Running a Monaro - realistic expectations
Discussion
I have a serious hankering for a Monaro.
This has been going on for a long time now - I decided against one in 2011 and went for a Vectra VXR instead, never regretted it but now that is gone and I'm still wanting to scratch this itch...
I am not fussed by either a 5.7 CV8 or a 6.0 VXR - the VXR would be nicer, but I think I'd settle for the right CV8...
Anyway, ignoring the phrase of 'if you have to ask, you can't afford it' I want to get some ideas of realistic ownership expectations.
Are they that bad on fuel?
Does anyone use them as a daily drive?
Maintenance/wear & tear?
Smiles per gallon?
In relation to the above Qs;
I was getting between 19-24mpg in the Vectra VXR, how comparable is this to a Monaro - ignoring/excluding hard arse-kicking sessions where it will be much lower, I'm talking about on average with real-world mixed driving conditions really.
I currently do up to ~50 miles per day commuting, then whatever the weekend throws at me - is 250 miles of mostly rural A/B roads achievable on a single tank of fuel? Public transport is not an option to me in my area, so I have to drive.
Are they expensive to keep on the road? The Vectra VXR is only one RFL band lower I believe, so the big number there is not off-putting whatsoever.
Are they enough of a laugh to justify the expense? I think I know this already...
What do other owners do to offset any costs - 2nd cars? Hitch-hicking? Riding micro-scooters?
I know one owner on here personally, mattrg, who offsets his ownership with a boggo Insignia.
Any input, good or bad, greatly appreciated to help me out!
If a Monaro isn't the one for me (
) I'll probably go for an Astra GTC VXR instead.
This has been going on for a long time now - I decided against one in 2011 and went for a Vectra VXR instead, never regretted it but now that is gone and I'm still wanting to scratch this itch...
I am not fussed by either a 5.7 CV8 or a 6.0 VXR - the VXR would be nicer, but I think I'd settle for the right CV8...
Anyway, ignoring the phrase of 'if you have to ask, you can't afford it' I want to get some ideas of realistic ownership expectations.
Are they that bad on fuel?
Does anyone use them as a daily drive?
Maintenance/wear & tear?
Smiles per gallon?
In relation to the above Qs;
I was getting between 19-24mpg in the Vectra VXR, how comparable is this to a Monaro - ignoring/excluding hard arse-kicking sessions where it will be much lower, I'm talking about on average with real-world mixed driving conditions really.
I currently do up to ~50 miles per day commuting, then whatever the weekend throws at me - is 250 miles of mostly rural A/B roads achievable on a single tank of fuel? Public transport is not an option to me in my area, so I have to drive.
Are they expensive to keep on the road? The Vectra VXR is only one RFL band lower I believe, so the big number there is not off-putting whatsoever.
Are they enough of a laugh to justify the expense? I think I know this already...
What do other owners do to offset any costs - 2nd cars? Hitch-hicking? Riding micro-scooters?
I know one owner on here personally, mattrg, who offsets his ownership with a boggo Insignia.
Any input, good or bad, greatly appreciated to help me out!
If a Monaro isn't the one for me (
) I'll probably go for an Astra GTC VXR instead.
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