Test drive - wind and road noise?

[bluechim]

I just test drove a new Monaro VXR the 6 litre version (yes I know these were built in 05). As the car built up speed (85 to 90 +) there seems to be quite a lot of road / wind noise. This could also be due to the road surface, but how do others rate the cabin noise against other cars they have been in please? I am a high mileage driver and think the car is great (particularly with the current pricing) but does this noise become tiresome after while or am I imagining it? I would appreciate your views. Thanks.

[willisit]

Probably due to the car sitting for so long, and the tyres have flat spots/hardened rubber.

Mine is serene at those speeds

[well_fans]

and of course you wouldn't normally be sitting at 80-90 on UK motorways so the noise shouldn't be a problem and clearly your test drive was on a private road.....

[wayne marsh]

I've had my VXR 2-weeks and have covered 1450 miles. It replaced a Porsche 993C2S and XKR. I've found road noise to be about the same when comparing a mix of road surfaces and driving speeds. However, it is a good point about the vehicles having been stood for a while. I am convinced mine has improved in every respect as the miles add up. Steering feels better, grip has improved and the car feels generally better! ONly one thing to say ENJOY!

[Le Sarthe]

Done 60k in mine and it is a supreme cruiser IMHO.

Get a decent exhaust and that would provide a background rumble that will see off any wind/road noise.

At UK motorway speeds I fidn th car very quiet.

[anonymous-user]

Wind and Road noice is much better than in my Impreza STi....

Not done many miles yet, but after two hours on a motorway this morning I can say that I think it is a really comfortable and relaxed cruiser.

[Boyce]

Yep I agree with above compared to my old 968, road noise is significantly less, definatly a great long distance cruiser. Also fuel consumption is much better when doing long motorway drives 23mpg or better is possible.

Go for it!

[bluechim]

Thanks for the feedback - I have placed my deposit

[jimb0]

bluechim said:

Thanks for the feedback - I have placed my deposit

Woohoo! Congratulations. You're going to love it!

[bluechim]

My insurance company just said no (AXA) so I need to call round for a quote - any ideas?

[wayne marsh]

I've insured through Churchill for a few years and they took on the VXR and were cheaper than A Plan. Norwich Union Direct also offered a good quote so worth a try. I paid less than £620 Fully comp

[jimb0]

Bell Direct do my CV8.

[V6 JDT]

See FAQ's sticky for list of "Monaro friendly" insurers

[hainser]

Welcome. Check out the FAQs at the top of the page for insurance hints and everything else you may need to know.

[OLYC]

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=291906&f=69&h=0

it seems to have dropped off the stickies

[uk hsv]

FAQ's are linked at the top of the red www.hsv.org.uk page......