Why did you choose a VL?

[GLD-086]

Ok so we all know, that VLs are possibly the most controversial Holden ever made, so what made you go for a VL and not the other Commodores or even a R31?

For me, it was their looks.

I didn't learn they had a Nissan engine, until a mate told me a couple of days later, after I got mine.

Despite all the heat they cop, from the domestic and import side, I still love them too death and IMHO I still regard them as one of the best Commodores ever made.

Calais Turbo=Legend
Walky=Legend
SS Group A= Legend

[VL Berlina 5speed]

i chosse the vl for its looks too, and i was in the same boat didnt know much about them just the fact i liked its shape.

and people say it has one of the worst/cheaps interiors of a commie, well i dont think that, i see it as simple and not to clutterd

[VRFURY]

I didnt know it was a nissan motor till after i had mine either
but still i think they are one of th sexiest body in any commodore

i would defiantely take a walky any day

[Jimboss]

Although i own a VH, i was seriously looking at getting a VL, but circumstances changed and i got the VH (definately not complaining).

I do like the look of VL's, except maybe the boot lip, i'm not a fan of that, but the Calais lights are awesome. The only bad thing about the VL is the crap people you see behind the wheel of alot of them (who think a big shiney set of rims is what makes a car).

Just my thoughts on the VL.

[VRFURY]

you talking bout most of us fully sick VL drivers then that are way fully sick and so much better than every one else.

you no the boot lip is the part i like on the vl ohhhhhhh sexy

[Fr3ak+--]

i brought one becuase of the amount of shit u can do to them and the price u can get them for

[BoostinJet]

Reasons:
no 1) The engines are the best to be turbo/ or to turbo.

no 2) The look of the car of course, wouldn't buy a car that you think looks shit.

no 3) The amount of power you can put in2 them is insane.

[CALAIS 6]

bought mine cos when i first moved here on way from airport i was like WTF is that they look sexy few months laster i moved here for good and got one and the boot lid is the sex

[GLD-086]

. The only bad thing about the VL is the crap people you see behind the wheel of alot of them (who think a big shiney set of rims is what makes a car).

Wouldn't that go for 90% of Commies though?

I've seen alot of idiots drive VNs,VPs,VRs,VSs,VTs etc.

I know this is off topic, but I was walking to a mate's place when, this dude in a VN SS, flew past me (Probably doing 120-130) and it was screeching up the hill. lol

I've seen him around before.

Certainly makes VN drivers, look like morons.

and people say it has one of the worst/cheaps interiors of a commie, well i dont think that, i see it as simple and not to clutterd

I don't mind VL interiors, too be honest.

You're exactly right, they are simple and not clusterd and IMO the star wars VK dash, is the worst dash ever in a Commie.

If people want to see a ugly interior, they should see the Ford rival of the VL. The XF, because that is one of the ugliest interiors ever.

XEs have better interiors. IMO

[Jimboss]

I just meant that because more of them are turbo's, they are more popular for 'street racer' wog types, i don't mean to bag out any of you guys and gals, you are exactly right, ********s drive all sorts of cars, but from what I have experienced, more VL drivers are tools than not.

[GLD-086]

I just meant that because more of them are turbo's, they are more popular for 'street racer' wog types, i don't mean to bag out any of you guys and gals, you are exactly right, ********s drive all sorts of cars, but from what I have experienced, more VL drivers are tools than not.

Far enough mate.

I don't see as many idiots in VLs where I live, actually more idiots drive 4s and stuff.

Not to say there isn't idiots in VLs, because there is, I just don't see as much.

[Cheeza5]

i love the look of mine, Its silver and very low

[NORTI]

I loved the 'sleeker' look of the VL, must admit it was the boot that got me too.... I love that. After owning a VK Calais thou, I do agree that the interiors could have been so much better. Looking at what the VK Calais had & the VN Calais, IMO the VL lost out. All that money went into the motor & nothing was left after.

Even with all their faults I still love the VL, & I miss mine alot..... great car


dont knock the 'star wars dash' Thats got to be the thing I love the most about my VK Calais.




D.

[VRFURY]

hehe countess we agree way to much, my b/f had a vk calais and i loved the dash thought it was wicked i wanted one in my vl haha.

[BigDaz]

i just liked the look of them a couple of ppl i knew had owned them and i just liked them. i hate to say it but i like the look of the VK's better now, but this VL aint goin anywhere

[GLD-086]

dont knock the 'star wars dash' Thats got to be the thing I love the most about my VK Calais.

Sorry, I just don't really like them.

I like the VL dash, because it's simple and isn't a half assed attempt at a futuristic digital dash, like alot of 80s car had.

I like VKs though.

[VL Berlina 5speed]

dont knock the 'star wars dash' Thats got to be the thing I love the most about my VK Calais.

D.

i thought it was the factory crusie contol still working

and yah the kick on the boot is the one of the biggist draws for me, i look at my cozins vk calais now and im like dam thats a cube

[ucwepn]

* I like the look of them (especially the berlina lights and garnish)

*Got enough power to get around and potential for lots more

*Cheap to buy, cheap to fix, easy to modify and swap/upgrade stuff.

*The only "cult" commodore (either loved or hated never both)

[rb26dett]

I just wanted a RWD Turbo.

[NORTI]

i thought it was the factory crusie contol still working

and yah the kick on the boot is the one of the biggist draws for me, i look at my cozins vk calais now and im like dam thats a cube

yeah okay.... ya got me there working cruise control on a 22 yr old VK is hard to come by....

i just liked the look of them a couple of ppl i knew had owned them and i just liked them. i hate to say it but i like the look of the VK's better now, but this VL aint goin anywhere

Im the same, I love the sleek look of a VL Calais, & the over the topness of a Walky & yet I also love the toughness of a VK SS/GRP3




D.

[SUSPECT]

1) my bro had a vl 5 speed (supra box) and it went hard
2) thought it was a step up from the vk (better power, fuel ecomomy and looks)
3) the boot and sound of em got me

[Girl Torque]

just loved the Calais'

[bangers]

cos they're DEAD SEXY *licks fingers and rubs nipples*

[VRFURY]

cos they're DEAD SEXY *licks fingers and rubs nipples*

haha charming

[Henerz]

I chose VL cuz:
- front end looks
- sleek styling (not fat and chubby like the VN)
- looks fully sick when dumped
- it came in 5 speed manual (I would never have bought a VL if I had to get auto)
- reasonably cheap, easy to get parts and service