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Could this be called a "Spanner in the works" or .......

My 2016 SV6 battery became problematical at about 4.5 years. Struggled along with it for a while, but eventually I changed it when I had an unusual problem. I had changed a key because the fob buttons were broken. Being a US fob, the Australian key did not fit. Since I never used the key, I...

I had a 2014 SV6, that only had static reversing lines. A bluetooth upgrade to "solve" an iPhone pairing issue also resulted in dynamic reversing lines becoming available. The dynamic reversing lines were already there with my 2016 Sv6 Manual, which I still have. I will keep that car as long...

Wow. This proved an unpopular topic. Started in 2013, and no entries since the end of that year. I have always wanted to raise an old thread up from the dead, so here is my chance. I am well into my 70's. I experienced as serious knee injury playing rugby when 17. While I could not take...

Not exactly real world, but I have some recent figures to add. My current VF is my third SV6 Manual. It passed 16K on the trip in question. I had reason yesterday to drive from the Sunshine Coast to Emu Plains. Circumstances led me to leave early to get past Brisbane and the Gold Coast...

Went to the dealer for my 30K service on my VF II. Waiting around, noticed the number plates on the Euro Commodore demos. Thought it most appropriate.

I moved my VS on many years ago, but did not do anything with a number of parts that I have. Now my old home is about to be bulldozed to make way for an apartment block. If they don't move quickly, then they will end up in a tip. I only have until Wednesday (13th June) to be out, so you can...

I have the standard Japanese box. Doing about 2,200 rpm at 100 kph in 6th. Since my original post, I have moved through an MY12.5 VE SV6 Z, early MY14 VF SV6, late MY14 VF SV6 and now a VF II MY16 SV6. All had the 3.27 final diff ratio and thus the same gearing. The MY09 VE SV6 had a 2.92...

No manuals, therefore I will never buy one unless I lose my left leg.

Now that brings back memories. The approach into Kai Tak was certainly interesting. My preference was always for the pilot in the right seat to fly the approach and landing as he could keep sight of the runway all the way. The overhead panel hid it from the LHS pilot during the turn until...

A local dealer has only a few V6 SV6 on the lot, but 23 listed on their website for sale (new and undriven demos). I would suggest that most dealers would do the same and only drip feed stock onto the lot.

I have one question. Are the figures quoted calculated or just taken from the trip computer? I have only had one Ford that had a trip computer, and it was 8.5% optimistic on fuel consumption. On the other hand, I have had eight Commodores with a trip computer, and the computed fuel...

We have now changed from halogen to LED in three separate properties. We could never go fluorescent as we have a son with epilepsy, and there is some hazard in the flicker. Our primary home is an older house, and rather dark, so lights are on most of the day. Our water and heating are gas, so...

I wondered about V6 stock levels, so checked one dealer, Heartland at Penrith. Their website lists 24 V6 demos and 12 new ones. The demos are all less than 10 kilometres on the clock. Might be a deal or two there, but I doubt it.

I went from an MY09 SV6 Manual in nitrate. The dash was almost unreadable with white on a light gray background. The red dash lighting was also a big problem for an oldie like me as the red flared badly due aging eyes. The gearing was also way out, with about 1,900 rpm at 110 KPH. With the...

However, I note that the 5 years warranty/roadside assist on offer for August does not apply to any of the Commodore range. That would indicate that they are not too concerned about the current sales vs production ratio.

The model choice has narrowed slightly with the removal of the SV6 manual from production a year ago. It would also appear that Holden does not want to be left with much unsold stock after production ends, where customers would expect big, big discounts. It seems somewhat harder to get a...

Here's my interpretation of the possible developments in order of likelihood: 1. The sabre rattling will go on for a while, but settle down after the upcoming US/ROK EX Ulchi-Freedom Guardian is over. This sabre rattling always occurs in the leadup to major US/ROK exercises. Maybe...

I would respectfully think that there are a number of other options far more likely to eventuate than either "opinion" offered in the poll.

If all things are in order, I don't think you will have a problem. Because I spent two periods in Europe with my sons for soccer, I parked my Commodores (six weeks for my VE MY12.5 SV6 and over three months for my MY14 SV6). Both times, the cars started on the first crank. They did sort of...

