Monaro VXR

[BrookST]

Porsche Boxster on its way to a new home with the arrival of another car I’ve wanted to own for years. I enjoyed the Boxster which was faultless but ultimately I needed more than 2 seats too many times, probably a few years too early. The Monaro went on for sale mid morning, managed to seal a deal within a few hours of advert going live. I’ve had a few misses in recent months, was kinda hoping it would be red so worth the wait! Will get some better photos up in due course along with first impressions, currently organising some transport to and from GB.

 

[Big Pimp]

a Monaro in manual...... bound to be a bit of fun!

 

[MarkM]

Lovely!

 

[Jbridges522]

Love it , something completely different

 

[c_rad]

That is lovely, had looked at these myself but all the good ones were snapped up almost immediately.

Definitely a great choice compared to the usual go to options!

Enjoy

 

[big_pete]

Unreal! That is an absolute weapon!

 

[NickR]

Fantastic. Always loved these!

 

[gav525]

So so cool! Have wanted one for years, never got round to it though! Sound so good, and a RWD V8 manual is always going to be a winner!

Health to drive

 

[Cooper]

Class. Really suit red these. HTD!

 

[Blackie]

Stunning!

 

[m00k]

Awesome came close to jacking in the 2 turbos so many times for one of these…. Sometimes still wish I had!!!

Had the vxr 8 for a few years and it was fun too tho

 

[Gambit]

Outstanding

Unreal how clean and simple the engine bay looks....just a big engine and none of modern engine palava pipe work /sensor wiring running all over the place

 

[cormac81]

Just awesome. Love monaros and vxr8s in red.

 

[vw1500]

Awesome car! HTD dude. Knew @cormac81 would be in like a shot..............he offer you a deal involving a Hawkeye yet??

 

[Craggus]

Wow - always loved these things!! Some noise of them!

 

[KevM]

The Money-shot!

Class!!

 

[bob]

Lovely, I'm sure that will sound awesome and be likely 10x more comfortable than anything modern!

 

[seanmooney]

Very jealous.

Been eying one up there that was for sale here in NI for a few weeks . Was trying to tell myself that I don't need it lol

 

[cormac81]

Very jealous.

Been eying one up there that was for sale here in NI for a few weeks . Was trying to tell myself that I don't need it lol

As I have I lol, it seems to be now gone.

 

[VEN©M]

Lovely. The shape is aging really well IMO too. I loved mine immensely, the only thing i didn't love about it was the unpredictable auto-box but looks like you've got that sorted...!

 

[m00k]

Very jealous.

Been eying one up there that was for sale here in NI for a few weeks . Was trying to tell myself that I don't need it lol

Whispers… ***you do need it… really you do***

 

[EF Ian]

Awesome, Nice buy. Always had a soft spot for Monaros and VXRs. Hope you get much enjoyment from it.

 

[BrookST]

Well, enlisted the services of RSG Auto Logistics to take the Porsche to GB and return the Monaro. I can say that this service was second to none, Robert was excellent and had eyes on the Monaro on my behalf, even though he didn’t have to. He sent photos of any marks, provided feedback before purchase and was very thorough. Nothing was a problem and he got a look under the car, inside, in he boot and engine bay…..would certainly recommend him if anyone needs a car lifted or transported, he will treat it with kid gloves.

Porsche went on Friday night, was a great car but time for a change. I’ve established that once I’ve got a car looking and driving the way I want it, I get bored and need something else to feed the habit. I can’t just clean it, I need to have heartache and spend money on it with escalating levels of stress, petrolhead norm maybe

On the return journey and at home this evening

what a contrast…there are a few age related marks and a few things needing tidying but after a 20 mile blast…….wow, I’m blown away, the noise on acceleration and overrun is incredible. Haven’t really got past how this thing sounds and go’s, interior is grand, boot is small…engine bay, performance and sound is incredible!

 

[Blackie]

I’ve established that once I’ve got a car looking and driving the way I want it, I get bored and need something else to feed the habit. I can’t just clean it, I need to have heartache and spend money on it with escalating levels of stress, petrolhead norm maybe

This is me too, albeit on a much lower budget lol.

The car looks class and I can’t wait to see the further updates!

 

[big_pete]

That is really something else!

Rare enough to see a Monaro, never mind a VXR! Beast