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differnce between Vy series 1 and 2 Calais?
Hi all, can anyone tell me the difference between a series one and series 2 calais in the VY series. The reason i ask is a good mate of mines son just bought a vy and we are trying to find out if it is a 1 or 2 as he wants to apply for the vicroads exemption to drive it if it is a series 1.
He paid about $5000 more than it was worth i reckon and i am sure the seller was glad to make the sale.
I can't understand why he bought it really as he was told it is a series 2 which he is banned from driving until he is 21 (currently he is 18) he just doesn't seem to care and has the "it won't happen to me attitude" Is this a common thing with youngsters driving cars they are banned from driving?
It has leather seats if that makes a difference?
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heres the link with pics if it helps?
2003 HOLDEN CALAIS Base VY II Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au 1282 4294965857 4294965739 393 412 903&PriceFrom=393&PriceTo=412&seot=1&tsrc=allcarho me&__Nne=15&trecs=54&silo=1011
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The following link will provide details that the series 2 calais had: Holden VY Commodore / Calais.
I do not understand why an 18 yr old would be banned whether its a series 1 or 2? The ban would only apply if it was a v8 or supercharged 6. If its merely a standard ecotec v6, it should not matter. To confirm whether its a series 1 or 2, just refer to the vin number. The last part of the vin ie. 3Lxxxxxx = series 1, 4Lxxxxxx = series 2. x = numeric numbers. Cheers.
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That's definitely a Series 1. You're right about the price - that was way too much for any VY, even a Series 2 isn't worth anything like that. There was nothing changed in the Series 2 which would prevent your mate from driving it, if he was permitted to drive a Series 1. Both models were fitted with V6's as standard and had the V8 option. The V6 engine and transmission remained the same for both models. If the car he bought was a V8, and he is a P plater, that's a different matter.
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Apart from being a series 1 or 2, its supercharged (which he cant drive), and its seems its boosted/modified.
He can't legally drive that car and infortunately it seems he also paid wayy too much for it.
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Bugger - you're right - I completely forgot about the S/C. What I couldn't understand about the post was that he could drive a S2 but not a S1. I looked at the pics and didn't think to read the description.Originally Posted by iaydemir
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Yer i still dont understand the part about why s1 is ok and s2 isnt ok for a p plater.. *scratches head*
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Register it in your name and get him an exemption notice.
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My mates son not mine and from what i can see on vicroads website the owner can apply for an exemption, is that correct?
Here in SA if they drive their parents car they can get an exemption for it, no idea about vic
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Similar story.
Also if it's registered as a company car he can drive it.
He can request an exemption for himself as private use, but it won't get permitted.
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Pitty it looks nice but god damn thats alot for a s/c vy calais
Def looks like a series 1, same as mine
Wow that's expensive. I brought a series 2 vy Calais with same shale leather interior and ls1 for $14500
Looking at the pics Its definitely a series 1.
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Both Series 1 and Series 2 came standard with the Supercharged V6.
The naturally aspirated V6 was optional. Despite this there are quite a few naturally aspirated V6 Calais out there.
A P plater can drive either Series 1 or Series 2 but only if it's the naturally aspirated V6.
Your mate has to apply for an exemption with vicroads to drive a supercharged V6. The super6 fits in vicroads guidelines for an exemption (100-125Kw/tonne, family/passenger vehicle). But they review the applications on a case-by-case basis, 99% of the time they will pretty much just be like... Supercharged commodore, how about no!
More info here: Lower perfomance turbo or supercharged vehicles : VicRoads
Especially a modified 14psi intercooled beast.
Another thing - imagine trying to get insurance to cover < 25yo on a modified supercharger...
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in regards to the price you guys are forgetting it has sen sigs on it, that bumps the price up atlest $4500!!!
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on a serious note tho, its supercharged so he can't drive it regardless of series.
Very tidy car, not bad on the mileage but should still only be 15 maybe 16 k max. 20 k is way overpriced even with the mags
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