Which commodore to buy???

[ragrim]

ok so im looking to buy a new car but i cant decide what i want so im looking for a bit of advice on certain models.

Currently i have a VS executive and i want something a bit newer with less K's and some options like cruise control and power windows.

i have a budget of about $12,000 from what i can see that will get me any base model up to a 2005 VZ acclaim.

Things i cant decide on are, should i get maybe a VT or VX calais for say 8-9k or is it worth going that extra bit to get a VZ acclaim because its newer, better resale value, lower K's and better engine.

Other questions i have are, is the alloytech that much better than an ecotec? i know it has better mileage and more power but is it worth paying an extra 3-4k for a VZ over a VY just for an alloytech motor?

Any advice appreciated.

[Reaper]

ok so im looking to buy a new car but i cant decide what i want so im looking for a bit of advice on certain models.

Currently i have a VS executive and i want something a bit newer with less K's and some options like cruise control and power windows.

i have a budget of about $12,000 from what i can see that will get me any base model up to a 2005 VZ acclaim.

Things i cant decide on are, should i get maybe a VT or VX calais for say 8-9k or is it worth going that extra bit to get a VZ acclaim because its newer, better resale value, lower K's and better engine.

Other questions i have are, is the alloytech that much better than an ecotec? i know it has better mileage and more power but is it worth paying an extra 3-4k for a VZ over a VY just for an alloytech motor?

Any advice appreciated.

If I were looking for a cheapie run-around car right now I'd look at either a VY or VXII (depending on which shape you prefer). There are thousands of them on the market and as cheap as chips. The more you spend on a car now, the more you are going to loose down the track when you sell it or crush it. There is nothing wrong with the Ecotech or the Alloytech but I wouldn't pay extra for either.

Reaper

[badaz]

Come to the dark side brother get a Supercharged VX, it has cruise control and power windows and a bit of grunt also.

[Emackulation]

If you want somthing thats a bit better for resale dont go a VZ exec, look at the prices of them now, getting cheap yeah? its not very old either are they? Think how much they will drop in a few yrs. Get somthing a bit older and with a name or somthing special, like a super 6 calais or a calais with under 100,000kms.

[ragrim]

Come to the dark side brother get a Supercharged VX, it has cruise control and power windows and a bit of grunt also.

i would if i could but unfortunatly im a P plater

As for resale value i dont think id end up buying an executive anyway, id probably go for an acclaim or a berlina, they seem to still hold some value as they have electric options and such.

ideally id like to pickup a VZ acclaim with under 100,000k's on the clock, keep it for 3-4 years and trade it in on a VE when they drop a bit.

i guess the main reason i want a VZ is for the alloytec motor, considering it has 25 odd more KW than VT VX VY its the easiest way for me to get a bit more power.

[badaz]

How long do you have left on your P's, would it be better to wait that little bit longer and get the car you really want.

[johnvtls1]

bah just wait. u were going to work ur current v6 yes? just wait till ur off ur p's and get something with some power. no point in buying a new car now if ur gonna sell and buy an 8 later on anyways.

[1991_Vn2nV]

i would if i could but unfortunatly im a P plater

As for resale value i dont think id end up buying an executive anyway, id probably go for an acclaim or a berlina, they seem to still hold some value as they have electric options and such.

ideally id like to pickup a VZ acclaim with under 100,000k's on the clock, keep it for 3-4 years and trade it in on a VE when they drop a bit.

i guess the main reason i want a VZ is for the alloytec motor, considering it has 25 odd more KW than VT VX VY its the easiest way for me to get a bit more power.

I suggest you go and drive a VZ first. The alloytec is not impressive.

[f1tzy]

I suggest you go and drive a VZ first. The alloytec is not impressive.

better in a manual but agreed, definately nothing special. can't pick the extra 25kw

[ragrim]

i got a year and a half left on my P's, so not realy worth waiting.

i was going to work my 6 but to do the work i wanna do to my car including body work, engine and etc im looking at 5-7k and thats money ill never get back.

im driving alot more K's now days so id like a comfy drive and my VS is lacking in that area.

ive driven a VZ once but it was a company car and i didnt realy get up it, but i did notice that i dont like the accelerator, it just seems to be unresponsive.

ive done some more research and seen i can get a nice VY berlina for the price of a VZ acclaim, so i might look at something like that.

im gonna go do some test drives on the weekend and see how i go from there, ive decided id like a VY atleast cause i lobe the triangle shaped tail lights.

