Purchasing a VX SS

[runadore]

Hi guys,

Finally decided to upgrade from the old VN V6. Going to get a VX SS 6 Speed manual. Would like to get one with 150 000 kms or below.

What price do you think i should pay ?
What problems should i look out for and might go wrong after purchase ?
How bulletproof/tough is the gearbox/drivetrain in them?

Cheers in advance.

Dave

[GEN3RATD]

Can't vouch for a manual one but I picked up my VXII SS auto in mint condition with factory red leather and 69,000kms for $11,000 3 months ago.

[walesy]

Can't vouch for a manual one but I picked up my VXII SS auto in mint condition with factory red leather and 69,000kms for $11,000 3 months ago.

thats pretty good price, low kms too for a VX especially seriesII

[Jonesy484]

your looking over 10k the lower kms the better and the stocker the better, cause you never know what the previous owner has done to it

[Cameron P]

Can't vouch for a manual one but I picked up my VXII SS auto in mint condition with factory red leather and 69,000kms for $11,000 3 months ago.

i payed 10k for my v6 =l WTF!!!!! stupid p plate laws

[Jonesy484]

i payed 10k for my v6 =l WTF!!!!! stupid p plate laws

It depends on the state, in vic Commodores are way over priced compared to other states

[walesy]

i payed 10k for my v6 =l WTF!!!!! stupid p plate laws

WOW... they seen you coming

[Cameron P]

im not complaining about the price i paid for mine.. its the fact that i could have bought a v8 easily :P

[runadore]

Thanks for the input guys.

I have come accross a VX2 with 159 k 6 speed ( with apparently a 3 year warranty. Will need to check it out)
for $12990. Was going to trade in VN and maybe offer 11k.

What are your thoughts?

Should i be worried about a clutch with that amount of kms or i guess it depends on who has been driving it.

Thanks in advance for advice.

Cheers

Dave

[Cameron P]

WOW... they seen you coming

manual s pack though... i seen some on carsales for 14k lol and the cheapest was 8k.. so i did alright

[Cameron P]

Should i be worried about a clutch with that amount of kms or i guess it depends on who has been driving it.

it should have been changed at least once already..

[walesy]

manual s pack though... i seen some on carsales for 14k lol and the cheapest was 8k.. so i did alright

spose they are pretty dam hard to find in manual

[cracker]

i brought mine a year ago, imo they are worth around $12,500-$13,500

i paid 12 500, 102 000km, 6 speed, red, vx clubbie wheels, full hsv stainless exhaust off sv300 and hsv hornpad, new key and 10months rego, also road worthy.

had one tinnnny dint bar that perfect. i was lucky, still got it now but its got 120 000km, and been fiddled around with, otr real exhaust mafless etc.

[cracker]

spose they are pretty dam hard to find in manual

just because its on there for 14k doesnt mean it ever sells.

[Cameron P]

spose they are pretty dam hard to find in manual

theres a few around... just hard to find a decent one you know

OP, should be able to find a vy ss manual for around 13-15?!?!

[Cameron P]

just because its on there for 14k doesnt mean it ever sells.

when i was looking for a car last april there was one advertised for 13,990... and i had a look a month or so ago and its still on there.. for 12,990 :P

[Jonesy484]

Thanks for the input guys.

I have come accross a VX2 with 159 k 6 speed ( with apparently a 3 year warranty. Will need to check it out)
for $12990. Was going to trade in VN and maybe offer 11k.

What are your thoughts?

Should i be worried about a clutch with that amount of kms or i guess it depends on who has been driving it.

Thanks in advance for advice.

Cheers

Dave

Start at 10k if its a dealer you should be able to bargin them down, they will be wanting to move a car like that and test drive it obviously and check how the gear box goes, cause you never know if its been thrashed

[Murdoch]

Things to look for:

Rear main seal leaks
Engine noises. LS1's are always going to make noises, but should be able to tell normal noises to abnormal
Engine oil usage, this will be hard to diagnose without owning the car
Supension bushs. Rear subframe ones and the front top mounts tend to go first
Differential noises, and drivetrain excessive clunking

Thats all i can think of, but should be a good initial guide and more ideas come through.

[runadore]

Rear main seal leaks
Engine noises. LS1's are always going to make noises, but should be able to tell normal noises to abnormal
Engine oil usage, this will be hard to diagnose without owning the car
Supension bushs. Rear subframe ones and the front top mounts tend to go first
Differential noises, and drivetrain excessive clunking.

Can anyone recommend someone in Silverwater/Parrmatta area that can do inspection
on it for me to make sure no major issues like gearbox/engine problems and drivetrain excessive clunking
issues. I have driven one once but would not really no what normal sounds vs abnormal is.

Thanks again.

Dave

[GM GEN3]

I got mine four years ago had it 15minutes and the clutch blow got it towed back and they put a brand new one in the car had
69,000 6 speed leather seats Sunroof i paid 20grand car has just done 180,000 just started to leak oil from sump seal and centre bearing in the tail shaft but that's getting fixed this week mate you won't look back trust me

[GM GEN3]

I got mine four years ago had it 15minutes and the clutch blow got it towed back and they put a brand new one in the car had
69,000 6 speed leather seats Sunroof i paid 20grand car has just done 180,000 just started to leak oil from sump seal and centre bearing in the tail shaft but that's getting fixed this week mate you won't look back trust me

[GEN3RATD]

Mine was owned by an elderly women from new, drove it to church and the shops. She wanted 14k for it but flashed 11k and she didn't argue.

[rbk_212]

I just got mine, one owner, six speed VXII SS. Bought it off my neighbour stock as a rock for $15,000 with 70k on the clock. He was offered $16,500 but he'd already promised it to me.

Whoever said that commodores in Victoria are more expensive is dead right, I hated looking on carsales interstate at all the bargains. I still did well considering the condition of the car.

[Vt_vic]

i personally think if you can spend more money go for a later ls1 as they usually have a lot less problems

[GEN3RATD]

i payed 10k for my v6 =l WTF!!!!! stupid p plate laws

Wow epic state fail