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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Albatross on 22 December 2008, 21:30:06
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I went and had a test drive of this today...
Black VXR8 (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+VXR8/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294957196-4294966969/advert.action?R=200845322780879&distance=10&postcode=MK41+0RZ&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=VXR8&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2007&vehicleRegLetter=07)
(http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/static/common/images/vehicleAssets/brandAssets/9M_2009A/9M_69/XGAW_large.png)
Now I've gone off my Mig. It felt crap getting back into it. What have I done?
Three things have sold it to me and all of them are complete surprises, I expected to go out and drive an uncomforatable monster car.
1. It was as comfortable as my Elite (immaculate with brand new MV6 suspension) and at least as big inside including the rear legroom.
2. Driving it around town at 30 miles an hour felt like a very manageable and civilised (slient) car.
3. The fuel economy was as good, if not even slightly better, than my 3.2. (1300rpm @ 70mph!)
As for when you open it up it is just simply awesome!
I really liked the black as it made it look a little more subtle in that the black trim around the fog lights and under the radiator didn't stand out like dog's balls.
£22,500 is a bit steep right now, but I turn 40 in 15 months and the prices may have dropped a little. I think I've just found my "big four oh" Birthday present. ;D
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Impressive specs; but I much prefer the stylish looks of your lovely-Mig, Nathan! :y
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Oh dear, you have gone to the dark side with V8 power
No route back from there....................welcome to the dark side ! :-X
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Impressive specs; but I much prefer the stylish looks of your lovely-Mig, Nathan! :y
Don't worry Debs, I think I'd keep the Miggy, especially if I spend the money on tuning the engine and the cosmetics that are due this winter (don't worry they're very subtle) as it will never sell for what it owes me.
Mind you I don't know how often I'd actually drive it if I had the choice of that or the VXR8 on the drive. I have a Pug306 D-Turbo on the drive to that is in mint condition, but I never get in it other than to give her a monthly run to keep her ticking. She's mainly for taking the bikes (mountain) up North, or to Wales near you, when I need to.
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You only live once & a little of what you fancy ;)
I shall have another big V8 one day :y :y
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I would love annother V8, but I dont think it will ever be one of those.
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What colour?
(http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/static/common/images/vehicleAssets/brandAssets/9M_2009A/9M_69/XGAV_large.png)
(http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/static/common/images/vehicleAssets/brandAssets/9M_2009A/9M_69/YYCL_large.png)
(http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/static/common/images/vehicleAssets/brandAssets/9M_2009A/9M_69/XGAU_large.png)
(http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vaux/static/common/images/vehicleAssets/brandAssets/9M_2009A/9M_69/XGAW_large.png)
I like the black personally.
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Black every time :y :y :y :y
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I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/skruntie/Cars%20-%20Mine/philscars-A002.jpg)
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If you gave me a VXR8 it would have to be a grey one. :y
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I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/skruntie/Cars%20-%20Mine/philscars-A002.jpg)
Looks like you & I have a similar passion :y :y :y :y
Have you been to Spurr Classics, that's were i bought my GTA :) :) :)
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They are lovely cars and nothing can beat a V8.In NZ and Australia they have a big cult following and have done for a number of years.
I feel like taking one for a test drive already. I have passed the 40 mark.
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I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/skruntie/Cars%20-%20Mine/philscars-A002.jpg)
Looks like you & I have a similar passion :y :y :y :y
Have you been to Spurr Classics, that's were i bought my GTA :) :) :)
Not heard of them.
Been to a few places here and there.
Darnt look at the yanks at the moment, think I might end up with annother.
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I too like the VXR8 - our local dealer lent me one for a weekend - very impressed. I propose to have it as my only 'everyday' car.
I'm just waitng for the prices to drop further :-)
Steve
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you tried a Monaro yet? would be about 10k cheaper for one of those!
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you tried a Monaro yet? would be about 10k cheaper for one of those!
Couldnt think of the name before, out of the 2 I prefer the looks of the Monaro.
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without realising it albatross, you've just placed the value of your mig at around £17, so if you need a buyer feel free to PM me :D
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you tried a Monaro yet? would be about 10k cheaper for one of those!
Yeah, I drove two of those today too. The standard Monaro was horrible IMHO and the Monaro VXR, whilst it had the oomph, had no class and was horrible.
I wouldn't change my Omega for a Monaro now that I've seen the difference. Now a VXR8, that's a different kettle of fish altogether.
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Well this would get you noticed at least!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ320321244885QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320321244885&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
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Well this would get you noticed at least!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ320321244885QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320321244885&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Ironically enough Kate, this is the Monaro 5.7 litre that I drove today..
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+MONARO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294956291-4294966969/advert.action?R=200845322690866&distance=10&postcode=MK41+0RZ&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=MONARO&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2005&vehicleRegLetter=55
Exactly the same colour; it is a really hideous yellow. I don't mind yellow cars with a nice paint tone, but this colour is just the same as the old BT vans used to be. Really looks dated and cheap.
Even more ironically, I come from around Kyle of lochalsh originally and I know that car from Kyleakin. It is not a great example. And just a little tip NEVER buy a car from the West Highlands of Scotland; the salt in the air wrecks the bodywork and chassis very quickly. That car on your link will have aged 4 years for every one down here.
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you tried a Monaro yet? would be about 10k cheaper for one of those!
Yeah, I drove two of those today too. The standard Monaro was horrible IMHO and the Monar VXX, whilst it had the oomph, had no class and was horrible.
