Iron Chef Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ok I've got a workshop keen to take on a test car, so let me know if you're interested. Expect a price tag around $40K for a 2-3 year old car with 30-40,000km on it. The good stuff: 2.8 litre turbo V6, 239kW and 435Nm 6 speed manual or 6 speed tiptronic auto Adaptive AWD with electronic rear diff HiPer Strut suspension FlexRide adjustable suspension with three settings Brembo brakes Leather Recaro interior Available in sedan, hatch and wagon. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEBAB_DRIFTER Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 MMMMM wagon is nice! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6371910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 heya chef as per facebook. great looking car. any of them have sunroof? trying to look at specs but not very much luck, most seem to me manual also Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6372178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted May 27, 2012 Author Share Posted May 27, 2012 Haven't seen any sunroof models Matt, autos are out there, but oddly enough, the manuals are more common. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6373686 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelone Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 These are what Holden Aus had the opportunity to import but went with Korea instead yeah? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6377755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI_GTSII Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Interested. Was looking at importing one of these a few years back....did'nt think it was possible? Pricing in UK seems to start around 16'000 pounds, if so, by my rather dodgy calcs that should see it landed for $35600 ish plus compliance etc or close to your $40'000 Personally im interested in a Manual Black wagon, say this one, using my dodgy calcs again, $52600 landed, so under 60k driveaway? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6378927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 These are what Holden Aus had the opportunity to import but went with Korea instead yeah? If Holden sold these; who would even break stride to look at a Commodore? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6378970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tai1or Made Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Definitely a nice looking car. Would love to steer one. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6378987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 These are what Holden Aus had the opportunity to import but went with Korea instead yeah? Yep, these replaced the Vectra, and Holden opted for the Epica instead... Interested. Was looking at importing one of these a few years back....did'nt think it was possible? Pricing in UK seems to start around 16'000 pounds, if so, by my rather dodgy calcs that should see it landed for $35600 ish plus compliance etc or close to your $40'000 Personally im interested in a Manual Black wagon, say this one, using my dodgy calcs again, $52600 landed, so under 60k driveaway? That would be correct based on those prices in the UK. Let me know if you're keen. If Holden sold these; who would even break stride to look at a Commodore? The problem was, in terms of price, they would've been more expensive than the Commodore, so Holden execs presumed no-one would look at them. The market has changed a fair bit though, and big cars are now on the nose. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6379125 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Exactly, the price (and spec level) would've placed it above their "Halo" (V8 SS/SSV sedan & sportwagon variants) product; thus moving to the top of the heap. They would've effectively short circuited their core product, which as you say; is doing it fairly tough now. I wonder if it's starting to look better to the beancounters now? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6379294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSI_GTSII Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 That would be correct based on those prices in the UK. Let me know if you're keen. Oh I was and am keen, but I showed the Mrs....who drives a Black Skoda vRS wagon atm....and she says it is NO different to what shes driving now.......does not want. Bloody women! I will wear her down. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6380495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 lol so harsh... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/401071-vauxhall-insignia-vx-r-more-loin-warming-goodness/#findComment-6380658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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