Just bought a Monaro today!
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Another with Elephant, were the cheapest for me.
Let me guess, you were umming and ahhing about it when you saw it on the forecourt, thinking it wouldn't be nice to drive, slightly too expensive on fuel etc etc. Then as soon as you pulled away in the test drive all you thought was 'SOLD!!!!!!!'
I'm guessing because thats exactly what happened to me!
Let me guess, you were umming and ahhing about it when you saw it on the forecourt, thinking it wouldn't be nice to drive, slightly too expensive on fuel etc etc. Then as soon as you pulled away in the test drive all you thought was 'SOLD!!!!!!!'
I'm guessing because thats exactly what happened to me!
rmmackfc said:
Well done that man! Personally I'm with Elephant... get some pics up
I'll load some pics next weekend, it's a real dark shade of silver, more like gunmetal really. It's a 2005 CV8, with the nostrils in the bonnet though, and performance exhaust. Appart from that it's totally standard. Really nice muted exhaust note and great to drive!Likewise, both on the purhcase and using Elephant as well.
I even phoned them to find out the increase to my premium to get the switchable exhaust package and shock horror, it would put my premium up by £31!!!! So that's not really an issue in terms of getting more toys at a later stage either.
And check your cover, but my cover, without asking, has class 1 uk business cover and social european cover as well.
I was most pleasantly surprised.
I even phoned them to find out the increase to my premium to get the switchable exhaust package and shock horror, it would put my premium up by £31!!!! So that's not really an issue in terms of getting more toys at a later stage either.
And check your cover, but my cover, without asking, has class 1 uk business cover and social european cover as well.
I was most pleasantly surprised.
redbarron84 said:
Another with Elephant, were the cheapest for me.
Let me guess, you were umming and ahhing about it when you saw it on the forecourt, thinking it wouldn't be nice to drive, slightly too expensive on fuel etc etc. Then as soon as you pulled away in the test drive all you thought was 'SOLD!!!!!!!'
I'm guessing because thats exactly what happened to me!
ha ha ha........totally! I was sat last night thinking if i was doing the right thing, then when i saw it again today, started it up, then took it for a drive......well, you know what i mean!Let me guess, you were umming and ahhing about it when you saw it on the forecourt, thinking it wouldn't be nice to drive, slightly too expensive on fuel etc etc. Then as soon as you pulled away in the test drive all you thought was 'SOLD!!!!!!!'
I'm guessing because thats exactly what happened to me!
thesfg said:
Likewise, both on the purhcase and using Elephant as well.
I even phoned them to find out the increase to my premium to get the switchable exhaust package and shock horror, it would put my premium up by £31!!!! So that's not really an issue in terms of getting more toys at a later stage either.
And check your cover, but my cover, without asking, has class 1 uk business cover and social european cover as well.
I was most pleasantly surprised.
Looks like i'll be giving Elephant a call then. I've had some quotes, but i just want to see if i can get slightly lower ones!I even phoned them to find out the increase to my premium to get the switchable exhaust package and shock horror, it would put my premium up by £31!!!! So that's not really an issue in terms of getting more toys at a later stage either.
And check your cover, but my cover, without asking, has class 1 uk business cover and social european cover as well.
I was most pleasantly surprised.
Sounds like the exact same story of when I bought mine. Well done on the purchase. I'm sure you'll love it as mush as the rest of us. Will be interested in seeing pics. Not heard of a dark grey one. I'm with Greenlight insurance. Elephant wouldn't touch me when I listed the mods. I don't know why. I was 29 with 4 years no claims at the time and everyone else seems to have had no bother.
Welcome
Welcome
Tempy said:
Sounds like the exact same story of when I bought mine. Well done on the purchase. I'm sure you'll love it as mush as the rest of us. Will be interested in seeing pics. Not heard of a dark grey one. I'm with Greenlight insurance. Elephant wouldn't touch me when I listed the mods. I don't know why. I was 29 with 4 years no claims at the time and everyone else seems to have had no bother.
Welcome
Cheers Tempy......The official colour is Evoke Silver, but it looks kinda Gunmetal to me. I'll give Greenlight insurance a go.......Welcome
Elephant will cover some mods like the exhaust but they won't cover superchargers. Best go to A-Plan or Adrian Flux if you plan to add lots of stuff.
When my engine is finished Odyssey WILL be the fastest colour
Congratulations, hope you enjoy it!
When my engine is finished Odyssey WILL be the fastest colour
Congratulations, hope you enjoy it!
Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 26th July 10:17
Stigmundfreud said:
Welcome to the brotherhood Dave
Cheers Stigmund.......only 7 days until i go and pick it up! I'm nervous and excited, it's got 200bhp more than my current car, i've had Ford RS's, 3 litre Capris etc in my youth (and even a couple of 'low end' yank tanks) but the Monaro will be the ultimate for me i think!Gassing Station | HSV & Monaro | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff