VE II Equipe

[edals]

Hi All.

An opportunity has come up for me to purchase a Equipe at a good price, has just on 100k.

Knowing the ecotecs inside out, I know very little on the SIDI 3L engines.

So, what is required at the 105k service ? Plugs ? Coolant ? Etc. sorry I don't have the service book at the moment.
Does the transmission need servicing or is it a sealed life time system ?
Anything else particular that goes wrong with these engines ?

Since it's at 100k and just turned 5, I'm tempted to book it in for all fluids to be changed if I do purchase the car.
It's been owned by a mature couple in their 60s, services up to date, so I don't expect it to be flogged out.
Any insight would be great. Cheers.

 

[blackve76]

Good service history a must, more services the better. If a city car good to do a auto service.

 

[VS_Pete]

Start doing 7500k oil changes. 15000k is 2 long.
"It's been owned by a mature couple in their 60s"
Made for the olders not much grunt.
But if you just need a daily I think it would be good.
If it was me I would do a couple of 5000k oil changes.
I`m sure the 105000k is the big one.

 

[gossie]

Plugs should have been changed at 90k. Use platinum.
Coolant every 5 years.....Use red coolant.
Brakes flushed every two years.
As said I also feel 12 months.15000k is far too long between oil changes.

 

[edals]

It's a Gold Coast/Brisbane car. Just the standard servicing done by the book. I'll definitely be doing the 5000km/6 month option to avoid any more possible sludge up in the engine.

I don't mind spending to have everything done if I'm not sure, the price I'm getting it for and spend another 1k on a big service is still a great deal. And I know it's all done.

As for power, I'm not that concerned, it's a family car, and will cruise on the hwy easy and not revving at 3800rpm like a Yaris.

 

[VS_Pete]

As for power, I'm not that concerned, it's a family car, and will cruise on the hwy easy and not revving at 3800rpm like a Yaris.

Right up your alley I think it will be a great car.
Good luck with it.
P.S. do the auto.

 

[VS_Pete]

Don`t forget my thread.
https://forums.justcommodores.com.au/threads/cheaper-alternative-for-ve-wiper-blades.252604/

 

[Noeleter]

It's a Gold Coast/Brisbane car. Just the standard servicing done by the book. I'll definitely be doing the 5000km/6 month option to avoid any more possible sludge up in the engine.

I don't mind spending to have everything done if I'm not sure, the price I'm getting it for and spend another 1k on a big service is still a great deal. And I know it's all done.

As for power, I'm not that concerned, it's a family car, and will cruise on the hwy easy and not revving at 3800rpm like a Yaris.

As long as it's been looked after you won't be disappointed. The Equipe is a beautiful car- basically a cross between a Berlina and a Calais. In terms of power very little difference between the 3L and 3.6. 3L has much better economy on the highway. Not a lot in it around town.

 

[edals]

It's been given a 9/10 trade in score by a prestige dealer, minus 2 tiny door dints from car parks.

Does anyone have a photo of the 105k service list from their book they could post up ? Just trying to gain what information I can, would be appreciated.

From what I understand the 6L50 trans doesn't get services for regular driving is that right ? What I've read they just remain sealed until an issue occurs. Will still consider it though.

 

[MYVESSV8]

NO oil is that good, service regularly like all other auto's (20'000klm) and engines. you look after it and it will look after you (well should)