any common issues with the SS or v8's ??

[gonnaenodathat]

hi there, total newbie to GMH as i just happen to buy cheap cars for run arounds and up until now, (2yrs in australia) its been falcons that have been right priced... anyway, i am after some more poke and fancy a nice v8, preferrebly manual and a wagon but saloon will suffice !

so any tips tricks and where to search for common issues and cheap upgrades for more power (185kw isnt going to be enough ) as i am used to driving skylines and jap performance but the v8's here seem better value and sound just so damn horny !

so, thanks for any tips and hints !!

[gonnaenodathat]

excellent ! no problems with the v8 commodore !


but seriously, if there's any links to reviews or issues etc, i'd like to read them as i cant find anything (possibly my search technique needing reviewed ! )


also, looking at a few VT SS which are around 200k klms, and circa 5-6 grand on ebay ! whats the going rate for these also ?? I like the VT shape !

[WAFFEN SS]

That money for a SS VT is good but try stay under the 200.000km mark, You strat looking at bushers and rust in the boot wheel wel, water marks in tail lights and ive even seen a few diffs being overhaled also radiators start blocking up so a good clean out and a new thermostat would be in line but all this reflects the last owner so look arround because you never no who your going to run into.

[gonnaenodathat]

thanks, just replaced my falcon rad due to the same known issues with theirs ! head gasket is also on its road out and consuming/pushing 1/2L water out over 1000klm usage which is still usable and cheap to repair but its time for her to go i think ! ..and nice 5.0/5.7L v8 to replace it with !

[ILLUMINOUS]

Wats your price range...cause if you want a nice V8 id be lookin at the VZ series on.....should be able to get a VE over 300kw with no dramas and a VZ over 250 kw with no dramas either

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

Our VT is 250kW factory.

Any car over 200k is going to have some issues. If you have some mechanical aptitude then VT-VX would be a good choice, VY's are a bit dearer and the VZ dearer still, but younger cars generally mean fewer problems.

[gonnaenodathat]

well, theres a sort of development.... i am selling my wr290f dirtbike as i wanted a new(to me ) v8... the wife says dont bother as she has been looking at a remserv deal on a 2010 SS sedan through her work (govt) which is 400 per fortnight for 5yrs which is fully inclusive ! insurance, fuel, tyres , servicing etc etc.... the full boona ! so..i am after an older car for myself of about the 5/6k mark so we can flick off my old Ef Wagon and our 2000 model pajero but she isnt up for flogginh the pajero !

[gonnaenodathat]

jeez, all change ! she doesnt want to do the new SS now due to long term commitment so i am back looking at a V8 for me ....women ! can't suss them at all !