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Info I've had from my source regarding the launch
LAUNCH: April 2004
2 MODELS: CV8 and VXR
Only 300 units a year! (250 CV8/50 VXR)
CV8: £28500
VXR: £35250
MPG: Roughly 25.
Top speed: 150+
BHP of CV8: 320 (0 TO 60 in 6.9)
BHP of VXR: 360 (0 TO 60 in 5.5)
Equipment: Traction control
18” Alloys
Cruise Control
Trip computer
10 Disc CD player/10speakers @ 260 watt
8 way electric seats/full leather trim
ECC
Full security system
VXR adds: Big bore exhaust/quick shift
Performance braking system
19” wheels.
Full body kit
Colour and trim: Quick silver, Phantom (Black), Red hot, Impulse Blue,
Devil yellow.
Interior is Anthracite leather
Servicing: Every 10,000 miles
Hope this helps you guys make a decision, shame you cannot get much info from your local Vauxhall garage
LAUNCH: April 2004
2 MODELS: CV8 and VXR
Only 300 units a year! (250 CV8/50 VXR)
CV8: £28500
VXR: £35250
MPG: Roughly 25.
Top speed: 150+
BHP of CV8: 320 (0 TO 60 in 6.9)
BHP of VXR: 360 (0 TO 60 in 5.5)
Equipment: Traction control
18” Alloys
Cruise Control
Trip computer
10 Disc CD player/10speakers @ 260 watt
8 way electric seats/full leather trim
ECC
Full security system
VXR adds: Big bore exhaust/quick shift
Performance braking system
19” wheels.
Full body kit
Colour and trim: Quick silver, Phantom (Black), Red hot, Impulse Blue,
Devil yellow.
Interior is Anthracite leather
Servicing: Every 10,000 miles
Hope this helps you guys make a decision, shame you cannot get much info from your local Vauxhall garage
the Monaro details are now on the Vauxhall site
http://vauxhall.co.uk/showroom/search/brand.jhtml?brand=Monaro&vehicleType=Car
uk hsv
http://vauxhall.co.uk/showroom/search/brand.jhtml?brand=Monaro&vehicleType=Car
uk hsv
Book a drive with these dealers
Belmont Vauxhall Edinburgh Tel: 0131 669 6111
Browns of Loughton Ltd Loughton Tel: 020 8508 6262
CD Bramall Middlesbrough Tel: 01642 253666
Crownhill Vauxhall Milton Keynes Tel: 01908 569999
Drive Aldershot Aldershot Tel: 01252 369200
Drive Bristol Central Bristol Tel: 0117 9770411
Inchcape Exeter Exeter Tel: 01392 434851
Lance Owen Addlestone Tel: 01932 853101
Motorbodies Luton Tel: 01582 454666
Pentagon Derby Derby Tel: 01332 362661
Phoenix Wimbledon, London Tel: 0208 605 9393
Picador Southampton Sholing, Southampton Tel: 023 8044 9232
Seward Bournemouth Branksome, Poole Tel: 01202 763361
Thurlow Nunn Kings Lynn Tel: 01553 769799
Underwoods of Colchester Colchester Tel: 01206 844422
W Grose Kingsthorpe, Northampton Tel: 01604 712525
Belmont Vauxhall Edinburgh Tel: 0131 669 6111
Browns of Loughton Ltd Loughton Tel: 020 8508 6262
CD Bramall Middlesbrough Tel: 01642 253666
Crownhill Vauxhall Milton Keynes Tel: 01908 569999
Drive Aldershot Aldershot Tel: 01252 369200
Drive Bristol Central Bristol Tel: 0117 9770411
Inchcape Exeter Exeter Tel: 01392 434851
Lance Owen Addlestone Tel: 01932 853101
Motorbodies Luton Tel: 01582 454666
Pentagon Derby Derby Tel: 01332 362661
Phoenix Wimbledon, London Tel: 0208 605 9393
Picador Southampton Sholing, Southampton Tel: 023 8044 9232
Seward Bournemouth Branksome, Poole Tel: 01202 763361
Thurlow Nunn Kings Lynn Tel: 01553 769799
Underwoods of Colchester Colchester Tel: 01206 844422
W Grose Kingsthorpe, Northampton Tel: 01604 712525
Hi. Well just back from the Monaro press launch in Melbourne. We had the major press there driving the V8 at the proving ground and on the Great Ocean Road. You should see the start of press reports next week - tho some might sneak a piece in motoring columns over the weekend.
