Checking out VXR's

[Wraith]

Hi all, as you all know, there are now quite a number of VXR's in Holden dealerships.

This is the second I've checked out up close and personal

A beautiful red example, first was a black - at the same dealership, Booran in Dandenong, very much prefer the red duco.

Now all I am waiting for is the twin top to land and get the missus to decide if that's what she wants - if so, I'm gonna pursuade her to wait and grab a turbo variant

Also checked out an AH 1.9 TDi, very strange standing next to an idling small car that sounds exactly like a truck very weird indeed, might take some getting used to

Anyways here's some pics - enjoy

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[Poogene2001]

Im not a huge fan of the Vauxhall left over V grille.
They could have tried something unique for the "HSV" badged VXR's here.
They spent countless millions to move the HSV tail lights on the new VE's but couldnt invest a few bux into a unique grille to stand out from the rest of the world.
Still a desirable vehicle though!

[phat-dave]

the red just doesnt do it for me.... black as per rudie's beast or that sweet looking blue... theyre the colours to have in my opinion!

[digifish]

Nice Pics. The grille looks a bit plastic and cheap. I also think I prefer the OPC blue

Also checked out an AH 1.9 TDi, very strange standing next to an idling small car that sounds exactly like a truck very weird indeed, might take some getting used to

You get used to it the first time you put your foot down then all is forgiven...

digifish

[JR]

wat was the options list like? if any?

i pretty disappointed with the limited choices that HSV is offering on the VXR

[OPC]

wat was the options list like? if any?

i pretty disappointed with the limited choices that HSV is offering on the VXR

id say the options would be same as usual...

never been a fan of the options list...

who really needs a boot lip protector thing and head light covers and rain sheild thingies apart from the people who travel the highways alot

[EL BURITO]

i want a bonet protector for the next car.

also i have the VXR screensaver atm and i musu say i want one the blue look
ace but i coundn't get plates in the colour

[Wraith]

wat was the options list like? if any?

i pretty disappointed with the limited choices that HSV is offering on the VXR

Well, now that you ask JR, I was a little dissapointed in that part of it and the car itself 'has not' made me flip over backwards like I thought it would sadly

Firstly I don't like the half hearted effort by HSV with the badging, it makes the car look like a bit of joke and an obvious rush job, ie: having both Opel and HSV logos - truly ridiculous.......

Not impressed with the mph domonant speedo either, hopefully future batches get a km/h dominant display.

Then there's the 'blue only' brake calipers, they look good, but don't match all exterior colour choices, red like all other HSV's would have been a much better overall choice IMHO, I think it will be that way on future batches.

The part I really liked though are the gorgeous Recaro seats fitted up front and of course it is O/A a very good looking car.

I know that what I've mentioned above may be only small aesthetic concerns, but they are asking nearly 50k for this thing, so I'd expect to recieve a little more attention to detail !

I only briefly discussed the options list, as the driveaway price was already close to 50k, with additions I'd want, it would easily go over 50k.....would not pay that much for a small hatch - twin top coupe/convertible, different story - just my opinion of course

[OPC]

Firstly I don't like the half hearted effort by HSV with the badging, it makes the car look like a bit of joke and an obvious rush job, ie: having both Opel and HSV logos - truly ridiculous.......

dont forget the VXR logo aswell on the steering wheel right below the opel flash

Not impressed with the mph domonant speedo either, hopefully future batches get a km/h dominant display.

mine has KM/H its the OPC dials

Then there's the 'blue only' brake calipers, they look good, but don't match all exterior colour choices, red like all other HSV's would have been a much better overall choice IMHO, I think it will be that way on future batches.

they would look much better if they were color coded with each specific color of the purchased car

The part I really liked though are the gorgeous Recaro seats fitted up front and of course it is O/A a very good looking car.

DITTO

[digifish]

I only briefly discussed the options list, as the driveaway price was already close to 50k, with additions I'd want, it would easily go over 50k.....would not pay that much for a small hatch - twin top coupe/convertible, different story - just my opinion of course

Ouch. For not much more you can have a VW R32

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/golf/model_R32.asp
http://editorial.carsales.com.au/car...w/1968806.aspx

or probably better a Golf Mk V GTI.

At 30-35K the Astra CDTi and SRi are a steal, at 40-50 I think better value is to be had elsewhere.

digifish.