VE SS or Maloo

[Suicidul]

Hey guys, so I'm almost off my ps, been eyeing off a few different cars. Am leaning towards a VE SS as it's cheaper than a maloo and are still pretty tough. Will be cammed etc. But can't take my eye off the maloo (VY,VZ,VE haven't made my mind up yet) My current V6 is a mock vy maloo and I love it. Just wondering if anyone has gone the SS route and thought they should of gone the maloo? I can't really justify the extra cash just bc Maloo (I guess I can kind of )

 

[lowrider636]

Comes down to your budget mate .. for your money you get a newer model ss than what you would a maloo

 

[SnowDoggyDogg]

I wouldn't take the E series Maloo over the VE SS unless it has the 6.2l LS3. Even then for the price you can get a series 2 SS which is a nice place to be and power upgrades with an E85 capable engine is where it's at for bang for bucks performance.

 

[scouser king]

Only get the Maloo if it has the LS3, i have just sold my 06 SS and was looking a VF SV6. I got lucky a picked up a 09 clubsport tourer LS3 for $31 k with 70K On clock.

 

[Suicidul]

I wouldn't take the E series Maloo over the VE SS unless it has the 6.2l LS3. Even then for the price you can get a series 2 SS which is a nice place to be and power upgrades with an E85 capable engine is where it's at for bang for bucks performance.

Is the "E85" badge something I should look for over normal? I've never used it. Just been a 98 man. And yes I wouldn't get a maloo without an LS1 or LS3. Remember reading somewhere that they are both better than the 2.

 

[Suicidul]

Only get the Maloo if it has the LS3, i have just sold my 06 SS and was looking a VF SV6. I got lucky a picked up a 09 clubsport tourer LS3 for $31 k with 70K On clock.

I take it the LS3 sh*ts all over the SS engine? (mindblank what its called atm)

 

[sleepa]

Do you want a ute or a few extra seats?

I'd go the VE SS personally. I prefer the look of it over the VY/VZ and it seems to be a nicer car overall. And yeah, you could probably get a a better SS for the same price, fully optioned if you are lucky.

 

[ducker85]

Are we talk VE SS L76s vs VE Maloo LS3s or everything else inbetween too???

Either way can you afford $1500 a year for the insurence on a VE HSV???

Can you afford the $400 services and the $1000-$4000 brakes every 100,000km??? There more then just the sticker price consitter

 

[Suicidul]

Are we talk VE SS L76s vs VE Maloo LS3s or everything else inbetween too???

Either way can you afford $1500 a year for the insurence on a VE HSV???

Can you afford the $400 services and the $1000-$4000 brakes every 100,000km??? There more then just the sticker price consitter

I should of clarified, only interested in SS in the VE's not pre VE, and interested in the maloo across the whole range. Yeah the insurance will get me down but I was paying close to 2k for my Supra anyway.

 

[Suicidul]

Do you want a ute or a few extra seats?

I'd go the VE SS personally. I prefer the look of it over the VY/VZ and it seems to be a nicer car overall. And yeah, you could probably get a a better SS for the same price, fully optioned if you are lucky.

Utes only. No use for a sedan and prefer the look of the ute.