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[SUBARU]

Chris, as for VY/VZ wagons, theyre pretty good for the price you will pay now. IMO the ecotec V6 (VY) was a better engine than the alloytec V6 (VZ). There is no mechanical difference between the two bar engine and only the front end has some minor cosmetic updates on VZ.

The VE is a far better design but the V6 is still poo as the VE is heavier.

Buy VE SSV or Calais V sportswagon WIN. (if you want a commo)

Chris,
I agree with Mark. Go for the VY Berlina. The ecotec is a good motor and apart from crook inlet manifold gaskets letting oil into the coolant. At VY the service interval was increased to 15,000km from 10,000km so make sure the service history is faultless. Like all GM engines, infrequent oil changes can cause the oil pickup to become blocked with crud.
If you go VY Berlina series II you get front foggies and a couple of other bits the series I missed out on and the saftey/options included for the price is great value.
I must say I haven't heard of anything bad about the VZ so if you want something a little newer then it may be worth a look.
One thing with Commodores is that the parts are CHEAP.I dont even price non genuine parts as they are quite often dearer than genuine. I paid $22 ea for new FE2 front springs!!!
I wouldn't get a VE until the series II is released and some of the new model bugs are ironed out.
Cheers
J
PS After a GenIII the Commodore road holding will pi$$ you off.

Mark, Jason....

Thanks guys. I appreciate your comments!

[CodeBurn3r]

Mark you love your custom plates dont you lol You have a damn good nack in modifying cars tastefully

[RX25SE]

Nice job on the Kingswood Mark. Bit of a wagon fan I see. Mate, I reckon there is nothing finer than chrome bumpers and a V8. Cheers J

[Dylan]

What was everyone's first car?

My first car is my current car. Bought it Aug / Sept. 2006.

[Cam.]

Learnt how to drive in my pops Valiant Regal, really wish he didn't sell it! then got the L's and was given a 1994 Hyundai Excel, lol. Was the biggest failbox ever. That Kingswood from a few posts up was hot!

[Richo]

First car owned, gen3 lib..

But first car shared with dad - Imported Mazda familia XGI

(fairly much looked like this too)


"For the Japanese market 2 other top end models were offered, the 2 door Familia XGI with a 1500 cc single cam, single point fuel injected engine and an XGI Turbo R with a turbo added in"

We didn't have the turbo version

[Matt]

I owned a 88 Pulsar Q...haha it hammered!! revved over 6500rpm everyday when the engine was stone cold lol, yet it never missed a beat

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Mark Please post pictures of all your cars! Because the 3 that i have seen look amazing!

[XXB4XX]

Man, my 1st car was the AE82 carolla... 1988 model too.. It had no rev limiter cause it was the 1.3L carby.. it used to valve bounce all the time, most indestructable car ever! and it was toilet blue in colour!.. then I bought my VL, then I bought a 92 pulsar, the I bought My Gen III Lib then I bought the Homo Akord Uro. (Vtak FTW.)

[B4TT]

LOL, Shakey vehicle history!

[XXB4XX]

hahaha bad!!!, but I went from the most budget cars (except for the VL) then to Leather clad luxury heheh, I only bought the pulsar so I had a run around after the VL was sold, and then gave it to my bro.. I bought it for $800.00 and it was immaculate!!! and sold it for $1600! double the money in 8 months with no rego.. thats how neat this thing was!, I'm really liking these Jeep Grande Cherokee's lately, like an 07-08 model with the Diesel.. I might give the Euro to the Mrs, and get the Jeep for me!, the Jeep as I hear has the Mercedes ML engine in it.. otherwise I wouldn't bother.

[B4Cruiser]

I'm really liking these Jeep Grande Cherokee's lately, like an 07-08 model with the Diesel.. I might give the Euro to the Mrs, and get the Jeep for me!, the Jeep as I hear has the Mercedes ML engine in it.. otherwise I wouldn't bother.

What happened to this comment? "No V8 yet.. but coming, the Missy will get the Euro soon, and I'll get a VE SS-V". Get the SSV then get the supercharger kit! Then you'll really have fun in the wet..... My bro did that to his older calais (V6 tho) and he says it hammers now.

[SUBARU]

I'm really liking these Jeep Grande Cherokee's lately, like an 07-08 model with the Diesel..

Oh dear.... Don't do it!

You'll kick yourself for buying such a POS!

[Hypnotic]

i started with a VN commodore berlina, followed shortly after by a VT berlina, 7 years past and i bought my B4, been happy since but still have a very soft spot for holdens and V8's in general

[CRUISN]

Mark Please post pictures of all your cars! Because the 3 that i have seen look amazing!

The only 2 other than the 3 you have seen is the Gen2 wagon i had previously (probably seen that) and after the HZ I went to this......

'02 Astina SP20. It was dead stock when i bought it new.

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f**k you even make that car look cool! love your work! Yep i forgot ive seen the white gen 2 wagon

[CRUISN]

f**k you even make that car look cool! love your work!

Cheers Walt.

I just like to modify.

[SUBARU]

Mark, you're a clever boy! First car was a 82 Peugeot 504 GL, followed by: 89 Honda Prelude, 83 XE Fairmont Ghia ESP mock up, 69 W108 Mercedes 280 SE, 01 Dawoo Lanos, 84 Peugeot 505 STI, 03 PT Cruiser, 03 Land Rover Defender 90 (still in the family), now with the the Liberty.... For the moment... Until I get off my arse and get into a G6ET.

[buddylove]

Boooo yeah..got my subyclub sticker today! woot. front or back window? im thinking back window. on topic of car ownership.. 96 liberty lx. 3 years ago. parents now own that. 02 liberty rx. 6 months ago.. frankie (fatcat) now owns that 02 liberty b4 current.

[RX25SE]

Ok Here's my first. Only kept it 19 years.



Also a Gemini wagon (kept that 16 years), modified of course! Nissan pulsar, Ford Telstar, another gemini and a couple of bikes also modified.



Mark,
I like your style. You have been bitten big time havent you!!!!!!!


Chris,
Whats with the Peugeots?????? My old man loves those things. He's up to his fourth.


Cheers
J