Hello, new here and thinking of buying a vy.

[lkorruptl]

First of all, hello, stumbled upon this forum when researching commodores and it seems to be a world of knowledge

Anyways, i'm considering a VY, and on sunday i'm going out to have a look at a few. A vy 2003 lumina is the one I'm mainly interested in... But I was just wondering what i should check going off the common problems that vy's have.

I know how to check most things mechanically, but i know there are some common problems with each type of car so i thought maybe i could check them in detail before purchasing the car.

Its got 110000km on it but its always been garaged and most of those k's are from freeway driving... So i guess looking at it, the car has had a pretty easy life. Its got full service history and has always been owned by an older gentleman which is definitely a plus as i know almost for sure it hasn't been thrashed...

Anyways, any suggestions would be highly appreciated and i look forward to hearing from you

Regards,

Korrupt

[juzo]

There's a thread on the forum, issues with vy's that you may want to take a look at.
I had a vy series 2 berlina and was rapt with it until my wife slammed it into another car!

[richierich]

Originally Posted by lkorruptl

First of all, hello, stumbled upon this forum when researching commodores and it seems to be a world of knowledge

Anyways, i'm considering a VY, and on sunday i'm going out to have a look at a few. A vy 2003 lumina is the one I'm mainly interested in... But I was just wondering what i should check going off the common problems that vy's have.

I know how to check most things mechanically, but i know there are some common problems with each type of car so i thought maybe i could check them in detail before purchasing the car.

Its got 110000km on it but its always been garaged and most of those k's are from freeway driving... So i guess looking at it, the car has had a pretty easy life. Its got full service history and has always been owned by an older gentleman which is definitely a plus as i know almost for sure it hasn't been thrashed...

Anyways, any suggestions would be highly appreciated and i look forward to hearing from you

Regards,

Korrupt

Where are you from? I got a VY for sale.Look in the cars for sale forum under VY11 Raptor supercharger.

[SAV_117]

ummm luminas didnt come out in 2003 its prob a late 2002 if there saying that i got a lumina love the ****en thing best car eva man mine has done 50,000

[~shellee~]

Hi..
Where u from cause im looking at selling my vy ..
I brought it when it was 6 months old,(its a late 2003 model) white... and had 17inch rims put on it and the suspension done..also windows tinted and a spoiler on the back....it has 12 months rego and new tyres put on.
Ive only used it for driving the kids to school and driving to work , and im no rev head so its been looked after..ive also got a 6 stacker cd player in it also..
I think its got 120000ks on it the last time i looked..
im looking at buying a ford focus now cuz the commodore is just to big for someone little like me ..its time for something smaller..i will miss my commodore cause ive been a big commodore fan since i was little and i have ..im at Newcastle so if your pretty much local to there and you wanted a look i can send u some pictures.
cheers,Michelle

oh also its always been garaged and has electric windows in the front..

[DUK13Y]

Originally Posted by ~shellee~

im looking at buying a ford focus

Bah! Don't use that foul make of car as an 'improvement' for a commodore. This is Holden country.

[juzo]

im looking at buying a ford focus

DON"T buy one of them, they're the biggest lemons going around.
I have a mate that works for ford and he told me that these are coming back in their droves with problems.

[~shellee~]

Dont confuse me any more...im soooo reluctant to sell me commodore...but dont u guys reckon its more a blokes car than a chicks???
I went over to a ford car yard today to have a look at a focus and seriously i felt sick and i said to my partner...i cant believe im in a Ford car yard..lol
I would love to buy a new commodore but my partner keeps telling me its way to big for me that i should be getting a smaller car.
I will always be a holden chick ..thats how i was brought up..my first car was a commodore when i was 16..i may be tiny but i feel safe in the commodore for some reason..
Dont u guys diss me for lookin at the ford focus ...IM BEING PUSHED INTO IT ..LOL
But thanks for letting me know about the focus being full of problems...i will be cautious with my decision and who knows i may jus stay with me commodore and get rid of the boyfriend..lol....hehehe...I really wanna stay in holden country, believe me!

~Shellee~

[SAV_117]

i would get rid of the bf
hahahaha lol commies rule hahaha

[lkorruptl]

Hey guys,

ended up buying a 2003 vy lumina, great car... absolutely love it. Need to fix up a few tiny little problems and then it'll be as good as new

Thanks for your help

Regards,

korrupt

[blewy09]

Originally Posted by lkorruptl

Hey guys,

ended up buying a 2003 vy lumina, great car... absolutely love it. Need to fix up a few tiny little problems and then it'll be as good as new

Thanks for your help

Regards,

korrupt

what did u get it for?