VS HSV Senator how much?

[96SEN8R]

My mate is selling a vy sv8 with 300rwkw with alot of other work and i was thinking bout buying it. Was curious to know how much you boys think my VS is worth.

VS HSV Senator series 2
Its a factory stroker with 6spd man
got 155000kms
pacemaker headers, twin 21/2, metal cats
torque power dual plane high rise with 1000cfm throttle body
crane 286 hydraulic cam, double row timing chain, new springs, lifters, pushrods.
3.9:1 LSD diff
All bushings replaced, pedderes sports rider suspension, kyb shocks
Big HSV brakes

Thats bout all I can think of. If i cant be enough for it, ill just keep spending cash on mine, but i know the power in the vy is crazy and I think definetly worth the cash. Not sure what mines worth? Any input would be great. Cheers

[Snakes-Calais]

**** yeh around $16k maybe??

Mate almost bought a VR Senator 92 tho ks stock as a rock 6 speed stroker for $16k but couldnt get the money in time

[sv9946]

hard to price these cars once they're modified like that..... most buyers won't even consider them once they've had engine mods....

what colour is it, and what colour interior? this alter's price a lot in the vs series
also, have you got owner's manual/service book's? this also helps value

i myself would buy this car, dependant on condition/price.... i have cash waiting if it was the right car.

thing with these is, because they are rare people automatically assume they're so desirable and put rediculous price's on them. i've seen rough one's advertised for 25k, and seen very tidy ones sell for 12k before i could get to them.... watching carsales for the past year or more shows ones with silly price tags sit for years and never sell, and the only ones that seem to sell are ones which are sensibly priced, after all they're a 12 year or more old car with technology from years ago.

get me some pictures and i'll give you an estimate on whats its worth having followed the market for over 12 months if you like

[nasty1]

edited i didnt read it had manifold/cam work.but if was stock i would sugest around 10-12k

[nasty1]

what sort of rough price would you be looking at?i was looking to buy vn vp ss or calais international but i mite be tempted to spend more.what state are you in?

[96SEN8R]

Ill get some photos up when I can, got 1 but its pretty average. Havent got to many at the moment. Cheers for the feedback. I guess it does come down to what someone is prepared to pay for it. It has grey leather. and ive changed the sound system, bout 1500 bux worth. Yeh it isnt original but its alot better! I still may keep it. Im not sure. All my mates have LS1s flying passed me for bout the same amount of cash.

[Grennan]

edited i didnt read it had manifold/cam work.but if was stock i would sugest around 10-12k

Keep going

The standard 185 senators still go for up to around 14 grand (which i think is a tad silly). These 215 strokers are highly sought after and I rekon you will easily find a buyer if you priced it at say 15 grand.

With that being said the car isnt stock, While it will make a difference if your buyer is someone who is into restoration and collection and wants an original unmolested Senator, i dont think it will be hard to offload. Depending on the amount of K's, condition of the car, condition of the interior etc if that is all in pretty good nick I rekon you could slap a tag of say 16 grand on it and be prepared to sell it for say 15. I doubt these cars are that rare that they will be become collectables in the future so I dont think its going to make a huge difference youve done some engine mods, as long as the interior and exterior is untouched shell be right.

By the way just looked at the photo, the car looks good, its a VERY VERY popular color in the VS Senators and youve still got the original rims etc so you should fetch a decent price.

[nasty1]

well considering 3yrs ago a brought a one owner vs clubby 127ks for 8900 and then again a vr senator/mint condition sunroof etc for 7000 with 150ks with serv history.go have a look on carsales etc

[W84N01]

My partner and i just bought a VT Senator Signature series 3 model, the very rare 250. With a bit of research, we found out that when it first went up for sale in 1999, it sold for around the $80,000.00 mark.

