Will she warm up

[plocker]

Hi All

First post so here goes.

Looking at a Monaro on the way home from work tonight, I drive just over 4 miles to work in the morning, will it warm up in that time? I don't want a car that's never warm especially with all the topics on the level of slap.

Much appreciated in advance

Thanks

Paul

[Kiwi LS2]

Welcome!

My run to work is around 3 miles, and while the temp gauge shows normal I'm not 100% sure it is actually correct. I usually let it run for a minute or so before driving off. Or take a slight detour...

[plocker]

Thank you

My 330 currently says its warm but likewise I don't think it is fully

[eybic]

Water will heat up a lot quicker than oil, it's the oil temp you need to look at not water

[preciousmetal]

As said oil temp is more important than water. I need to do 5 miles at least on test drive to get car to warm temp amd car is fine after 8-10 miles

Also bear in mind you should really get exhaust / cats hot on most journeys

I would say go the long way home

Edited by preciousmetal on Monday 30th March 16:47

[ARAF]

I can't think of any car that is truly warm in 4 miles. I usually reckon on the gearbox and diff take a good 20 miles to get up to operating temperature - and about 10 miles for the engine.

[pah250]

It takes a good 15 mins to warm mine up before I'll give it some.

I would say the answer is probably no I'm afraid.

[JohnnieVXR]

15 mins ish & wait for the oil to warm up. 4-5 miles, takes longer in the winter strangely.

John

[plocker]

I have just been to see it, it has had recent paint on fhe front bumper and bonnet, but the wings and legs look ok apart from 3 rippls on the nearside leg are these always there?

The gaps on the rear bumper dont look fantastic (used to my 330) and the door kickplates are a bit rusty.

Had a good look underneath and rear arms had a bit of rust but all else pretty solid.

I think £13,999 is too much and the paint makes me nervous!

[007 VXR]

Front bumper and bonnet pair is not unusual ona Monaro, they collect stone chips

[preciousmetal]

plocker said:

I have just been to see it, it has had recent paint on fhe front bumper and bonnet, but the wings and legs look ok apart from 3 rippls on the nearside leg are these always there?

The gaps on the rear bumper dont look fantastic (used to my 330) and the door kickplates are a bit rusty.

Had a good look underneath and rear arms had a bit of rust but all else pretty solid.

I think £13,999 is too much and the paint makes me nervous!

Silver 6.0 VXR one at Preston Dealer I assume

[plocker]

Yeah. You know?

[preciousmetal]

plocker said:

Yeah. You know?

I may know of 2 but no where near Preston on your way home

[plocker]

ok cheers. Not many about to narrow it down.

[preciousmetal]

plocker said:

ok cheers. Not many about to narrow it down.

the other 2 colours that are not black

[plocker]

I dont have the time to travel.

Ill just stick to the 330 for a while

[ARAF]

plocker said:

ok cheers. Not many about to narrow it down.

Preciousmetal can't promote himself, but he's the owner of Elite Cars, in Hampshire.

[throwyourbike]

The paint wouldn't put me off, quite a few cars have had front end resprays by now. Also the panel gaps are fairly normal aswell in my experience.

£14k seems a bit steep though, probably worth closer to £11k.

[Wyld Stallyn]

throwyourbike said:

The paint wouldn't put me off, quite a few cars have had front end resprays by now. Also the panel gaps are fairly normal aswell in my experience.

£14k seems a bit steep though, probably worth closer to £11k.

Asking Prices do seem to be rising tho

[preciousmetal]

Wyld Stallyn said:

throwyourbike said:

The paint wouldn't put me off, quite a few cars have had front end resprays by now. Also the panel gaps are fairly normal aswell in my experience.

£14k seems a bit steep though, probably worth closer to £11k.

Asking Prices do seem to be rising tho