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Hi all don't post much these days , had my Monaro now going on 10 years and still love very much, problem is drove the perfect yet again Porsche 911 977 again yesterday. A Friend of mine has one, problem is it's not better in my view as an occasion, it's just so much a better all rounder! Without the power, I am supercharged and love what that gives me on a straight road.
The Porsche would easily be gone from a standing start yet i still love my Monaro, it's like steering a barge compared when you plant your right foot but what drama the Monaro gives.
I truly wish I could have both in my garage but as my Monaro is not a daily drive, I can't have both.
The Monaro is certainly not a driver's car but an occasion which is something that just gets under your skin.
I wonder how many of us feel like this?
The Porsche would easily be gone from a standing start yet i still love my Monaro, it's like steering a barge compared when you plant your right foot but what drama the Monaro gives.
I truly wish I could have both in my garage but as my Monaro is not a daily drive, I can't have both.
The Monaro is certainly not a driver's car but an occasion which is something that just gets under your skin.
I wonder how many of us feel like this?
I’ve owned many cars from various decades. I’ve leaned that the perfect hobby car is quite different from the perfect car.
To use daily a 911, RS4 or an M3/M5 are quite hard to beat, but as an occasion to treat myself on a sunny weekend something like the Monaro or Even the likes of Clio V6 make it a grin every time. Technically not as good a car but just has something about it.
I think it depends on the use.
To use daily a 911, RS4 or an M3/M5 are quite hard to beat, but as an occasion to treat myself on a sunny weekend something like the Monaro or Even the likes of Clio V6 make it a grin every time. Technically not as good a car but just has something about it.
I think it depends on the use.
The Monaro and VXR8, together with the Ford Falcon are cars that are old school in their design, they belong to a different era. In fact they probably should have not been built at all after the second fuel crises in 1979. Today people don't want cars like that anymore. That is why Ford and Holden closed down.
For me, my Monaro is a bit of a time capsule, it's a large V8 powered rear wheel drive muscle car, and as such they have no place in a modern politically correct society.
When you think about it, it's almost like ithese cars escaped from an alternative time line! ....a place where the 1960s and 1970s muscle cars didn't end!......well something like that anyway...
For me, my Monaro is a bit of a time capsule, it's a large V8 powered rear wheel drive muscle car, and as such they have no place in a modern politically correct society.
When you think about it, it's almost like ithese cars escaped from an alternative time line! ....a place where the 1960s and 1970s muscle cars didn't end!......well something like that anyway...
mfp4073 said:
The Monaro and VXR8, together with the Ford Falcon are cars that are old school in their design, they belong to a different era. In fact they probably should have not been built at all after the second fuel crises in 1979. Today people don't want cars like that anymore. That is why Ford and Holden closed down.
For me, my Monaro is a bit of a time capsule, it's a large V8 powered rear wheel drive muscle car, and as such they have no place in a modern politically correct society.
When you think about it, it's almost like ithese cars escaped from an alternative time line! ....a place where the 1960s and 1970s muscle cars didn't end!......well something like that anyway...
Well that's the Millennial view I suppose? Although Ford seem to be selling a few Mustangs here and Oz is full of them? For me, my Monaro is a bit of a time capsule, it's a large V8 powered rear wheel drive muscle car, and as such they have no place in a modern politically correct society.
When you think about it, it's almost like ithese cars escaped from an alternative time line! ....a place where the 1960s and 1970s muscle cars didn't end!......well something like that anyway...
All of the above is the very reason I will carry on owning one till I pop my driving clogs!
I feel the same way. I love my supercharged monaro but bought it as my only car and have to use it during all weathers and traffic conditions. The car doesn't like this!
It's a special car and should be used as a weekend toy as it has a huge sense of occasion every time you drive it , which is spoilt somewhat by sitting in traffic for most of the journey, trying to keep out of the way of idiots trying to cut you up!
Sadly, this means it will be going up for sale soon. God only knows what I'll replace it with! Probably some german all rounder. zzzzz
It's a special car and should be used as a weekend toy as it has a huge sense of occasion every time you drive it , which is spoilt somewhat by sitting in traffic for most of the journey, trying to keep out of the way of idiots trying to cut you up!
Sadly, this means it will be going up for sale soon. God only knows what I'll replace it with! Probably some german all rounder. zzzzz
I hate driving my GTSR. It’s such hard work. I feel knackered every time I get out of it. That’s why it lives in storage most of the time and only goes to shows. Same with my Ute too. Would I sell them nope because they are true sense of occasion cars and both important pieces of motoring history.
I know electro hybrid driverless wind up cars are the future I for one don’t want to be part of that government propaganda save the planet nonsense. V8s and V6s will be on my drive until I pass on.
