First thoughts on my new SV6

[Darks]

Hi all,

Its been a week since I received my SV6.

Here's a list of my initial thoughts

Kilometres: 600ish
Petrol: 1 tank used to date (e10 used) + plus filled up on Sunday with 91

1- Car itself: Very responsive and very comfortable to drive. 2nd gear is a bit of a pain sometimes, but I figure I will get used to. Reverse is notchy to get into, but it is getting better.

2 - Handling, very solid (very suprised, as its my first rear wheel drive car).
3 - Seating, SV6 seats are quite nice and firm.
4 - IQ, not bad quite versatile. Only thing that could be better is another usb port so i can connect both usb stick and my iphone.
5 - speakers.. well crap. the most dissapointing thing about the car.
6 - brakes: sufficient, but feel they could be better. Upgrade options anyone? My old Passat had huge brakes that were very good, as was my Bugeye STI's Brembos, but I feel the SV6's are just a tad too small.

Things to come:
3k service will be an oil change, tint and DVD player install.

Future plans:
Upgrade to stock speakers / amp
20" Supersports or the like
Larger brakes

and cause its a lease vehicle, nothing else!

Just my thoughts, but overall, love the car!

 

[HussySV6]

Hi all,

Its been a week since I received my SV6.

Here's a list of my initial thoughts

Kilometres: 600ish
Petrol: 1 tank used to date (e10 used) + plus filled up on Sunday with 91

1- Car itself: Very responsive and very comfortable to drive. 2nd gear is a bit of a pain sometimes, but I figure I will get used to. Reverse is notchy to get into, but it is getting better.

2 - Handling, very solid (very suprised, as its my first rear wheel drive car).
3 - Seating, SV6 seats are quite nice and firm.
4 - IQ, not bad quite versatile. Only thing that could be better is another usb port so i can connect both usb stick and my iphone.
5 - speakers.. well crap. the most dissapointing thing about the car.
6 - brakes: sufficient, but feel they could be better. Upgrade options anyone? My old Passat had huge brakes that were very good, as was my Bugeye STI's Brembos, but I feel the SV6's are just a tad too small.

Things to come:
3k service will be an oil change, tint and DVD player install.

Future plans:
Upgrade to stock speakers / amp
20" Supersports or the like
Larger brakes

and cause its a lease vehicle, nothing else!

Just my thoughts, but overall, love the car!

Congrats on your car. I also own a sv6 and love it. But totally agree with the sound system its horrible.

Post some pics mate

 

[mad macks]

I put SS front and rear brake calipers on my SV6 ute.
Also DBA slotted rotors.
Holden genuine 'Police Spec' front pads
All up about $2,000
Brakes like a euro
SS V8 discs are about 20-25mm larger that SV6

 

[Voodoo_SV6]

I too have owned mine for a little over a week with 1000kms on it.

I agree with all of your thoughts, but find the body roll more than expected, but I was used to a fairly hardcore drive before in the suspension department.

I have already changed the brake pads to the Remsa front QFM as recommended by many here. Very cheap upgrade for under $200 all up and an hour of your time.

I'm thinking about a small sub to assist the sound but otherwise, not much more to do

 

[TinSnips]

Congratulations on the purchase and glad you're happy with it.

I think the brakes are a bit of an issue across the board - they're ok for day to day use, but just. As above, a pad change can make a significant difference and should be plenty for street use - contact Greg from GSL Rallysport and have a chat about the Remsa pad option - he's a sponsor of this site. Could also grab some braided lines to help with the brake feel. Other than that, brake upgrades are limited only by your wallet - there's a number of excellent options out there.

Best of luck with the new car.

 

[Something_Wrong]

I have had my SV6 wagon since 8th April,just clocked up 6809km, I Liked it but didn't really love it. I have now gotten used to it and really do enjoy driving it. i stepped out of a 2008 Hilux SR5 4x4 Petrol, so chalk and cheese.

my 2 beefs are

Sat Nav is Rubbish, (Same issues as everyone else)
Blind spot from frt pillar is a pain, but i will survice

Positives
Great on fuel, (Drove it to Melbourne and back averaging 8.9l / 100)
has great turn of speed from the standing still
Handles well
I have Voodoo blue so the colour is great.

 

[Darks]

Sat Nav - not used, only the map function, which is ok for me.
Previous car was a 2007 Passat FSI 3.2ltr 4motion with all the trimmings, which really was more 'class', but i actually like the SV6 more.
Handling wise, I had a 02 STI so handling and braking was phenominal, so something to aim for.
Blind spot, Passat had it, so no change really.
Black is way cooler than any other colour ; )

Darko

I have had my SV6 wagon since 8th April,just clocked up 6809km, I Liked it but didn't really love it. I have now gotten used to it and really do enjoy driving it. i stepped out of a 2008 Hilux SR5 4x4 Petrol, so chalk and cheese.

my 2 beefs are

Sat Nav is Rubbish, (Same issues as everyone else)
Blind spot from frt pillar is a pain, but i will survice

Positives
Great on fuel, (Drove it to Melbourne and back averaging 8.9l / 100)
has great turn of speed from the standing still
Handles well
I have Voodoo blue so the colour is great.

 

[IMCRZY]

Iv had mine scince feb now & i have found that the build quality is very poor...

Interior plastics not fitting right & door, boot & guard adjustment looks like it was done by a retarded monkey but other than that its fairly good...

My Hyundai i30's build quality was leaps and bounds ahead of the SV6

 

[Thumpin]

Great car Darks. I'm sure it will $hit on the dac-dac once it settles in a bit more. Brakes seem to get a little better with use. My brake gripe is also feedback and how much pressure needs to be held on the pedal to stop creep when in traffic. I can't just use my big toe anymore...

I also hate the A pillar pedestian scarer but unfortunately most 5* safety rated cars have thick pillars. You tend to adopt the peek-a-boo wobble when approaching round-a-bouts and crossings!

As for colour, its a shame you couldn't afford "Nitrate":boxing::rofl2:

 

[astroham]

lol poison ivy is the only way to roll in an sv6

nah gald your ahppy with it ... i have had mine going on nearly 1 yearand i love it ... except as mentioned brakes and a pillar ... i have always ghad a system so it was no surprise that the speakers were crap ... but i love it anyway ...