Who's selling this one ???
Who's selling this one ???
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kiwifraser

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S800VXR

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231 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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kiwifraser said:
Matt someone by the looks of it...



getmecoat

ringram

14,702 posts

279 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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Dont tell me you are back in the market mate?

Why not opt for a superior VXR8? Far more practical!

k15tox

1,680 posts

212 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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the 04 vxr is the daddy of them all!!

ringram

14,702 posts

279 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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Agreed. Best one, the true Aussie Monaro. Not the abortion created out of US safety requirements or the bog standard Holden cv8.

kiwifraser

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4,388 posts

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Tuesday 8th December 2009
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ringram said:
Dont tell me you are back in the market mate?

Why not opt for a superior VXR8? Far more practical!
Hmmm, Richard... Practicality, or looks and rarity? Be honest now mate hehe

Unlike most, I never had an issue with the speed/ power/ traction in my old VXR. Remember that standard daily driver that ran 13.1 @ 109 biggrin
Video link from someones mobile at the first shakeys day




If I was in the market again, I would go for exactly the same model without a doubt.
My only other considerations would be:
6L/ 6.2L with OTRCAI, custom map, cam, and headers - great power/torque and reliability without supercharger insurance worries.
Genuine VXR500 - has its faults and not exactly 500HP with a non-intercooled supercharger in summer heat, but is a rare collectable car that will deliver great fun, and should hold its value in the long run.

IMO: Lotus Carlton = 20 year old rare vauxhall classic commanding premium prices. The '04 VXR and VXR500 should follow the same trend




Anyway, back to the topic... I though someone might recognise the plate (AK54OLR) on this one?. IIRC there were only 13 Silver 04 VXR's, and I've met the owners of 4 of them. I'm trying to work out if this is a 'regular forum car' as well smile



Edited by kiwifraser on Tuesday 8th December 15:21

kiwifraser

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Tuesday 8th December 2009
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S800VXR said:
kiwifraser said:
Matt someone by the looks of it...



getmecoat
Well done sir. Brawn... and Brains rofl

ringram

14,702 posts

279 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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Roger might know about it, as it mentions that its been in the Fish tank.

PS: For the cost of an LS3 mate, drop a 402 in there biggrin
Afterall its nothing more than a reconditioned factory engine!

SimonV8ster

13,025 posts

259 months

Tuesday 8th December 2009
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And theres a smashed up silver one on Ebay so you're at least down to 12 !! Sure I've seen a couple more bent badly - a rare beast indeed !!

ringram

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Tuesday 8th December 2009
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Edited by ringram on Tuesday 8th December 15:58

kiwifraser

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Wednesday 9th December 2009
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ringram said:
For the cost of an LS3 mate, drop a 402 in there biggrin
Afterall its nothing more than a reconditioned factory engine!
I'd agree with that theory. Better paying the probably minimal additional insurance cost of a reconditioned engine, than explaining a supercharger to them wink

I've heard they go quite well too biggrin

Bonnie and Clyde

11,701 posts

223 months

Wednesday 9th December 2009
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ringram said:
Agreed. Best one, the true Aussie Monaro. Not the abortion created out of US safety requirements or the bog standard Holden cv8.
You see Rich, it took me a while to realise that you were a really nice guy and now i think your an arse

kiwifraser

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Wednesday 9th December 2009
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Bonnie and Clyde said:
ringram said:
Agreed. Best one, the true Aussie Monaro. Not the abortion created out of US safety requirements or the bog standard Holden cv8.
You see Rich, it took me a while to realise that you were a really nice guy;) and now i think your an arse tongue out
rofl