Which V8? 5L or 5.7? For a daily

[Heffer_Slayer]

This is probably a pretty broad question, but how many km's are the 5l/5.7's good for?

Assuming in good nic of course, and any known issues that I should be aware of when looking at these particular motors?

 

[Trayner]

Wont be getting a ls1 wagon for 6k , would need at least 10k for an unmolested one , so id be looking for a nice vs wagon or statesman

 

[david dubbo]

Wont be getting a ls1 wagon for 6k , would need at least 10k for an unmolested one , so id be looking for a nice vs wagon or statesman

got mine for 7 vx Ls1 berlina wagon immaculate

 

[Heffer_Slayer]

I thought all VX cars had the sharp pointy headlights, but some I am looking at have teardrop head lights.

Are there significant difference's with these two cars? Mechanical wise? Mostly trying not to grab a bad LS1...

Otherwise the statesman's are really growing on me

 

[mpower]

Berlina, Calais and Clubsport had the pointy ones - anything below had that teardrop thing going on.

The VXII is the pick generally because it had a bunch of other stuff sorted that the earlier models did not.

I have a Clubsport as my daily and I think it's great for that.

 

[Heffer_Slayer]

Strange this is a berlina, but teardrop

2001 HOLDEN BERLINA VX Sedan Private Cars For Sale in VIC - carsales.com.au

 

[Deuce]

that is flippin tidy for 453,954kms!

my 2 cents:
Aussie Iron V8's generally sound better than yank 5.7's

 

[Heffer_Slayer]

From my youtube research, the 5L really does sound better!!

 

[franklinfrog]

Do not settle for less than a wagon. The practicality is second to none. Try and squeeze into the 5.7 bracket if you can, well worth it, the LS1 engine is legendary. I couldn't be happier with mine. But if not the 5L will be a great car as well.

 

[Trayner]

got mine for 7 vx Ls1 berlina wagon immaculate

I meant in vic , cars here are over priced and normally ####ed