Ladies and gentlemen of the VE forum

[NU13]

People i'm looking to upgrade to either a 2008 auto R8 or a 2007 GTS manual both with about 100,000 on the clock. When i go to have a look at these cars are there any basic issues that the VE is known for that i should look out for.
Is the MRC known to fail and is it expensive to repair?
Thanks all.

 

[CeeBro]

Hello NU13, great cars both of them!
Most of the time it's just silly things or you got yourself a lemon.

I'd bring myself a trustworthy mechanic who knows what his doing before buying or you could get a NRMA Mobile Vehicle Inspection

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look on forums, but dont be disheartened if the car is problematic everyone can buy a corolla and call it a day but only an enthusiast can call these "real cars"

I wish you luck my friend and hope you are happy with your purchase!

 

[ducker85]

MRC only gets leaky shocks but thats no different to standard suspension and then you have the option to replace the MCR or delete it and use normal suspension anyway.

 

[scouser king]

My a/c compressor just failed on my 08 HSV clubby, not a cheap fix. Also the plastics trim around the seats cracks and break easily. I just drove from Perth to the Deni ute muster and racked up 7,000ks in 10 days with no problems what so ever.

 

[Benboy]

Have any selected vehicle checked by a reputable mechanic or if a member of an Auto Club (RACV, RACQ, NRMA etc) they offer pre=purchase inspections for a reasonable fee. What price PEACE OF MIND !!

 

[redvxr8clubby]

Yes the MRC is prone to fail and it is expensive to replace and retain as MRC, but as ducker85 says, you can always replace with non MRC suspension.

 

[NU13]

Thanks lads. I'm keen on both cars but leaning toward the manual GTS. But then the 08 R8 is newer....but not by much lol.

I know the guys at the local Holden dealership (both cars i am keen on are a 5 hour drive south (i'm in New Zealand) and ask them for a little advice as well.

 

[Capsule]

Here's another buyers guide:
Buyers Guide for VE Commodore and HSV

 

[kiwicon]

Manual GTS will hold it's value more imho

 

[Xplaya]

^ I agree. Id love to own a Manual VE GTS