Good things come to those that wait..................

[bigunit00]

So finally after a 3mth wait(total impulse purchase so needed to find the money to actually pay for it)I am ready to pick up my VXR8 this week (be either Friday or Sat depending on work). Insurance is sorted. Just need to go get it!

Will post pics / first impressions when I finally drive it in anger for more than just a short test drive. I will be interested to see how many miles i get out of the first tank of gas!!! haha

[ARAF]

bigunit00 said:

So finally after a 3mth wait(total impulse purchase so needed to find the money to actually pay for it)I am ready to pick up my VXR8 this week (be either Friday or Sat depending on work). Insurance is sorted. Just need to go get it!

Will post pics / first impressions when I finally drive it in anger for more than just a short test drive. I will be interested to see how many miles i get out of the first tank of gas!!! haha

My best was 75 miles to reserve, so with your blower you should be able to get below that.

[bigunit00]

bigunit00 said:

So finally after a 3mth wait(total impulse purchase so needed to find the money to actually pay for it)I am ready to pick up my VXR8 this week (be either Friday or Sat depending on work). Insurance is sorted. Just need to go get it!

Will post pics / first impressions when I finally drive it in anger for more than just a short test drive. I will be interested to see how many miles i get out of the first tank of gas!!! haha

75 miles.....holy moly

[pah250]

Well done mate, it'll be worth the wait.

[preciousmetal]

bigunit00 said:

bigunit00 said:

So finally after a 3mth wait(total impulse purchase so needed to find the money to actually pay for it)I am ready to pick up my VXR8 this week (be either Friday or Sat depending on work). Insurance is sorted. Just need to go get it!

Will post pics / first impressions when I finally drive it in anger for more than just a short test drive. I will be interested to see how many miles i get out of the first tank of gas!!! haha

75 miles.....holy moly

q

blimey Ian. Was that at TR though. Worst I have ever got was 250 miles on a tank in "said" VXR8 but normally 300 mls on a run. So guess somewhere in between

[bigunit00]

preciousmetal said:

blimey Ian. Was that at TR though. Worst I have ever got was 250 miles on a tank in "said" VXR8 but normally 300 mls on a run. So guess somewhere in between

Sounds very similiar to what I get out of the 930 so shouldn't be any surprises there

[ARAF]

preciousmetal said:

bigunit00 said:

bigunit00 said:

So finally after a 3mth wait(total impulse purchase so needed to find the money to actually pay for it)I am ready to pick up my VXR8 this week (be either Friday or Sat depending on work). Insurance is sorted. Just need to go get it!

Will post pics / first impressions when I finally drive it in anger for more than just a short test drive. I will be interested to see how many miles i get out of the first tank of gas!!! haha

75 miles.....holy moly

q

blimey Ian. Was that at TR though. Worst I have ever got was 250 miles on a tank in "said" VXR8 but normally 300 mls on a run. So guess somewhere in between

No, it was at Spa Francorchamps in the VXR8. Had to fill up at lunchtime.

For the record, Thunder Road is pretty light on fuel use, as you're only at WOT for 30 second, then you have to wait another 15 minutes - and you do that 5 times.

For me, Thunder Road is very light on fuel, but heavy on mechanicals.

Edited by ARAF on Tuesday 29th July 20:17

[preciousmetal]

Andrew - as requested

[fastbikes76]

nice car..I should get one

Glad its nearly time to get the beasty mate... there is NO ways I could hang on longer than 24hours lol.

[bigunit00]

fastbikes76 said:

nice car..I should get one

Glad its nearly time to get the beasty mate... there is NO ways I could hang on longer than 24hours lol.

Yes mate. It has tested my patience

James - thanks for posting the pics!

[EmmaJ]

ARAF said:

No, it was at Spa Francorchamps in the VXR8. Had to fill up at lunchtime.

For the record, Thunder Road is pretty light on fuel use, as you're only at WOT for 30 second, then you have to wait another 15 minutes - and you do that 5 times.

For me, Thunder Road is very light on fuel, but heavy on mechanicals.

Edited by ARAF on Tuesday 29th July 20:17

Depends on how many trips you do

Both TR's I've done a full tank plus 2 x20lt jerry cans

[Sparkie 15]

It sure looks a lovely car in a great colour , enjoy.

[Wolfracer]

Damn your impulse buy!!! I saw that one, and was working out how to buy it "sooner rather than later" and then it disappeared! I now know where!
Hope it's as good as it looks, and you got it for a good price.

Oh well, still saving for my second HSV... it'll be worth the wait!

[bigunit00]

thanks guys - off to get it later today.

Wolfracer - sorry mate. Beat you to it. What are you now looking for - VXR8 with S/C?

[preciousmetal]

Well they do come to those who wait as you now own it, enjoy it and see you at a meet soon

[stigmundfreud]

that really does look bloody stunning!

[preciousmetal]

Still going to miss it. don't normally get attached to cars but I did to this one

[Sparkie 15]

Does look good James?& think saw you on Ashdown Forest from memory about a month ago in my ute.

[preciousmetal]

Thanks. Wouldn't have been me as i havent used it for a few months as was taken off sale and stored for Andrew since May. my new one is Red Hot

[Sparkie 15]

Aw cool no worries was blue& 5 digit plate starting a5 from memory, good luck with new car :-)