Whats the difference between Calais and Berlina?

[anonymousmoose]

Just out of curiosity, what is the difference between a standard calais v6 and standard berlina v6?

I know most Calais have leather interior but its not standard... is it?

[DUK13Y]

Well the differences that I'm aware of are:

Calais have both front seats as 8 way electric adjustable,
the obvious exterior chrome
Calais is lowered with FE-1.5 suspension
The wheel controls light up when parkers are on
Rims are different
Calais came with the darkened head lights
Calais has the satin chrome wheel inserts

I think that's about it. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[SAV_117]

DUK13Y there is one thing u missed the calais has ................................ calais badges the berlina doesnt

[DUK13Y]

lol.. damn. I knew there was something

[SAV_117]

lol.. damn. I knew there was something

its ok man ill let you go with that one next time think before you post hahahah jokes jokes

[anonymousmoose]

Reason I asked it because I'm after a Calais or as you know from other posts Statesman.

A private seller is selling a VZ Berlina with 55,000km for $18,000 2006 model. The thing that gets me interested in it is that its got leather trim. What do you guys think?

[SAV_117]

sounds pretty good actually i thought leather was optional in a berlina

[anonymousmoose]

sounds pretty good actually i thought leather was optional in a berlina

It is optional, guess they must have optioned it in.

[chargedvx6]

A few more things about the Calais, passenger mirror dips to a preset angle for reverse parking to watch the rim, Speed dependant stereo volume (gets louder at higher speed), can be set to lock the doors automatically when in gear, memory keys with auto settings for 2 different drivers.

I'm not sure if these are standard Calais options but I have them on my VY2 and it only cost $16500.

I've noticed that the VZ Calais seems to devalue quickly in the V6 range. Alot of them are the same price as VYs? Interior is the same, ext very close too. Just the V6 is the main difference.

[chargedvx6]

Reason I asked it because I'm after a Calais or as you know from other posts Statesman.

A private seller is selling a VZ Berlina with 55,000km for $18,000 2006 model. The thing that gets me interested in it is that its got leather trim. What do you guys think?

If you are upgrading don't go half way IMO. Berlinas are great but if you have an $18000 budget the Calais market is wide open for you. Vys are starting at $14000 private and go to about $20000 fully optioned series 2

[Travy]

Reason I asked it because I'm after a Calais or as you know from other posts Statesman.

A private seller is selling a VZ Berlina with 55,000km for $18,000 2006 model. The thing that gets me interested in it is that its got leather trim. What do you guys think?

If your looking at that, its a VZ, in the VZ the V6 Calais gets the 190kw motor (like the SV6) as opposed to the 175kw in the berlina. Leather in the Calais also.

[anonymousmoose]

If you are upgrading don't go half way IMO. Berlinas are great but if you have an $18000 budget the Calais market is wide open for you. Vys are starting at $14000 private and go to about $20000 fully optioned series 2

But what KM? Here in Perth I cant fine ONE with leather and under 100,000km for under $22,000 sticker price.

I saw a VE berlina at an auction house fixed price 2007, 36,000 km for $23,900 non negotiable. Nice price... if I had the cash. I might be able to lease it. Its also got the Leather option and sunroof

[SAV_117]

go with what u can afford or wait and find one btw the locking thing when u take it out of park all the VY's have that

[chargedvx6]

But what KM? Here in Perth I cant fine ONE with leather and under 100,000km for under $22,000 sticker price.

I saw a VE berlina at an auction house fixed price 2007, 36,000 km for $23,900 non negotiable. Nice price... if I had the cash. I might be able to lease it. Its also got the Leather option and sunroof

Airfares are cheap now and if you know what you want it can all be done over the phone. When I got mine I was looking interstate and actually put a deposit on one over the phone with the clause that I could get 100% back if it didn't meet my satisfaction. Got my cousin to check it out and send me heaps of pics and it didn't quite scrub up.

This one is a pearler but is V8
Holden Certified Used Cars

I bought mine from this dealer and can't fault them
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[Calaber]

If you are still looking at the differences between the Berlina and Calais, there is quite a bit more that has not been mentioned. If you can find one at the right price, the Series 2 Calais is definitely the best choice for VY's.

Calais had dual zone air conditioning, meaning the driver and passenger could select their own separate temperature settings. Calais had velour finish on the lower dash and door trims. VY Series 1 and 2 Calais were quite different as GM wanted to make the Calais a sporting luxury sedan in the Series 2. The wheels on Series one Calais and Berlina were both 16's. The series 2 Calais went to 17's and as mentioned, the suspension was altered to FE 1.5 specs. Leather trim was not standard on any VY Calais but could be optioned on Berlina and Calais. The Calais came standard with reverse parking sensors, the Berlina had to be optioned with them. The Series 2 Calais also had a sports body kit, with SS style sills and lower extensions to front and rear bars. The grille on the Series 1 Berlina and Calais was basically the same, but the Calais had the fog lights and the upper grille has its top bar fitted to the bonnet. Series 2 Berlina got the Series 1 Calais fog light lower grille but kept the Series 1 Grille.

VZ Calais got the full leather as standard, plus the 190 kw Alloytec and the five speed auto. It kept all the good gear from the VY Series 2, including the sports suspension settings. Wheels are still 18's, but have a slightly different design. If the price is right, go for a VZ Calais over a VY. Even though the 190 Alloytech is not a fireball, the five speed auto makes a much nicer job of it than the four speed and the car is more responsive and nicer to drive.