Redline or XR8?

[Squizzy]

Hi guys, I was registered under a different nic years ago but haven't visited for many years so now have a new nic. It's nice to be back.

Hopefully this is the right forum for this post please let me know if not. I've done a few searches and couldn't find anything related so posting instead.

My VE SSV is getting a bit long in the tooth, she's still a beauty but it's time for an upgrade.

Being a Holden man I was looking at a VF Redline which has all the fruit plus some for my purposes. I have however developed an odd attraction to the XR8. I know it's not as pretty as the SSV, doesn't have most of the new fandangle gadgets and the interior and dash are kind of dated but I can't seem to shake it.

Has anyone been in the same quandary and if so what did you end up running with? General comments are also welcome thanks.

Sorry I'm not trolling or trying to start an us Vs them thread just seeking genuine, friendly advice, cheers.

[CLUBRED]

Hang out for a few more months.

[shaness8]

Yeah always been a Holden man, loved the Ls engines thought they went hard with cam and head's, until i drove a Ford F6 turbo faaark they go hard i no its not XR8 but simular.

I new after that drive i had to have one, looked at VE HSV GTS's and VF SS nice cars but it had to be a FG F6.

I guess what it was for me, the power of the turbo 6 which made the VE's feel slow.

Go drive both cars before making a choice.

[Squizzy]

Hang out for a few more months.

Thanks mate, can I assume you might be referring to the Series 2 VF?

[mechatron]

Yep apparently the VF series 2 Commodores will come out with the 6.2L LS3 engine....definitely worth hanging out to see if it's true before making a decision

[Squizzy]

Yeah always been a Holden man, loved the Ls engines thought they went hard with cam and head's, until i drove a Ford F6 turbo faaark they go hard i no its not XR8 but simular.

I new after that drive i had to have one, looked at VE HSV GTS's and VF SS nice cars but it had to be a FG F6.

I guess what it was for me, the power of the turbo 6 which made the VE's feel slow.

Go drive both cars before making a choice.

Cheers Shane, funny thing I did consider throwing the XR6T into the mix for a bit, it sure has impressive figures but decided it has to be an 8 before it's too late....

Have driven the Redline and it is very nice indeed but there's not many XR8 demo's around, seems to be a case of deposit now and drive at delivery. I have of course checked a couple out pre-delivery you can start but not dirive, and the online reviews etc....

[Squizzy]

Ok thanks mech.... 2 Q's if this does transpire, what kw would we be talking and would this mean a price increase?

[Wonky]

Yep apparently the VF series 2 Commodores will come out with the 6.2L LS3 engine....definitely worth hanging out to see if it's true before making a decision

I thought if it did happen (which magazines are predicting - doesn't mean a lot) it was going to be the L99 which is the AFM variant of the LS3?

[mechatron]

I thought if it did happen (which magazines are predicting - doesn't mean a lot) it was going to be the L99 which is the AFM variant of the LS3?

You're probably right Wonky

[mechatron]

Ok thanks mech.... 2 Q's if this does transpire, what kw would we be talking and would this mean a price increase?

I doubt there'd be a price increase if it does happen since the XR8 is factory supercharged. Also no doubt the LS3 engine (or LS3 variant) will be detuned quite a bit, but it will be a great base & nothing a good tune can't fix anyway

[jaykay]

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news...e#.VVe9T4HXerV

[BigAnt]

4 doors a requirement? New mustang perhaps?

[highlander_69r]

wait for VF Ser2. If it comes out with the 6.2, all good. If not, theres always the XR8 (I wouldn't mind one )

[BLACKVE]

i think the hoon in all of us would like the XR8 motor in the VF chassis.

I want to get on of the last commdores but the mustage and camero coming will be interesting times.

Ps I recon the new ford looks better than VF

[Plenty]

If you want a straight line warrior or something you can spend little money on to get fast strip times than the XR8 is for you, if however you want more that a straight line warrior the SS-V Redline is the go. The choice is ultimately yours but when you test drive them both try and look past the thrust of the XR and compare what you get for the money relative to what you want.