View Full Version : Vxr Vs Arctic
Maxemus90
15-04-2009, 20:26
Looking at upgrading the corsa. Very temped with Vxr. want more power as mines just to slow. i can afford the insurance on both the problem is the price of the cars. lol
can get an 07/08 plate vxr low milage for 10500-11000 and would be set
but i just hoping that if i get one i wouldnt always want an arctic. only thing is arctic would cost me 15000 with 2000-5000 miles on it.
should i wait for the arctics to come down or just get a vxr and be happy. only thing is if i get an vxr im gonna want the remus exhaust which will put the insurances up. oh decisions decisions. lol
let me know what u think.
Arctic is a killer of a car and looks immense. I'd be the same - if I bought a VXR then I'd always want an Arctic! But I'm not too sure. Arden Blue's the best colour on the VXR but then again they are very common these days. I'd go Arctic if I were you ... but it is £4000 or so more ... :|
BUT! Free Remus with the Arctic :twisted:
smudges_57_corsa
15-04-2009, 20:56
If i had the money i would go for the vxr but then again if you can afford the vxr then u can obviously afford the artic just cut back on a few things who needs food eh lol oj yer id defo go for the artic if i could afford it
I found myself in this exact dilema last year in November when I ordered mine. Went for the VXR in the end, the Arctic was a bit too "show offy" and "look at me" for my liking. But was always unsure until 2 weeks ago when I was back at the dealership and they had a arctic there, parked mine next to it and knew instantly I made the right choice. I went for Silver Lightening as it was subtle, but still looked the doggys doodars!
The Arctic is nice dont get me wrong, but is too ott for me
XxDayWalkerxX
15-04-2009, 21:08
u can get an artic cheaper if you shop around i know someone that got it for round 12000 if i remember correctly
300 bhp vxr
15-04-2009, 21:37
look around closely ive seen artics starting to drop in price,down to £13000k now
Maxemus90
15-04-2009, 22:05
cheers for the help guys. got a month or so to decide. it also depends on how much the offer my for mine as its still got about a year left on credit and the cars not worth that much any more.
will keep u posted. deff keeping my eyes open for a cheaper arctic might go into dealership and see if they can help. if u see any let me know.
Maxemus90
15-04-2009, 22:07
I found myself in this exact dilema last year in November when I ordered mine. Went for the VXR in the end, the Arctic was a bit too "show offy" and "look at me" for my liking. But was always unsure until 2 weeks ago when I was back at the dealership and they had a arctic there, parked mine next to it and knew instantly I made the right choice. I went for Silver Lightening as it was subtle, but still looked the doggys doodars!
The Arctic is nice dont get me wrong, but is too ott for me
very true but i like to be different. lol think thats y i love the arctic cos i like to show off. lol hence my car but i just need more power and thinking if im gonna do it might aswell do it properly. lol
Arctic all the way tbh, you'll only wish you'd bought one if you get a VXR.
If I was to buy another VXR (Which I will one day), I wouldn't get the Arctic. Not too keen on white cars.
Imo red and the dark grey (Waynes grey) are the best colours. The only thing you get on an Arctic that you cant get on any other VXR is the sunroof.
Down to personal opinion though.
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 01:42
If I was to buy another VXR (Which I will one day), I wouldn't get the Arctic. Not too keen on white cars.
Imo red and the dark grey (Waynes grey) are the best colours. The only thing you get on an Arctic that you cant get on any other VXR is the sunroof.
Down to personal opinion though.
think if i wasnt to get an arctic i would deff go for a blue. love the colour. i know its probs the most popular but i love. it. also like black but not as much as blue.
titleist
16-04-2009, 07:55
all vxr's look the same and the arctics will be a thing of the past when there all in fields!
keep the D imo
Id probs just go for a standard VXR and add remus at a later date!
Id probs just go for a standard VXR and add remus at a later date!
At 18, trying to get a fell remus system fitted + insured would cost the same as a small planet, lol.
You should be able to pick a decent second hand arctic up for the same price as a new VXR. New arctics for for like 14,000/14,500 anyhoo!
Arctic ftw.
I found that adding Remus to a VXR didnt increase the premium at all, I also found that insurance on a 2nd hand/ex demo VXR was more expensive than a brand new one!. Check the likes of Admiral, Elephant and Bell and get quotes.
Also no FULL REMUS System its just a backbox!
