Vt ss 'vs' Vx ss

[coolvxss]

Hey guys. I have been looking around for a vx ss to buy. A mate just got a vt ss with the 5.7litre and i had a drive and thought it went pretty good. It was 100% stock. I have never drove a vx ss so was wondering if there is much difference. The vt is quite abit cheaper and if there isnt much differences apart from look, then i might get a vt.

Is there much difference in power, handling, braking, and interior, or are they pretty much the same? Cheers.

Oh and im talking about the 6sp manual if that makes any difference.

 

[mwb235]

Only different front and rear bars, headlights/taillights and the control-link IRS on the VX (series 2), other than that very minor cosmetic differences only.

If the VT2 is in similar nic & has similar km to the VX (and you don't mind the year model being a bit older) go the VT2 i reckon. You could then spend the money you'd save on mods to your VT2.

 

[Reaper]

I'd go VX. Drive two good examples back to back and you will see the VX is built far better than the VT's (especially the early ones).

Reaper

 

[coolvxss]

That kinda leaves me split still. I have only ever drove a vt ss and compared to my vn, the vt felt heaps good which i expected haha. but have never drove a vx so cant really compare the two. if there was a big difference i would spend the extra few grand for a vx, but if there was only minor differences i would prob rather a vt and spend extra few grand doing it up.

 

[Reaper]

That kinda leaves me split still. I have only ever drove a vt ss and compared to my vn, the vt felt heaps good which i expected haha. but have never drove a vx so cant really compare the two. if there was a big difference i would spend the extra few grand for a vx, but if there was only minor differences i would prob rather a vt and spend extra few grand doing it up.

I had both from new and found the VX won hands down. (Looks better too IMO). You won't be disappointed with the VT but the VX is a nicer car.

Reaper

 

[vt s]

i havent driven an ss version of the vx but instead an s model of my cousins. i myself own a vt S1 s model and have to say his vx is a much nicer drive, although mines done 40 thou more k's i believe a vx of similar k would still have come up tromps. Saying that the vt including mine are still a good drive themselves an depending onhow much differnce the price was i think youd be very happy with a good vt

 

[mwb235]

The VX does look a bit cleaner than the VT2, and naturally a newer model will always have some improvements and feel "better" for most people. It's like myself - right now i'd love a 2002 model VX2 Calais, but i cannot justify the effort to update to something that is almost identical. As a VT owner i don't even know if i'd bother updating to a VY/VZ - if i was getting a loan right now (which i would have to) i'd be getting a VE.

In your case you're going from VN to VT2/VX, so you have to ask yourself is the small difference between VT2 and VX worth the cost? If as you say looks aren't important, and providing you find a VT2 in comparable condition, the answer is no. But if it doesn't feel right to you, go the VX.

 

[Murdoch]

VX's had a better rear suspension set up too(in the series 2 anyways). Tyre dont camber out as much to improve tread wear.
Also VX get a better intake manifold than the VT. A lot of VT owners generally by the VX manifolds when they start to mod as they breathe a lot better.

 

[MzVTSS195i]

i would spend a little extra and get the upgrade..... if u can see yourself in the car for the next 3+ years why not spend a little more now and save it later?

 

[nick3110]

Definitely go the VX SS, and even better if you can get the series 2.. It's pretty much a VT, looks better and Holden have gotten rid of all the little errors the VT had, and it will last much longer.