SS SSV OR SSV Redline

[markalan1two]

get a VF if you can afford it my only suggestion

 

[monstar]

I was mainly asking about the symptons you wrote about SS-V VE1. Do they still apply to the E1 HSV.

"breakthrough technology was hit and miss, everything from major stuff ups like the ECU and its OS through to bad design / recall items like the a/c and its drive belt for example."
"I could list myriad engine and drivetrain faults rectified with the Series II if you like"
"The main issues to compare are fuel consumption, oil consumption, power output, minimum time between failures, NVH, and interchangability / spares through GM Global."

I would assume they do,since they were made around the same time, but just thought I ask since they did come with the LS2

Yes same with first generation of product Developement, not same issues of new engine and say first passenger car implementation of AFM, but LS2 has a different set of drawbacks by as above.

 

[vr304]

Are the l98 engines bad for oil consumption? I only ask cos I recently bought an 07 ssv manual.... my old ls1 was an oil burner definitely I'm sure the l98 can't be as bad as an ls1?

 

[MYVESSV8]

WHAT PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!
all I have had to do with mine was the a/c belt tensioner, I did the balancer (at the same time but was not wobbly) as a precaution only from the reports that i'd read, this was at 50,000klm its now done 203,000klm and nothing other than normal wear and tear serviced every 10k by me also quality oils in the in diff and box regularly (every 50k), build date is 29/6/2006 , it has the usual mods, otr, tune exhaust, and AP brakes, lowered, and one thing for sure I drive it hard 70% of the time, so i'll disagree with you monstar, but the ve did have some problems though(agree there)

 

[convas]

WHAT PROBLEMS!!!!!!!!!
all I have had to do with mine was the a/c belt tensioner, I did the balancer (at the same time but was not wobbly) as a precaution only from the reports that i'd read, this was at 50,000klm its now done 203,000klm and nothing other than normal wear and tear serviced every 10k by me also quality oils in the in diff and box regularly (every 50k), build date is 29/6/2016 , it has the usual mods, otr, tune exhaust, and AP brakes, lowered, and one thing for sure I drive it hard 70% of the time, so i'll disagree with you monstar, but the ve did have some problems though(agree there)

You have done 203,000km in 6 months....... you sure drive it hard

 

[MYVESSV8]

Have edited to read correct year, thanks

 

[blackve76]

Hi there guys, i believe it's time for me to jump on a v8 after driving a v6 for years and id like to get one before christmas. So Ive saved up some cash around 12k and i own a 08 ve sv6 ute which I'll be selling soon as soon as i change the gearbox and the clutch on it and comparing car prices on carsales i think ill be getting at least 10k cash but I don't really know what should i get Its my first time buying a V8 for myself ill be getting a manual ute but before i do so id like to hear some advice regarding which model is the best, holds its value and doesn't have heaps of problems. (most i can spend is 22k) thanks

See whats about, I've always had SS due to cloth seats I hate leather in a car but that's me.

Series 1 had the L98 in manuals the best 6L engine in the VE by far

 

[Kev4028]

See whats about, I've always had SS due to cloth seats I hate leather in a car but that's me.

Series 1 had the L98 in manuals the best 6L engine in the VE by far

The only thing that pushed me away from series 1 ve was their common problems and I'd like to drive something newer than those i still haven't bought a car yet but we will see what happens atm im trying to get a 2013 series 2 ute for 25 from 27 it he accepts it ill go with that its a ssv z otherwise ill get a 5k loan and go with vf

 

[Kev4028]

Anyway guys ended up getting a 2013 vf ss ute for cheap with low ks 30k for 30k lol thank you so much for all the help

 

[zero_tolerance]

Well done mate, looks schmick.