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CR57OFR
03-09-2009, 20:40
im toying with getting a vxr as an everyday car, and it would be used for trackdays would go the ring so i would get an lsd a harness n uprated tyres n rims 1st

but i would keep the car and i would probably do 15k miles a year and i would prob keep the car fr 3 years so buying 2nd hand would have 10k on clock so in 3 yrs would have 50-60k on it would it last as i know tams 1.3 d died at 50k

but i might if vx offer gd finance a brand new one
Martyn
03-09-2009, 20:42
if you maintain it properly cant see why it wouldnt last
Pete
03-09-2009, 20:48
as above, should last if maintained properly, but then in 3 years its guna have lost alot of money because of the high mileage!
Andy
03-09-2009, 21:19
If i was buying a vxr as an every day car i would'nt be using it for track days id get something just for that purpose
TJ
03-09-2009, 21:34
Yes they can take the high mileage, I know of 07 plate cars used everyday over 40k on clock. I wouldn't use it for track days aswell though it's either one or the other. I'm lucky I have janies car to use during the week for work as we both work at same place on same shifts my vxr is a weekend car and soon to be trackday car.
CR57OFR
03-09-2009, 21:36
If i was buying a vxr as an every day car i would'nt be using it for track days id get something just for that purpose


yea thats what im thinking, im torn between an evo 5 for 6k use it for track n tow it with my aunts rover 75 v6

or get the corsa vxr


regards to maintenance It would be maintained by a performance specalist e.g extreme motorsport or the like
CR57OFR
03-09-2009, 21:38
Yes they can take the high mileage, I know of 07 plate cars used everyday over 40k on clock. I wouldn't use it for track days aswell though it's either one or the other. I'm lucky I have janies car to use during the week for work as we both work at same place on same shifts my vxr is a weekend car and soon to be trackday car.


mmmmmmmm descions descions the only thing is i wouldnt be doing loads of track days just a couple n trips to germany n spa

but will have a thinky bout it
TJ
03-09-2009, 21:40
mmmmmmmm descions descions the only thing is i wouldnt be doing loads of track days just a couple n trips to germany n spa

but will have a thinky bout it

Treat it well and the odd track day won't harm it know of astras that do track days all the time here and abroad without probs because treated good
Duffy
03-09-2009, 21:40
Ho are you paying for this?
Andy
03-09-2009, 21:41
Why not keep your d and buy an old stripped out corsa b and put a 2 litre engine in it
CR57OFR
03-09-2009, 21:49
Ho are you paying for this?


i make good money :) n it wouldnt be untill january when my insurance is up fr renwal and i wont be doing massive commutes to uni 100 miles each way eek
ShaneOdgers
03-09-2009, 21:56
Vxrs will take milage....regular services and 5k oil changes wont hurt at all.

May want to keep an eye on condition of turbo though...
Martyn
03-09-2009, 21:58
if i was buyin a evo all other cars could gtfo
CR57OFR
03-09-2009, 22:05
if i was buyin a evo all other cars could gtfo


only thing is im scarred that the evo would just sit in the garage n not get used as i think i might need to decalre it sorn or if it ws taxed i would only be 3rd prty on it as my mum would need to insure it fully comp
ahhhhhhhhhh i dont kno lol
craigyvxr
03-09-2009, 22:09
nowt wrong with using everyday and track days, im just about to clock 30k, done the 'ring and done a few track days. going back to the 'ring in october aswel!

as said though, well maintained, such as regular oil and filter changes it will be fine. i do my oil and filter every 3k without fail.
Martyn
03-09-2009, 22:10
be aswell buy a decent evo and use it everyday. would love to go to the ring one year
CR57OFR
03-09-2009, 22:12
be aswell buy a decent evo and use it everyday. would love to go to the ring one year


that would be the dream a nice evo 9 gt :P
Martyn
03-09-2009, 22:13
i would settle for anything from a 6 upwards
Sarah-vxr
04-09-2009, 17:31
mines has dun 10800 since the 11th March jus got a few wee rattles but thats it...we''ll that i ken bowt lol

xx
Mike
04-09-2009, 17:36
Just drive it carefully mate. Lad i know of has a vxr tuned by tms and its blown up...again! Whether it be tuner or driver its not for me to say!
Liam
04-09-2009, 17:39
well if its blown up again doesnt that say something? s*** driver
timmyboy
04-09-2009, 18:02
id say driver two.
Liam
04-09-2009, 18:03
thats what people are like, some of them dont let the car get to warm temperature and just lash the pants off it, bit stupid but let them carry on
timmyboy
04-09-2009, 18:06
or sit at 140 for a few miles at full boost.... not saying names thow..
AzzyT
04-09-2009, 18:27
if i had the choice between an evo or a vxr i know what id choose :) EVOOO :D
Adam_M
05-09-2009, 11:35
I have a vxr and use it everyday for 80 mile roundtrip. Is on 15k now and had it since March, still run great