what commodore to buy?

[chich0]

hello as the topic says im looking to buy a commodore.. i want a 5L so i was considering a vn or vp ss. but ive been looking around and i also like the vn-vs calais. what would be the best performance package because they r all nice? or isnt there much of a difference?

[sircruisealotVS]

well the most important question....whats your budget??
there isnt terribly much difference in the V8's from VN-VS, although the VS has slightly more power and torque - 168kw and 395Nm as opposed to 165kw and 385Nm of torque. then there is ofcourse the ones with HSV option package with 185kw.
calais are a much nicer car in my opinion, very comfy plush seats and all the other little extras like the level 3 dash.
for quite a luxurious car with lots of grunt id look around for a nice VS calais.

[sixshooter]

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[STEALTHY™]

If you want luxuary and performance, get a VP Calais International Obviously i'm a little biast on the subject tho...

VP SSs are still holding their money, and most times fetch more than a VR or VS. VN SSs are the flavour of the month, so every man and his dog have them.

VR/S Calais' are great, but the money most still ask is way over the top. But i you go a VS Calais, and a 5L isn't a must, go for the Super6 (series II only i think) as they have better torque than the 5L

[NOT.BT1]

imo go a 5l calais any of the models you have stated above if you get a calais you get the best of both worlds performance and luxury personally i love vt calais they are beautiful but a little high on price for me atm maybe in a year or so

[hingo1983]

Go a Calais. I drive two VR's, a Execcy at work, and my own car is a Calais. The Calais is miles better. A very comfortable ride and cruise control is a must have.

[chich0]

hrmm thanks for the help guys
im really considering a calais my limit is around the 10-12k mark so maybe a vr calais?

[hingo1983]

hrmm thanks for the help guys
im really considering a calais my limit is around the 10-12k mark so maybe a vr calais?

You should be able to pick up a decent Calais for that.

[veclubby]

yeh rekon u could pickup a vs calais 8 for that, in decent condition

[Lumps of cheese]

Yeah probably vr/vs calais.
A vt series one ss would get you in a 5 litre also but they are still fetching decent money.

[STEALTHY™]

Id suggest against a VT 5L, as there heavier and slower than the VS.


You should find a 5L VR Calais for anything around 8000 (SA) but i wouldn't think eastern states are 4000 higher than that.

[sixshooter]

If you've got that much bread to spread... buy a Calais VS Series2 Supercharged 6 when you see a good one...I think there's a Silver one for around $9000 in one of the online classified in SA atm.

Supercharged 6 is heaps better on fuel and will absolutely kill stock 5L's v8 with grunt off the line... a very good car for the money...I don't recommend getting a VT 5L they had teething issues with the IRS chewing tyres and are heavier, slower, and use more fuel !!!

[chich0]

hrmm.. ive also been looking at a gen 3 vt ss if i saved a bit more. what kms are decent? because all i find is ones with about 140,000+ for decent prices.. under 100,000 people are asking like 18-20k still which is a bit too much.

[sircruisealotVS]

a series ll vt ss with an LS1 and the k's you want would be out of your price range...a series l would be do-able, but they didnt come with the LS1, so you may as well buy a VS with the same engine.

[ivaninoz]

I'm HAPPY with the Statey
Reasonable Economy as Mostly Highway Ciuzin; I live "Out West"
Comfort to boot.

[Bravotwozero]

If you've got that much bread to spread... buy a Calais VS Series2 Supercharged 6 when you see a good one...I think there's a Silver one for around $9000 in one of the online classified in SA atm.

Supercharged 6 is heaps better on fuel and will absolutely kill stock 5L's v8 with grunt off the line... a very good car for the money...I don't recommend getting a VT 5L they had teething issues with the IRS chewing tyres and are heavier, slower, and use more fuel !!!

Holdens IRS has been chewing tyres long before the VT.

[white vn ss]

yea from personal experience. my vq chews through tyres and i have only got superlows in my car.

[sixshooter]

yea from personal experience. my vq chews through tyres and i have only got superlows in my car.

If you go changing the ride height with lowered springs you have to fit camber adjusters to re-align the camber...

I've had no problems with my IRS and I've done 15,000Kms in one year on half worn tyres and there's no inside wear at all...

[GMMAD]

mate if your budget can stretch go a vt ss s11