GreyRex
11th December 2006, 11:25 AM
Hey everyone,
There wasn't exactly a thread on this, so thought i'd tell you of my experience the other night.
A mate of mine pulled up in my driveway the other night in a brand new red Astra VXR. I hadn't even seen one on the road yet. After seeing it at the Motor Show, then seeing it at dealerships... here was one sitting in my driveway!! And i got thrown the keys!!
He straight away took us up the mountains. All i can say is that it's scarily fast. I know how my SRi handles up those roads, but this thing just wants to slingshot you... off the mountain!! On our way down, I then got handed the keys. Straight away there just happened to be the new Megane Sport in front of me, passed it safely but showed it off. We then spent the next couple of hours driving it around Melbourne. It helped me come to a few conclusions, being both a passenger and driver.
Ride & handling - Perfect (considering those 19's)
Sound system - Pumps!!
Speedo - Cool as (especially how it does that sweep effect like a Subaru when u start it)
Heated Recaros - Really supportive initially... but then we both got sore backs:(
We both felt it was an all or nothing car. It's really hard to just drive sedately... and thats with the Sport button off!! It has a tendency to want to keep chirping the tyres, without you evening meaning to. Also, when the turbo kicks in, the noise it makes is sort of... odd.
I know I might have stirred it up a little saying that, but it's only my opinion, and that's what it's all about right?? I think it is an amazing car, looks absolutely fantastic, and am so glad we get it here. But as for if I would buy one...
There wasn't exactly a thread on this, so thought i'd tell you of my experience the other night.
A mate of mine pulled up in my driveway the other night in a brand new red Astra VXR. I hadn't even seen one on the road yet. After seeing it at the Motor Show, then seeing it at dealerships... here was one sitting in my driveway!! And i got thrown the keys!!
He straight away took us up the mountains. All i can say is that it's scarily fast. I know how my SRi handles up those roads, but this thing just wants to slingshot you... off the mountain!! On our way down, I then got handed the keys. Straight away there just happened to be the new Megane Sport in front of me, passed it safely but showed it off. We then spent the next couple of hours driving it around Melbourne. It helped me come to a few conclusions, being both a passenger and driver.
Ride & handling - Perfect (considering those 19's)
Sound system - Pumps!!
Speedo - Cool as (especially how it does that sweep effect like a Subaru when u start it)
Heated Recaros - Really supportive initially... but then we both got sore backs:(
We both felt it was an all or nothing car. It's really hard to just drive sedately... and thats with the Sport button off!! It has a tendency to want to keep chirping the tyres, without you evening meaning to. Also, when the turbo kicks in, the noise it makes is sort of... odd.
I know I might have stirred it up a little saying that, but it's only my opinion, and that's what it's all about right?? I think it is an amazing car, looks absolutely fantastic, and am so glad we get it here. But as for if I would buy one...