vxr V vxr8

[astonman]

I am considering the purchase of a six month old vxr,is the vxr8 much of an improvement?regards simon

[S600VXR]

Two different cars.... VXR8 is going to be more modern looking inside from what Ive seen but the VXR is a more stylish shape externally. Both are nice cars so doubt you will be disapointed with either and they offer far better VFM than most anything else on the market IMHO.

[anonymous-user]

VXR Monaros are very good value at the moment as dealers run their stocks out while the VXR8 is still new and expensive by comparison. In my view the Monaro is a much prettier and unusual looking car but I guess it comes down to cash and personal choice. Don't buy a new Monaro if you need a boot as it's full of fuel tank.

[stigmundfreud]

5 years from now one will look nice and still probably quite fresh

the other will look like an over weight vectra

guess who be saving for the 2009 special

[crisisjez]

stigmundfreud said:

5 years from now one will look nice and still probably quite fresh

the other will look like an over weight vectra

guess who be saving for the 2009 special

If thats wearing a Chevy badge and go`s by the name Bumblebee....

Me Too

[phillg]

I have just changed my black VXR for a VXR8,the monaro was pretty,the R8 more practical,with better handling.
It's good to have four doors if you take passengers,but if it's only ever you and one passenger the Monaro is fine.

[willisit]

crisisjez said:

stigmundfreud said:

5 years from now one will look nice and still probably quite fresh

the other will look like an over weight vectra

guess who be saving for the 2009 special

If thats wearing a Chevy badge and go`s by the name Bumblebee....

Me Too

Me three

[stigmundfreud]

ok whats the expected price?

[gargoyle666]

stigmundfreud said:

ok whats the expected price?

Well I'm hoping it weighs in for under £30k for base models and who knows how much for any performance oriented versions. Does anyone know if there is a V6 version planned as that is likely to find more favour here in Europe than a V8 as a base model. It would be great if they were to try and recapture some of the 60's feel with different option packages something like an SS 427, stroker kits, or best of all would be a Yenko variant.

[crisisjez]

Diesel- for out and out performance.

[crisisjez]

Astonman.

Looking at what floats your boat I`d say you`ll be happier with the VXR.
Its not as capable as the VXR8 in any area but for me its the better car bacause of it.

If that makes sense.

[maverick964_uk]

I've owned both. VXR8 (current car) is the complete package. Its the VXR with a whole lot more.... and power too

[astonman]

Thanks guys,
Just back from holiday,therefore only just read replies.Do I take it vxr8 has a significantly smaller boot than 6litre vxr?I am interested because Mrs Aston likes serious luggage and 4 doors would only be used rarely.

[V2RAC]

astonman said:

Thanks guys,
Just back from holiday,therefore only just read replies.Do I take it vxr8 has a significantly smaller boot than 6litre vxr?I am interested because Mrs Aston likes serious luggage and 4 doors would only be used rarely.

VXR8 boot is huuuuuge!

[jumplead]

The VXR8 boot is like aladins cave compared to the facelifted Monaro boot

[astonman]

sorry did I get the wrong end of the stick?Which has the bigger boot 2007 vxr or new vxr8

[jumplead]

VXR8, by a long way, the 2007 (MY05) Monaro had the fuel tank relocated to behind the back seats making the boot under half the size of the older Monaros to be able to sell more to the yanks.

[hsv_rulz]

Vauxhall imported 2 model years of Monaro CV8/VXR Monaro. 2004 MY cars are both 5.7L with larger boot, the 2005 MY cars - CV8 (5.7L) and VXR (6.0L) both have reduced boot size because the fuel tank was relocated (due to the cars being made for sale in US, which accounted for about 85% of all manufactured). There were no '06 or '07 models as Holden ceased making them in '05.
The VXR8, on the other hand is not made to satify the septics, so the fuel tank is where it should be, hence the boot being big enough to house a family of refugees.

[astonman]

Thank you,that clears up that one.Does that mean a 56 plate 2007 registered car was hanging around outside here for 18 months?

[stigmundfreud]

astonman said:

Thank you,that clears up that one.Does that mean a 56 plate 2007 registered car was hanging around outside here for 18 months?

lift up the bonnet and check teh build date on the plate