VXR8 Buying Guide?

[ThePrincipal]

Morning Chaps,

Just started looking for a 6.2 LS3 VXR8 but cannot find any form of buying guide. Is there anything in particular to look out for? Is there much difference between a 6.0 and 6.2?

Thanks in advance.

[mikeyb1987]

ThePrincipal said:

Morning Chaps,

Is there much difference between a 6.0 and 6.2?

Thanks in advance.

About 200cc

Apart from the usual checks for any car, lower suspension arms can be an issue. Rear lights can play up during winter too.

I'm sure an R8 owner, or someone more knowledeable will be able to help further.

[maxmc2]

Ive got a copy of Total Vauxhall which has a guide in it.

I could copy and forward to you if you wanted?

[amvs]

maxmc2 said:

Ive got a copy of Total Vauxhall which has a guide in it.

I could copy and forward to you if you wanted?

Could you scan and post a link? - I'd be very interested to read the article, as i'm sure many others would too

[ThePrincipal]

mikeyb1987 said:

ThePrincipal said:

Morning Chaps,

Is there much difference between a 6.0 and 6.2?

Thanks in advance.

About 200cc

maxmc2 said:

Ive got a copy of Total Vauxhall which has a guide in it.

I could copy and forward to you if you wanted?

That would be very helpful; I shall PM you my e-mail address.

[breizhpierrot]

I'm interested too, thanks for sharing

[maxmc2]

OK PM me you email addresses and ill send it over.

[hammo19]

maxmc2 said:

Ive got a copy of Total Vauxhall which has a guide in it.

I could copy and forward to you if you wanted?

If that's the one with the silver VXR 8 that was my car....

[breakdown]

Ok here we go,bought mine-09 plate-last year.Great fun but here are the faults that i have had and i seem to have had the lot.. ALL front suspension arms-replaced with Pedders suspension parts from monkfish. a modified air con belt tensioner.and a failed needle bearing in the inlet rocker pedestal . all just out of warranty. i could have pushed the issue but you end up with your car in the workshop for months while issues are argued,discussed and generally faffed about. I own a garage so just repaired it.Also have the slow right hand flasher in cold weather-see forum for remedy. But what a fun car. I sold my aston db 7-beautiful car- but the vxr8 is more fun.

[nickwaiheke]

All a bit different with their faults
My radio comes on and off on bumpy roads or changes to AM randomly
Drivers side window switch failing
Don't even think about one with the walkinshaw super car exhaust or only if you are deaf or are used to headaches already
Collection of whining belts and pulleys like a sewing machine when cold
Great to drive, slightly annoying to live with but I should be supprised after so long with the last one
Love it for what it is

[maxmc2]

I have a PDF of the VXR8 guide PM if interested.

[breizhpierrot]

thanks again, very useful. It says that the noisy belt at the front of the engine coming from the idler pulley.

[Stucos]

Know it's an old topic but does any body have a copy of total Vauxhall with buyers guide in it

Cheers stu

[preciousmetal]

maxmc2 said:

OK PM me you email addresses and ill send it over.

is it worth putting on the FAQs ?

[lee st]

I made a guide as a wiki a while ago. It's in the tabs at the top.

[r8black]

Why on earth would you want a vxr8 while owning 2 ferraris and a Porsche

[ARAF]

r8black said:

Why on earth would you want a vxr8 while owning 2 ferraris and a Porsche

That was a long time ago, but I do know from other Ferrari drivers that they found the VXR8 was quite a bargain fun car to have for the day to day drudge.