weapon Wolfsburg Wizard
439 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
anyone driven, owned,or know a little about either vehicle? looking at maybe leasing one. thanks rob.
holden sv6 or sv8
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Yes, no, yes/yes and get the V8!!
Pay your debts, CxxT
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
XR6 Turbo.😀....................I have a VY and they fall apart.
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
I would just go and get a Subaru STI .I have had my H6 now for three years & have paid it out after the lease .Time now for a STI
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kustomkool BEING KOOL AINT CHEAP
1,611 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·
60s beetle
weapon Wolfsburg Wizard
439 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
kustomcool a 60s bug is on the cards at some stage but the missus isnt terribly keen on vws. so we need something praitical and with a bit of room and before you say it ive already suggested a kombi but she likes those less than beetles(which is frustrating because for the money we ll spend leasing i could buy a very nice splitty).lifes a bitch and then you....... rob.
zac_smits Coolest Person Ever!
3,634 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
the i would also recommend the H6 subies.
they go very nicely and are fairly reliable cars.
apart from that,
my mates mum gets an sv6 through work...can't say i've driven it (for legal reasons), but it seems okay. runs nicely, has a bit of power, and faily comfy overall.
they go very nicely and are fairly reliable cars.
apart from that,
my mates mum gets an sv6 through work...can't say i've driven it (for legal reasons), but it seems okay. runs nicely, has a bit of power, and faily comfy overall.
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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard
563 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·
My work car (repmobile) is a VY series 1, and like Craig Torrens, have experienced quite a few probs too. I take it easy in my work car but problems still arise. Under warranty so far car has had all suspension bushes changed, 2 p/steering pumps and still has a loud clunk in right front suspension that can't be found. When lease is up I will be looking at a Liberty wagon next time.....I didn't get a choice this time.
Car is comfortable though and great on fuel on country trips...to balance the ledger a bit.
Car is comfortable though and great on fuel on country trips...to balance the ledger a bit.
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Yeah, well there' better cars than a Commodore but the question was...
But yeah, Falcon is nice and BA XTs can be had for $15-ish
My 'pig' Commodore VT has done 306,000km on original everything except front swaybar bushes, some dash lights and a starter and only the left-front leccy window doesn't work
But yeah, Falcon is nice and BA XTs can be had for $15-ish
My 'pig' Commodore VT has done 306,000km on original everything except front swaybar bushes, some dash lights and a starter and only the left-front leccy window doesn't work
Pay your debts, CxxT
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Why not try a golf TDi, or if you need a wagon, a pug 307 HDi. We got just one of the latter and it's sweet. Great acceleration for a 4 cyl diesel and much cheaper to run than a 6 or an 8. Have you looked at fuel prices lately? 👎
If you go the golf, you get your VW and ya missus gets a new euro car she can brag to her friends about. 😉
If you go the golf, you get your VW and ya missus gets a new euro car she can brag to her friends about. 😉
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weapon Wolfsburg Wizard
439 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
its a fully maintained lease so we dont pay for petrol and also its a limited list of vehicles we can choose from(toyota,nissan,ford,and holden). in the end i dont really care cause i would rather drive the oval instead of a new car anyway.(bit of politicing, id like to buy a 62 bug next).rob. thanks for the tips.
[ Edited on 22-5-2006 by weapon ]
[ Edited on 22-5-2006 by weapon ]
seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
get the ford Turbo
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Get a job close enough so you can ride a pushbike or even better walk to work.
fekkinell Wolfsburg Wizard
655 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
I drove a VY Supercharged V6 for work a while ago... The traction control is shoddy and interferes too soon, and when i turned it off the back end loved flicking about... My personal verdict... POOOOOOO!! 🙂
I'm biased though cos i believe that the "big aussie cars" are all a load of nonsense and your better off spending that money on a good car that doesnt suck back the fuel, just for the sake of beating everyone else to the next red light :P
I'm biased though cos i believe that the "big aussie cars" are all a load of nonsense and your better off spending that money on a good car that doesnt suck back the fuel, just for the sake of beating everyone else to the next red light :P
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dubbill Officially Full-On Dubber
336 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
go the sv6 :thumb contact custom off road and order an iguana with a v6 and ask them to put a holden badge on it tell her its the new prototype dunnydore oh she got the first AND it was a bargain shell love you, you get a hell good car all good :PSWWWEEEETTTTTT:bounce
[ Edited on 26-5-2006 by dubbill ]
[ Edited on 26-5-2006 by dubbill ]
weapon Wolfsburg Wizard
439 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·
believe it or not the missus has changed her mind(shock horror) and doesnt want to lease a car yet. might have to wait til i can buy a 62 bug. oh well lifes a bitch and then......
dubbill Officially Full-On Dubber
336 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
what a woman changing her mind-----i dont believe it i just dont believe it !!!!have you contacted eddie maguire you might be able to sell your"exclusive" story to 60 min
RISKY^VW Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
v8 for sure
heaps of topend
the sv6 was a bit of a crap drive
heaps of topend
the sv6 was a bit of a crap drive
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