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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	I would like..... 22. Aug 2006 at 16:58 This: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-BLACK_W0QQitemZ320019253431QQihZ01... God knows why they have listed it under that category though......!!!
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hotel21 Administrator Offline Posts: 12766 Doghouse Gender: Drives: into lamposts	Re: I would like..... Reply #1 - 22. Aug 2006 at 17:29 Mebbe looking for a particular, specialist, type of purchaser, seeing as how bidders must be 'pre approved'? How did you stumble over the listing, by the way.... And dont say you were searching for a Monaro - not that old chestnut....
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Taxi Driver Omega Lord Offline OOF Holly Dog Posts: 8413 Swindon Gender: Drives: Fiat Scudo 90 Multijet (whatever that means!)	Re: I would like..... Reply #2 - 22. Aug 2006 at 17:43 hotel21 wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 17:29: How did you stumble over the listing, by the way.... And dont say you were searching for a Monaro - not that old chestnut.... I was wondering that......surely size 10-12 wont fit you Mark
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Reply #3 - 22. Aug 2006 at 18:07

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 16:58:

This:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-BLACK_W0QQitemZ320019253431QQihZ01...

God knows why they have listed it under that category though......!!!

Wouldn't we all, I tried to get one on that 3 day test drive thingy the dealers were offering, they said it didn't apply to the Monaro Sad

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tunnie Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 22520 London, W3 Gender: Drives: 2.2 CD (LPG'd) & BMW R1200 GS	Re: I would like..... Reply #4 - 22. Aug 2006 at 18:12 i love those things, very good looking car IMO, the VXR editions make it look very mean (not one on eBay) Seats are brilliant, so supportive, thats my dream replacement for the Omega.
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Markie Omega Lord Offline Posts: 7914 Lanarkshire, Scotland Gender: Drives: RS4, X5, Range Rover	Re: I would like..... Reply #5 - 22. Aug 2006 at 18:23 Why were you in this category Mark Clothes, Shoes & Accessories > Women's Underwear & Swimwear > Knickers > Size 10-12 And how did i miss it when i was in there over lunch stunning car
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Taxi Driver Omega Lord Offline OOF Holly Dog Posts: 8413 Swindon Gender: Drives: Fiat Scudo 90 Multijet (whatever that means!)	Re: I would like..... Reply #6 - 22. Aug 2006 at 18:49 tunnie wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 18:12: i love those things, very good looking car IMO, the VXR editions make it look very mean (not one on eBay) Seats are brilliant, so supportive, thats my dream replacement for the Omega. Which? Size 10-12 womans niks or Monaros
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Allenm Senior Member Offline Posts: 591 Milton Keynes Gender: Drives: '99 2.5 V6 CDX saloon manual	Re: I would like..... Reply #7 - 22. Aug 2006 at 21:26 tunnie wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 18:12: i love those things, very good looking car IMO, the VXR editions make it look very mean (not one on eBay) Seats are brilliant, so supportive, thats my dream replacement for the Omega. So supportive? surely not in size 10!!
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Paul M Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1689 Edinburgh Gender: Drives: BMW 840Ci, Yamaha R1	Re: I would like..... Reply #8 - 22. Aug 2006 at 21:48 Could do with a little more power though, I thought they were more than 333 BHP? Pretty low for a 5.7. How much is the VXR version? The V8 engine will sound lush though, especially if it's got an X-pipe between the two exhaust systems
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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: I would like..... Reply #9 - 22. Aug 2006 at 22:02 I was looking at Monaros actualy......as I can afford one (dont tell the wife!).....but think I had better wait until number two child turns up! I have to say that I would not got for the 2005 plus model as the boot is next to useless.....
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Reply #10 - 24. Aug 2006 at 20:19

I looked at Monaros too when I was considering replacing the 840 a few months back. While I'm sure it's got a nice engine and good handling, it does look rather cheaply built and a bit bland in terms of styling. Not really what I wanted in an 840 replacement (that was a £65,000 car when new, and the build quality and materials reflect that). And if the standard Monaro is only 333 BHP it's barely more powerful than the 840, which is one of the things I wanted to improve. The 850CSi is 380 BHP standard and tunes to just over 400 easily so that would've been a better option.

Also looked at a few others... 986 Boxster S, too common and not keen on the girly looks; 996 Carrera 4, very nice and very tempting, but at the very top of my price range and fears of the rear main seal going resulting in a huge bill scared me a little; Nissan 350Z coupe, liked this one but again the interior was very plasticy and cheap compared to the 840; even looked at a few TVRs but the reliability reputation is terrible. In the end none of them really set my heart on fire so I decided it wasn't worth the money and hassle and I'll keep the 840 until next summer (unless something catches my eye in the meantime!).

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Reply #11 - 24. Aug 2006 at 22:11

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 22:02:

I was looking at Monaros actualy......as I can afford one (dont tell the wife!).....but think I had better wait until number two child turns up!

I have to say that I would not got for the 2005 plus model as the boot is next to useless.....

Boot?? What use is a boot when you have a Megga Estate Grin

I heard the VXR handling is based entirely on how much fuel is in the tank, as its right over the back axel!! Shocked

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Marks DTM Calib Administrator Offline Ex Member Posts: 25671 Northern Hemisphere Gender: Drives: Astra J, Mum Bus, Dexta Tractor, 108 DMU wip	Re: I would like..... Reply #12 - 24. Aug 2006 at 22:12 Its the tuning that realy is the plus point......at the end of the day its a small block chevvy...the most tuneable engine on the plant and the cheapest to do!
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Reply #13 - 25. Aug 2006 at 07:53

They have offered to lease the monaro to us at work - they have 19 of them so its names in a hat - but at £76 a week - think I will stick to me V6.

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 22. Aug 2006 at 16:58:

This:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VAUXHALL-MONARO-V8-BLACK_W0QQitemZ320019253431QQihZ01...

God knows why they have listed it under that category though......!!!

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peter2ltr Newbie Offline Posts: 12 Liverpool Gender:	Re: I would like..... Reply #14 - 26. Aug 2006 at 17:16 I'm still trying to figure out why you where checking out womens undies!!!!
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