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Dave1682

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29th Dec 05 at 19:51

Just reading this about the Astra VXR on parkers:

"A curious feature of the VXR's engine is the sound it makes which Vauxhall claims is the result of acoustic tuning. A fan-like roar can be heard from the exhaust when the engine is delivering maximum turbo boost (when its being driven hard). Some like it, some don't, but it's certainly distinctive."

Thought it was interesting. Anyone heard the VXR been driven hard?

Also thought it was a good opportunity to get another picture up of the beast

Ry_B

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29th Dec 05 at 19:54

I'd guess most will be being run in at the moment.

Paul H

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29th Dec 05 at 19:57

i would imagine it will be like the flap system that bmw use on the M3 higher the revs the raspier it sounds

jamesvalver

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29th Dec 05 at 20:04

dunno but i want 1!! lol

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29th Dec 05 at 20:05

from that description it sounds liek the golf gti, and that noise is the turbo itself

burgess

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29th Dec 05 at 20:17

Tried to gun the one we have in but the traction control said no!

Ojc

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29th Dec 05 at 20:18

It has such road presence.

Dione J

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29th Dec 05 at 20:18

i love this car

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29th Dec 05 at 20:19

Inside of Golf is nicer IMO

Dave1682

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29th Dec 05 at 20:25

I want one in black, but like so many others can't afford one. Maybe in a year or two.

Brycey

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30th Dec 05 at 00:26

Yes this is true.

Well the demo car at work makes a lurvely noise

SVM 286

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30th Dec 05 at 02:57

quote:
Originally posted by jr
Inside of Golf is nicer IMO

Jambo

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Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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30th Dec 05 at 09:36

Seen only one on the road, was very nice, but i dont think the back looks right. Its too high. Also those wheels look a tad odd.

I find the Vectra VXR alot more exciting.

Also maybe im getting old and my lack of finance is poor/outdated.
But why the hell are cars like an astra £20,000 these days

Ojc

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30th Dec 05 at 10:10

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Seen only one on the road, was very nice, but i dont think the back looks right. Its too high. Also those wheels look a tad odd.

I find the Vectra VXR alot more exciting.

Also maybe im getting old and my lack of finance is poor/outdated.
But why the hell are cars like an astra £20,000 these days

A Corsa GSi back in the day was £12,000 brand new back in 93, so £18995 for a bog standard Astra VXR seems to be a bargain

Brycey

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30th Dec 05 at 10:56

Doesnt look that high at the back to me...

schoey

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30th Dec 05 at 10:57

ilove them! been out in the astra and the zafira now! there both great fun!

vibrio

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30th Dec 05 at 11:02

quote:
Originally posted by Dave1682
Just reading this about the Astra VXR on parkers:

"A curious feature of the VXR's engine is the sound it makes which Vauxhall claims is the result of acoustic tuning. A fan-like roar can be heard from the exhaust when the engine is delivering maximum turbo boost (when its being driven hard). Some like it, some don't, but it's certainly distinctive."

Thought it was interesting. Anyone heard the VXR been driven hard?

Also thought it was a good opportunity to get another picture up of the beast

the turbo you mean

vibrio

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30th Dec 05 at 11:06

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Seen only one on the road, was very nice, but i dont think the back looks right. Its too high. Also those wheels look a tad odd.

I find the Vectra VXR alot more exciting.

Also maybe im getting old and my lack of finance is poor/outdated.
But why the hell are cars like an astra £20,000 these days

yes way over priced. golf R32 28k FFS

Robbo

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30th Dec 05 at 11:11

quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286

quote:
Originally posted by jr
Inside of Golf is nicer IMO

Get in Jimbo

SVM - shut it you

Vibs... are you referring to old or current R32? As current R32 retail price is £23k (admittedly chuck a few extra k's to get the correct options)

Jambo

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30th Dec 05 at 11:14

I wouldnt call it a bargain at all ollie. As that money like 6/8 years ago would have got you a fair spec BMW! Not that im trying to say a bmw is better or whatever, but you get what you pay for, and id feel robbed if i had to pay £20k for an astra OR a golf.

Brycey

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30th Dec 05 at 11:24

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
I wouldnt call it a bargain at all ollie. As that money like 6/8 years ago would have got you a fair spec BMW! Not that im trying to say a bmw is better or whatever, but you get what you pay for, and id feel robbed if i had to pay £20k for an astra OR a golf.

Yeah but look what 20grand gets you in the BMW range.... Erm sweet F.A!

Its called inflation and quality of manufacturing and car has improved. Look at a six year old astra compared to todays and realise the technologic advances in that time. THATs why we pay more now than then, and I bet you didnt get paid as much six years ago as you do now.

Jambo

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30th Dec 05 at 11:42

yes i know its inflation brycey, im just being old and bitter and the fact i wouldnt hand over £20k for an astra

Brycey

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30th Dec 05 at 11:58

Feck off then old man and leave the fast cars to us young 'uns

You'll be wanting pipe and slippers for ya birthday lol.

Jambo

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30th Dec 05 at 12:48

id fancy my chances against an astra vxr

I didnt say anything about fast cars, i said about FWD astras that cost £2ok.

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30th Dec 05 at 17:57

jambos now in cossie mind, you can tell

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