Calais V - V6 vs V8

[MOIRAE]

I have a 6.2 Calais Sedan... Daily driver for just over a year now where I have done about 25,000 kms.

Most of the miles I do are spirit breaking metro commute. The average over the past 10k kms is 13.8 litres per 100.

I love the LS3. Love it. Great engine. Stock exhaust is great. Car can be as quiet as a mouse then just unload when the time suits.

The best word to describe it is "effortless".

 

[KLoNe]

Wow. Awesome information and replies from everyone except the God damn OP! haha. Many thanks everyone.

Still haven't bought yet, but have greatly pinpointed my needs:

* Titanium Interior (meaning Max 2016)
* Black
* VF2
* Under 40k km
* V6 (~$30k)

and wants:
* V8 (~$40k)
* Closer to 20k km

Now, *needs* is actually achievable as there's something that has caught my eye that I should be able to barter down, but my big dilemma is that:
1. I don't NEED a new car yet.
2. I'd love that V8 even though I don't need it at all.

I know the titanium interior is rare, even more rare in the VF2's and therefore I'd expect even more rare in the V8's and the prices for V8's are still stupid high in the VF2. I did see the perfect car a couple of months ago on Carsales but it was over in WA and $49k.

To wait for the perfect Calias V VF2 V8 or not to wait.
In all honesty, would I be upset if I missed out if I didn't buy? Well yeah, as you can tell I'm pretty particular, but I'm not a car nut so I'm sure I'd get over it.

Thanks again for all your input!

Edit: There's also that 2017 Redline on Auction down the road from me for $38k... If only it was black/SOAG.. maybe I should take a look anyway

 

[426Cuda]

Wow. Awesome information and replies from everyone except the God damn OP! haha. Many thanks everyone.

Still haven't bought yet, but have greatly pinpointed my needs:

* Titanium Interior (meaning Max 2016)
* Black
* VF2
* Under 40k km
* V6 (~$30k)

and wants:
* V8 (~$40k)
* Closer to 20k km

Now, *needs* is actually achievable as there's something that has caught my eye that I should be able to barter down, but my big dilemma is that:
1. I don't NEED a new car yet.
2. I'd love that V8 even though I don't need it at all.

I know the titanium interior is rare, even more rare in the VF2's and therefore I'd expect even more rare in the V8's and the prices for V8's are still stupid high in the VF2. I did see the perfect car a couple of months ago on Carsales but it was over in WA and $49k.

To wait for the perfect Calias V VF2 V8 or not to wait.
In all honesty, would I be upset if I missed out if I didn't buy? Well yeah, as you can tell I'm pretty particular, but I'm not a car nut so I'm sure I'd get over it.

Thanks again for all your input!

Edit: There's also that 2017 Redline on Auction down the road from me for $38k... If only it was black/SOAG.. maybe I should take a look anyway

What colour is the Redline?

 

[KLoNe]

What colour is the Redline?

Red

https://www.pickles.com.au/cars/ite...-V-Redline--Sedan--5-Seats--4-Doors/452270147

 

[426Cuda]

Red

https://www.pickles.com.au/cars/ite...-V-Redline--Sedan--5-Seats--4-Doors/452270147

Well I'd say have a crack at the Redline. But, it's a lot different to the Calais you've described. A phantom Calais with titanium interior would be sex on wheels.

 

[tommy_z]

Wow. Awesome information and replies from everyone except the God damn OP! haha. Many thanks everyone.

Still haven't bought yet, but have greatly pinpointed my needs:

* Titanium Interior (meaning Max 2016)
* Black
* VF2
* Under 40k km
* V6 (~$30k)

and wants:
* V8 (~$40k)
* Closer to 20k km

Now, *needs* is actually achievable as there's something that has caught my eye that I should be able to barter down, but my big dilemma is that:
1. I don't NEED a new car yet.
2. I'd love that V8 even though I don't need it at all.

I know the titanium interior is rare, even more rare in the VF2's and therefore I'd expect even more rare in the V8's and the prices for V8's are still stupid high in the VF2. I did see the perfect car a couple of months ago on Carsales but it was over in WA and $49k.

To wait for the perfect Calias V VF2 V8 or not to wait.
In all honesty, would I be upset if I missed out if I didn't buy? Well yeah, as you can tell I'm pretty particular, but I'm not a car nut so I'm sure I'd get over it.

Thanks again for all your input!

Edit: There's also that 2017 Redline on Auction down the road from me for $38k... If only it was black/SOAG.. maybe I should take a look anyway

Good things come to those who wait.. especially if you’re not in any urgency right now. The perfect one will turn up I am sure. It’s rare for a Phantom V8 Calais V to come by with titanium interior but will be very well worth it if you can get it. Think of all of us last year who wait several months to take delivery of our cars as we placed orders (I waited 7 months). We know it will be worth it when they arrive so why not? If it’s our passion and pride then we shouldn’t settle for less.

By the way everyone, I regret not getting a V8 now.

 

[blackve76]

Well I'd say have a crack at the Redline. But, it's a lot different to the Calais you've described. A phantom Calais with titanium interior would be sex on wheels.

Think it might be ex rental, but priced well.

Op just remember insurance rego costs of V8 over V6. But get a 8 even a 6L

 

[KLoNe]

Think it might be ex rental, but priced well.

Op just remember insurance rego costs of V8 over V6. But get a 8 even a 6L

and fuel yep, still want that LS3!

 

[BlackVXGTS]

Never late in a V8 !!!

 

[Skylarking]

Never late in a V8 !!!

Haha, unless you are pulled over and your car gets towed