Car for 15-17 grand what should i go??????

[Joey_21]

hey guys looking at getting a "newer" car by end of the year what should i go doesnt have 2 neccessarily be a holden, looking at spending about 15-17K
ive been looking at wh statesmans and caprice they catch my eye especially seeing that most of em are 5.7 litres or superchrgd 6's i was hoping 2 get a grange but wont have enough and also cost 2 much with insurance and what not cheers!

[EvoVIIIJDM]

VX SS maybe?

If insurance is an issue im assuming you want a 6 then? Young fella? Get a VZ Exec/Berlina for that nowadays.

[Wagon_Wheel]

VX exec for 15-17 grand!!! Thats a rip off....
Mate payed 11 for his VY SII exec in mint condition.
If your not compleltly fussed with what you get, go to the auctions, a few mates have picked up some nice cars for good prices.
WH's are alright, except for there size, good for the money, plenty of features, but they arent a quick car, but if ur not fussed then it wouldnt matter, but only get the GENIII, dont touch a V6 in somthing that big, supercharged or not!!

By the end of the year you would be able to get a MINT VX SS maybe even VY SS if you get really lucky at an auction or somthing.
Depends if your after a 6 or 8 and manual or auto.
Obviously expect to pay more for the v8 and more for the manual

[Joey_21]

i was looking at vy'ss there still 25g'z and over lol yeh was my only worry about the wh's they are a big car nah i dont wanna go back 2 a six wanna get a bit more power this time vx ss sounds good just a matter of finding one under 20 g'z

[EvoVIIIJDM]

Edited, meant VZ Exec!!!

[Joey_21]

nah im not confident with auctions wouldnt get one other then dealer at least get some sort of warrenty

[Joey_21]

not sure bout vx ss look too much like vt's not a fan of vt shape

[Joey_21]

what about any othe manufacturers? dnt really no wat 2 look for other then a holden lol somthing that looks good and goes

[Joey_21]

how bout a vy sv8 for 18K that a good price any good these cars?

[greenfoam]

You should be able to get a VY SS for 17 grand shouldn't you? these days? at least VX SS or a Exec/Berlina VS with the LS1

[Joey_21]

lol no chance i couldnt find a vy ss under 21g'z

[Joey_21]

nah im not gunna buy anything under yr 2000 need 2 update if i wanted a vs i would have done my vr up time 2 move on :P

[Wagon_Wheel]

nah im not confident with auctions wouldnt get one other then dealer at least get some sort of warrenty

Dont bother buying from a dealer, you will pay several thousand more than you would privately, and that "warrenty" doesnt do anything, trust me i used to work at a car yard.
Its a waste of time and just gives them more money if you pay for it.
There is like 1000 conditions for them and if your car doesnt meet one of them you will not get a cent out of them.

As for other manufactures, depends what your after? if your after a V8, your really sorta limited to holden/ford..... unless you get imported chev or somthing.
Unless you want something japanese, then maybe skyline, silvia or somthing along those lines.
Personally i would stick to holden though

[Joey_21]

yeh was looking at some jap cars but once again the more i spend the more insurance goes up and not 2 mention parts for them il probably stick 2 holden or even mayb a subaru i got a while so we will c wat happens

[Wagon_Wheel]

Yeah thats the other things, compared to other cars, parts for commodores are cheap as chips

[Grennan]

Personally i would be looking at a VS Clubby, but thats not for everone, LS1 VT SS's or VX SS's would be a reasonable choice, if you can find a VY 8 then go for that. Looking around a carsales though they seem a bit pricey, hell people are trying to palm VS SS's off for 11 grand... I would go for a VX SS if you can find one at a decent price you have a couple of grand to spare, so you can fix up anything that may need it, get a simple mod like an exhuast to tide you over or put towards insurance.

[Lumps of cheese]

I just passed recently on a 04 series 2 vy berlina 5.7ltr. 60000 kays in excellent condition for $19500 with rwc, 17" rims with new tyres.
You'll definatley pick up something decent.For the money you have to spend i'd look at a vt/vx ss for sure.

[Emackulation]

Vx Ss..........

[VRSS]

vx calais international = PIMP

[feistl]

Hey mate,

I used to have a WHII statesman, SC V6. Was a really nice car for the price, plenty of features and great for driving 4 adults around. The V6 was ok although Gen3 are obviously better. Depending what your after its almost worth considering the SC V6 and putting an intercooler on. not sure what an Air-water intercooler would set you back but they make good power, plenty of torque and quick off the line. Not to mention better fuel economy. Not saying its the [/best/] option, but it is an option.

[Torquen]

you can get VY SS series I for around 18k (white, sedan, auto, 150k).
VX SS for around 17k is prob ya best option.

[VLDavo]

go the wh stato

or go for a vx ss for around 15 pay any more your getting ripped

[Joey_21]

thnks for the advice guys ive i dont like the vt shape just personal preference which will probably put me off buying a vx ss but we will c wat happens and what i can find im not gunna rush into it like my first car lol but i dont mind the vy sv8 nice looking car if i can pick one up with low kms and good nick for under 18 il be happy

[Emackulation]

VX SS, then spend the left overs on ENGINE MODS.

[VL-187]

WH caprice 5.7Ltr... thats wot id go 4.
or the s/c 6 would be nice too... with a dirty big intercooler hangin out lol