Monaro Opinions Please
Discussion
I've been pondering buying a used Monaro and have been amazed at present used prices.
For less than £25K you can have a 2004 car with less than 3,000 miles on it. In one case only 30 miles.
I heard that there were only 50 to be sold in this country yet there are at least 16 for sale on Autotrader alone.
Were these cars £35K new?
Why are people selling so soon?
I'd like a test drive in one but there are no Vauxhall dealers local to me who would have one.
For less than £25K you can have a 2004 car with less than 3,000 miles on it. In one case only 30 miles.
I heard that there were only 50 to be sold in this country yet there are at least 16 for sale on Autotrader alone.
Were these cars £35K new?
Why are people selling so soon?
I'd like a test drive in one but there are no Vauxhall dealers local to me who would have one.
Sorry to disappoint, but for that money you will getting a (if i can use the phrase) a standard Monaro. the 35 k one (only 50 )is the VXR version. Others will correct me but the vehicles you are looking at were £28.5K new
Not that there is anything wrong with a standard monaro! You won't get more power for your money.
Go buy!
Not that there is anything wrong with a standard monaro! You won't get more power for your money.
Go buy!
Paid £23k for a 9 month old standard Monaro with 12000 on the clock. Was ex-demo, then the dealer director had had it for a few months, hence the miles.
I've been trying to calm my speeding down but know I can't cope with low power boring cars. The std Monaro is fine for me - a very comfy relaxed cruiser but handles well and very entertaining if you want a bit of lunacy. Only the brakes, steering ratio and the headlights let it down.
I instantly liked it when I test drove it and so far, every day I drive it I like it more. Get yourself a test drive. I'm sure a VXR will always be more fun (and I may go for one when prices are more sensible) but a CV8 may be more than adequate for your needs.
I've been trying to calm my speeding down but know I can't cope with low power boring cars. The std Monaro is fine for me - a very comfy relaxed cruiser but handles well and very entertaining if you want a bit of lunacy. Only the brakes, steering ratio and the headlights let it down.
I instantly liked it when I test drove it and so far, every day I drive it I like it more. Get yourself a test drive. I'm sure a VXR will always be more fun (and I may go for one when prices are more sensible) but a CV8 may be more than adequate for your needs.
There are currently 9 ex-demo VXR Monaros shown as being available on Network Q, ( http://vauxhall.co.uk/networkQ/vehicleSearch.jhtml?vehicleType=Car&advanced=true )the cheapest being about £31.5k, so you can still get a VXR if you want one 
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