Which holden to buy btwn $12-17k:Opinions needed

crucible82 · #1 28-03-2008, 10:56 PM

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..

Cheers
Isaac

nicko · #2 28-03-2008, 10:58 PM

VY S, VX S super 6

azkwazere · #3 28-03-2008, 11:05 PM

VP, spend the remaing 10k on making it low, fast and good looking.

aZk.

Morton · #4 30-03-2008, 03:39 PM

Hellz yea.

$4000 - mint VP Executive
$10,000 LS1 Gen III V8 purchased, and installed.

12sec quarter mile, here you come!

In hindsight, it was an obvious choice, wasn't it?

NORTI · #5 30-03-2008, 05:14 PM

but thats a VN??

Morton · #6 30-03-2008, 05:25 PM

When you're throwing out the old S1 buick motor, there's absolutely no difference

RVN 355 · #7 30-03-2008, 05:43 PM

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

sixshooter · #8 30-03-2008, 05:54 PM

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.

RVN 355 · #9 30-03-2008, 05:56 PM

Depends if you want a v6 or v8.

VX SS would be nice and very easy to mod A LS1.

crucible82 · #10 30-03-2008, 06:39 PM

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.. fs- vx berlina kitted vt gts with 18s and long rego, and many xtras

Peanuts Inc. · #11 30-03-2008, 06:41 PM

auto or manual?

VSIIISU · #12 30-03-2008, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peanuts Inc.

auto or manual?

Most likely auto as stated at the start of the thread.

crucible82 · #13 30-03-2008, 07:46 PM

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