Which Calais?

[desruction]

Hi guys after looking into doing a few engine mods on the old vt berlina i came across FIT i am looking for a new supercharged car now and was wondering if there is anyhing i should look out for?
I am planning on getting either a VX series 1 or 2 or a VY series 1 calais are there any differences between them after all the FIT mods have been done or are they all the same?
Will all these mods in any way affect the driveability of the car as i only drive it on the weekends and it's the misses run around car with the kids during the week
Thanx.

[sixshooter]

Get a VS Calais !...they're heaps lighter than the VT-X-Y if you want to go seriously fast!
And you'll get better fuel economy from not hauling the extra weight aswell !

[Scooter79]

I haven't driven a VX or VY but the VT's onwards do have a little bit more leg room than the VS. I picked up my VS Calais in February for $10,500 with only 99,990km on the odometer and has been great. If you wanna do mods try find something with lowest k's possible, and don't jump at the first one you see. Most VS L67 calais' I've seen have about 180,000k's on them and sellers are asking to $15,000. In that case you might be better off with a VX. I think the L67 was also offered in the S and Berlina in the VX. If you're in a capital city go have a look at Pickles Auctions or check out their website for a weekly listing.
Cheers.

[VS CALAIS]

Yeah if you can find a VS calais L67 in good condition go for it, as A: they are a bit lighter and B: rare as....Got mine with 90.000k's paid 16.000 (last year) imaculate condition 1 (old) owner and never looked back , just awsome !!!

[desruction]

Thanx for the insight but i will be definately going for VT onwards not interested in vs had vr stroked 5ltr in the day

I know that FIT do not reccommend their rockers for the VY series 2 but was just wondering if there was any diff between the VT 1 and 2 or VY.

[VS CALAIS]

Dont forget they also put the L67 in the statesman

[mattman]

VT is a heavy slug... if you must, go for a VX or VY, much lighter.

My vote is for the VS as well but you have already stated you are not interested. All mods are the same VT-VY (as VS, except Type-S CAI) except as you said the rockers on the VY2.

L67 is a lovely thing, enjoy

[desruction]

Was gonna go look at a VX II calais fulloptions leather etc 40 000k for $20000 what you reckon i should be paying for something like that?

[mattman]

$20k sounds good... but check out the usual online car sites to get a guide... VXII also had all the camber issues worked out that plagues VT-VXI

[desruction]

wil doo thanx mattman

[VS CALAIS]

I still think you should have a look at a VS L67 , Lighter Faster Rarer!!
But each to his own !!! But seriously good luck with whatever you get

[mattman]

Hehe true... $20k will get you a VS and all the FIT goodies make a fair beast.

[Dr_Colossus]

Go the VX Calais m8!
Untill you go to the intercooler, they have perfect street manners and your missus will have no probs at all. The only difference is when you put the welly into it...lol

[aokman]

The VT aint that heavy, ive got a series 2 VT calais and its 1600kg which is about the same as VX-VY

I paid 13,500 for mine with 123,000k on it, super 6 of course