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As a Car junkie, everyone needs to experience a V8 at somepoint.
Now seems to be that time for me.
I have looked at several options, M3 v8, M5 v8, RS4 etc, but it seems for reliability and running costs (repairs) monaro/vxr8 is the way to go
My daughters dream car is a challenger, i would love one but, auto and LHD puts me off, I will still have a look at one I think, this is also why the monaro/VXR8 falls into the bracket, much more American/Aussie muscle than a high revving euro
So now i am left which one to get. I have watched soo many videos, and read so many articles, here are my thoughts a questions if you do not mind entertaining me
My Ideal would be a red 6.0 VXR Monaro with the twin tail pipes.
Daisy my daughter is 15, and very tall, also we have a family friend who comes out with us often, she is not a fan of climbing in and out of a 2 door car, So i then look at the 6.2 VXR8, but then i wonder back to just an original 5.7 no kit and save a bunch of money
Is the early 5.7 the simplest to work on, easiest to repair, (but high change of rust) or are they all pretty simple inc the 6.2
Is there any big advantage having the 6.2 / 6.0 / 5.7
Nothing seems to jump out as something i really need to watch out for on any except rust
What are the monaros like in the back / ease of getting in and out of the back?
So undecided whether to just get a 5.7 early monaro, or go whole hog VXR8. It will not be my daily for work, but it would get used pretty much every day for other things, going to the gym, enjoyment and up to shops etc (and probably work once a week)
cheers
sorry for my ramblings just getting thoughts onto the screen
Pete
As a Car junkie, everyone needs to experience a V8 at somepoint.
Now seems to be that time for me.
I have looked at several options, M3 v8, M5 v8, RS4 etc, but it seems for reliability and running costs (repairs) monaro/vxr8 is the way to go
My daughters dream car is a challenger, i would love one but, auto and LHD puts me off, I will still have a look at one I think, this is also why the monaro/VXR8 falls into the bracket, much more American/Aussie muscle than a high revving euro
So now i am left which one to get. I have watched soo many videos, and read so many articles, here are my thoughts a questions if you do not mind entertaining me
My Ideal would be a red 6.0 VXR Monaro with the twin tail pipes.
Daisy my daughter is 15, and very tall, also we have a family friend who comes out with us often, she is not a fan of climbing in and out of a 2 door car, So i then look at the 6.2 VXR8, but then i wonder back to just an original 5.7 no kit and save a bunch of money
Is the early 5.7 the simplest to work on, easiest to repair, (but high change of rust) or are they all pretty simple inc the 6.2
Is there any big advantage having the 6.2 / 6.0 / 5.7
Nothing seems to jump out as something i really need to watch out for on any except rust
What are the monaros like in the back / ease of getting in and out of the back?
So undecided whether to just get a 5.7 early monaro, or go whole hog VXR8. It will not be my daily for work, but it would get used pretty much every day for other things, going to the gym, enjoyment and up to shops etc (and probably work once a week)
cheers
sorry for my ramblings just getting thoughts onto the screen
Pete
Wow guys. Thank you. That's a lot of great information.
I really want the muscle car experience, and I've always prefered the monaro.
But I will check out the seats moving forwards as it does sound like a pain. But it's a 10k pain I can get over as the vxr8s are a lot more expensive.. but I'll try both and see.
Funny saying about an early 5.7 with choice mods
I have been looking at this as it's only up the road from me
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210271...
I like yellow. But definitely look like it needs tidying up a bit. Which I don't mind doing and it's pretty cheap
The black one looks good, has anyone got a link for it as it's not on Facebook marketplace, I don't know which page it'll be on .
I still prefer a 6.0 twin exhaust monaro is my first choice I do like the kit. Like this. But why is it silver!!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210231...
Many thanks again
Pete
I really want the muscle car experience, and I've always prefered the monaro.
But I will check out the seats moving forwards as it does sound like a pain. But it's a 10k pain I can get over as the vxr8s are a lot more expensive.. but I'll try both and see.
Funny saying about an early 5.7 with choice mods
I have been looking at this as it's only up the road from me
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210271...
I like yellow. But definitely look like it needs tidying up a bit. Which I don't mind doing and it's pretty cheap
The black one looks good, has anyone got a link for it as it's not on Facebook marketplace, I don't know which page it'll be on .
I still prefer a 6.0 twin exhaust monaro is my first choice I do like the kit. Like this. But why is it silver!!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202210231...
Many thanks again
Pete
The range thing sounds odd on the vrx8 . Tbf I tend to keep my cars above half tank anyway. No idea why..
I didn't know they were different platforms that's interesting to know.
I am really looking forward to going out and trying both now. I have only ever sat in a vxr8, never been out in either. I have been out in a hellcat, and driven my mates E39 m5 (hi Ben) which is mega.
I will say I was more impressed with the m5 than the hellcat . But the hell cat was fast!
I will try a few options and see where I land. My favourite still is the monaro as it seems that much more of a fun car where as something like rs4 and m3 would be the best daily
I didn't know they were different platforms that's interesting to know.
I am really looking forward to going out and trying both now. I have only ever sat in a vxr8, never been out in either. I have been out in a hellcat, and driven my mates E39 m5 (hi Ben) which is mega.
I will say I was more impressed with the m5 than the hellcat . But the hell cat was fast!
I will try a few options and see where I land. My favourite still is the monaro as it seems that much more of a fun car where as something like rs4 and m3 would be the best daily
Edited by pistolpete12 on Thursday 5th January 14:09
Yeah to me that yellow one seems a good buy at the mileage and cost
It ticks all the boxes as well with the bits already on it..
