sl114 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 haha that picture makes it look like a vauxhall omega! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 Anyone heard of these guys.... http://www.quickars.co.uk/21156/quickarsltd.htm They have one or two for sale at good prices and low miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Anyone heard of these guys....http://www.quickars.co.uk/21156/quickarsltd.htm They have one or two for sale at good prices and low miles hmm quick and then ars sounds a bit dodgy to me mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 Well I went for a test drive today in the Monaro.... Wow. Just from turning the key and listening to that V8 was mighty good. I was really surprised by the clutch, very, very light, much softer than the Z. I was doing 70 and i looked down to see I was just sitting at just over 1000 revs So much torque and power through any gear.... it turns heads too I am still undecided, I am a bit disapointed in price difference, but we're not a million miles apart. I am going to check a local dealer tommorrow to see what they can offer me. If I don't get one, then it'll be the Z for another year. I have to say though I love the Z, and it would be sad to see her go but there is something about the "Thunder from Down Under"....... If I do sell the Z, I'll have a set of 19" TSW Alloys up for grabs with just over 4k on the tyres... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Monaro... V8... Personally I'd rather a Monaro than a Zed.... A lot of car for the money and more practical, fuel comsumption aside. BTW big engines aren't always super thirsty. I get between 28 - 20 mpg on a run depending on speed and I've never had less than 24 mpg on a tank full. I've seen sub 20 mpg around town, but don't do this kind of driving very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 1, 2007 Author Share Posted September 1, 2007 It's the practicality that is winning the battle.... ie it has four seats and a boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 It's the practicality that is winning the battle.... ie it has four seats and a boot That's the reason I sold my Zed. I can get 2 adults in the back of mine reasonably comfortably and the boot is much bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xetexuk Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Monaro? Cor for a minute there I thought you were selling your Z for a flippin' Vauxhall!! Good grief!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Monaro? Cor for a minute there I thought you were selling your Z for a flippin' Vauxhall!! Good grief!! ....it would be debadged very quickly ....perhaps would leave the VXR and the V8 ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Monaro? Cor for a minute there I thought you were selling your Z for a flippin' Vauxhall!! Good grief!! ....it would be debadged very quickly ....perhaps would leave the VXR and the V8 ones I'd look into getting Holden Badges as it is in Oz Land... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 So is this for a new one, or a used that you looking at swapping? Reading that article, I'm assuming you can get one of the "old" shape still as a new car until stock runs out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlenMH Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Went along to a Pistonheads VMax and the Monaro does sound absolutely fabulous - and they are v quick. Mind you, they can be a bit fragile as there were a couple of retirements.... Glen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkW Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Mmmmm....Monaro VXR That's one car I would changed the Zed for if I needed the practicality and could afford the fuel bills. A lot of performance for you £. Gotta be Black though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 So is this for a new one, or a used that you looking at swapping? Reading that article, I'm assuming you can get one of the "old" shape still as a new car until stock runs out? Old shape, yes. There are still one out there with very low miles. The new one is called the VXR8, has 4 doors and is a bit squarish....oh and £10k more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Well I'm still mulling over this and still haven't reached a decision. One minute I am 100% ready to trade the Zed, the next I want to keep it as it is still head turner and everyone I know loves it. The thing is, I know I'll need to get rid of it eventually, as I tend not to hold on to cars for more than 3 years. The other thing is every time I wash it, I seem to have a new paint chip! I hate the paint on the Zed, by far the worst paint I've ever seen, in comparison my Honda was bullet proof. I've been doing a lot of research on the 'ro (as they appear to be called) and mpg is not far off the Zed...especially with the Wortec exhaust (£1800 ) fitted. I like the fact there are only 1000 in the Uk too. Servicing is buttons, but the nearest decent place is aparently 300 miles away. However at £120 every 10,000 miles, its bloody cheap. You can buy service kits from specialists, then either do it yourself or take it to a trustworthy garage The missus is going for a test drive this weekend, so we'll see what happens. I honestly feel stressed out about this..... I thought getting a new car was supposed to be enjoyable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan73 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If you need practicality and power then I guess the Vauxhall ticks the right boxes. As for it being a head turner? It isn't. That's for sure. And looking at your sig, your 350 is. How long have you tested the Vauxhall for? I had a 350 coupe for a week and a roadster for a week before I dived in for a Z - I felt it was the only way to see if I could live with a 350. Can you not do the same with the Vauxhall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest prescience Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 My 2 cents is that it doesn't to me sound like you are ready to get rid of the Z - yet. Perhaps not quite ready to trade looks for practicality. On the one hand you say that you like the idea of there being only 1000 in the UK but on the other hand acknowledge that pretty much no-one other than you will appreciate this fact Consequently, I think it is likely that you will end up regretting it if you change now When I got rid of mine, I was convinced it was the right thing to do for me - and remain so. Not that I'm saying there is much wrong with the Z, there isn't, it's brilliant on many levels Practicality is not going anywhere in a hurry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev946 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If you have any doubts, why not arrange a full day or even better a weekend test. I've done this in the past and you really get to know the car. Short test drives are rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 At the end of the day neither are bad cars. That said, it is nice when kids ask their Dad's if they can look at the car and the parents themselves are even keen to....... That won't happen with the Griffin, but you would have the power and practicality you're looking for. Is it time?! If it is, let me know of course..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 6, 2007 Author Share Posted September 6, 2007 Guys, thanks for the words of wisdom H5 - I'll PM you over the weekend after test drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 Decision was made yesterday, all set to buy a Silver one, but the colour was still annoying me a bit as it was my third choice .....from three. Anyway I found a black one more locally that was just in. At first they we're 2k more, in the end though we got it down to £300 and I asked if they would tax it for a year, they said yes......done deal! Keep your eyes peeled folks as when I come back from my holidays at the begining of October, I'll be shifting some parts on. 19" TSWs - I have a potential buyer for these, so these may not come up. CF front cover Cargo Net Stubby - Go on Nixy!!!! Home made Tonneau cover if anyone wants to pay postage on it (how much, no idea) Original Nissan badges Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan73 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 First dibbs on the CF cover please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmackfc Posted September 16, 2007 Author Share Posted September 16, 2007 First dibbs on the CF cover please It will only fit the older style front end BTW, i.e the one without the groove in the front bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P15UL T Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 congrats on the new car, im sure i will see it about just as you sold yours i saw another rusty one yesterday still a rare site on the west coast though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 looking forward to some photos of your new beastie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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