On a slight tangent, but relevant to the "XR8" price point has anyone actually taken the time to investigate the REAL cost of a SS? Advertised 11 plate cars @ 41990 drive away...
Well yes, if you want a manual and pox color... Auto is 43990 drive away... but same VERY limited stock situation.. So is this the REAL price or just gimmicky advertising to get you in the door.
Wonder what a Red or Alto Grey 2012 auto SS ordered with tint and a few minor options would REALLY cost.... Closer to 50k id suggest. A SSV would be north of 50k in same kit.

Cheapest SSV redlines are 55K... So GS isnt that far off the mark for "apples V Apples". In Fact GS sedans are now retailing drive away for 54K..

In real "i want my color and a few options" terms the SS and SSV aren't the 42K bargains everyone is claiming.