I know electro hybrid driverless wind up cars are the future I for one don’t want to be part of that government propaganda save the planet nonsense. V8s and V6s will be on my drive until I pass on.
Xpuffin said:
I still love my Monaro, despite not actually having driven it for 4 years. It's prob one of the only cars I'll hold onto long term so no rush to get it back on the road. Meanwhile I've bought another to fill the gap.
Good stuff, and can't wait to see the end result of the one that's on sabbatical. As an aside, I'm still keeping the APS kit nicely in use :-)stu vxr said:
Hi all don't post much these days , had my Monaro now going on 10 years and still love very much, problem is drove the perfect yet again Porsche 911 977 again yesterday. A Friend of mine has one, problem is it's not better in my view as an occasion, it's just so much a better all rounder! Without the power, I am supercharged and love what that gives me on a straight road.
The Porsche would easily be gone from a standing start yet i still love my Monaro, it's like steering a barge compared when you plant your right foot but what drama the Monaro gives.
I truly wish I could have both in my garage but as my Monaro is not a daily drive, I can't have both.
The Monaro is certainly not a driver's car but an occasion which is something that just gets under your skin.
I wonder how many of us feel like this?
997?The Porsche would easily be gone from a standing start yet i still love my Monaro, it's like steering a barge compared when you plant your right foot but what drama the Monaro gives.
I truly wish I could have both in my garage but as my Monaro is not a daily drive, I can't have both.
The Monaro is certainly not a driver's car but an occasion which is something that just gets under your skin.
I wonder how many of us feel like this?
Anyway, I understand your problem very well. Get a Boxster. 3/4 of a 911 for less than 1/2 the money.
A 986 Boxster will set you back £3k to £5k and a leggy 987 will be from £6k.
It's what I have done.
ARAF said:
997?
Anyway, I understand your problem very well. Get a Boxster. 3/4 of a 911 for less than 1/2 the money.
A 986 Boxster will set you back £3k to £5k and a leggy 987 will be from £6k.
It's what I have done.
yes I stand corrected 997, not keen on the Boxster but maybe I should go and drive one, I only know if I ever parted with the Monaro I would regret it big time especially as I have put so much time and money in, saved for years to get the big fish treatment just didn't have time to get cam done to compliment the charger, having said that very happy with the power.Anyway, I understand your problem very well. Get a Boxster. 3/4 of a 911 for less than 1/2 the money.
A 986 Boxster will set you back £3k to £5k and a leggy 987 will be from £6k.
It's what I have done.
seems also values are beginning to rise for good cars now be interested in others opinion on this?
Stu VXR.... (seems also values are beginning to rise for good cars now be interested in others opinion on this?)
I think the values are rising slowly, I’ve looked a few times at buying over the years and I think CV8’s were cheaper 5 years ago. I think the rise will be gradual though as the number of enthusiasts is still lower than car numbers as most have been looked after. Unlike for example the Sierra Cosworth of the 80’s, buckets of people remember them and want one now there aren’t enough in existence hence £40k for a good one.
Same will happen with the Subaru Impreza i think, cheap for years and even now there scrap value equals there average condition value making numbers fall fast. In 5 years everyone in their mid life’s will want one again
I think the values are rising slowly, I’ve looked a few times at buying over the years and I think CV8’s were cheaper 5 years ago. I think the rise will be gradual though as the number of enthusiasts is still lower than car numbers as most have been looked after. Unlike for example the Sierra Cosworth of the 80’s, buckets of people remember them and want one now there aren’t enough in existence hence £40k for a good one.
Same will happen with the Subaru Impreza i think, cheap for years and even now there scrap value equals there average condition value making numbers fall fast. In 5 years everyone in their mid life’s will want one again
stu vxr said:
yes I stand corrected 997, not keen on the Boxster but maybe I should go and drive one,
Forget any preconceptions you may have. The engine is in the right place for perfect balance. If you can see past the 'poor man's Porsche' and 'hairdresser's car' comments by people that are trying to convince themselves rather than you, then you will find a very accomplished vehicle that will compliment a dirty great V8. The monaro is a fun car the drive , it’s not technical like modern cars but that is what makes it fun as its more involving , it’s not massively quick but it’s faster and louder than most , i did daily drive mine for a few months , it’s not that bad on fuel for what it is but it’s difficult to drive it sensibly regards fuel economy as the loud pedal is a bit addictive , i think i was getting around 22 mpg combined which is the same as my slightly mad jdm wagon , but have had 35 mpg on a long run , subaru’s are great fun too for the same reasons but a burble and not a v8 noise
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