under £2K and very quick.

[TheBoy]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/vauxhall-vxr8-2007/4291705



That VXR8 is not far off the average (9th pic) I get from the 3.2.

Might as well get a VXR8. Cost same in fuel 

To quote yourself, £12k is a LOT of fuel

Driven sedately at a constant speed, they can return 25+ mpg.  Given your commute, I think you'd struggle to get 15mpg.

[tunnie]

Or...just buy something like this:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201505153489307/sort/atcustom/model/s-type/onesearchad/used/make/jaguar/usedcars/page/4/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/channel/cars/radius/1500/postcode/s727na?logcode=p

Under £2K and very quick.

I know you are used to 1.4, but a 3.0 V6 in S Type won't be fast

The V8 maybe, but I'd rather have a supercharged XJ

[tunnie]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/vauxhall-vxr8-2007/4291705



That VXR8 is not far off the average (9th pic) I get from the 3.2.

Might as well get a VXR8. Cost same in fuel 

To quote yourself, £12k is a LOT of fuel

Driven sedately at a constant speed, they can return 25+ mpg.  Given your commute, I think you'd struggle to get 15mpg.

I reckon low 20's could be done.

[Steve B]

What mpg do these bikes give tunnie ?  Like the one in your pic.. Just wondered 

[TheBoy]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/vauxhall/vxr8/vauxhall-vxr8-2007/4291705



That VXR8 is not far off the average (9th pic) I get from the 3.2.

Might as well get a VXR8. Cost same in fuel 

To quote yourself, £12k is a LOT of fuel

Driven sedately at a constant speed, they can return 25+ mpg.  Given your commute, I think you'd struggle to get 15mpg.

I reckon low 20's could be done.

I'm the first to admit that the 3.2 is absolutely shocking on economy (and power delivery, but that's not relevant), but if you reckon you can get 20mpg from a 6l V8 on a journey that will never be economical, you'll easily get 25 from the 3.2

I think the official figures for the 6.2 VXR8 is high teens?

[TheBoy]

What mpg do these bikes give tunnie ?  Like the one in your pic.. Just wondered 

Should be good for mid 40s if not ragged.

[tunnie]

What mpg do these bikes give tunnie ?  Like the one in your pic.. Just wondered 

Should be good for mid 40s if not ragged.

Try mid 50's.
 
On my commute to London the bike easily averages 54+mpg

The 2.2 does about 28 on gas, 3.2 does about 25 on petrol.

Bike I leave around 9am for work, car, 7am due to traffic and parking. Its good run in the car, M3/M25/Heathrow T5 Jc/Hatton Cross.  25 miles in 45 mins.