FAO Dougie

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preciousmetal

3,372 posts

176 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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I don't think VX will have earned a profit..... more of a big loss (£50k + new) but suppose losses are put against marketing and model exposure.

I know where you are sort of coming from, but cant see manufacturers having public open sealed bid / auctions for cars, would be a nightmare, ebay is bad enough with keyboard clickers and timewasters (oh my 3yr old son must have bid - not me) banghead if they did one they would have to offer all there ex fleet stock. Volvo cars UK do it though BCA but it just attracts Volvo dealers

I think its a good idea that all the VXR8 dealers get a shout at buying it, keeps the values at market value,
that's what happened to the yellow GTS Maloo

rix

2,781 posts

190 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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Out of interest what so people think would be a good price for this? It will either get snapped up instantly or will be rather 'ambitiously' priced and stick around for ages.... Shame it hasn't still got the SC kit!

Sarge 4x4

2,371 posts

205 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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For such a RARE car it must be worth fortunes, think I would take a chance at £8,000 wink

ARAF

20,759 posts

223 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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For anyone serious about wanting it, they should have been down to their local VXR8 dealer with a big fat deposit cheque, and agreed a retail price for the car, for the dealer to offer maximum for the car with minimal risk.

preciousmetal

3,372 posts

176 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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ARAF said:
For anyone serious about wanting it, they should have been down to their local VXR8 dealer with a big fat deposit cheque, and agreed a retail price for the car, for the dealer to offer maximum for the car with minimal risk.
yes

S800VXR

5,876 posts

200 months

Monday 18th August 2014
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preciousmetal said:
I don't think VX will have earned a profit..... more of a big loss (£50k + new) but suppose losses are put against marketing and model exposure.

I know where you are sort of coming from, but cant see manufacturers having public open sealed bid / auctions for cars, would be a nightmare, ebay is bad enough with keyboard clickers and timewasters (oh my 3yr old son must have bid - not me) banghead if they did one they would have to offer all there ex fleet stock. Volvo cars UK do it though BCA but it just attracts Volvo dealers

I think its a good idea that all the VXR8 dealers get a shout at buying it, keeps the values at market value,
that's what happened to the yellow GTS Maloo
Yea good call, I keep forgetting the majority of people nowadays are fking idiots! That or I'm becoming a grumpy old man at 40 something!? biggrin

DougieMc

1,794 posts

221 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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RIIGGHHHTTTT

Just been told Pentagon Burton Upon Trent 01283 536000
Have taken the VXR8 Tourer.
Feel free to contact them if you are intested.

This car is the only Tourer that has ever been brought into UK.

ARAF

20,759 posts

223 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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I know that's not information that you had to give, so good of you to let people on here know. cool

Tattooboy

7,946 posts

178 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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ARAF said:
I know that's not information that you had to give, so good of you to let people on here know. cool
+1, thanks Dougie smile

pah250

3,269 posts

155 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Just to add I've visited Pentagon Burton on Trent a few times for warranty stuff on the old car. I was always very pleased with the service from there.

rix

2,781 posts

190 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Go on - who's first! Let us know how much!

DougieMc

1,794 posts

221 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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They are a good bunch their and do understand VXR and you lot

Dee Tee

543 posts

152 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Not on their Website yet. Do I Trade the GTS for it ?

DougieMc

1,794 posts

221 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Dee Tee said:
Not on their Website yet. Do I Trade the GTS for it ?
You like our Press cars dont you hahaaa
Remember the Tourer is not a GTS it is a Clubsport so doesnt have a few of the GTS parts

rix

2,781 posts

190 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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DougieMc said:
You like our Press cars dont you hahaaa
Remember the Tourer is not a GTS it is a Clubsport so doesnt have a few of the GTS parts
Out of curiosity, like what? Is there a spec of his tourer available?

preciousmetal

3,372 posts

176 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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rix said:
DougieMc said:
You like our Press cars dont you hahaaa
Remember the Tourer is not a GTS it is a Clubsport so doesnt have a few of the GTS parts
Out of curiosity, like what? Is there a spec of his tourer available?
It wont have :

MRC suspension
Aussie auto WP Bi modal exhaust, but exhaust was changed by WP uk, when I last saw it there less Blower it still had 20in WP alloys and WP exhaust
Gran Turismo EDI Centre Screen, so you will be able to keep your eyes on the road

preciousmetal

3,372 posts

176 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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Dee Tee said:
Not on their Website yet. Do I Trade the GTS for it ?
good chance it was bought to order ie pre-sold

rix

2,781 posts

190 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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preciousmetal said:
It wont have :

MRC suspension
Aussie auto WP Bi modal exhaust, but exhaust was changed by WP uk, when I last saw it there less Blower it still had 20in WP alloys and WP exhaust
Gran Turismo EDI Centre Screen, so you will be able to keep your eyes on the road
Cheers smile

ARAF

20,759 posts

223 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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rix said:
DougieMc said:
You like our Press cars dont you hahaaa
Remember the Tourer is not a GTS it is a Clubsport so doesnt have a few of the GTS parts
Out of curiosity, like what? Is there a spec of his tourer available?
More like the older VXR8s. The suspension is conventional, and I think it only has 19" wheels. I guess that looking up an old copy of Evo magazine might help. wink

DougieMc

1,794 posts

221 months

Wednesday 20th August 2014
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preciousmetal said:
good chance it was bought to order ie pre-sold
It wasnt hence my post