High mileage ZB Commdores

[J_D 2.0]

If people are interested, I'll give feedback once it arrives. It GM were selling some of their EV's in AU I would have considered one, but Holden is dead - and the cars aren't going to last forever. The changes to FBT for leases on EV were also a key driver - doing the whole leave pre-tax is a major saving.

The FBT changes for EVs are probably going to make a lot more people look at getting an EV if they are leasing.

 

[VS 5.0]

The changes to FBT for leases on EV were also a key driver

What are the changes for EVs ?

 

[Commo64]

mates work does the Sa police Zbs for sale(removes stickers and lights etc). all arounf the high 90k mark. Front suspension bushes on most flogged out other wise generally no issues

I've also heard on this forum that some ZB's have issues with their transmissions and AWD system issues... Things like doors are also apparently hard to find and have to be shipped from Germany...

 

[J_D 2.0]

What are the changes for EVs ?

EVs are exempt from FBT.


https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Fri...olls/Electric-cars-exemption/?=Redirected_URL

 

[Paul Smedley]

EVs are exempt from FBT.


https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Fri...olls/Electric-cars-exemption/?=Redirected_URL

Which means that the whole lease payment can be made pre-tax. For me, saves ~$500/month vs a normal novated lease for a similar priced car. Note that there are some limitations around the value of cars eligible.

 

[blackvxss]

I've also heard on this forum that some ZB's have issues with their transmissions and AWD system issues... Things like doors are also apparently hard to find and have to be shipped from Germany...

mates work have been buying wrecked police cars for spare parts, no new stock avaliable

 

[Commo64]

mates work have been buying wrecked police cars for spare parts, no new stock avaliable

Yes I realise that but I'm saying other issues in addition to what you listed down as an issue (front suspension parts)

 

[Nik8250]

Ours is starting to often show the 'Shift to Park' message when we stop - hopefully it hangs on til the new car arrives. Next service isn't until August

I had the same issue - had to shift to N to turn the engine off and lock the car. The shifter module got replaced under warranty and it's been fine ever since.

 

[Fu Manchu]

 

[Paul Smedley]

I had the same issue - had to shift to N to turn the engine off and lock the car. The shifter module got replaced under warranty and it's been fine ever since.

I found a youtube video that suggested 'tweaking' the metal lever on the microswitch - since doing this - it's gone from happening 90% of the time to probably 5%. This will hopefully get me through until the new car arrives in the next month or so