VF wagon, would you buy one?

[greenacc]

Looking at replacing my worn out VE.
How would you rate a VF wagon? Are some years better than others? Is a 3 litre wagon better on fuel than a 3.6 VE sedan?
Seems odd the rear middle seat doesn't have a headrest. The middle passenger could get quite a headache in an accident.
Opinions welcome.

 

[Commo64]

Yes, I would get one if I were you and it's a big upgrade from the VE... The 3 litre is somewhat better on fuel than the 3.6 litre but if you would like to tow and carry heavy loads regularly, I'd probably go for the 3.6 as it has a bit more grunt...

Have you had a look at SV6 Wagons? Or even a Calais if it's in your budget? They're a lot nicer overall than the Evokes and well worth the extra coin IMO...

Reliability wise, they're pretty similar to the VE's...

 

[RevNev]

The VF conventional wagon platform is unique with the only other direct comparison being the 5 Series BMW. If you particularly like the conventional medium/large rear wheel drive 6-cylinder wagon platform, the VF Commodore by far is the best bang for your buck!

Here's my MY16 SV6 wagon I bought a couple of months ago for a general drive car and there's nothing to dislike about it. I wouldn't buy a 3 litre Evoke as it doesn't do it for me mechanically or aesthetically compared with the 3.6 litre SV6.

 

[Batca]

Yes have had mine for 9 years now

 

[greenacc]

The VF conventional wagon platform is unique with the only other direct comparison being the 5 Series BMW. If you particularly like the conventional medium/large rear wheel drive 6-cylinder wagon platform, the VF Commodore by far is the best bang for your buck!

Here's my MY16 SV6 wagon I bought a couple of months ago for a general drive car and there's nothing to dislike about it. I wouldn't buy a 3 litre Evoke as it doesn't do it for me mechanically or aesthetically compared with the 3.6 litre SV6.

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I would but it's a lot harder to find a low km SV6 that's not 25+ grand. I'm guessing yours would have been around that.

 

[RevNev]

I would but it's a lot harder to find a low km SV6 that's not 25+ grand. I'm guessing yours would have been around that.

Mine had 28,000km's and I paid 28.5k for it late April.

 

[greenacc]

Mine had 28,000km's and I paid 28.5k for it late April.

That's a fair price, must still be like a new car! If I find something like that I'd be tempted.

 

[Commo64]

I would but it's a lot harder to find a low km SV6 that's not 25+ grand. I'm guessing yours would have been around that.

Are you looking at an VFII?

Also check the auctions as you can sometimes get good deals, but it's a little riskier than a dealer...

Avoid cars that show signs of abuse and/or don't have any logbook history... Also be mindful that many Evokes (and to a lesser extent SV6's) were used as fleet cars, so they may show signs of wear inside, though fleet cars are usually well maintained which is a positive...

 

[greenacc]

Are you looking at an VFII?

Also check the auctions as you can sometimes get good deals, but it's a little riskier than a dealer...

Avoid cars that show signs of abuse and/or don't have any logbook history... Also be mindful that many Evokes (and to a lesser extent SV6's) were used as fleet cars, so they may show signs of wear inside, though fleet cars are usually well maintained which is a positive...

Not looking for a particular series. Just looking for the best example I can find of a late model commy or a few other things. But I've driven Commodores for so long it's a scary thought to jump into the unknown in a different brand.

 

[figjam]

My personal experience with a VF Evoke wagon was a company car occasionally over long distance trips, which went well, quiet, but the seats .......... Arggh, numb bum. Perhaps something a bit more upmarket needed.