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14-02-2007, 04:15 PM
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Used Commodore up to $10K - What do ya reckon?
Hey guys!
I'm new to this forum but am looking to get a Holdon Commodore. Would love some of your input on what types etc. to go for and what to avoid.
Am living in Adelaide and have about $10K to spend. Any advice wqould be hugely helpful and appreciated!
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14-02-2007, 05:05 PM
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I know where there is quite a nice SV 5000 for sale for $11,000 
Seriously though, spend a few extra k, 13k can see your arse in a Series 2 VT SS.
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14-02-2007, 05:10 PM
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Or you could get a VS II Calais with the supercharged 6, put a smaller pulley on it, and bye bye minux....j/ks 
VS SS would be my call, but thats what i want lol 
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14-02-2007, 05:14 PM
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Or you could get a VS II Calais with the supercharged 6, put a smaller pulley on it, and bye bye minux....j/ks
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But then your stuck in a car that costs too much to go any faster, at least with an LS1 and 4k you can have a low 12 car.
Besides, driving a VS is like a boat, seems liek your floating everywhere
Nice looking VS SS down the road for sale for 9k and a manual.
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14-02-2007, 05:27 PM
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What I would avoid:
Series II SS LS1's (Gen3's) these are the first run give them a miss
Series I VT V8's these are really heavy and the aussie 5L has a hard time with this extra weight.
What I would recommend:
VS Series II Calais supercharged 6
VS SS's are nice and lighter than the VT
Any v8 after the series II SS LS1's in the VX and later are nice cars. SS is luxury just depends what you can afford.
Think about what you want the car for if you want to go fast you'll need a super6 or a LS1. Everyone is welcome to disagree with me. VL turbo's are too old in my opinion. I really like the VL but if you get one you will need to spend a lot on fixing it.
Anthing 10 years or older you'll be looking to spend at least 1k fixing little things for the first year as I have with my VS
Also some good advice is to test drive a few models v8 and super sixes get to know what you do and don't like. It may go like the clappers but if you don't enjoy driving it what's the point.
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14-02-2007, 05:55 PM
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if you are lucky u may be able to get a ex-cop sII vt exec with gen 3 for about 10k
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14-02-2007, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Spaced
What I would avoid:
Series II SS LS1's (Gen3's) these are the first run give them a miss
Series I VT V8's these are really heavy and the aussie 5L has a hard time with this extra weight.
What I would recommend:
VS Series II Calais supercharged 6
VS SS's are nice and lighter than the VT
Any v8 after the series II SS LS1's in the VX and later are nice cars. SS is luxury just depends what you can afford.
Think about what you want the car for if you want to go fast you'll need a super6 or a LS1. Everyone is welcome to disagree with me. VL turbo's are too old in my opinion. I really like the VL but if you get one you will need to spend a lot on fixing it.
Anthing 10 years or older you'll be looking to spend at least 1k fixing little things for the first year as I have with my VS
Also some good advice is to test drive a few models v8 and super sixes get to know what you do and don't like. It may go like the clappers but if you don't enjoy driving it what's the point.
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Whats wrong with Series 2 VT SS? First run mean squat. If you are talking about engine issues then anything up to VY II you should give a miss.
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14-02-2007, 07:54 PM
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Cooner Racing No.2
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mate it is ur lucky day im in adelaide too and for 10k id be willing too let my vn calais go LOL nah but seriously nice vs calais super 6 or 8 would be nice
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14-02-2007, 08:36 PM
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There is a vs calais 5spd 5litre at a car yard for like 7 red one
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14-02-2007, 11:44 PM
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last holden i'll own
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vs stato
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15-02-2007, 01:52 PM
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Is there any other choice?
Can find super 6 for 10g now if you look hard enough
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15-02-2007, 03:41 PM
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So Wet For You!
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SA prices are alot different to eastern states. I know a Caprice that sold for under 10 a few years ago with the 8, so you should be able to find a super6 or 8 caprice for well under 10 here now.
Personally they are too heavy for my driving, i like to be able to whip the car around on the spot, but if your after pimping looks, and every feature, go the caprice, even if id does have CapRICE in it
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