Nowadays, even thou this particular model is one of the rarest kind (Shannons don't even have it in their system.....GROAN) we managed to buy her for a decent $20kish. (and that was for her being like she was when she left the factory floor, with only 134k on the clock.....not bad for a 10 year old car huh? With the original GRange rims on her too of course)

So the VS Series 2 you're trying to sell that has been modded, you'd be lucky to get around the $9k for it, and that is if you're really lucky.

if it was in original condition like ours is, then you'd have a better chance of getting what you imght like for it, but since it's been "changed"........i'd suggest you do some more research on it thru the net, or even ring some dealers around town.

Good luck thou.

[SLO 057]

hey mate, what price you looking for?

[96SEN8R]

hey mate, what price you looking for?

Not sure mate. Ive got a few mixed feelings after reading a few replies. I bought the car for 15500 18months ago and ive put about 10k into it since then. but i know i wont get any cash back for the mods. Ill be open to offers, but not 100% sure on selling it.

[nasty1]

return it to stock and sell off the performance gear i reckon

[STEALTHY™]

return it to stock and sell off the performance gear i reckon

What he said. You could sell the parts and that way you'd lose less money.

[Grennan]

well considering 3yrs ago a brought a one owner vs clubby 127ks for 8900 and then again a vr senator/mint condition sunroof etc for 7000 with 150ks with serv history.go have a look on carsales etc

Depending on your state you got a really good deal. Before i brought my SS in July i was looking at VS Clubsports and Senators and they were just to expensive for me to justify buying one. Clubsports were still in the 10-12 range and the Senators were in the 12-14 range. I even saw two 220,000 + km 215 Senators in the area for sale for 14 (looked like the paint was in pretty bad nick) and 16 thousand respectively and both were sold within a couple of week of me spotting them.

EDIT**

I just realised the OP was from Adelaide, cut 1-2 grand off whatever prices I suggested.

[nasty1]

so whats the go with this car?

[SamboA31]

still selling it?

take every thing out so its worth like 10-12k and ill trade a ya nissan cefiro RB20DET

[leevysv8]

I have personally seen and been for a drive (not driven) in this car and I can say that it is fantastic condition. The interior is positively devine and the car is well maintained and looked after. If anyone wants one of these vehicles, they should consider this fine example intheir hunt...

[AUSFITTER]

Carsales has your Senator with a value between $9,900 - $11,900, so adding a few extra grand is a given, but i personally think you would be hard pressed getting anymore than probably 14k max. Throwing money into the car for mods doesnt do a great deal for resale anyway, hence why people are suggesting taken it out and selling as stock, but that is something you will have to think about.

[nasty1]

so how much?im looknfor another car at the moment

[AUSFITTER]

If i were you, i would put it on carsales for $13500-$14000 and just see how many hits you get for a week, then adjust as necessary. There are alot of people on carsales that ask ridiculous amounts of money for some stock as a rock, high kms cars... People just want more than what the car is worth. People are always gonna offer less than what you put down aswell, so bear that in mind also.

[Reaper]

return it to stock and sell off the performance gear i reckon

Thats the ticket right there. Stock original = at least 1/3 more value than modified question mark.

Reaper

[Ado]

**** yeh around $16k maybe??

Mate almost bought a VR Senator 92 tho ks stock as a rock 6 speed stroker for $16k but couldnt get the money in time

I know of a mint white VR Senator 215i,6spd hydra trac that was just purchased for $10,000.

[green5.7]

well i just got my 215 vs senator with leather, off a one owner lady driver of 53 years old.
168.000 ks all original like a 4x4 and standard exhaust...... the prices you guys are talking i could double my money no probs, i feel very lucky now, i almost didnt buy it. !!

[buylowsellhigh]

Idk 15k sounds a tad low, mine is a silver senator with tri senator rim's, stock engine besides sturt bars but I would exspect to get atleast 15 k to 20 considering that their were only ever 230 senators made its a rare find 5.7lt 6 speed manual they look very nice the silver ones with a bage interior and leather

[VS304exec]

the mods will only affect your sale price depending on the buyer. sum p plater that just got a loan will love the mods and will cough up 12-14k easily... just depends on who comes and has a look, if some old tosser comes round pointing shit at the mods and saying its not original hes just saying that so he can get it cheaper. nice car man! and considering i just paid 7900 for an exec i think ure car is well worth it.