I found that adding Remus to a VXR didnt increase the premium at all, I also found that insurance on a 2nd hand/ex demo VXR was more expensive than a brand new one!. Check the likes of Admiral, Elephant and Bell and get quotes.
Also no FULL REMUS System its just a backbox!
Whattt? lol. I want to be insured with your insurer, my insurer kicks up a fuss when i mention lowering, lol.
Still, Arctic ftw. :)
Have a play with Admiral, Elephant and Bell
Try quotes for VXRs, trying a Brand New and 2nd hand one and look at the prices!. It might just be me :lol:
What Insurance company you with?
Have a play with Admiral, Elephant and Bell
Try quotes for VXRs, trying a Brand New and 2nd hand one and look at the prices!. It might just be me :lol:
What Insurance company you with?
Think i'm going to move to them when my renewal comes through, tempted to cancel early but dunno how much they are going to rip me for..
I'm with Morethan.. They are okay with visual mods, 'cus they are free. Its just performance ones that they won't touch. :(
Im with Quinn, there the same Visual mods to be declared but they are FREE. Ive never had a problem with them, good company!
Think i'm going to move to them when my renewal comes through, tempted to cancel early but dunno how much they are going to rip me for..
I'm with Morethan.. They are okay with visual mods, 'cus they are free. Its just performance ones that they won't touch. :(
I'm on the same deal as you. Did they tell you that they wouldn't insure you at all with lowering springs, or was it just putting your premium up a lot?
I'm on the same deal as you. Did they tell you that they wouldn't insure you at all with lowering springs, or was it just putting your premium up a lot?
No insurance at all, i thought they would have just upped my premium. :(
Just been quoted £5938.01 on a Arctic. at 19 with 0 years driving exp, ect. :lol:
No insurance at all, i thought they would have just upped my premium. :(
Just been quoted £5938.01 on a Arctic. at 19 with 0 years driving exp, ect. :lol:
:( I've not even asked them yet, but I assume from that I'll get a big fat no. Guess I'll be changing insurer for the third time in as many years.
XxDayWalkerxX
16-04-2009, 10:20
do what i did get an rx8 or somethin like that hehe.... if u wanna get artic or somethin wud recommend getting insured with a 2nd person like mum or dad
My quote for an Arcitc was with adding my dad, parents bring down the policy in most cases!
My quote was
21
Drivin Exp - 1 year 9 months
NCB - 0
Fault Claim - 1
Excess - 500
Named Drivers - Dad
Price £2000
XxDayWalkerxX
16-04-2009, 11:24
ouch i got 2 quotes on my Rx-8 one by myself and one with my dad on it
21
driving exp - 3 yrs
ncb - 3
pass plus
3 points pl50 4 years ago
excess - £500
named drivers - dad
prices without dad -£1800
with dad - £1100
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 13:10
Still dont know y my quote for an arctic was so cheap
19
driving exp - 2 yrs
ncb - 2
excess - £100
named drivers - Mum and dad
1413.15
Still dont know y my quote for an arctic was so cheap
19
driving exp - 2 yrs
ncb - 2
excess - £100
named drivers - Mum and dad
1413.15
If you up that excess it'll be even cheaper, £100 is nothing. You do live in one of the safest parts of the country though, sure that's a main facotr in it being so cheap.
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 13:19
opps ment to be 1000 lol
opps ment to be 1000 lol
:sick:, now that's a big excess, no wonder it's failry cheap :lol:
XxDayWalkerxX
16-04-2009, 13:44
also have a woman on the policy reduces the price alot wish mum had a licence then i could put her on my policy lol
Arctic is a killer of a car and looks immense. I'd be the same - if I bought a VXR then I'd always want an Arctic! But I'm not too sure. Arden Blue's the best colour on the VXR but then again they are very common these days. I'd go Arctic if I were you ... but it is £4000 or so more ... :|
BUT! Free Remus with the Arctic :twisted:
There is a reason the Arctic is more expensive than a "normal" VXR The remus is not free it just comes fitted already instead of buying it from a distributor at even more cost and having it fitted
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 14:35
There is a reason the Arctic is more expensive than a "normal" VXR The remus is not free it just comes fitted already instead of buying it from a distributor at even more cost and having it fitted
very true TJ. nothing in this life is free. another thing that is pushing me towards an arctic is that my insurance would be cheaper on an arctic than a vxr and rumus included. but if i saved money and got a vxr then bought the remus insurance would rocket.
still number crunching.
where u temped with the arctic tj?
very true TJ. nothing in this life is free. another thing that is pushing me towards an arctic is that my insurance would be cheaper on an arctic than a vxr and rumus included. but if i saved money and got a vxr then bought the remus insurance would rocket.
still number crunching.
where u temped with the arctic tj?