All in all they really liked the car , only the gearbox/clutch causing a few issues ie heavy vs fwd
Answering a few questions :
When will the full spec on the cars be ready for the public - Brochure is being printed next week and I'll be mailing to a list of people who've already asked for info
2. Will you be showing the Monaro at the Goodwood festival of speed this year (on the hill or static)
- Both models as static.I'm trying to persuade HRT to come over with either a Commodore or Garry Rogers Monaro
3. what are the colours you mentioned above
- Yellow , Red , Blue , Black , Silver
4. have you considered trade in values for our HSV's
- No they're working on that. Its a difficult one as there are no real specialised outlets for HSV.
5. will there be a accessories pack for the Monaro ie. sun roof, tow bar etc.
- Not this year. Though we'll not be able to offer a towbar officially as it'll obscure the fog lamp. Witter have one onthe way.
Right now to sleep off the jet lag
Stu
All in all they really liked the car , only the gearbox/clutch causing a few issues ie heavy vs fwd
Answering a few questions :
When will the full spec on the cars be ready for the public - Brochure is being printed next week and I'll be mailing to a list of people who've already asked for info
2. Will you be showing the Monaro at the Goodwood festival of speed this year (on the hill or static)
- Both models as static.I'm trying to persuade HRT to come over with either a Commodore or Garry Rogers Monaro
3. what are the colours you mentioned above
- Yellow , Red , Blue , Black , Silver
4. have you considered trade in values for our HSV's
- No they're working on that. Its a difficult one as there are no real specialised outlets for HSV.
5. will there be a accessories pack for the Monaro ie. sun roof, tow bar etc.
- Not this year. Though we'll not be able to offer a towbar officially as it'll obscure the fog lamp. Witter have one onthe way.
Right now to sleep off the jet lag
Stu
Rang my most local newly designated Monaro dealer today and as I thought the signs aren't good. It went like this.....
"Hello, can you put me through to someone I can talk to about the Monaro please?"
Dealer; "thats the van, right?"
Me;"
er no it's the Coupe"
Dealer; "right, you won't want the commercial department then,I'll see if I can find anyone"
New dealer bloke; "
Hello,(very sheepishly)what do you want to know?"
Me;" Specs, delivery,demo,VXR etc"
New dealer bloke."don't know any of that."
Me;" but you are a designated dealer yes? one of 16?"
New dealer bloke" yeh, I think so"
Me; "so can't you tell me anything?"
New dealer bloke; "well the sales manager has drove one"
Me;"and?"
New dealer bloke "I dunno"
Me;So have you got any brochures you can send me?"
New dealer bloke" No, they haven't come yet"
Me;"but the CV8 is out next month, and the VXR in late May"
New dealer bloke;"I didn't know that,oh! I've just found the brochures, they were hiding away!"
Me;"can you send me one then and maybe you might want to look on your own manufacturers website"
I tell you guys,its notlooking good, it's not looking good at all!
"Hello, can you put me through to someone I can talk to about the Monaro please?"
Dealer; "thats the van, right?"
Me;"
er no it's the Coupe" Dealer; "right, you won't want the commercial department then,I'll see if I can find anyone"
New dealer bloke; "
Hello,(very sheepishly)what do you want to know?" Me;" Specs, delivery,demo,VXR etc"
New dealer bloke."don't know any of that."
Me;" but you are a designated dealer yes? one of 16?"
New dealer bloke" yeh, I think so"
Me; "so can't you tell me anything?"
New dealer bloke; "well the sales manager has drove one"
Me;"and?"
New dealer bloke "I dunno"
Me;So have you got any brochures you can send me?"
New dealer bloke" No, they haven't come yet"
Me;"but the CV8 is out next month, and the VXR in late May"
New dealer bloke;"I didn't know that,oh! I've just found the brochures, they were hiding away!"
Me;"can you send me one then and maybe you might want to look on your own manufacturers website"
I tell you guys,its notlooking good, it's not looking good at all!
Hey Andy welcome to the real world.
I'm going to do some name dropping.
I've dealt with Bristol Street here in Newcastle. No thanks. No interest in the Z28 I had before. I ordered a replacement part and after 4 months I rang Luton. Suprisingly I got a call back from Bristol street and the part arrived 2 weeks later!!!
The only main dealer I can give priase is Steve Thompson Cars - Lichfield. I note they aren't selling the Monaro???? The sales guy there Geoff was in a league of his own. BUT, when I had the service on the Z28 - the plonkers left the central wheel caps hanging off. I picked them up from the car before collecting the keys and slammed them down on Geoffs desk with some class language. Guess the garage took me more serious after that.
