EL XR8 Why?

[Falcon_Power_06]

I want an EL XR8 but the parents say why do you want a V8 just so you can be a hoon? i dont want to hoon because i dont want to smash it up but what reason can i used to get there approval??

[nat_daly]

i need 8 cylinders, just in case a commodore does something stupid and i have to get out of a dangerous situation because of it....

Edit: youll have troubles with your rents, just as i did..because of petrol prices.....go and buy it.. whos car is it in the end?

[-jjM-]

would you rather me get a dodge viper? thats like V12!

[RG]

Would you rather I get a WRX, they vitually wrap themselves around trees.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by -jjM-

would you rather me get a dodge viper? thats like V12!

I thought V10....

Just tell them that you thought that they want you to be happy, and a XR8 is just one way to do that.

End the end you are driving it, but then again if your parents are paying then your going to be :

[-jjM-]

Originally Posted by Polyal

I thought V10....

my bad V10, but i can dream lol

[94Mustang]

It sounds like your parents still have a lot of control over your life. So it's either you're still living at home and/or they are paying for the car, rego, insurance.

You want an EL XR8 move out, get a job and buy the damn car.

In seriousness it sounds to me like a matter of trust between you and your parents and nothing here is going to fix that.

Buy that 4cyl Galant for now and show how responsable you are.

[nat_daly]

Originally Posted by 94Mustang

Buy that 4cyl Galant for now and show how responsable you are.

lol ouch.. that would be very painful..
just go buy an el xr6.. they cant complain about a 6.. plus the xr6's are quicker 0-100..

[kyro_02]

get a el xr6... don't get an 8 cause of petrol prices... unless you're rich then you may as well get the 8 :P... but if you are getting a minimum/mid wage then you'll probably end up struggling

[Sweet_EL_]

Originally Posted by GreenEL

Would you rather I get a WRX, they vitually wrap themselves around trees.

No offence but WRX's don't wrap themselves around trees. And they would have to be one of the nicest cars I driven. But I don't think they are worth there amount in insurance.

[RG]

Originally Posted by Sweet_EL

No offence but WRX's don't wrap themselves around trees. And they would have to be one of the nicest cars I driven. But I don't think they are worth there amount in insurance.

Sarcasm is hard to type.

[klawsterfobik]

if you want an 8, you can buy my LTD... you can have it for $9k. Ill even wash it, then you can use the comfort and luxury argument on them

[FRDXR6]

My parents always asked me why i wouldn't get a 'normal' first car and i just said i wouldnt be happy with it, they said ok fair enough.

Stock the V8's aernt quick either much the same as the I6's, even a stock EF gli still has more than enough ability to spin the wheels and put it into a tree

[LG]

XR8s will also hold their value. More so than other Falcons.

I strongly agree with Mustang, tell your parents your old enough to make your own decision. And sure enough, if they are paying for it. You should accept the extra costs, and pay the extra. Be very very prepared to wear the costs. If your just on your p's and studying, and only work 2-3 shifts, it's very hard to pay to run a 6 cylinder, let alone 8. And on top of that, all the maintenaince costs, as well as mods. You also have to live.

[djmaker]

thats very true i work full time but on a 1year traineship so my wages aint the best and i own a eb xr8 if it wasent on gas i would be F***** lol.

[AdzT3-146]

Just get it :P.

Seriously, if it's really the car you want then why not get it. Even if it may put your parents offside initially. if you take care of it, drive sensibly and show them your not a "hoon", then they should come around to the idea of you having it

PS: make sure it's a series 2 ;)

[LTDHO]

Ask them what a V8 has to do with hooning.
People hoon with all egine sizes and configurations.

[xd5.8l]

Tell the folks you've done your research and found that the v8 is more reliable in the long run and converts to gas better. Which is all true by the way and remember manual my son don't even consider an auto slusher!

[niko]

theres that "xr" argument again, OMG its a "sports" model ... lol

[vegabass]

ask them what they would rather

A) get a pink Excel and become a homosexuall
B) Get a XR8 (series II) and get a busty blonde :

[honer]

Tell them you want it for the V8 sound. E-Series XR8's are slower then a wet week, where you could jump into plenty of 4's and 6's that are ALOT faster.

[galaxy xr8]

I take it you are getting this vehicle for your license, so that mean's you would have to be atleast 18, and an ADULT, so buy what you want not what someone tell's you.

[smally289]

Tell em you dont want an XR6 cause you cant afford a head gasket job every 6 months.

[Joes_meat]

Tell them it's cheaper in the end because of better resale.

[Scott]

Ask them if a manual AU XR6 would meet their approval. When they say yes, you can tell them the 6 is faster. Then play the "I need a V8 for towing" when I start my lawn mowing business next year.

[XRated]

Get a 5L EL Ghia, just don't mention it's a bent 8.

[Kenaz]

Originally Posted by XRated

Get a 5L EL Ghia, just don't mention it's a bent 8.

Good idea. Replace the stickers on the guard and no one will ever know.

[vegabass]

Tell them that your trouble with the mafia and that you need a fast geta way car if needed.

: : :togo: :dr_Evil:

[devilracer_01]

Originally Posted by GreenEL

Would you rather I get a WRX, they vitually wrap themselves around trees.

Thats a built in feature on WRX's.

[XRated]

Originally Posted by devilracer_01

Thats a built in feature on WRX's.

I thought it was only VNs and VPs?