[johnvtls1]

wat about a ford v6?

[Rishy]

wat about a ford v6?

V6? You mean I6.

[johnvtls1]

not for long. but yes

[1991_Vn2nV]

wat about a ford v6?

Ssshhh if he drives a straight 6 falcon (i.e. BA) he'll never go back to a V6 commodore.

[andyman]

I suggest you go and drive a VZ first. The alloytec is not impressive.

after driving an alloytec for a while there is no way id go back to a ecotec, it takes a long time to get used to the electric throttle but when you do, you can see how alloytecs are better than ecotecs,

[johnvtls1]

Ssshhh if he drives a straight 6 falcon (i.e. BA) he'll never go back to a V6 commodore.

i had a run with a ba xr6 i think it was when i had my vs before i worked it at all. smashed me all the way till 100 beat me by 2-3 car lengths.

[ragrim]

im not a fan of fords, i prefer the sound of a V6

i got nothing against fords, my mate has an EL XR6 and thats a realy nice car with plenty of balls but it just doesnt do it for me.

we have an 07 model fairmont ghia at work which i drive alot and its far from impressive, its got a nice comfy interior but the lack of throttle response and **** poor power for an 07 model is just not convincing.

main reason i want a commodore is cause im the kind of person that stick to what they know, ive never had a problem with a commodore that i couldnt fix myself. ive grown up around commodores and i think i know them pretty well so im pretty set on sticking with a holden.

[ragrim]

This has got to be the hardest decision i have ever made....

i realy want a VZ for the alloytec but i also want an acclaim or preferably a berlina.

the other problem is going from my kitted and done up VS to a stock standard VY or VZ, allthough i did find a VY acclaim with clubby kit and mags but it has 175,000K's

im limited to what i can get cause i have to buy from dealership, silly secured loans....

[1991_Vn2nV]

Have you taken a VY and VZ for a drive to compare yet?

[blackpearl]

have not read the thread yet but i'd say vl turb that sort of money would at least make a 11 sec car

[Weekend Warrior]

well from the results of racing my mate in his VS ute with my VZ wagon the alloytec has alot more get up and go. Haven't had a problem with mine yet either (touch wood), the VZ are very nice cars, the interior is great and it's a very smooth ride. I'd go for the VZ acclaim.

[Nevyn]

Ssshhh if he drives a straight 6 falcon (i.e. BA) he'll never go back to a V6 commodore.

lol..a mate has a nice BA, I've driven it a number of times on the monash and around melb, but I wouldn't buy one....still prefer me ol' VN

[f1tzy]

im not a fan of fords, i prefer the sound of a V6

i got nothing against fords, my mate has an EL XR6 and thats a realy nice car with plenty of balls but it just doesnt do it for me.

we have an 07 model fairmont ghia at work which i drive alot and its far from impressive, its got a nice comfy interior but the lack of throttle response and **** poor power for an 07 model is just not convincing.

main reason i want a commodore is cause im the kind of person that stick to what they know, ive never had a problem with a commodore that i couldnt fix myself. ive grown up around commodores and i think i know them pretty well so im pretty set on sticking with a holden.

if lack of throttle response is an issue run away from vz alloytecs

[ragrim]

i took a 05 VZ executive for a test drive yesterday and i love it, i prefer the sound of the ecotec but the alloytec clearly has more up and go than my VS.

i still dont like the throttle response but im sure id get used to it eventually.

ive pretty much decided ill take this VZ executive for $9000, leave sme some money for rims and get it lowered.

[Sabbath']

have not read the thread yet but i'd say vl turb that sort of money would at least make a 11 sec car

Read next time, would have to be N/A as he is governed by P-Plate restrictions meaning no snails or superchargers or 8's.