It’s a Vauxhall? But it’s good?
I was scanning over the web and happened to come across some car reviews. Now i know the car has been around since April this year, but the new Holden (Vauxhall) Monaro VXR really takes my fancy. After the initial release of the Monaro back in early 2004, the 5.7litre V8 muscle car has been improved vastly. The engine has been increased to the new Corvette C6 6.0i V8 which puts out a hansome 400+bhp and 391ft/lb of torque. This large 2 door Coupe has a 0-60mph of just 5 seconds, a top speed of 177mph (est), but is a little thirsty at just 22mpg on average. According to reviews, the suspension and handling has been greatly improved, the performance and pulling power has been unleashed to its full V8 potential and the build quality has been kept to a high standard.
Some say that this car does not compete with the others in its class, such as the Mercedes SL65 and the BMW CSL, but for value for money at just £37k, this motor wins hands down. The American/Australian engineering has been remarked as very ‘barn door’, but simple is sometimes better.
The manufacturers reputation has not been ‘golden’ to say the least, but any Vauxhall that reaches 175mph has my vote!
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hmmmm… vrooom…
This car has always had that certain level of awe like you say. When you put it next to the rest, yep we would all have a Merc but then if I could afford that I would not be typing this from this office. The CSL, if we are taking about the M3 CSL I’m sorry but paying extra to have thinner paint, a cardboard boot and have to sign a disclaimer from BMW that you won’t use their tires in the wet and blame them to loss of control does not sound like a good deal. OK the CSL is quicker than the standard but a Pharl is also hotter than a Vindaloo but still creates the same effects.
To me the winner is the price, I don’t think you can buy much more horses for your money. The styling is a bit to be desired, to me it’s ok but then put it next to a Aston and, well you get the picture. The only down side for me with this car is the badge. Pull up at the lights and have the 17 year old in is 1.2 Nova (with bolt on fibreglass bits) look across at you, giving you that look of brotherly companionship and fellow Vauxhall driver love and I’m sorry but I would trade it in at the next garage!
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