Also only 20miles from me
The ap brakes worth it then.
I'm guessing I could fit a spoiler. You say chin spoiler. Is that something easy to get?
Yellow is a great colour. I like to stand out
It ticks all the boxes as well with the bits already on it..
Also only 20miles from me
The ap brakes worth it then.
I'm guessing I could fit a spoiler. You say chin spoiler. Is that something easy to get?
Yellow is a great colour. I like to stand out
king good does this look? Probably the best looking CV8 over here, it just sits so right. 
Lincsls1 said:
I've just checked its MOT history, mileage at last test 4/8/22 showing 80,667 miles? And plenty of advisories over the years.
That's not good is it.. it's one of the things I would check first before viewingOdd that it is on 76k not says 80 that's not exactly worth clocking it at that change
Edited by pistolpete12 on Thursday 5th January 18:27
RichMVXR said:
Some amazing advice already given above so not much to add really. Take your time, look at a few cars as it took me three different viewings before I found mine. Check for rust on the chassis rails at the front of the car as mine was immaculate and garaged but still had a rust hole starting. As I'm sure has been said, go for good maintenance over low miles and look for the AP (or similar) brake upgrade if you can.
They are great fun, be prepared to be stopped and asked about it a most fill ups
That's a lovely car. My dream spec right thereThey are great fun, be prepared to be stopped and asked about it a most fill ups
Hello people's . So I drove the yellow one today.
It's defo a brute of a car, so different for all the big power jap stuff I've had
So questions .
Ls7 clutch. It got one last year, but it's bite is right at the top of the pedal, is this how they are/adjustable?
It's had a rear diff, but the rear is noisy (not majorly) but it could be down to simitomoto tyres on it . Any thoughts
The temp gauge only goes up to about a third. Is this normal
Lastly on bumps especially slow bump corners there a a fairly loud knock from the bottom of suspension, it there something comon? And how easy would these parts be to get
What wheel options would I have to go over the AP brakes?
Thanks
Pete
It's defo a brute of a car, so different for all the big power jap stuff I've had
So questions .
Ls7 clutch. It got one last year, but it's bite is right at the top of the pedal, is this how they are/adjustable?
It's had a rear diff, but the rear is noisy (not majorly) but it could be down to simitomoto tyres on it . Any thoughts
The temp gauge only goes up to about a third. Is this normal
Lastly on bumps especially slow bump corners there a a fairly loud knock from the bottom of suspension, it there something comon? And how easy would these parts be to get
What wheel options would I have to go over the AP brakes?
Thanks
Pete
Lincsls1 said:
New LS7 clutches are not overly expensive, although other work you might also do at the same time as a change could bump the price up. The job itself is not difficult at all, again, its a simple beast. AAS make easy work of the replacement.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=469579...
^^^ This is the LS7 clutch kit.
In terms of the yellow car, what was the underside like? And did you clear up the mileage discrepancy and ask about the advisories?
I suppose the advice should always be to look at more than one as well, can sometimes then make it dead obvious when you've seen a good one.
I looked at a few both times. My experience was many are not overly looked after and are a little scruffy. They still wanted top money though. The car I bought was also a little like this, but it was priced better. So I bought this 'cheaper' one and put it right.
Cool I do all my own work and that's not silly money, he did have rear main seal done at the same timehttps://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=469579...
^^^ This is the LS7 clutch kit.
In terms of the yellow car, what was the underside like? And did you clear up the mileage discrepancy and ask about the advisories?
I suppose the advice should always be to look at more than one as well, can sometimes then make it dead obvious when you've seen a good one.
I looked at a few both times. My experience was many are not overly looked after and are a little scruffy. They still wanted top money though. The car I bought was also a little like this, but it was priced better. So I bought this 'cheaper' one and put it right.
Mileage is fine.. Its from when he first put advert up, the car is at 80k so no discrepancies.
Underneath and front rails all look immaculate found no rust
All works been done by a monaro guy in gillingham
Its been well looked after, but also well driven.. But that normal for this type of car
He knows bits needs doi g hence why it's a bit cheaper that any others
Mot stuff is mainly suspension. Which I think needs doing...
Edited by pistolpete12 on Sunday 8th January 13:10
Tomaahawk said:
Yellow car certainly looks like good value for money if solid, anything you buy will likely need a bit of work and upkeep owing to the vintage of these cars now.
Glad you said that.. I collect thursday 
Its solid but i expect it will need work, its a toy so going in eye open...
Thank you. I am sure i am going to have so many questions, coming from nimble/ high power jap stuff, this is definitely going to be a new experience
but i always try and learn as much as i can with new cars, expand my knowledge etc so i can help other later. I will be doing all work myself so i will do a readers ride thread
now to start the annoying new owner questions, sorry
Oil, What type, and how much
oil filter, what one, where from?
oil change guessing is pretty easy
General spares, best place to go to?
Pedders best place for suspension
lastly,
where to get the holden badges, and can i change the dash to say holden on start up?
thanks
sorry this will be the first on several annoying questions
but i always try and learn as much as i can with new cars, expand my knowledge etc so i can help other later. I will be doing all work myself so i will do a readers ride thread
now to start the annoying new owner questions, sorry
Oil, What type, and how much
oil filter, what one, where from?
oil change guessing is pretty easy
General spares, best place to go to?
Pedders best place for suspension
lastly,
where to get the holden badges, and can i change the dash to say holden on start up?
thanks
sorry this will be the first on several annoying questions
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