I joined the classic car crowd last year, and that was driven by nostalgia. My first three cars in turn were all Triumphs, starting with a 1965 Triumph 12/50 manual sedan in 1971, a 1969 Triumph 2000 manual sedan in 1972, and finally a 1972 Triumph 2.5PI manual sedan in 1974. In those times, I...

I think that you will find the "sale" extended factory warranties have all been 5 years, 130K. Some dealers offer a so-called extended warranty out to 175K if you have the vehicle serviced with them. That warranty is in fact an insurance policy, and not backed by the factory. I have had the...

Well, I am totally uninterested in residual value of this, my last Aussie built Commodore. I intend to drive it as long as I can keep it going. I don't see it as an investment in any fashion. It is a lifestyle issue.

Well, the era of new Holden 6 cylinder manual cars appears to be over. My research shows that the last new SV6 manual available in the country sold in FNQ in the last week. There appear to be only four demos to go Australia wide, two of which were built late 2015. Sad day for me.

For one, I am unhappy that the RWD Commodore (with a manual option on the V6) is no more. But I think that I have done my bit - three new VE's and three new VF's since December 2008.

I would not be doing it for "value/worth" reasons. I would just like to be able to drive such a car until my time runs out. Two of them should be able to keep me going for years.

Sorry to re-open this thread to those not interested in the V6. Seeking to keep a Commodore, which for me means an SV6 manual, as long as possible, I decided to search stock (new and demo) at every Holden dealer in Australia in January. I found that there were 15 left in all of Australia. I...

My local dealer is part of a bigger organisation that controls most Holden dealers in the area. Their modus operandi seems to be to avoid competition between dealers. I always like to support local, but not at huge expense. When I raise the figures that I am willing to sign for, they always...

Hi, Went through this issue myself in the last couple of weeks, though mine was compounded by the shortage of SV6 manuals currently available. In the end, I went with a 2016 MY16 (not Black Edition), and decided to stay with the HUD I had been using on my MY14. Being GPS-based and not OBD II...

I have never owned an auto (been licenced for 50 years this year), and have never felt that driving a manual in traffic (in Melbourne and Sydney) was a chore. Granted I have always been happy with a six, but I think that it would be even better with a manual for the V8. One of my sons had to...

I pick up my MY16 SV6 manual tomorrow. Hopefully I will be able to keep it going for many years. This will be my third VF SV6 manual, and I expect to be very happy with it. On an aside, I have kept full fuel records for my current VF, and have put in 4,287.04 litres (will not be refueling...

And correct. Signed for one today.

I believe that this is going to be an interesting situation. I am currently considering buying one of the last SV6 Manuals with a view to keeping it as long as possible. If not, my MY14 will stay in the family as long as I can keep it going. However, the computers in the car, being totally...

While having the 30K service done on my SV6 Manual, a salesman has told me that after the July orders are submitted, there will be no more manuals able to be ordered for the SV6. I was intending to buy one towards the end of production, so am very unimpressed if this is true. Current car is...

1. Buy a manual. Save $1K on price, save 10% on fuel, sell for $1K more after 5 years. Those figures were 20 years ago, and from my experience have only increased. 2. There are better times to buy. Late in the month, EOFY, early in the year. These are not always predictable, so deals...

I spent many years buying cars a few years old based on my finances at the time. But eventually, I also came to the conclusion that if I bought new and kept the car for a longer period, the practicalities and economics were not that different. That is on the proviso that I could pay for the...

I agree with the pro-VF sentiment. I currently have an MY12.5 and MY14 SV6 manual. I mainly drive the VF, and one son drives the VE. However, when I drive the VE, I think it is still good, but well short of the VF. I absolutely love the electric power steering over the old hydraulic one...

I have had the update successfully applied to a June 2013 and July 2014 build at two different dealers. For an SV6, that about covers the only difference between the MY14 and MY15, and most of the MY16 as well. Oh, except for a "recalibration" of the electric power steering!

My first VF was Regal Peacock. I was more than happy with the bright British racing green in bright sunlight, less happy with pretty well black in the shade. The dealer who traded the car did not seem to have much trouble moving it on. I got slightly better than Redbook on the trade, and a...

IMHO, one of the best things with the VF over the VE is not having a rear spoiler (wing) standard on SV6, SS. No aerodynamic value, adds unnecessary weight, impedes rear vision and offers no improvement on visuals. Only benefit is allows blocking high beam headlights from behind by...