VF2 SS owners - have you had any major mechanical or electrical faults since new?

[woooo]

Hi.

This is a general question. I'd like to gauge how people's SS (LS3) has been to own since new. How many kilometres have you travelled and have you had a major failure on the engine / mechanicals / electricals? I was of the belief these cars are suppose to be almost bullet proof on reliability. I have no issues but my ride does not get driven (at all) really so I have no idea how it may run after a few thousand ks. I'm interested to see how others SS have gone through the mileage.

 

[426Cuda]

My S1 Redline L77 (AFM) is 3.5 years old and has 64,000 km. No issues at all.

 

[woooo]

My S1 Redline L77 (AFM) is 3.5 years old and has 64,000 km. No issues at all.

Sounds good!

 

[SuckSqueezeBangBlow]

OP why don't you drive it? Did u buy it for an investment?

 

[dgp]

You will have issues with it if you don't drive it.

 

[Adza75]

Series 2 Redline LS3, 1 year old and 32,600km, no issues at all... *touch wood*

 

[woooo]

OP why don't you drive it? Did u buy it for an investment?

Not really as an investment but as I am keeping it for life I'd like it to be a weekend toy in future. If it holds value that will be nice.

You will have issues with it if you don't drive it.

After purchase I did a bit of travel in it to run motor a bit including a few hundred kilometres of mountain runs. Hopefully that ran it in nicely with some load.

Series 2 Redline LS3, 1 year old and 32,600km, no issues at all... *touch wood*

Sounds great too.

 

[Phawk]

10,000Km's only issue is that dumb grin I can't wipe off my face!

 

[WW-VFSSVR]

VF2 Redline - Twice had the air bag warning appear, dealer said on the second occasion there was a loose wire under the drivers seat. Also had a faulty battery, car wouldn't start after a trip to the shops. Battery was also replaced. Both issues were within 4 months of ownership, both seem to be resolved with no further issues. Car is now 11 months old. Loving it!

 

[dgp]

You shouldn't let a car sit for more than two weeks at a time. Mechanical components need to be moved, seals need to be lubricated, air con needs to be used or it will fail. When I had a nice car in the garage, I tried to drive it weekly to keep things moving.
My Redline has done 11,000km since Nov 2016 and I have had no mechanical issues. I did notice some squeaks and rattles at about 6,000 though, conveniently out of the period that Holden will warrant. I would prefer to fix these things myself anyway as I won't break stuff and just leave it there. (Has happened on previous SSV)