VE Commodore Omega or V model, any issues?
#1 _Big T_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 01:44 PM
The gearbox on the shithead corolla has busted again (covered by warranty thankfully) so the missus has cracked it and decided we are buying a VE Commodore (much to my disgust as I wanted an XR6).
An SV6 VE is just out of our price range so an Omega or V with a spoiler and alloy wheels with suffice.
I am looking at less than 110,000 km and have found several that suit but thought I would ask around here if anyone has a VE Omega and what they think of it. Do they have any particular problem areas to look out for? Or any other info that would help when I go looking.
We are also looking at low km VZ SV6's but I the other half has her heart set on a VE.
And Im joking about the XR6
Cheers,
T
#2
Posted 10 October 2011 - 02:11 PM
If you choose an 2008 or earlier VE, they will have no warranty, however in 2009, Holden introduced a 6 year warranty on the cars. Just something to keep in mind when you are looking around.
Cheers
Glenn
#3
Posted 10 October 2011 - 03:41 PM
O/heating is another problem, water pumps wear out prematurely IMO, and radiators explode. No too common yet though.
And try not to lock the keys in it.
#4 _Big T_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 04:00 PM
Cheers
#5
Posted 10 October 2011 - 04:11 PM
And try not to lock the keys in it.
Some Mum's let the bubs play with the keys.
You just can't do that these days.
Some cars can't be unlocked externally and the only way in is to break a window.
VE can be entered but it's not a 5 second job.
I've lost count of how many cars I've attended and Mum is sobbing and the bub is screaming it's guts out.
Not a happy place to be.
#6 _Big T_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 04:16 PM
I always make sure Mellisa has a set of keys separate to mine so that in the rare occasion she locks the keys in the car a back up isnt too far away. Wes never plays with proper keys though, I cant afford to lose them !!
#7
Posted 10 October 2011 - 05:28 PM
After all the crying stops, and you tell the Mum she shouldn't let the bub have the keys, you get this:
#8 _CHOPPER_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 05:59 PM
#9
Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:11 PM
Ves are an excellent car, brother has an 06 model, hasnt had a drama thus.far.
#10 _CHOPPER_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:13 PM
#11
Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:22 PM
Too many at once IMO. But sorted now. O/heating is also an issue on VZ..............and any other plastic radiatored, plastic heater tapped, plastic woteva car.Personal preference based on changes between the VZ and VE.
#12
Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:32 PM
Dunno bout the rear wing, first thing id do is get rid of it as it blocks vision over the bootlid.
Too many at once IMO. But sorted now. O/heating is also an issue on VZ..............and any other plastic radiatored, plastic heater tapped, plastic woteva car.
Personal preference based on changes between the VZ and VE.
Not a fan of plastic radiators, our VY with 120000klms radomly split the side of the tank out.
#13
Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:34 PM
Driven a VE SS and loved it apart from chunky a pillars,
That started with the AU Fowlcoon and progessed from there.
I'm gunna kill a cyclist in the Caddy one day and VW will be paying!!!!!!!!!!!
#14
Posted 10 October 2011 - 06:39 PM
#15
Posted 10 October 2011 - 07:36 PM
#16
Posted 10 October 2011 - 07:39 PM
#17
Posted 10 October 2011 - 07:47 PM
#18
Posted 10 October 2011 - 07:49 PM
#19
Posted 10 October 2011 - 07:54 PM
Now, I'd be lucky to go to one once a fortnight...............regardless of age.
There was something in the software that left things on.
Edited by rodomo, 10 October 2011 - 07:57 PM.
#20
Posted 10 October 2011 - 08:11 PM
#21 _Bomber Watson_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 08:16 PM
Drove a VE SV6. It felt like a whale, didnt go, didnt stop, didnt turn, was generally shit and worse to drive than my flogged out VS Acclaim.
But thats just my opinion, some people love them.
Cheers.
#22 _LJ355_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 08:43 PM
#23
Posted 10 October 2011 - 09:02 PM
cheers
Glenn
#24 _Big T_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 09:44 PM
I tried on several occasions over the past year to steer her the way of the blue oval but the young lass is just too red blooded. The boy is the same, wouldnt know a falcon from a camry but he can spot a Commodore before I can. So it looks like the only inline sixes in my shed are going to be red ones.
We checked out this VE tonight and if all goes to plan it will grace our driveway on Saturday arvo.
Its a Black 2006 VE Omega with a couple of personal touches such as rear spoiler, colour coded external mirrors and door handles, lowered (25mm) King Springs, 17 inch 2009 VE alloys (as well as the standard 16's thrown in) and a chrome exhaust tip (10kw extra right there). Its owned by an older dude who is one of those fastidious car nuts and it shows as the car is in great condition with only a couple of stone chips on the bumper. The rest is spot on. Its got 88,000 kms on the clock and all the creature comforts but the best bit, its on holden fitted (factory I believe?) duel fuel. For the small reduction in boot space I reckon the benefits of running gas will make themselves clear quite quickly.
All for the grand sum of $15k. I know, I could get a cheaper VE, but this one ticked all the right boxes and the factory gas is a huge plus. Not only that, its the missus that will be driving it and she liked it so thats all that really matters (if one wants a life of peace and harmony ) She will soon tire of the V6 and want a V8 so an upgrade to my liking is just a matter of time.
I will chuck up some pics when its mine (hers)
Cheers,
T
#25 _Yella SLuR_
Posted 10 October 2011 - 10:12 PM
Those G6E's aren't bad. Stick like shit to a blanket.
I found the V6 VE's a bit noisy, but maybe just shit tyres on the hire cars. The 6.0L SS VE, you couldn't hear the tyre noise, the symphony drowned it out.
Edited by Yella SLuR, 10 October 2011 - 10:12 PM.
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