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[Albatross]

I went and had a test drive of this today...

Black VXR8


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.

[Debs.]

Impressive specs; but I much prefer the stylish looks of your lovely-Mig, Nathan!

[iainb]

Oh dear, you have gone to the dark side with V8 power
No route back from there....................welcome to the dark side !

[Albatross]

Impressive specs; but I much prefer the stylish looks of your lovely-Mig, Nathan!

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.

[waspy]

You only live once & a little of what you fancy

I shall have another big V8 one day

[Mr Skrunts]

I would love annother V8, but I dont think it will ever be one of those.

[Albatross]

What colour?






I like the black personally.

[waspy]

Black every time

[Mr Skrunts]

I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.

[Mr Skrunts]

If you gave me a VXR8 it would have to be a grey one.  

[waspy]

I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.

Looks like you & I have a similar passion
Have you been to Spurr Classics, that's were i bought my GTA

[Kieran]

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.

[Mr Skrunts]

I want a red one next, with a big block lump rather than a 350 small block.

Looks like you & I have a similar passion
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.

[SteveMJ]

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

[tunnie]

you tried a Monaro yet? would be about 10k cheaper for one of those!