Tried out a VXR8 today
Discussion
I'll be getting one of those shortly then!!
Completely different to the Monaro of course. Handles better, brakes better, to my mind accelerated better (might have been down to better traction). A lot easier and far more effortless.
I guess on the negative side, it was almost too easy to drive and it didn't have the same 'edge' that the Monaro has, so perhaps it seemed a little tame, but then I'm sure that would change once I got used to it....
None the less, I'll be having one soon!
Now all I need to do is find some money to fund it!
Completely different to the Monaro of course. Handles better, brakes better, to my mind accelerated better (might have been down to better traction). A lot easier and far more effortless.
I guess on the negative side, it was almost too easy to drive and it didn't have the same 'edge' that the Monaro has, so perhaps it seemed a little tame, but then I'm sure that would change once I got used to it....
None the less, I'll be having one soon!
Now all I need to do is find some money to fund it!
stigmundfreud said:
davegreg said:
Be honest though, they don't look as good as a Monaro! 
the monaro will fade into a small part of history but the vxr8, like the lotus carlton, will remain uber cool as a fast 4 door is always cooler than a fast croupé 
stigmundfreud said:
davegreg said:
Be honest though, they don't look as good as a Monaro!
the monaro will fade into a small part of history but the vxr8, like the lotus carlton, will remain uber cool as a fast 4 door is always cooler than a fast croupé SimonV8ster said:
Stig just misses his 'Ro but won't admit it. He knows though that he can now take old people out for lunch so it makes him feel a little better.
He has turned into that old person
He has one of these you know
www.amazon.co.uk/Wooden-Beaded-Car-Seat-Cover/dp/B000PLUG9E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=garden&qid=1252350689&sr=8-1 Apparently it helps his piles
stigmundfreud said:
davegreg said:
Be honest though, they don't look as good as a Monaro!
the monaro will fade into a small part of history but the vxr8, like the lotus carlton, will remain uber cool as a fast 4 door is always cooler than a fast croupé
....and it looks better with a Halfords roof box. Very cool!
Got my VXR8 at the weekend. Its has the LS3 engine.
I had my standard Monaro VXR 6.0 for nearly two years and 17000 miles and loved every minute.
Looks are a subjective thing but out of the box the VXR8 handles better, stops more quickly, and is just so much more lively. Sounds a bit better too.
And it looks mean in black.
I had my standard Monaro VXR 6.0 for nearly two years and 17000 miles and loved every minute.
Looks are a subjective thing but out of the box the VXR8 handles better, stops more quickly, and is just so much more lively. Sounds a bit better too.
And it looks mean in black.
petrolzed said:
Got my VXR8 at the weekend. Its has the LS3 engine.
I had my standard Monaro VXR 6.0 for nearly two years and 17000 miles and loved every minute.
Looks are a subjective thing but out of the box the VXR8 handles better, stops more quickly, and is just so much more lively. Sounds a bit better too.
And it looks mean in black.
I had my standard Monaro VXR 6.0 for nearly two years and 17000 miles and loved every minute.
Looks are a subjective thing but out of the box the VXR8 handles better, stops more quickly, and is just so much more lively. Sounds a bit better too.
And it looks mean in black.
Yeah - I thought it sounded better than my Monaro - The VXR8 I tried had a Wortec Catback not Walkinshaw, as does my Monaro. Lots more popping and banging!
stigmundfreud said:
the monaro will fade into a small part of history but the vxr8, like the lotus carlton, will remain uber cool as a fast 4 door is always cooler than a fast croupé
Aren't you the same guy who was moaning not so long ago how the older 4 door VT's & VX's were holding their money compared to the Monaro http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
stigmundfreud said:
Essex, I personalyl believe the R8 will go lower than the Ro for the simple reason it looks like a huge chavstra
Times change I guess LOLstigmundfreud said:
davegreg said:
Be honest though, they don't look as good as a Monaro!
the monaro will fade into a small part of history but the vxr8, like the lotus carlton, will remain uber cool as a fast 4 door is always cooler than a fast croupé 
, but if it makes you feel better saying that,- fine by me More practical - I agree, look more ordinary- yes they do...
(I didn't start this)
I think there's a pattern emerging here:
someone said:
I had toast for breakfast
Stigmundfreud said:
My R8 is better
someone said:
I'm going to paint my kitchen green
Stigmundfreud said:
My R8 is better
someone said:
I took the dog for a walk last night
Stigmundfreud said:
My R8 is better
someone said:
Excuse me, I need to go for a dump
Stigmundfreud said:
My R8 is better
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