Best commodore for under 10k?

[H00LiGaN]

Gday fellas, im looking at buying another car and i have 10k to spend. Been doing alot of searching and have found a couple vx gen3's in my price range. 1 is berlina 2001 model and has done 150,000ks auto standard exept for 18"rims.Looks to be in good knick. Im after a v8 so im wondering if its better to get a older v8 like a vt or vs for the same price. Like they say you get what you pay for.
Cheers

[Calaber]

It's worth thinking that Commodores have improved with each successive model, particularly in relation to safety. If your brass can cover it, try for a VX Series 2 at the earliest, as that was the model where the rear end suspension squat was finally fixed and rear tyre wear was improved. Later models have more air-bags, you might jag ABS, and the early model glitches are usually sorted out.

[stocky]

10k? i doubt youll get a vx ls1 for that. a vt maybe. even with that price, dont forget to add on stamp duty, insurance, rego etc

[Lumps of cheese]

vt ss. Good looking car that should fall in that range.

[H00LiGaN]

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA:IT&ih=004

This is the 1 im looking at, how can you tell if its aseries 2? Or maybe a super6 is as good as a stock8?

[stocky]

looks nice. 9.8 is cheap for it

[Calaber]

HOLDEN COMM - VX - 2001 BERLINA - 5.7Ltr GEN 3 V8 SEDAN - eBay, Passenger Vehicles, Cars, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 14-Mar-09 17:44:36 AEDST)

This is the 1 im looking at, how can you tell if its aseries 2? Or maybe a super6 is as good as a stock8?

Externally, a small Series 2 badge is fitted on the right hand side of the boot, next to the taillight. Its a pity the photo of the cars rear was taken from the wrong side, you can't see if the badge is there, but as it's a 2001 model, it will be a Series 1.

Not a bad looking unit, though.

[H00LiGaN]

yeh things that look good at a good price almost always have flaws somewhere..:/ main concerns are the tranny and oil consumption

[davway]

but as it's a 2001 model, it will be a Series 1.

Not a bad looking unit, though.

Do your homework before you start posting info that is only half correct.
yes, series 1 was in 2001 but so was series 2.
so this car could be a series 2 for all you know.
BTW, its not stolen, damaged or encumbered either if your interested.

and to answer your original question: the later the model, the better you will get for your money.
Kms arent too bad for this either so go check it out if your interested.

[seannatt]

vs clubby you cant wrong with a VS Clubsport. Looks awesome and goes hard enough...

[sxy-tme]

i'll sell ya mine for 6500 and with the rest of the cash u can drop a ls1 in it lol

[jack09]

VT SS under $10 000 and hassle free - NOPE

Same goes with VS Clubby

[stocky]

VT SS under $10 000 and hassle free - NOPE

Same goes with VS Clubby

well youre wrong about both. seen plenty

[SAV_117]

youll find one u just need to look if u like it if u think its decent u get it all cars are gonna have problems at one point

[H00LiGaN]

hmm well considering what im driving now,any of the mentioned cars above would be limo's to me, just puzzled why the vx has no rego but has a rwc. when the owner gets back to me i think ill go check it out. BTW whats the common things to check with gen3's and vx"s....lol im taking a huge step up from my vn calais..

[stocky]

oh yeah if its a vx series 2 then you will have the upgraded suspension in the back

[alien]

The VX Series 2 has the Twilight Sentinel, whereas the Series 1 Berlina didn't! Only VX Series 1 to have it was the Calais.

Also, the series 2 saw these revisions from the series 1:

• Berlina and Calais Models are fitted with modified grille with new paint or chrome treatment and new badges repositioned above the decor panel.
• Anthracite trim to replace pewter.
• Low pile velour bolster fabric for seats.
• New steering column switches.

Due to the placement of the front badge, i'd say it's a Series 2

[alien]

oh yeah if its a vx series 2 then you will have the upgraded suspension in the back

Not true, to Quote the Holden Manual again:

1.GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 VX SERIES II MODELS
All Series II Models (Production Option A9W) are an ornamentation and trim update of the VX, VU and WH Series Models.
The following items have been updated in VX Series II Models:
• The engine bay fuse and relay panel has been revised.
• Executive and Acclaim Models are fitted with a new grille and/or paint treatment and new covers on steel wheels.
• Berlina and Calais Models are fitted with modified grille with new paint or chrome treatment and new badges repositioned above the decor panel.
• Anthracite trim to replace pewter.
• Low pile velour bolster fabric for seats.
• New steering column switches.
• New colour coded leather seat options for S, SS and Calais Models in a variety of colours.
• Berlina Models are fitted with the twilight sentinel as fitted to VX Series Calais.
• Calais Models are fitted with a boot luggage net similar to that fitted to WH Series Models.
• New fuel pump for vehicles fitted with normally aspirated V6 engine.
• Executive, Acclaim, S and SS Models are fitted with the audible alarm as fitted to VX Series Calais.

Unless it's modified there were no other parts changed.

[stocky]

people always mention the updated suspension when talking about bad camber in VT-VX S1

[jack09]

It must be W.A then

Setting aside ridiculus km examples

[alien]

people always mention the updated suspension when talking about bad camber in VT-VX S1

Well, straight from Holden Australia, the VX Series 2 is just an "ornamentation and trim update of the VX". I only give info out by what they have recorded on the system.

[TVR-190]

theres a series 2 vx calais v8 selling for 9500 up the street from me

[greenfoam]

VT SS LS1's can be had for under 10k now anywhere anytime. VX SS might be a stretch but I don't doubt a few would be around for that price. The Statesmans can be had quite a bit cheaper than the SS if you don't mind the barge factor. Even saw a manual LS1 executive for 8k a couple weeks ago

[Commydoor]

bid up to $7500 on it and then let him negotiate a final price for it should get it lower than the $9800 buy it now price

[Dayvo]

HOLDEN COMM - VX - 2001 BERLINA - 5.7Ltr GEN 3 V8 SEDAN - eBay, Passenger Vehicles, Cars, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 14-Mar-09 17:44:36 AEDST)

This is the 1 im looking at, how can you tell if its aseries 2? Or maybe a super6 is as good as a stock8?

This is a series 1 ,you can tell by the grille . The series 1 has vertical bars in the grille whereas the series 2 has the criss cross type grille