is anyone else getting bored with HSV's offerings ?

[Jesterarts]

I agree. They need to so more limited editions. The Skaife Senator and SV6000 are my favorites. Z series HSV's are the best.

Isn't saying "They need to do more limited editions" a contradiction in itself?

I agree, way too many HSV's on the roads these days. I mean, the VE GTS is more common on the roads than say VZ R8's. No bias.

But seriously. Since I've had my VZ R8, I have seen 2 others on the road. VE GTS on the other hand it just around ever corner.

There used to be a passion behind HSV's, they were actually special. Not they have just become a good way to make more money.

Realistically, in terms of production it costs bugger all to produce a HSV vs a a standard Holden. Same plastics, same metal just a few additional shiney bits. What they used to have going for them was the prestige of being special and limited, but these days all they retain in regards to being "special" is a high price price.

 

[Grennan]

grennan is so right its not funny. at the melbourne auto show they had the black edition hsv's and they were cheap. they have basically but pieces of black plastic on them. the black plastic that covers the bonnet flutes felt like you could just rip it off as you walk past. I would hdt atm if it were me. Or w427 if i had the money

Yeah I saw it and you looked at the additions and they were bits of black plastic...

Looked at the interior and the "Black Edition" font is ripped straight from MS Paint.

The wheels are the only thing actually worth a look.

 

[elmaso]

got a spare $119,000?

1996 HSV GTS R VS Private Cars For Sale in WA - carsales.com.au

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well if had 119000 play money, #### i'd buy it!
granted there probably not worth that much, but still a chuck of awesome HSV.

 

[walesy]

Yes you can a VX SS for under 10k now but most of them are pretty ratty....

ive seen mint ones go for 10, ratty one more like 7-8k, hell ive even seen WH's with ls1 and leather go for 10

 

[Grennan]

ive seen mint ones go for 10, ratty one more like 7-8k, hell ive even seen WH's with ls1 and leather go for 10

Depends what state your in, NSW is typically one of the cheaper states along with SA.

But yeah here, 10 grand will get you an auto VX SS. Really need to go up around 12 for good ones with a t56.

 

[naf33n]

One of my favorite HSVs is the VTII GTS. Love that thing.

commwreck in sydney just got a smashed one in.. huge hit on the drivers door. would be lucky if the driver survived.. black, red/black leather, kinda sad to see a nice car like that

 

[alpha_au]

Personal fave of mine is the green vx gts, I remember first seeing it at the Adelaide motor show (whatever happened to that post 08 financial crisis anyway???!!!)

In Adelaide our car market may seem to have some "bargains" from time to time, even though I strongly disagree but remember one very important thing... We don't have annual inspections of our cars EVER so you really don't know what you're buying!

 

[franck]

yes this one would be a nice garage queen parked next to my gt3 and 1198 and..now just have to make more money

We should all just buy a VS HSV GTSR

 

[Darren_L]

my favourite HSV's would be the VL Walkinshaw & VN Grp A.
These cars were limited edition and built for racing. They didn't just plonk a crate engine in them and add a body kit. The engines were specific to these models, and the body kits were wind tunnel tested and developed with racing in mind. These cars were indeed 'special'

 

[Troy711]

commwreck in sydney just got a smashed one in.. huge hit on the drivers door. would be lucky if the driver survived.. black, red/black leather, kinda sad to see a nice car like that

Bah, such a shame to lose a nice car. I think there was only 300 made or something? Plus the wheels are bloody hot, suit it to a T.