RE: Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer announced

[SWoll]

300bhp/ton said:

Piston Heads said:

Admittedly, both the Mercs are a touch quicker and will also be far better-built

eh?

Spent a lot of time in a current C or E class 3?

[VerySideways]

Will they be available with a towbar though?
It's amazing how many performance family cars (saloons and estates) aren't homologated for towbar fitment and use, and that's enormously frustrating for people with race cars, track day toys, boats, etc.

[Magic919]

VXR8 and Monaro are completely different cars.

[X5TUU]

that would look quite nice in our current vxr stable ... perfect if we do decide to have a child, as I didnt fancy a vectra vxr saloon ... 50k is steep and depreciation will be the same but personally I would rather trundle around in that than an Audi or Merc wagon

Plus being VX it would likely come on a 0% finance deal much like our current VXR's ... bargain!!

[chrisw666]

I like that a lot.

[squeezebm]

I'm after a new fast estate..............................er no, not this one then £50k indeed!!!

[manamana]

Looks like they are trying to ditch the last of the old stock on the UK. The new 2013 V8 Holden VF Commodore SS has already been announced. HSV Clubsport ain't going to be long behind. Save your money and be patient.

[300bhp/ton]

SWoll said:

Spent a lot of time in a current C or E class 3?

No not really. And I certainly don't deny they would likely be more plush, more upmarket and more 'quality' feeling inside.

[manamana]

[Dr Z]

the now edited article said:

Admittedly, both the Mercs are a touch quicker and will likely be better-built

Do not care.

LS3 + Manual + Estate + RWD = from me.

[infradig]

Don't Vauxhall already sell a 155 mph estate? One that doesnt look like Paul Hogan's mate with the swimming cap designed it and only costs about £30k. I know its four wheel drive and not ideal for taking the family drifting in at weekends but I doubt the VXR8 would be anywhere near as quick in the real(wet,windy,icy)old world. I'd be surprised if the Insignia is less roomy or well built too.

I'll hand in my man card and oversteer badge on my way out

[st4]

300bhp/ton said:

No not really. And I certainly don't deny they would likely be more plush, more upmarket and more 'quality' feeling inside.

Probably not by much. I have a 2009 C class and its very plasticy in there. The trims robust but not luxurious. Mass car makers have really stepped up the quality of their cabins and premium ones are using cheaper materials ( a trip inside a 211 E class cs a 212 E class is very telling) and premium car prices haven't gone up as much.

The cabin looks fine in the Holden

[yadaddytdon]

looks like somebody has grafted on the tailgate from an Astra Van ...

[WCZ]

the depreciation of these things will be insane, tried to warn a friend a few years ago who bought a fully specced Vectra VXR new but he wouldn't listen

[rev-erend]

I thought all the manufacturers were downsizing on engines...

[TACottle]

Everyone loves a lairy estate.

[manamana]

Want one yet?

[GranCab]

yadaddytdon said:

looks like somebody has grafted on the tailgate from an Astra Van ...

I thought it looked a bit like a Signum from the back ... remember them ?

p.s. ... and the front looks like a "last ditch" MG ZT /Rover Streetwise

Edited by GranCab on Wednesday 27th March 16:41

[VerySideways]

rev-erend said:

I thought all the manufacturers were downsizing on engines...

They're a bit backwards these Australians, that's why they're upsizing on engines

[Gorbyrev]

Rumour has it a three year old Audi S4 estate recently changed hands for £15K. I don't think the VXR8 has a monopoly on eyewatering depreciation figures. Will have E61 rivalling economy - but what's not to love. Vauxhall deserve an all round pat on the back for keeping the back door open to V8 RWD wonders from the former colonies. Keep it coming!