TROUBLE IS WITH VAUXHALL DEALERS - they are just doing a job. They don't have passion for the cars. Sorry but these cars deserve more than that...
As for Vauxhall - where was the heart in the marketing campaign for Vettes, Camaro etc....????
>> Edited by jagsy on Monday 22 March 19:40
I'm going to do some name dropping.
I've dealt with Bristol Street here in Newcastle. No thanks. No interest in the Z28 I had before. I ordered a replacement part and after 4 months I rang Luton. Suprisingly I got a call back from Bristol street and the part arrived 2 weeks later!!!
The only main dealer I can give priase is Steve Thompson Cars - Lichfield. I note they aren't selling the Monaro???? The sales guy there Geoff was in a league of his own. BUT, when I had the service on the Z28 - the plonkers left the central wheel caps hanging off. I picked them up from the car before collecting the keys and slammed them down on Geoffs desk with some class language. Guess the garage took me more serious after that.
TROUBLE IS WITH VAUXHALL DEALERS - they are just doing a job. They don't have passion for the cars. Sorry but these cars deserve more than that...
As for Vauxhall - where was the heart in the marketing campaign for Vettes, Camaro etc....????
>> Edited by jagsy on Monday 22 March 19:40
I booked my test drive with "Picador" Southampton the day the dealer list came out.
The sale manager knew about the car and the spec (cv8)
and was helpful.
I will find out how good they are when/if they phone to tell me the car has arrived!!
I hope Vauxhall gets the marketing of this car right, a good bit of product placement (film or TV) will help.
uk hsv
The sale manager knew about the car and the spec (cv8)
and was helpful.
I will find out how good they are when/if they phone to tell me the car has arrived!!
I hope Vauxhall gets the marketing of this car right, a good bit of product placement (film or TV) will help.
uk hsv
The first two article have been published in Autocar and Autoexpress.
Both write up's were positive and only drew attention to items which are already known about like:
Steering being a little vague - our HSV cars have a better set up so the VXR should be good.
Gear selection not consistent - Well I think that is now sorted with the new Rip Shifter on sale in OZ.
Dated look - I like it and the VXR will be a bit more contemporary!
Fuel consumption - Not good around town I know but my last blast around Europe came in at over 28mpg (90mph-100mph cruise)
A good start and I can't wait for the VXR (HSV)!!!
Any comments "Stu"?
Both write up's were positive and only drew attention to items which are already known about like:
Steering being a little vague - our HSV cars have a better set up so the VXR should be good.
Gear selection not consistent - Well I think that is now sorted with the new Rip Shifter on sale in OZ.
Dated look - I like it and the VXR will be a bit more contemporary!
Fuel consumption - Not good around town I know but my last blast around Europe came in at over 28mpg (90mph-100mph cruise)
A good start and I can't wait for the VXR (HSV)!!!
Any comments "Stu"?
Its fair to say that the press enjoyed themselves in the car. There are write ups from Autocar , Autoexpress , EVO , CAR , Sun , Star , Telegraph , GQ , couple of websites , total vauxhall. Top Gear have already covered it with a Clarkson piece.
Items we had to sort out over the std car include the rear fog light and heavy duty wiper motors...can't think why.
Ride and handling is a fair assessment , thought they were more impressed than what they've written mainly because the car performed better than expected for a big vehicle.
Gearbox was interesting because some cars where better than others so we've got the plant checking this for us.
One change you HSV owners will notice on the VXR (GTO) when it arrives is the non coloured instrument pack. We have to have the plain version as the HSV one is not rated below -5C...
Stu
Items we had to sort out over the std car include the rear fog light and heavy duty wiper motors...can't think why.
Ride and handling is a fair assessment , thought they were more impressed than what they've written mainly because the car performed better than expected for a big vehicle.
Gearbox was interesting because some cars where better than others so we've got the plant checking this for us.
One change you HSV owners will notice on the VXR (GTO) when it arrives is the non coloured instrument pack. We have to have the plain version as the HSV one is not rated below -5C...
Stu
Hi,
The rip shift is a replacement of the whole mechanism (which is the weak link not the gearbox)
it is billet steel and does not have a remote link like the original so is very slick.
when in place it looks stock and the original gear knob will fit back on.
try this for reports www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22887&highlight=rip+shift
uk hsv
The rip shift is a replacement of the whole mechanism (which is the weak link not the gearbox)
it is billet steel and does not have a remote link like the original so is very slick.
when in place it looks stock and the original gear knob will fit back on.
try this for reports www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22887&highlight=rip+shift
uk hsv
Hello all,
I am new to this forum so please excuse me if i ask questions which have been answered 100 times before. I have a few questions about the new Vauxhall Monaro. I am seriously considering this car as a replacement for my vauxhall omega, too boring. I also own a 1979 Trans Am 403 and i like the V8, so it would be ideal to have a modern car with a V8. I would use this car for track days and general touring round Europe.
