Autocar article today
Discussion
madazrx7 said:
Have they actually tested a VXR8? On their website there is a review of the HSV GTS; not quite the same thing...
They haven't put it through the full road test procedure, no. It's a 4-page 1st drive article.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if it does get road tested though as they're big fans of them on the mag
ShropshireMike said:
madazrx7 said:
Have they actually tested a VXR8? On their website there is a review of the HSV GTS; not quite the same thing...
They haven't put it through the full road test procedure, no. It's a 4-page 1st drive article.
I wouldn't be at all surprised if it does get road tested though as they're big fans of them on the mag
No what I meant was is it actually a VXR8 or the GTS?
phrich said:
"AT A GLANCE
White-backed dials and leather bucket seats lend a sporty touch, but the cabin does not feel special enough. Extras on offer include a supercharger to boost power to 534bhp and £2,500 20-inch alloy wheels."
Is the supercharger a Vauxhall fitted fully warrantied option?
White-backed dials and leather bucket seats lend a sporty touch, but the cabin does not feel special enough. Extras on offer include a supercharger to boost power to 534bhp and £2,500 20-inch alloy wheels."
Is the supercharger a Vauxhall fitted fully warrantied option?
It's done by Walkinshaw and is warranted AFAIK.
I have never thought fuel consumption was the foremost criteria in the purchase of a car (I am on my 4th V8 so a regular visitor to any number of petrol stations!)and accept that cars such as these and Monaro's are not bought for their frugalness but I see the fuel consumption figure is quoted in the article as 15.2mpg - does anyone know if this is the official figure or the test figure? Unfortunately regular use means drawing the line somewhere (for me anyway) and if reality were to be say 12mpg it may mean fuel consumption figured higher up the list of considerations.
Edited by Huffy on Wednesday 16th May 13:28
phrich said:
"AT A GLANCE
White-backed dials and leather bucket seats lend a sporty touch, but the cabin does not feel special enough. Extras on offer include a supercharger to boost power to 534bhp and £2,500 20-inch alloy wheels."
Is the supercharger a Vauxhall fitted fully warrantied option?
White-backed dials and leather bucket seats lend a sporty touch, but the cabin does not feel special enough. Extras on offer include a supercharger to boost power to 534bhp and £2,500 20-inch alloy wheels."
Is the supercharger a Vauxhall fitted fully warrantied option?
It annoys me when they say that. Not special enough?
Its a family car/volume seller thats got some VERY special aspects, not a budget Maybach.
Mind you, I guess it could be a compliment if the rest of the car leaves their expectations for the interior that high.
Or is it just expensive? :scatchchin:
It's still lookin good to me - I have to chuckle at the interior quality, more often than not reviewers are mentioning the 'feel' of the plastics (for any car) and whilst I can see that a soft touch dash is nice how often do you actually spend touching these bits of plastic.
For me I want something that doesn't rattle and creak over the UK pot holes and most importantly a good feeling steering wheel with good feedback and a comfy seat for my backside to enjoy the ride through. Soft plastics are nice but the drive of the car and the soundtrack are my higher priorities.
I just need to pursuade myself the VXR8 is a sensible option after a Porsche Cayman S (which although drives fantastically well lacks a little character for me).
For me I want something that doesn't rattle and creak over the UK pot holes and most importantly a good feeling steering wheel with good feedback and a comfy seat for my backside to enjoy the ride through. Soft plastics are nice but the drive of the car and the soundtrack are my higher priorities.
I just need to pursuade myself the VXR8 is a sensible option after a Porsche Cayman S (which although drives fantastically well lacks a little character for me).
gareth h said:
Wouldn't have thought it would be much different to a 6.0 monaro, it's a bit heavier, but I don't notice the consumption change when I carry a passenger!
Neither would I hence my slight surprise as I am sure the 6.o Ro is quoted at 18 combined (although I have the smaller one so I may be talking bllx - as happens occasionally
)rich_y2 said:
For me I want something that doesn't rattle and creak over the UK pot holes and most importantly a good feeling steering wheel with good feedback and a comfy seat for my backside to enjoy the ride through. Soft plastics are nice but the drive of the car and the soundtrack are my higher priorities.
This is actually a very valid point in reference to these cars, in my opinion. My VT2 HSV is one of the least rattly cars I have ever owned, this despite it having fairly hard suspension and the dash being made out of recycled carrier bags. Rattles a lot less than both an S-Type and a 5-series I've owned in the past, so sod soft touch, I'd rather not be going bananas with rage over a rattle in the dash like I did with my Jag.....
You can tell the Monaro isn't as stiff as other modern cars. Throwing it in to a corner or other such track like goings on you can hear the car creak as the body shell flexes. My humble 2003 Vectra didn't no matter how much stick I gave it but then it wasn't as heavy and the tyres were only 215s.
My Monaro also has the rattle from hell. It sounds like a nut has loosened and the freed washer is dancing for an Oscar. I think its coming from the gear stick area!
My Monaro also has the rattle from hell. It sounds like a nut has loosened and the freed washer is dancing for an Oscar. I think its coming from the gear stick area!
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