ayalokin
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Hi all,
First time poster so please excuse if not asking in the appropriate section or if there are existing threads relating to my questions.
As the title indicates I am interested in purchasing a 2010 VE Calais 6.0L Wagon with 270,xxxkm on the odo - The vehicle has a good service history and appears to be in immaculate condition inside and out.
I have no experience with Holden's and my first car was a lemon which I recently received a partial refund for (Ford Focus 2011).
My understanding is v8 engines if maintained well should have a decent lifespan. I am aware the VE has a poor reputation particularly in the V6 variants (SIDI) timing chain issues etc. I can't seem to find any major issues online with the V8's apart from electronic/cosmetic related complaints.
I don't know what the vehicle I'm considering buying was previously used for but I'd guess the high KM's are probably from highway driving.
Are there any major issues I should be aware of with the car? (or have they all been ironed out with recalls?) What possible repairs could I expect at this point and costs associated? Any advice would be appreciated. Should I find something with less on the odo? (how much more life could I get out of the car roughly?)
The asking price is $10,000 with RWC supplied or $9,000 without. It has a full xforce exhaust system and OTR included.
I need the vehicle to last me another 3-5yrs.
First time poster so please excuse if not asking in the appropriate section or if there are existing threads relating to my questions.
As the title indicates I am interested in purchasing a 2010 VE Calais 6.0L Wagon with 270,xxxkm on the odo - The vehicle has a good service history and appears to be in immaculate condition inside and out.
I have no experience with Holden's and my first car was a lemon which I recently received a partial refund for (Ford Focus 2011).
My understanding is v8 engines if maintained well should have a decent lifespan. I am aware the VE has a poor reputation particularly in the V6 variants (SIDI) timing chain issues etc. I can't seem to find any major issues online with the V8's apart from electronic/cosmetic related complaints.
I don't know what the vehicle I'm considering buying was previously used for but I'd guess the high KM's are probably from highway driving.
Are there any major issues I should be aware of with the car? (or have they all been ironed out with recalls?) What possible repairs could I expect at this point and costs associated? Any advice would be appreciated. Should I find something with less on the odo? (how much more life could I get out of the car roughly?)
The asking price is $10,000 with RWC supplied or $9,000 without. It has a full xforce exhaust system and OTR included.
I need the vehicle to last me another 3-5yrs.