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Holden already have... The sound system certainly is more than DECENT and MOST people will be very satisfied with it. It's the minority that want AWESOME sound, not MOST.

Most likely focus is on efficiency and cost cutting but I would not argue with anyone who said improvements are also made regardless of whether or not there is a new model...

You'll usually see non-Holden versions before Holden ones.

Yes I know that... I didn't claim otherwise mate.

It's been talked about quite a bit, that Holden most likely won't do a series 2 that is... More likely to go straight to the VF although it will still be on the same platform. And no, I don't work for Holden nor have I ever claimed to be making statements on their behalf. Fact is it's been...

I agree with Reaper - the TomTom's are the best available... ACT Emergency Services are being issued with them!

There is nothing wrong with the manufacturing quality of my VE and I don't know any VE owner who would think differently. There are no squeaks or little problems...

Maybe. Will wait and see. The other down side is they use the main screen. I prefer to have my audio information showing. Also, having the screen set low and in the centre isn't very ergonomic (or as safe) compared with it mounted on the dash right next to the driver's side A-pillar.

After market is SOOOO much cheaper...

My VE Calais now has almost 2500km on it. So far I have had no squeaks or rattles and the hand brake just takes some getting used to. When I first saw it (and during the test drive) I didn't like it. I do like that it integrates into the centre console when released though. Don't know about...

There is no correct answer to your poll as there will not be a VE Series 2. Just buy a VE now! VZ looks so dated compared to the VE. The quality, refinement, handly, performance, safety, dynamics and value for money are all SO much better in the VE...

Actually no, it's called "Gregorian" not "Imperial" and it certainly is NOT accurate. A year actually has 365.25 days in it. It's why every 4 years we add a day to the year, to correct an error.

Yeah the software does need an update. I tried to scroll through the options too quickly and the whole thing froze (i.e. woudn't change displays). I restarted the car and it was OK. I also want the "Range" to show something other than "LOW" after the low fuel indicator comes on. Sure, I can...

hahaha! Yes I still laugh at my old man when talks in Miles and Gallons. He's a moron too though...

There's a reason we use the metric system... It makes sence and is more accurate!

Um, I know how to interpret miles per gallon but most do not. Suggest you get with the metric system moron!

Yes I know that... My point was that most people on this forum wouldn't know.

Again with the miles per gallon? WTF mate?

Too bad "miles per gallon" hasn't been used in Australia for farkin decades old man... Not many people on this forum will know what the hell you're talking about.

I use cruise control whenever I can in any speed limit 50kph or above. That figure was about half city, half country highway (100kph single lane each way not dead straight - i.e. not the Hume) roads. My best full tank of only city driving is about 8.5L/100km which I'm happy with. My worst is...

I guess you have to really know cars well but to me, the VE looks like a VE, nothing else at all!

On day 1 with just 28km on the clock on my VE Calais, I had an alternator warning light. Drove it back to the dealer the day I picked it up and they ran a ful diag on it. Said that it was due to low charge in the battery but nothing wrong with it. Haven't had a problem since. KITTAU you say...

Of course you can! Since it's a factory option for any MATCHING full size rim anyway.

Best I can get is 7.7L/100km on my VE Calais V6. When I took this pick I'd done about 50km since filling it up.

So wannabe tards can't go and put VE rims on old Commodores! Or at least to make it that much more of a hassle that it deters people... It really annoys me when I see HSV wheels on non-HSVs. And the amount of VK - VS Commodores I've seen with VY SS rims astounds me. Hello? BE ORIGINAL...

OK guys... Does anyone have any suggestions about what to do with the Holden VE Space Saver Wheel? I bought a matching rim from Holden this morning and then had a nice new 225/55/R17 Bridgestone Turanza E300 fitted to it and balanced by Jax Quick Fit. Can't imagine it'd be worth selling on...

And a paper clip! NEVER forget the MacGyver paper clip! :D hehehe

Um, no smart person ever mechanically modifies an engine in any way without retuning it...

Perhaps it's any person that gets insulted by being called 'bias' that should check themselves. I for one KNOW I am bias towards my own car - after all it's the best car in the world! :D ;)

Not with FE2. That means it's only available on Omega and Berlina.

What the hell??? Where did you get that information from? A packet of corn flakes?

Yeah picked it up Friday morning last week and have already crossed the 600km mark! I took some pics (not many) on the weekend but haven't put them up yet. I'll take some more when I get home tonight and get them posted in the "My VE/WM" thread.

OK so in reality it's closer to 70 - 75 mph I sit on, on the highway. And on a HIGHWAY where you can see easily 5km ahead of you 100mph is NOT unsafe... Breaking the rules, yes. But not unsafe. And it was just a squirt to see what it could do... But did you also know that EVERY section of dual...

Fair point Greenfoam. Still, a decent V6 will also be just as good :P The HG 308 in the garage gets up and boogies nicely too. Cruising on the highway at 80mph and plant it and up to 100mph in no time at all... Fun fun fun!!! :D Having the HG 308 already was the main reason I didn't get the...

Yeah I did an experiment with my 110,000km VX Commodore S 3.8 Ecotec V6 before I sold it. I filled it to the brim, literally, I stood for about 10min at the servo while the nozzle clicked off making sure it took all 75litres (and then some)... I drove like a nanna for the whole tank and ONLY...

100 kilometres an hour equals about 28 metres per second. That means you have about 7 seconds to speed up, overtake and slow down. I really hope you're driving a Formula 1 car or something because otherwise it's all going to end in tears.

Fair enough mate - and I agree about the whingers. But don't say silly things like who wants to use 4 cylinders on the highway cause it's embarrasing. If you aren't using the power, why not save fuel?

Is there one for the 195kw V6?

THE SV6, SS, SSV, Calais and Calais V all have exactly the same suspension setup. It's IDENTICAL! The rear wing on the SV6 is smaller than the (identical) SS and SSV but the SV6 and SS share the same rims - 18 inches. The SSV has the 19 inch rims. The Calais has 17 inch rims while the...

What's worse is the dealership I am picking mine up from in an hour told me the Calais has 1.5 so it is a softer ride than the SV6/SS/SSV. When I told them it is the same across the range (except Omega/Berlina) he didn't believe me and had to get on the phone to check. Man I hate dealers!