VN SV3800 to buy or not to buy

[Nikkojoe]

Always good to check redbook at times like this

1989 HSV COMMODORE

VN SV3800 Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 3.8i
Trade in price guide* $4,600 - $6,300
National average price - private sale* $6,100 - $8,800
Price when new (RRP) $39,000
all prices quoted are GST inclusive


1990 HSV COMMODORE

VN SV3800 Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 3.8i
Trade in price guide* $5,100 - $6,900
National average price - private sale* $6,700 - $9,500
Price when new (RRP) $41,900

Appears they only came in Automatic.

Standard Equipment:- Alloy Wheels, Body Colour - Bumpers, Body Kit - F&R Spoilers, Skirts, Rear Apron, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Disc Brakes Front Ventilated, Disc Brakes Rear Solid, Power Door Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows - Front & Rear, Radio Cassette, Remote Fuel Lid Release, Spoiler - Rear, Velour Trim

Power 132kW
Acceleration 0-100Km/h 8.1 secs

Weighs 1360kg

ALSO, since it's a 5spd, make sure its not just an executive with a SV3800 kit on it

 

[RobMooar]

They're like 130kw... they have a HSV chip and thats all I believe.

Dont strip a HSV man... thats sacrilege...

Too true.. buy it, do it up and enjoy the fact that you own an origional HSV

 

[89vncommy]

Bro you gotta buy it...

I got my normal VN for 2.3K with only 6 months rego ... Has a fair bit of rust, and it's fair share of problems ... You would be crazy not to move heaven and earth to get this car ...

 

[defa]

i would not wreck it at all. if that car was at the auctions it would make more. i saw one at pickles in melbourne. i don't think it had a motor in it and it made 4 or 5 grand. it was an sv5000 though. but still
if you don't want it. pass it on to someone else who will fix it up..

 

[Emackulation]

Your in a predicament arnt you Para. Hmmmm what to do, what to do. one grand is pretty good for a SV3800 I think, but have you already gone too far with you existing pride and joy? Is it worth it? I would have a good look at the car and then decide weather or not to buy.

 

[PaRaDoX]

its more money aswell... im currently a student... i study 4 days a week with 25 contact hours... i work between 10-12 hours a week.. which isnt alot of money at the age of 18 especially not when you work in a pizza shop, the reason my car is the way it is now is because since i was 14 i worked my ass off.. saved lots of money and brought her...

ive got $400 at the moment.. but thats going into lpg and getting some money back off other things.. i wish i had the money but i think in reality i dont and couldnt afford to buy it... and just dont have the space the guys not trying to get rid of it... just passed out a offer

 

[Emackulation]

Looks like Para sticks with the Calais, looks like it was destiny.

 

[PaRaDoX]

lol... good ol calais... she still needs work but she'll be mint when shes done...

the calais has been a project car... you shoulda seen it when i started...

 

[Emackulation]

Yeah, sounds like she has been through the ups and downs. I like to think my car is a bit of a project car too, But I spose nothing major has been changed.

 

[PaRaDoX]

oh well there goes all my money... went back in hospital again today, had a general ansthetic.. stupid medication took all me money... dam i cant feel anything

looks like even if i wanted it i couldnt afford the SV3800