Pics of your Fast Estate...
Discussion
ninepoint2 said:
One of the reasons I bought it, so my kids could experience a V10, albeit as you say in a crazy combination of family wagon. I also have an old D2 S8, with the 4.2 V8. Just need to make sure they have enough videos of them to show their kids if they have any..who will be living in a very sad world of EVs, though they will be quick and quiet but equally soulless
Nice one I had a V10 plus R8 for a while and the engine is a masterpiece so nice to let your kids experience it. And the Ronin S8 too lovely! Agree I find the whole EV thing hard to love tbh it's inevitable I guess. MDMA . said:
donkmeister said:
Might not look like much but... 300bhp, 6-speed auto, comfy seats, sports suspension (i.e. stiffer and lower with 18" alloys), cost me barely £2k when it had 6 years and 50k miles under its belt. It took us across Europe several times. Yes, it is the mighty Vauxhall Vectra Elite 2.8T with remap of questionable provenance.
Depending on your definition of "normal", one of the last normal models from normal manufacturers to have a 6 cylinder engine.
I bloody loved that car. I still follow his progress through his MOTs, and from the failures and subsequent passes can see that his most recent owner seems to be keen to keep him going too.
I have a strange desire for the Vectra VXR estate. Arden Blue of course. Depending on your definition of "normal", one of the last normal models from normal manufacturers to have a 6 cylinder engine.
I bloody loved that car. I still follow his progress through his MOTs, and from the failures and subsequent passes can see that his most recent owner seems to be keen to keep him going too.
A few notes I had that would carry over to the VXR:
1) If you DIY, sparkplug changes are a bugger on the rear bank of the V6 as you need to remove the inlet manifold... not too expensive at a Vauxhall garage but those may be on the wane now.
2) I would recommend changing the rear camber - standard setting is like the "stanced" look that apparently gets cars confiscated in Germany (and also wears tyres out quickly), but if you have a more neutral setting the handling is still good enough for everyday use and the tyres last a bit longer.
3) Tyre choices were surprisingly limited... I understand this was due to the autobox pushing the front axle into a different weight category, however I had very little choice in tyres with 18" rims, a W speed rating and the correct load rating.
Holden Commodore VF series 2 SSV Redline.
None of this AWD or turbocharging nonsense. Good old fashioned RWD 6.2 litre pushrod V8: 407 hp, 570 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
They also only cost 32k GBP brand new.
Sadly it went back in June 2017 and they are no longer made.
The "fast" Commodore estate is now a AWD NA V6 (rebadged Insignia) , which, while it is technically superior to the locally built cars, has none of the charm.
None of this AWD or turbocharging nonsense. Good old fashioned RWD 6.2 litre pushrod V8: 407 hp, 570 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
They also only cost 32k GBP brand new.
Sadly it went back in June 2017 and they are no longer made.
The "fast" Commodore estate is now a AWD NA V6 (rebadged Insignia) , which, while it is technically superior to the locally built cars, has none of the charm.
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Jader1973 said:
Holden Commodore VF series 2 SSV Redline.
None of this AWD or turbocharging nonsense. Good old fashioned RWD 6.2 litre pushrod V8: 407 hp, 570 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
They also only cost 32k GBP brand new.
Sadly it went back in June 2017 and they are no longer made.
The "fast" Commodore estate is now a AWD NA V6 (rebadged Insignia) , which, while it is technically superior to the locally built cars, has none of the charm.
I had a Commodore VF SV6 saloon as one of my hire cars in Australia, and, although clearly no where near as quick as yours, you are right in that they have a certain charm and character to them. I was sad to give it back! None of this AWD or turbocharging nonsense. Good old fashioned RWD 6.2 litre pushrod V8: 407 hp, 570 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
They also only cost 32k GBP brand new.
Sadly it went back in June 2017 and they are no longer made.
The "fast" Commodore estate is now a AWD NA V6 (rebadged Insignia) , which, while it is technically superior to the locally built cars, has none of the charm.
Edited by Triumph Man on Saturday 18th May 08:06
MDMA . said:
donkmeister said:
Might not look like much but... 300bhp, 6-speed auto, comfy seats, sports suspension (i.e. stiffer and lower with 18" alloys), cost me barely £2k when it had 6 years and 50k miles under its belt. It took us across Europe several times. Yes, it is the mighty Vauxhall Vectra Elite 2.8T with remap of questionable provenance.
Depending on your definition of "normal", one of the last normal models from normal manufacturers to have a 6 cylinder engine.
I bloody loved that car. I still follow his progress through his MOTs, and from the failures and subsequent passes can see that his most recent owner seems to be keen to keep him going too.
I have a strange desire for the Vectra VXR estate. Arden Blue of course. Depending on your definition of "normal", one of the last normal models from normal manufacturers to have a 6 cylinder engine.
I bloody loved that car. I still follow his progress through his MOTs, and from the failures and subsequent passes can see that his most recent owner seems to be keen to keep him going too.
Jader1973 said:
Holden Commodore VF series 2 SSV Redline.
None of this AWD or turbocharging nonsense. Good old fashioned RWD 6.2 litre pushrod V8: 407 hp, 570 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
They also only cost 32k GBP brand new.
Sadly it went back in June 2017 and they are no longer made.
The "fast" Commodore estate is now a AWD NA V6 (rebadged Insignia) , which, while it is technically superior to the locally built cars, has none of the charm.
I still see a late SSVR wagon or maybe a Clubsport wagon as the only viable alternatives to the Lib when we outgrow it in a couple of yearsNone of this AWD or turbocharging nonsense. Good old fashioned RWD 6.2 litre pushrod V8: 407 hp, 570 Nm, 0 to 100 km/h in under 5 seconds.
They also only cost 32k GBP brand new.
Sadly it went back in June 2017 and they are no longer made.
The "fast" Commodore estate is now a AWD NA V6 (rebadged Insignia) , which, while it is technically superior to the locally built cars, has none of the charm.
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