Which ute from VR-VZ do you think is best preferred?

[DevilDRake]

Hey all,

Well currently I've been tossing up between a VS or VU or VY for a ute, sometimes see a nice VR or something like that to have a look but nothing worth picking at.

My main question is which do you think is good for everyday use, and probably motorbike transport every weekend almost.

My Conclusion -

VR/VS - Cheap, liable but high k's most of the time and very hard to get very good condition one. This is easily in my price range. Another thing i don't like about them is the look, with the S-Pack or Maloo kit with senator front or something it doesn't look too bad, but stock it's horrible. Any idea on how much for VS Low k's (below 200k) Hopefully Manual, Maloo kit?

VU - Costly, most i see around $12,000ish. They look good, i believe it's the VX it takes over, could be wrong thinking the VT. They look good with or w/o the body kits, low k's and good condition. Rare to find though, which is why they're so bloody costly.

VY - Costly also, but this is the real Ute i want. The only thing is it's about $15000 at the lowest, better eco-tech engine with the 3.8L and most of them are low k's and in the 2000's for the years.

Last but definitely not least, VZ - Around $18k, 3.6L More power, better for the economy, if i could afford a VY i would save up for the VZ no doubt.


All I'm asking is, is it worth getting the $7k-$12k loan for the VU-VZ utes or just stick to the VR/VS's until i can save up for the VY's. Yes it's better to start off with something lower cost just incase I crash it i suppose, but I honestly don't like the look of the VS's, and the Drive/park etc on the steering wheel, just not my type of drive.

Opinions please.

[Victimiza]

go with the vz, i have a vt and really do wish I could have saved a bit more to buy a Vz SS ls2

[Victimiza]

plus ive spent about 5 grand on things that have broken in the past 6 months.

[Troy711]

VZ (not bias or anything lol)

[VKCOMMO]

VZ hands down..

[Dirbatua]

lol he is a Learner atm btw so no LS2 for him and wont be able to drive a v8 till he is 22

[old mate]

ahh i see you're a ps apprentice, nice. as you are carting around motorbikes most weekends, i'd go a vu or later ute, as the vs utes are fairly tight for the bikes, i dont think you would fit a road bike with the tailgate closed on a vs but dirt ones you can when going corner to corner.

the lack of space in the cabin in the vs and earlier utes is an absolute bitch, so the vu and newer gets my vote there as you can fit most of your gear behind the seats and not have to worry about it getting wet or going walking..

that being said, the vs and older utes are a bit lighter than the vu and later ones, and comparing my vs to my mates vu, both with cat back exhausts and his with a cold air intake and both manuals, mine was quicker by a noticable amount (not sure if the diff ratios are different).

i havent driven a ute with an alloytech yet, i would imagine it would be stronger in the top end than the ecotec utes but with less bottom end and mid range.

[DevilDRake]

VZ hands down..

VZ (not bias or anything lol)

Yes but would you rather get a VS right now, or wait about 7 months or so for a VZ.

go with the vz, i have a vt and really do wish I could have saved a bit more to buy a Vz SS ls2

I'm still on my L's, and no v8/turbo/ls2 shit even a ****ing exhaust cannot be changed until I'm 22. So i'm speaking stock.

ahh i see you're a ps apprentice, nice. as you are carting around motorbikes most weekends, i'd go a vu or later ute, as the vs utes are fairly tight for the bikes, i dont think you would fit a road bike with the tailgate closed on a vs but dirt ones you can when going corner to corner.

the lack of space in the cabin in the vs and earlier utes is an absolute bitch, so the vu and newer gets my vote there as you can fit most of your gear behind the seats and not have to worry about it getting wet or going walking..

that being said, the vs and older utes are a bit lighter than the vu and later ones, and comparing my vs to my mates vu, both with cat back exhausts and his with a cold air intake and both manuals, mine was quicker by a noticable amount (not sure if the diff ratios are different).

i havent driven a ute with an alloytech yet, i would imagine it would be stronger in the top end than the ecotec utes but with less bottom end and mid range.

Yeahh the VU is mainly what i've looked at, the only thing is it's either get a VS now, or wait around 6-8 months.. And i'm very impatient.

[Troy711]

DO NOT get a VZ with a 175 and 4 speed auto. Either get the 6 speed manual or 190 with the 5 speed auto.

[nemesis_adrasteia]

wait and get the VZ you won't regret it

[VRSS]

get a VY.
i dont like the alloytec engine. worked in a holden service dealership for 2 years. the amount of engines we had to replace in the VZ's because they are all blocked up with sludge and crap was unbelievable. only get a low KM VZ alloytec if it has been serviced VERY regularly, preferably every 10,000 but i doubt anyone would do that when it says every 15k. just a few 1000k's late a couple of times can sludge up the engine and require replacement

[DevilDRake]

DO NOT get a VZ with a 175 and 4 speed auto. Either get the 6 speed manual or 190 with the 5 speed auto.

Yeah I'd go for a manual.

get a VY.
i dont like the alloytec engine. worked in a holden service dealership for 2 years. the amount of engines we had to replace in the VZ's because they are all blocked up with sludge and crap was unbelievable. only get a low KM VZ alloytec if it has been serviced VERY regularly, preferably every 10,000 but i doubt anyone would do that when it says every 15k. just a few 1000k's late a couple of times can sludge up the engine and require replacement

Ah yeah that's something to think about. VY was my main option, my brother just kept insisting on the VZ

[Dirbatua]

i just said if your gonna go for a VY ecosmeg you might as well save the extra for a 190 alloytec ute.

[Escape-The-Fate]

DO NOT get a VZ with a 175 and 4 speed auto. Either get the 6 speed manual or 190 with the 5 speed auto.

quoted for truth..4spd 175's are slugs and i wish i waited a few months to get a ute instead i settled for the vz exec, but definately wait for a vz ute..if u dont u will regret it.

[DevilDRake]

Seems like the VZ ute is a favourite.

[TMM]

Pfft why all the hating on the Ecotec. Does the job, parts are cheap and it's reliable.

SV6s are overpriced because every P plater and his dog wants one. And the insurance will be high because of the exact same reason.

[HamaTime™]

VU...all the way, or a VY S.

Classy.

[DevilDRake]

Pfft why all the hating on the Ecotec. Does the job, parts are cheap and it's reliable.

SV6s are overpriced because every P plater and his dog wants one. And the insurance will be high because of the exact same reason.

Haha agreed, i wouldn't mind an SV6, but insurance + price is just killer.

VU...all the way, or a VY S.

Classy.

Why though? Looks? Performance? Parts/price?
I might be getting a road bike so i might end up getting a VS :S..

[Dirbatua]

lol i keep telling you not to get ecosmeg because ive seen to many of em burst into flames at random in the last few years, thats all.

[DevilDRake]

Yeah but oh well, shall see I suppose.