VP Calais

[VS_Commy]

hey all im looking to buy a VP calais its a HSV Enhanced how much should i pay for it its got roof dvd player and has done round 230,000 k's if anyone has some answers please post thanks

[STEALTHY™]

Need some pictures to make a close estimate.

V8s are good for over 300,000k's, but keep in mind you'll be up for replacing some items.
Also, insurance will be alot more than a normal calais, due to the HSV plate.


If its white, don't buy it, its recently been in a smash (its 2nd big one at that)

[VS_Commy]

it is white lol... the guy wants 5000 for it i was going to offer 3500 is that to much its in pretty good nick its original owner older guy

[STEALTHY™]

it is white lol... the guy wants 5000 for it i was going to offer 3500 is that to much its in pretty good nick its original owner older guy

Need some pics to be certain.

i doubt he'll take 3500 for it. If he does, its the smashed one i reffered to for sure.

[VS_Commy]

some pics hope these can help hope its not the one in the smash either then again all white vp calais look the same stock

[STEALTHY™]

Not the one i was talking bout that had the 2 smashes, so thats a good thing.


Even for 5k, thats a bargain for SA prices. I'd snap it up straight away if you have your heart set on it. Personally i'd find another one in a different colour.

[VS_Commy]

going to have another look at it tonight so will c what happens and ive looked all over its the first one which has appealed to me i mean as in k's with a V8

[fnlow1]

Dont buy it... buy STELTHY's VL

[wildss]

if you do end up buying it make sure to pull off those hiddeous vt calais badges of her, theyre shocking

[Tibokan]

Dont pay more than $4000-$4500 imo, especially if it doesnt come with rego or rwc (and make sure it comes with the HSV engine, some dont). To be honest it doesnt look that great, if you want a HSV enhanced Calais, look for a better looking one with some rims, lowered and a good exhaust system at least, they go for around the same price (that way you save cash on modding it later on).
I agree with wildss on that VT calais badge, it looks absolutely revolting, take it off straight away, lol i cant believe someone would put that on a VP

[VS_Commy]

not buying it went to look at it its got a smignt of rust above rear screen some interior lights don't work the cd players ****ed and the thing ran out of fuel wen i was driving it without warning (I HATE F***ING HILLS NOW) lol

[STEALTHY™]

Dont pay more than $4000-$4500 imo, especially if it doesnt come with rego or rwc (and make sure it comes with the HSV engine, some dont). To be honest it doesnt look that great, if you want a HSV enhanced Calais, look for a better looking one with some rims, lowered and a good exhaust system at least, they go for around the same price (that way you save cash on modding it later on).
I agree with wildss on that VT calais badge, it looks absolutely revolting, take it off straight away, lol i cant believe someone would put that on a VP

Keep in mine were from SA. Prices vary very differntly betwwen our state and yours.

We don't have RWC, just normal rego.

And it just needed something fitted at HSV to give it the enhanced title, so chances are that it doesn't have the 180kw engine package (which is just computer and exhaust, you can make more power with an aftermarket system)

[VQ-Assault]

if you do end up buying it make sure to pull off those hiddeous vt calais badges of her, theyre shocking

any car that uses a later model equivalents badges makes you wonder. its like a vs ss using vy ss badges. why? what's wrong with originals?

[STEALTHY™]

any car that uses a later model equivalents badges makes you wonder. its like a vs ss using vy ss badges. why? what's wrong with originals?

Some people have different tastes.

I have late model badges on my car (the international one on my dash, and replaced the rear one with a VX one, as it has a chrome backing, not black)

[VS_Commy]

personally i didint have a problem with badges as my VS V6 has chevy badges on it which i put on there cos they look good

[wildss]

some newer style badges sometimes suit the car, these however dont

[TUF UTE]

i failed to notice any sign of that being a hsv calais and if its a 6 i wouldnt pay above 3900

[Cogez]

the original VP calais sales brochure, which i cleverly bought off ebay, says that HSV enhanced Calais came with a V8. There was no V6 HSV enhancements available from the manufacturer...unless the dude you're buying it off took the car to HSV himself

from the looks of it tho, that's just a plain old stock-standard VP Calais

[TUF UTE]

how many old guys fit dvd players too lol

[savage1987]

the original VP calais sales brochure, which i cleverly bought off ebay, says that HSV enhanced Calais came with a V8. There was no V6 HSV enhancements available from the manufacturer...unless the dude you're buying it off took the car to HSV himself

from the looks of it tho, that's just a plain old stock-standard VP Calais

hahaha yep