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    Recently bought a holden VX 01 to drive ard ... but as the gf wants it.. well.. she're take it then

    now im looking for another holden.. my critieria are as follows... wondering which model holdens would plp buy as i not v farmaliar with holdens

    Budget: 10-17k max
    Mileage: not more than 140,000km
    Year: has to be 03 and above
    Model: anything as long as its a commodore as i love the comfortable feel of the car
    Mods: can come stock but of cos prefer some mods on it
    Transmission: Auto
    Colour: black, red, white or dark colours

    So feel free to voice ur opinion on which holden ur get based on the above budget.. or if u have one for sale based on the above, gime a shout..

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    If ya like comfort and dont mind your vx get another vx or vy. But if you want to go one step better and dont mind a bit of power when you need it and prefer a good family car that you know has the good bits VZ COMMODORE Around $15,000 +

    VZ ACCLAIM

    Electronic Stability Program (ESP) including traction control, 15x7 inch alloy wheels, Rear Park Assist (on sedan), Side Impact Airbags (SIAB), air conditioning, four power windows.

    The Vz Commodore has the 3.6 litre Alloytec engines which has lots more power than the vs -vx holden commodore 147kw 3.8L ecotec v6 and better on fuel and more smoother.

    The Alloytec comes with new steering and better safety than previous commodores.

    The Alloytec produces 175 kW of power at 6000 rpm and 320 Nm of torque at 2800 rpm
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    If you start at 2002 cars in your price range you'll have more variety to choose from !!! there's not much difference between the vx and vy models anyhow after the vx2 upgrade... it's basically just body styling and interiors... the underlying car is basically the same.

    You could get THIS VX and still have money left to do it up more... or you could get a VX SS for around the same money... If you stick with 2003 and up basically all you'll get is a boring N/A 6 as the Supercharged 6's and V8's will be out of your price bracket... you need a couple of extra G's to score a VY S/C6 or v8.
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    Depends if you want a v6 or v8.


    VX SS would be nice and very easy to mod A LS1.
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    im looking at the moment at a VX II SS which is asking for ard 15.5k.. ard 140,000km on it.. what do u guys think? pls tell me its worth the asking price. F/S VX SS Series 2, Red Leather $15,500 - Australian LS1 and Holden Forums

    alternatively am looking to get this one.. pls see its worth the price.. frankly speaking..i feel its on the high price side and i didnt know thre were VX berlinas too.. http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...any-xtras.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peanuts Inc. View Post
    auto or manual?
    Most likely auto as stated at the start of the thread.

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    yea.. looking at these 2 cars which are autos.. wondering which is a better one and if the asking prices are reasonable..

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