Arctic wasnt even thought of by VXL when i ordered my VXR mate, mine was one of first off production line.
Id did like it but i would do exactly what i have done to mine to it, inc removing the remus rear box and fitting full milltek system.
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 15:06
Arctic wasnt even thought of by VXL when i ordered my VXR mate, mine was one of first off production line.
Id did like it but i would do exactly what i have done to mine to it, inc removing the remus rear box and fitting full milltek system.
just been looking online now. what are the power differences between the remus and full miltek might pop down to tms and see what they say.
miltek is deff deeper. the miltek pop?
just been looking online now. what are the power differences between the remus and full miltek might pop down to tms and see what they say.
miltek is deff deeper. the miltek pop?
2 Milltek optons one is mine the first exhaust they did the second is a full 3" race exhaust system which i want :lol:
Remus is a rear box thats it!
joshy1821
16-04-2009, 15:31
got a bit of a dilema on your ands there mate lol but if i was to choose id say arctic although the 'normal' vxr in arden blue is also sexy lmao
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 15:34
hope u know the problems u causing me TJ. :lol:
i was set for a arctic now im thinking i will probs want to change it for a miltek. might get a yr old standard and buy miltek with extra money. to many options is my problem.
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 15:36
got a bit of a dilema on your ands there mate lol but if i was to choose id say arctic although the 'normal' vxr in arden blue is also sexy lmao
yh thats what its between. all depends how much money i can ge togeather in the next month.
u can pick up brand new vxrs fro 13k from internet car supermarkets.
im in the same boat mate but will be doing it next year when i finish uni
arden blue is stunning but the white is something else, its up to uif u wnat to pay that premium not sure if i would
Go for a Standard one, Arden Blue with a Full Militek system, TJ's is awesome...:D:D
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 16:02
Go for a Standard one, Arden Blue with a Full Militek system, TJ's is awesome...:D:D
i keep going back and forth now. lol. really wanted a arden then saw the arctic then wanted that. but now i really dont know. lol. gonna go look at one i think hopefully will clear things up.
Both are very nice, ive seen both..At the end of the day both are VXRs just the Arctic has White paint, Black Alloys a Sunroof and Remus back box. If i was buying one Id go for a standard one and go to TMS for Full Militek, I went in TJs and its insanse! All comes down to your own taste though and your budgets etc!
Maxemus90
16-04-2009, 16:16
Both are very nice, ive seen both..At the end of the day both are VXRs just the Arctic has White paint, Black Alloys a Sunroof and Remus back box. If i was buying one Id go for a standard one and go to TMS for Full Militek, I went in TJs and its insanse! All comes down to your own taste though and your budgets etc!
yh i just think the white looks really nice. temped with blue though gonna get some photos and see.
Maxemus90
17-04-2009, 20:41
Right still unsure and my old man still thinking about it. if it all goes well though im going to need to part ex my corsa. anyone got any tips on how to get more for my car and how to get more discount off vauxhall?
vxr and arctic are very similar and both equally fun!
Right still unsure and my old man still thinking about it. if it all goes well though im going to need to part ex my corsa. anyone got any tips on how to get more for my car and how to get more discount off vauxhall?
They wont discount a Arctic that much if any, but the "normal" vxr is available on a few schemes like 0% over 2 or 4yrs, FDA, choices scheme etc
Put your car back to standard they hate modified cars.
Make sure you wash it and have it in top condition for the valuation, its worth spending money to save money
Make them stick to the PX figure if you order new irrespective of any mileage incurred on your current car incase it car is needed longer than the delivery date (car could be late arriving in country)
Dont jump in with first dealer always get a PX value and deal from another dealer to pitch against the preferred dealer if you have one
Think about a budget ie top figure your willing to pay and shoot way below that to begin with you'd be suprised how low they will go especially at this time with the economy.
Do your sums on every available scheme that you could get the car on, sometimes the most obvious ones doesnt work out the cheapest!
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