KE30_KE35_KE55 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 also check to see if the front disc rotors are warped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwarf Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I had a VNII that was great. Looked after it, did a huge amount of k's in it, and it never let me down, with the exception of the fuel pump, but I will cop that as one of those things. Harmonic balancer went as well, and z bar bushes are about the first thing that goes in the suspension, as well as panhard bushes. Â I also had a VSII Acclaim, and it must have been a friday arvo car, because it played merry hell with me. It was a dog. Â As previously stated it's now hard to find one in good non trashed condition. IMHO go private and look for a one owner. You'll probably pay a premium for it, but it should be looked after, and if you do the same, it'll be a good reliable bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch4397 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 good condition ones are not hard to find.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 all the commodores i have owned have been fk'd in one way or another :dance: the ecotec motors like to sieze lifters aswell, i think it's the ecotec motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 VS II is the pick of the bunch, although the airbag cover on the passenger side dash will be lifting and need to be sikaflexed back down. Do not, under any circumstance, buy a VT. Just don't.  Good luck. :y: Whats wrong with a VT? I thought you should buy a Vt if you got a bit more cash to spend on buying a commo rather than VS. :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Rolla Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Don't worry guys I kinda wasted your time lol. Â I bought a ED falcon tonight off a 60 year old man. It's low, tinted windows, clean as all hell. Recon trans and head, no leaks, duel fuel (2 year old tank), 200,000k's (not so bad), full service history and rego till june. It's a absolute find and a half for 2100. I'm inlove with it. Â Only had to borrow 600 off my parents. Â Will get pics tomorrow. Â Came with a full tank of petty and half a tank of gas too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Whats wrong with a VT? I thought you should buy a Vt if you got a bit more cash to spend on buying a commo rather than VS. :dance: Â VS was the last in that line of GM's 'world car' platform... they finally managed to fix most of the bugs and refine the package. Â The VT was bloated, badly built and the chassis was old before it was even released... they're a pig. Can't give the things away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 vt's look fat on thier ass with 18's under the gaurds but have a shitload of problems!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_Rolla Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 vt's look fat on thier ass with 18's under the gaurds but have a shitload of problems!!! Â Yeah mum had a VT. It was a nice car all in all, but the power steering pump shit itself 3 times. It was nice to drive and all but nothing really fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLW42 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 thats the only reason i would buy a vt to dump it on it's ass then throw 18's at it lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLO-030 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 They were using VT's in the Stock Sedan class at the speedway in Murray Bridge :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've owned a few and put heaps through my little car brokerage business... As above, points to look out for...  Pre-ecotec (VR) Death Rattle (timing chain/cam sprocket journals flogged) VR/VS Harmonic balancer (they're all f@$ked, try to find one that has been replaced already cos they ain't cheap) Odometer not working (they're all f@$ked) a/c fan control resistor (they're also all f@$ked, and your fan won't work on 1 and 2) HEAD GASKETS!!!! ALL GM V6's like to spit gaskets. ( I have done at least 4 in the last year) Check for milkshake under the oil cap Radiator header tanks.... they're plastic, and rubbish. Brand new china spec replacement rad is $150 on evilbay. Power steering leaks Rack rattle Transmission slip Window seals shrink and leak AC compressors are standard delco trash with the centre seal which perishes and leaks gas... don't believe anyone who says "It just needs regassing" It doesn't. The compressor is rooted and a new one is $$$. Don't buy one that has been lowered. Every other suspension component will be flogged out as a consequence, and your rear bump stops will be missing. Bailey channels work their way up and out of the runners, prick of a job to get them back in again. Doors can sag... Adjust hinges with cold chisel and large floggerometer.  Oh and don't put a big exhaust on it... no matter what you do, it will still sound f@$king horrible.  VS II is the pick of the bunch, although the airbag cover on the passenger side dash will be lifting and need to be sikaflexed back down.  Do not, under any circumstance, buy a VT. Just don't.  Good luck. :dance:  You left out the sagging roof/hood lining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7shades Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hahaha how could I forget  The trimmer around the corner from me now gives me discounts I've given him so many... 150 down from 180 :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hahaha how could I forget The trimmer around the corner from me now gives me discounts I've given him so many... 150 down from 180 :y:  $120 here at Ipswich Upholstry :dance: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johno Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 I would only buy a commodore if it was either a SS or clubsport. Anything from VP upwards. Would love to get a Vt or Vx but i'm only dreaming. I saw this wicked looking ba XR6 Turbo for sale, 19,900. Took it for a spin and it gave me goose bumps. Got a credit check and i was approved for the loan.. I don't know how i walked out of there without buying it but i don't like being in debt. Only 600 bucks a month for 5 years so yeah.. Bit too much for a fancy car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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