looking at upgrading to either vy R8 or late model ss

[josh86_vs96clubby]

hey fellas,
just strating to do some research on the vy r8 manual through to 2010 model 8s.
i know for around $25-35,000 i can get a decent 8. just kinda weighing up to pros to cons and the wants and needs.

kinda tossing up between the vy r8 and the 07-09 ss.
i know the r8s more power and all that basic stuff.
if anyone own either one could u post ur personal pros and cons. and common problems.

cheers

[axemurderer101]

if i had the money i would go the vz clubbie with the 6litre v8, looks better than the newer ve ss

[one_and_only2004]

A VY R8 has 260kw - 6L VZ's (not HSV) and all VE SS' have 270kw from memory?

I agree with axemurderer - a VZ clubbie looks the goods and goes hard from the factory. This is only my opinion but I look at the VE's and see a giant plastic bubble whereas the VY-VZ's look aggressive.

[Grennan]

The VY and Z's also had IMO a nicer interior than the VE. Didnt feel like you were in plasticland.

[dijm8]

skip the vy series look into atleast vz senators or clubbys

[josh86_vs96clubby]

yeah true, i much prefer the vy-vz shape. especially in the HSV range. ill just keep doin my research. thanks guys

[jamesmp]

I'd go for the VE if you can afford it, mate! I'm going to sign a contract on the weekend for an MY11 VE SS if the price is right ...

I have worked out it will cost me about $17.50 more per week in daily costs than my MY10 VE SV6 and about $25-30 per week in loan repayments.