About to purchase, some advice please

[steve2568]

Hi all

I'm about to purchase a CV8 either 05 or 56 plate and wanted to know what to look out for before I take the plunge. I haven't had a V8 before but I'm a former RX8 owner and well used to low fuel economy and working on the car myself when needed.

I have always wanted a Monaro ever since they came out so I am quite excited about the purchase, hopefully I wont be disappointed. As a current active member of the RX8 UKOC I enjoy forums and helping people out when I can and I am hoping this forum is as helpful as the RX8 one

Thanks in anticipation

Steve

[steve2568]

Thanks gents

No I haven't driven one yet but looking forward to it, one is a 56 plate with 117 k on the clock on auto trader at £8995 in Fareham CW05BGV in Odyssey Blue Gary is the owner and says he is an enthusiast. The other is an 05 in black 140k on clock based in Mid Wales at circa 7.5k with a trader and not currently listed for sale (previously on Ebay.

Both have Monkfish SH but the 05 has some mods and at present until I view the black one the better background. Both have improved exhaust the black one a Mongoose and the blue one a Wortec

If anyone knows these cars and can help that would be great

[steve2568]

[steve2568]

Wow great info and a film prop to boot

Nice to see its been in what appear to be good hands. The cars history sold it to me in Garys ad.

Will have to buy that DVD now

Looking forward to thurs and a near 250 mile trip home in it

Edited by steve2568 on Friday 21st October 02:21

[steve2568]

preciousmetal said:

Welcome

Personally I don't know of the black one you mentioned

But i know Gary and have seen his car recently at a meet organised at my place. It's a lot of car for the one money and I think that's a good buy. Has some nice upgrades and it's a great colour and has nice history

Having looked at the cost of some of the Monkfish upgrade prices I am more than happy with the car and have definitely picked the right car to buy for the money. The car will get some serious TLC still and will probably be serviced at MWP as its reasonably close

[steve2568]

ARAF said:

I gather the deal was done then, from your other post.

Well done, and welcome to the world of RHD V8s.

Yes mate, been surfing (stalking) this forum re previous info on the car. Pick it up Thurs from garynogrip its nice to see the car didn't get totalled by the film crew which was what people were imaging was going to happen. Ive had RWD RX8 and M Sport BMW before but this car sounds like different gravy. The Mrs is worried about me upsetting the neighbours with the full Wortec system (with headers) but I am sure I can keep the noise down

[steve2568]

Well I picked it up yesterday off Gary, what a car it is too. Really good 250 mile drive home (those seats are like armchairs) and the car was faultless. Really happy with the drive and purchase and she is off to MWP today for a health check and diagnostic.

Father in law loves the car (petrolhead) and as a mechanic says it sounds and looks fine, I can see how these can get under your skin as the noise alone from the full Wortec system is mesmorising.

[steve2568]

Janosh said:

Welcome to the gang, I hope the modification bug doesn't bite you too hard!

Its already got a few, K+N filter, full Wortec, Road response Pack, LS7 and flywheel, ripshifter, remap

I'm thinking brakes (defo) and new alloys (maybe) after that I'm not overly sure mate other than a bit of TLC

[steve2568]

Had the all clear from MWP yesterday, seems a good set up there so will get them to look after the car for me. Only points were rear brakes which I knew about, small top end oil leak (slight) and a bit of a heavy clutch.

Trying now to source drivers sun visor (mirror wont stay shut) and a cover for the small tidy box in the centre console (clip has broken) Wheels need refurbing or replacing, cant decide which at present but no rush.

[steve2568]

JuicyV8 said:

Spotted this car on Thursday going through Funtley nr Fareham, I was in the silver cv8, we exchanged thumbs up. Was this the new or old owner? Looked nice and shiny. I also have the wortec exhaust and it's brilliant. A good brake upgrade is to use DBAs and Monkfish pads if you don't want to spend 2k on the APs. Better than stock but obv not as good as APs.

Its was the test drive, I drove the car up to North Wales later that day. I was surprised to see another that day but a pleasant surprise. I will look into the DBA`s, thanks.

[steve2568]

ARAF said:

The clips on the centre console are always breaking. Have a search around, but I'm not sure there's been a good solution found.

For the sun visor, try raving or speed4u on here. They both break Monaros and VXR8s. If you get no joy from them, check ebay UK US and Oz. The US had the Pontiac GTO, which was basically a Monaro VXR, so parts like sun visors should be interchangeable.

Thanks mate, always handy to know where to get odd bits from