5.7 VXRs

[zym]

I understand these beasts are quite rare, how many of you on here have one?

I only ask as, after what seems like years lurking around here, I finally put a deposit on one today (fastest colour of course )

[stigmundfreud]

a black one?

[ringram]

Best model IMO. All the HSV extra's along with the larger boot.

[zym]

Yep, she's a black 54 plate VXR, totally standard. Agree with you ringram, they were the model that was my number 1 choice, but they don't come up that often!

Can't wait to bring her home

[bg54col]

Mines a Black 54 plate. Mark at Rapid GB is breathing a bit more fire into her belly as we speak! (an uprated fuel pump to keep up with the 9psi pulley!)

[leedpm]

I got red 54 plate vxr build No42.I'm out in Cyprus at the moment but when back home will be going down the same route as Col has done with his motor oH yes I cannot wait

[phillg]

zym said:

Yep, she's a black 54 plate VXR, totally standard. Agree with you ringram, they were the model that was my number 1 choice, but they don't come up that often!

Can't wait to bring her home

are you getting it from a dealer in the Southampton area?

[zym]

phillg said:

zym said:

Yep, she's a black 54 plate VXR, totally standard. Agree with you ringram, they were the model that was my number 1 choice, but they don't come up that often!

Can't wait to bring her home

are you getting it from a dealer in the Southampton area?

I am indeed - 1 owner, completely standard, 13k on the clock, prevously had personal reg, owner traded it for a VXR8... ring a bell? 99% sure it's yours that I'm getting... figured it would be someone's on here

[V8 EOL - Rich]

Got number 57, in black with Wortec performance pack + APs. Done 45,000 miles and counting.

Been to the ring + 5ks around Europe on the Furball tour. Got the thing measured at 119.7db as well!

Will go for heads and cams next... oh and its painted with the fastest colour.

[phillg]

zym said:

phillg said:

zym said:

Yep, she's a black 54 plate VXR, totally standard. Agree with you ringram, they were the model that was my number 1 choice, but they don't come up that often!

Can't wait to bring her home

are you getting it from a dealer in the Southampton area?

I am indeed - 1 owner, completely standard, 13k on the clock, prevously had personal reg, owner traded it for a VXR8... ring a bell? 99% sure it's yours that I'm getting... figured it would be someone's on here

If it's my old car,number 50,your getting a good one,any questions on it,list them and mail me.It had all recalls done,ALL the paperwork,they have all the bills,tax discs,original bill of sale,I would ensure they give you it all.water leak sorted properly first time etc.when will you collect it? You will love it.It hasn't been caned,you can do that bit,I'm a gentle old silver surfer.
good luck

[zym]

phillg said:

zym said:

phillg said:

zym said:

Yep, she's a black 54 plate VXR, totally standard. Agree with you ringram, they were the model that was my number 1 choice, but they don't come up that often!

Can't wait to bring her home

are you getting it from a dealer in the Southampton area?

I am indeed - 1 owner, completely standard, 13k on the clock, prevously had personal reg, owner traded it for a VXR8... ring a bell? 99% sure it's yours that I'm getting... figured it would be someone's on here

If it's my old car,number 50,your getting a good one,any questions on it,list them and mail me.It had all recalls done,ALL the paperwork,they have all the bills,tax discs,original bill of sale,I would ensure they give you it all.water leak sorted properly first time etc.when will you collect it? You will love it.It hasn't been caned,you can do that bit,I'm a gentle old silver surfer.
good luck

That's very good to hear When I test drove it, it was way smoother than a CV8 I drove a few months ago with similar mileage! Hopefully I'll be picking her up end of this week. Just waiting for the new reg number to come through it seems. Good point on the documents, I'll make sure I get everything.

[zym]

I've been informed it could be 10 days for DVLA to sort out the reg number . Very frustrating! Didn't cross my mind changing plates would be such an issue. Ah well, live and learn

[stigmundfreud]

zym said:

I've been informed it could be 10 days for DVLA to sort out the reg number . Very frustrating! Didn't cross my mind changing plates would be such an issue. Ah well, live and learn

they say that zym, one occasion I was warned it could take 28 days. The retention took 3 days to get paperwork back and then 20 minutes to do the swap at my local dvla office

[phillg]

stigmundfreud said:

zym said:

I've been informed it could be 10 days for DVLA to sort out the reg number . Very frustrating! Didn't cross my mind changing plates would be such an issue. Ah well, live and learn

they say that zym, one occasion I was warned it could take 28 days. The retention took 3 days to get paperwork back and then 20 minutes to do the swap at my local dvla office

I'ts all a pain,I'm waiting for it to go on the VXR8.

Edited by phillg on Thursday 6th September 07:16

[zym]

phillg said:

stigmundfreud said:

zym said:

I've been informed it could be 10 days for DVLA to sort out the reg number . Very frustrating! Didn't cross my mind changing plates would be such an issue. Ah well, live and learn

they say that zym, one occasion I was warned it could take 28 days. The retention took 3 days to get paperwork back and then 20 minutes to do the swap at my local dvla office

I'ts all a pain,I'm waiting for it to go on the VXR8.

Excellent news today, paperwork all sorted and I'm picking her up saturday morning. Going to be a bit of a performance leap from my current Astra 2.2 coupe!

[phillg]

zym said:

phillg said:

stigmundfreud said:

zym said:

I've been informed it could be 10 days for DVLA to sort out the reg number . Very frustrating! Didn't cross my mind changing plates would be such an issue. Ah well, live and learn

they say that zym, one occasion I was warned it could take 28 days. The retention took 3 days to get paperwork back and then 20 minutes to do the swap at my local dvla office

I'ts all a pain,I'm waiting for it to go on the VXR8.

Excellent news today, paperwork all sorted and I'm picking her up saturday morning. Going to be a bit of a performance leap from my current Astra 2.2 coupe!

Well done,enjoy it,
This could mean I'll get my reg now.

Edited by phillg on Thursday 13th September 07:13

[ashman4]

in reply to 1st question, I have a 54 plate black one (no 61)

all standard ; for now!!!

anyone here owned it before?

[stigmundfreud]

wasnt 61 the one that had to have most of the body panels replaced after an interface with a house?

Edited by stigmundfreud on Monday 17th September 15:32

[ashman4]

well there is some evidence that much of the front has been replaced, and N/S suspension strut and arm.

anything else anyone knows?

[habitualvoyeur]

There was a huge debate about that incident at the time - must have been Dec/Jan time - If you do a search I'm sure you will find it there were lots pictures of broken car/walls etc
Regards Neil