Just a hello from me!

[Shaun231]

Just a quick hello from me (Shaun), I'm currently looking to buy a vxr8 n thought if I get myself on here would be a good first step!

The vxr8 will be the first non vw I've owned since passing my driving test! Time for a change!!

I've been to see a couple of R8's, missed out on one by about 15-20mins, but since then, I dunno if it's just me, but are the prices going up!?

Was looking at 09 plate models, but now the way the prices are going I think I might have to go a little older!!

Anyway, that's enough blab from me n my "quick hello" !

So yeah, hi !!

[UK Kiwi]

Hi Shaun, welcome........
What was wrong with the 2 you did look at then?

[neiljohnson]

Prices on R8's are on the rise speak to precious metal he wont be the cheapest but you will get a nice straight car with good history

[Shaun231]

UK Kiwi said:

Hi Shaun, welcome........
What was wrong with the 2 you did look at then?

One was up quoting immaculate condition etc etc, get there, the bonnet had been resprayed and wasn't the best match, plus just blown straight over the stone chips rather than sanding or filling them out, door had lacquer peal, rear light was cracked, and the wortec exhausts were as black as your hat! And the dealer reckoned the previous owner was a valeter! :s

The other was really nice, just a little pricey for a car with no tax at all, and required a big service! It had (what looks to be quite common) condensated tail light too!

[Shaun231]

neiljohnson said:

Prices on R8's are on the rise speak to precious metal he wont be the cheapest but you will get a nice straight car with good history

Yeah I had noticed he sells them

Been having a bit of a stalking session on this forum to see what's what, and will defo be keeping an eye out for what he's got

[jameshsv]

Welcome and make sure you buy black its the faster colour

[UK Kiwi]

"misting" of tail lights very normal on most of them.....but usually gone as quick as it forms.....

[neiljohnson]

Whereabouts are you??

[Shaun231]

Colour preference isn't high up my list, I want a good honest car! Although I have a soft spot for the red, my girlfriends, avid man city supporting family may say otherwise haha!

I'm from St. Neots, near Cambridge!

[S800VXR]

neiljohnson said:

Prices on R8's are on the rise speak to precious metal he wont be the cheapest but you will get a nice straight car with good history

WHS. drop him a mail and see if anything comes up as good ones do seem to sell quick.

[Shaun231]

Yeah will do for sure! Just waiting for my camper van to sell then I'm good to go! Also have a golf r32 that I'll be selling if there's any takers

[S800VXR]

Shaun231 said:

Yeah will do for sure! Just waiting for my camper van to sell then I'm good to go! Also have a golf r32 that I'll be selling if there's any takers

Yr new round here arnt you...

[Shaun231]

neiljohnson said:

Prices on R8's are on the rise speak to precious metal he wont be the cheapest but you will get a nice straight car with good history

It's not helping when the vauxhall dealer I went to openly admitted to buying a lot of vxr8s from private sellers to "bring them to one place" was their words.

[mik_ok]

Good luck with your search Shaun.

[Shaun231]

mik_ok said:

Good luck with your search Shaun.

Thanks

[H5V VE]

if you want a good look around a few and see some of the mods and talk to the owners, you could do worse than get yourself over to the Monkfish Open Day next Saturday.

There's a sticky about it at the top.

[Shaun231]

H5V VE said:

if you want a good look around a few and see some of the mods and talk to the owners, you could do worse than get yourself over to the Monkfish Open Day next Saturday.

There's a sticky about it at the top.

Ah cool, yeah I don't think that's not too far for me! You'll know it's me, turning up in a golf to a hsv meet

[fastbikes76]

Welcome along mate,

James AKA Preciousmetal is a star and will do all he can too help you. Also his stock is always very good and well know cars.

Good luck in your search mate.

[Shaun231]

fastbikes76 said:

Welcome along mate,

James AKA Preciousmetal is a star and will do all he can too help you. Also his stock is always very good and well know cars.

Good luck in your search mate.

Thanks mate! Will defo give him a shout!

[ARAF]

Shaun231 said:

It's not helping when the vauxhall dealer I went to openly admitted to buying a lot of vxr8s from private sellers to "bring them to one place" was their words.

To be honest, most of them at dealers are purchased from private sellers. Maybe it's just the way he put it across to you.

Prices have gone up. There's not many of them, and at this time of year people want to buy.

Welcome to the site, and we look forward to seeing you at Monkfish.