My first question concerns the Towbar, what a bore, i know, But for me it is vital that i can tow a trailer to the track days as the whole family comes. After reading the previous post saying that witter were going to introduce a towbar i phoned them to confirm. Their answer was mo, mon mow, ma what car was that sir. No chance will we be making one too small volumes plus we have never heard of it. Does anybody know if the Australian towbar will fit? Unfortunately no towbar no Monaro. Will just have to wait until Ford or Chrysler release a V8, hopefully they will not be so stupid as to miss a towbar out of the options list. A big V8 coupe would make an excellen long distance tow car.
I am new to this forum so please excuse me if i ask questions which have been answered 100 times before. I have a few questions about the new Vauxhall Monaro. I am seriously considering this car as a replacement for my vauxhall omega, too boring. I also own a 1979 Trans Am 403 and i like the V8, so it would be ideal to have a modern car with a V8. I would use this car for track days and general touring round Europe.
My first question concerns the Towbar, what a bore, i know, But for me it is vital that i can tow a trailer to the track days as the whole family comes. After reading the previous post saying that witter were going to introduce a towbar i phoned them to confirm. Their answer was mo, mon mow, ma what car was that sir. No chance will we be making one too small volumes plus we have never heard of it. Does anybody know if the Australian towbar will fit? Unfortunately no towbar no Monaro. Will just have to wait until Ford or Chrysler release a V8, hopefully they will not be so stupid as to miss a towbar out of the options list. A big V8 coupe would make an excellen long distance tow car.
Hi All,
My next question concerns the BHP, i want the 380 Bhp version as its no light weight car. I would like to get the 330 Bhp version and use the official parts to obtain 380, i only want 380 bhp and cannot justify 7 K for 50 Bhp. I do not need the extras which go with the 380 car, only want the Bhp.
What can be done to the 330 Car to bring it up to 380 using the standard Vauxhall parts, want to keep the warranty.
Hopefully someone on this list will know.
Thanks
Scott
>> Edited by scamp on Saturday 27th March 20:59
My next question concerns the BHP, i want the 380 Bhp version as its no light weight car. I would like to get the 330 Bhp version and use the official parts to obtain 380, i only want 380 bhp and cannot justify 7 K for 50 Bhp. I do not need the extras which go with the 380 car, only want the Bhp.
What can be done to the 330 Car to bring it up to 380 using the standard Vauxhall parts, want to keep the warranty.
Hopefully someone on this list will know.
Thanks
Scott
>> Edited by scamp on Saturday 27th March 20:59
Hi Scamp and welcome to the forum.
The reason the Australian sourced towbar will not fit is because the UK car has a foglamp mounted in the rear bumper just in the position that the hitch would come through.
So change the rear bumper to the Australian version and add a aftermarket fog lamp.
As for Witter I am sure "Stu" will point you in the right direction!!!
Now power - The standard Monaro can be tuned up to about 230rwkw (400BHP+ at the flywheel)
You need:-
1. open out the cold air intake to include the second hole.
2. remove the MAF.
3. Add a new MAF pipe
4. Add Pacemaker 4:1 headers
5. Add high flow cats
6. Add a mandrel bent 2.5 inch exhaust with cross over.
7. Have the cars PCM changed to exploit the changes
That lot will give you an easy 380BHP more like 400bhp.
Will Vauxhall let you keep the warranty NO CHANCE!!!
Unless our man at Vauxhall can say otherwise - over to you Stu!!!
The reason the Australian sourced towbar will not fit is because the UK car has a foglamp mounted in the rear bumper just in the position that the hitch would come through.
So change the rear bumper to the Australian version and add a aftermarket fog lamp.
As for Witter I am sure "Stu" will point you in the right direction!!!
Now power - The standard Monaro can be tuned up to about 230rwkw (400BHP+ at the flywheel)
You need:-
1. open out the cold air intake to include the second hole.
2. remove the MAF.
3. Add a new MAF pipe
4. Add Pacemaker 4:1 headers
5. Add high flow cats
6. Add a mandrel bent 2.5 inch exhaust with cross over.
7. Have the cars PCM changed to exploit the changes
That lot will give you an easy 380BHP more like 400bhp.
Will Vauxhall let you keep the warranty NO CHANCE!!!
Unless our man at Vauxhall can say otherwise - over to you Stu!!!
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