Commodore VZ vs VY engine debate?

[Kiddo]

I would be looking VY. VZ is a better car and the alloytec is more advanced, but with km like you are looking, the ecotecs are proven to last while the alloytec are very hot and miss regardless of how they are maintained.

I agree. The old ecotec can take alot, where the alloytec seems to be much more sensitive. When it comes to it, theres really not a massive difference between the VY and VZ, just the engine and some little things.

A clean VY Calais/Statesman would be the pick over the same priced VZ Executive/Acclaim

 

[Reaper]

I would be looking VY. VZ is a better car and the alloytec is more advanced, but with km like you are looking, the ecotecs are proven to last while the alloytec are very hot and miss regardless of how they are maintained.

??? I had two alloytecs and neither missed what so ever, nor did either run hot. That said, do the OP - I'd still look at a late VY Calais or a very low km VZ with a known and immaculate service history. The alloytecs do need regular oil changes or you will have far more problems than you will with a Ecotec.

 

[Jesterarts]

??? I had two alloytecs and neither missed what so ever, nor did either run hot. That said, do the OP - I'd still look at a late VY Calais or a very low km VZ with a known and immaculate service history. The alloytecs do need regular oil changes or you will have far more problems than you will with a Ecotec.

Thus why I said they are "hit and miss" rather than saying they are crap.

 

[commodore665]

Thus why I said they are "hit and miss" rather than saying they are crap.

And the Ecotec isn't ?? , seriously you take your chances regardless of how a car has been maintained

 

[Jesterarts]

And the Ecotec isn't ?? , seriously you take your chances regardless of how a car has been maintained

That is correct. Have a look through the VZ and VE sections for threads about alloytec issues. Smoke and chains are words that are common.

Then have a look though VS to VY threads. Most are simply P platers wanting their 6 to sound like a V8.

Ecotec has been around for 18 years, so the later ones are pretty bullet proof.

Still doesn't mean that that getting an ecotec means it will have no issues, but based on the facts, they are far less likely to have issues.

 

[Jesterarts]

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[commodore665]

That is correct. Have a look through the VZ and VE sections for threads about alloytec issues. Smoke and chains are words that are common.

Then have a look though VS to VY threads. Most are simply P platers wanting their 6 to sound like a V8.

Ecotec has been around for 18 years, so the later ones are pretty bullet proof.

Still doesn't mean that that getting an ecotec means it will have no issues, but based on the facts, they are far less likely to have issues.

All very fair points ,but I wonder if in a few more years if the Alloytec will same the same status amongst P- Platers

 

[vyseriesII]

All very fair points ,but I wonder if in a few more years if the Alloytec will same the same status amongst P- Platers

Not if they got some brains.

 

[Kiddo]

All very fair points ,but I wonder if in a few more years if the Alloytec will same the same status amongst P- Platers

Already is bru

 

[Reaper]

Thus why I said they are "hit and miss" rather than saying they are crap.

Sorry - i took it to mean they run hot and miss (what you actually wrote)