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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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And a fully loaded with every option SS - V-series is ~
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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I don't think I could bring myself to spend that sort of money on one but when they get down to about
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:04 AM
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downside is vauxhall service, would you give this to a guy used to working on corsa diesels - used to dread having to take the vx220 to the dealer. Estate could be quite fun though
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Crusoe,Feb 20 2009, 12:04 PM
Estate could be quite fun though
I didn't know about those.

Oh dear. There could be trouble ahead.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Ute not in the uk yet http://www.pistonheads.com/roadtests...p?c=47&i=19374
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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did they not have one on top gear that pi55ed oil all over the track the whole time ?
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:57 AM
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Originally Posted by soulcrew,Feb 20 2009, 10:02 AM

But why dont i feel the urge to head for a bmw or audi showoffroom.
I
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Subaru2000,Feb 20 2009, 01:57 PM
The VXR8 is an old school car; and it will feel like it when you drive it, fast and wobbley.
Every review I've ever seen says it's very well composed in the twisties!

Quotes like this are abundant from respected automotive publications:

"The steering is... ...wonderfully precise and accurate, giving you real confidence in the front end"

to

"The car
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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[QUOTE=Subaru2000,Feb 20 2009, 01:57 PM] I
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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The VXR (VE) over the Monaro (VZ) was a whole new chassis and had loads of development.
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