What does it cost?
For Searing pace and capable handling make for a car that's fun to drive. But, it's very practical with it, while this is the more luxurious version, with leather sports seats and Magnetic Ride Control suspension.
Against It's nothing like as affordable to run as it is to buy. The interior looks rather bland and, if you just want thrills, this version looks rather costly next to the Clubsport model.
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A real monster, and great fun, but there are wiser ways to spend this sort of money.
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Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The VXR8 is an intoxicating blend of family-car space and practicality married to brutish V8 performance.
Running costs are on par with the Space Shuttle, mainly thanks to the engine's prolific thirst - and that’s only likely to get worse as fuel costs continue to spiral.
There’s plenty of space inside and an enormous boot, so it's an eminently practical super-saloon, but the interior is rather unremarkable, and some of the fit and finish is a wee bit patchy.
Still, you’ll ignore all this the first time you floor the throttle and unleash a torrent of eye-watering performance.
Resale values are not the strongest, but you shouldn’t have any trouble selling your VXR thanks to its strong cult following.
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Vauxhall VXR8 Saloon 6.2 GTS 4dr
A real monster, and great fun, but there are wiser ways to spend this sort of money.
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