I wouldn't change my Omega for a Monaro now that I've seen the difference. Now a VXR8, that's a different kettle of fish altogether.
Fair comment, having driving neither of them I am in no place to comment.
Based on looks alone, I think the VXR8 looks far too American like the current Ford muscle cars.
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without realising it albatross, you've just placed the value of your mig at around £17, so if you need a buyer feel free to PM me :D
I'll go to £20 [smiley=thumbup.gif]
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aye PsychNurse remember him he had a monaro though ive never seen it in the shire! and im on the roads everyday!!!!!!!!!!!!
has anyone seen it or him lately.......................................
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Well this would get you noticed at least!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ320321244885QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320321244885&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Ironically enough Kate, this is the Monaro 5.7 litre that I drove today..
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+MONARO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294956291-4294966969/advert.action?R=200845322690866&distance=10&postcode=MK41+0RZ&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=MONARO&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2005&vehicleRegLetter=55
Exactly the same colour; it is a really hideous yellow. I don't mind yellow cars with a nice paint tone, but this colour is just the same as the old BT vans used to be. Really looks dated and cheap.
Even more ironically, I come from around Kyle of lochalsh originally and I know that car from Kyleakin. It is not a great example. And just a little tip NEVER buy a car from the West Highlands of Scotland; the salt in the air wrecks the bodywork and chassis very quickly. That car on your link will have aged 4 years for every one down here.
Even the 6.0 VXR was horrible? :-/
I sat in one several years ago now, i found the seats super comfy. What did you not like about it?
VXR8 is growing on my but i still prefer the looks of the Monaro VXR
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If you gave me a VXR8 it would have to be a grey one. :y
me 2 :P
get a V8 if you really want one nathan ;)
i'v ridden in a 4.6 V8 (1994 mercury cougar)
and it did sound rather nice :P
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Well this would get you noticed at least!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-YELLOW_W0QQitemZ320321244885QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item320321244885&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Ironically enough Kate, this is the Monaro 5.7 litre that I drove today..
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+MONARO/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294956291-4294966969/advert.action?R=200845322690866&distance=10&postcode=MK41+0RZ&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=MONARO&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=&vehicleYearOfManufacture=2005&vehicleRegLetter=55
Exactly the same colour; it is a really hideous yellow. I don't mind yellow cars with a nice paint tone, but this colour is just the same as the old BT vans used to be. Really looks dated and cheap.
Even more ironically, I come from around Kyle of lochalsh originally and I know that car from Kyleakin. It is not a great example. And just a little tip NEVER buy a car from the West Highlands of Scotland; the salt in the air wrecks the bodywork and chassis very quickly. That car on your link will have aged 4 years for every one down here.
Even the 6.0 VXR was horrible? :-/
I sat in one several years ago now, i found the seats super comfy. What did you not like about it?
VXR8 is growing on my but i still prefer the looks of the Monaro VXR
i wouldnt say no to either tunnie but if i was having a monaro i'd rather have that black VXR 500 :P
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imho, all v8 are "real" gas guzzlers ..so practically they are out the
window even in my dreams ! for some time ;D ;D
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Forget the Monaro, for the same price you can get a HSV GTS-R (http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/760236.htm)
Same engine and running gear with 4 door practicallity (but possibly not with that colour leather!!).
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imho, all v8 are "real" gas guzzlers ..so practically they are out the
window even in my dreams ! for some time ;D ;D
what about the chrysler v8 hemi-300C ?
that uses 4 cylinders most of the time till you boot it!
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imho, all v8 are "real" gas guzzlers ..so practically they are out the
window even in my dreams ! for some time ;D ;D
what about the chrysler v8 hemi-300C ?
that uses 4 cylinders most of the time till you boot it!
bright idea.. but price steep ;D
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actually nowadays most v8 older than 5-6 years are cheapo..
when budget become available will think of them as a replacement for
miggy..but will keep a real 4 pot as a daily backup.. personally dont
trust the oil price drop ..now its down, but who knows what will happen
later..
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I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.
(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/skruntie/Cars%20-%20Mine/philscars-A002.jpg)
Looks like you & I have a similar passion :y :y :y :y
Have you been to Spurr Classics, that's were i bought my GTA :) :) :)
Not heard of them.
Been to a few places here and there.
Darnt look at the yanks at the moment, think I might end up with annother.
Here ya go matey :y
http://www.americancarsuk.com/
Not too far from you :) :)
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imho, all v8 are "real" gas guzzlers ..so practically they are out the
window even in my dreams ! for some time ;D ;D
what about the chrysler v8 hemi-300C ?
that uses 4 cylinders most of the time till you boot it!
bright idea.. but price steep ;D
why dont other companies offer v8 technology such as this though!?
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imho, all v8 are "real" gas guzzlers ..so practically they are out the
window even in my dreams ! for some time ;D ;D
what about the chrysler v8 hemi-300C ?
that uses 4 cylinders most of the time till you boot it!
bright idea.. but price steep ;D
why dont other companies offer v8 technology such as this though!?
good question..my estimation is : it requires technology..and
increases cost..so they dont prefer.. but really good idea.. :y
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yeah but it'd open up the market alot more for them
you could get alot of power out of them too if your only going to have them run mostly on 4 cylinders... you'd get rly bad neckache when you planted it mind :P
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you tried a Monaro yet? would be about 10k cheaper for one of those!
I want an auto (ski damaged left knee) and 4 doors.
Steve