25th Anniversary VE E3 GTS Review!🇦🇺 1 of 125!!!

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On this weeks Video
we test out this 25th anniversary 2012 HSV VE E3 GTS. this special limited edition is one of only 125 for all of Australia!
This car was a perfect weekend warrior and as it sat was very very fun to drive! i'm glad the owner has not gone to crazy with this car as it is a limited edition it's nice to see it still in its mostly original form.
I love my Fords but man did holden/HSV get it right when they made the VE... these cars feel really well made inside and out & the drive is second to none..
i hope you all enjoyed this video and learned something new along the way.. let me know in the comments what you liked about this car.. or what you would like for me to review next :)
As always please remember to hit that like button, consider subscribing, and will CYA! on that next video..
Song - Silent Partner - Parasail.

[@mmmmdeliciousbacon]

That smile on your face when you launched it to 100. That's what owning a GTS is all about. Kudos to the owner, it's magnificent and sounds awesome!

[@RossReviewsau]

haha yes 100% agree m8 this car is just a whole lot of fun and the owner is a legend he has been on the channel before with a LM R33 GTR.. glad you enjoyed the video

[@jinxyblue6873]

This may just be my favourite HSV now, what a beautiful clean VE! Love your reviews Ross!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks so much! This was a really cool one 🔥😎

[@mikenolan3060]

17 likes and no thumbs down, the way it should be!

[@RossReviewsau]

amen bro

[@manofwar577]

Wait til barra tries to crawl in, we all heard its bs b4.

[@chrissmith9854]

Mike Nolan are you one of them thumbs down on a ford review kind of guy

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@chrissmith9854 Yeah he probably is. Hahaha

[@RossReviewsau]

@@chrissmith9854 no mike would never thumbs down a video even if it was a clapped out civici was reviewing haha

[@djvali9577]

love all the little details that make this car special! the wheels look so good!

[@RossReviewsau]

the wheels do look very very good! great car

[@barratheworld2064]

I’m a barra man myself, but mate, I would love to own one of these, absolutely gorgeous car.

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta agree... they are really cool cars.. love the interior especially :)

[@infiniteflightatc5174]

I reckon I’d still rather a good old Barra but you can’t beat the sound of the HSV

[@RossReviewsau]

both amazing cars so id be happy with both 🤣

[@Xaevryn]

We got the predecessor to this in the states, if you got the Pontiac G8 with the GXP trim level. with the FE3 suspension and same 6.2L V8. But the GTS had more refinements. You did take the G8's hood/bonnet though. With those sexy hood scoops. And the G8 was just a Holden Commodore. Fantastic vehicle, I'm happy to own the American version. Which as far as I know they took the Commodore and slapped on a different hood and front bumper and called it good.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes you guys did get the G8 and also the later model SS i think

[@maddoxholbert6896]

U should drive a hsv gtsr W1 I would like to get your thoughts on one of them !

[@queenslandballistics2987]

Great idea, I really do agree! But those things are just so hard to get hold of unfortunately...😔

[@RossReviewsau]

i hope one day i can! very difficult to find let alone find a person to let me drive it haha im sure one day it will happen tho🙏

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@RossReviewsau well lets remain optimistic shall we.

[@findmeareason]

loving the content brother, really been on a roll for 2020, look forward to more content ross ! xd

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! i've been very lucky the past couple months haha trying to keep it up! appreciate all the support bro

[@cargamingcontent1344]

What a beast😈😈 can’t wait for it to come out

[@RossReviewsau]

not long now! see ya tmr morning bro

[@ThatG8Guy]

Man that thing looks so sick, and that launch control is hilarious 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

ya i love the looks this car has :) the launch was pretty funny lol def did not work properly that time ha! still fun as hell

[@Dylmark]

Say what you will about Barra vs ls. But the VE series 2 and up completely shit on the FG models inside and out imo

[@RossReviewsau]

their is a good argument there i would agree comparing the XR8.. i think the only thing the barra can claim is its more easily tunable to make it lighting quick..

[@Dylmark]

Ross Reviews agreed

[@mikenolan3060]

@@RossReviewsau LS3's are just as easy to tune for big power, don't be fooled by the barras fanboys the cost of making power in both engines is about the same.

[@jackoftw3398]

Awesome car & review. you should try find a HSV W427 to review (very rare) but ridiculous car, absolutely amazing.

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers m8! yes i've heard of them.. would be a animal considering this was so good can only imagine the W427👌. ill keep an eye out for one fingers crossed

[@jackoftw3398]

Ross Reviews Good on you mate, keep going great channel!

[@BarrySmoother]

My old man owned one of these... Stolen and burnt out by random armed criminals who invaded our home. Took the keys looking for a joyride. Nothing survived. I had knew there wasn't many of these but I didn't think they were that rare.... It hurts to think.

[@jacarandaaaa]

How much it cost? (For 2023- 2024)

[@quxzi5187]

This is so clean, new dream car!

[@RossReviewsau]

very very clean 👌

[@MrSkylinedriver]

Awsome review Jonny. Car looked great 😃

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers Eric your a lucky owner! will be a lot of jealous people watching including myself🤣

[@Bondmaster007]

OMG YES....... cant wait

[@RossReviewsau]

ME TOO! haha

[@Bondmaster007]

Ross Reviews my favourite HSV.... ok top5 favourite

[@RossReviewsau]

@@Bondmaster007 def top 5 👌

[@KennyHall06]

Keep the videos up your doing an awesome job 😊

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! plenty more to come

[@jellybaby9630]

2012 HSV GTS Best Car Australia has Ever made. Silver

[@RossReviewsau]

Beautiful cars

[@danielburke9881]

Video deserves more likes. Love the shape/lines on these

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8.. i really liked this one.. was a bit surprised myself it didn't get as many views as i thought🤷‍♂️

[@Bondmaster007]

Dude,,, wow... Ross i know you are more a ford guy.. but you cant tell me you wouldn't swap your ute for this Bad girl.. F special!!! Great review... keep the momentum going brother,,, your killing the KZbin Game!

[@RossReviewsau]

oh mate this kills the ute! haha would love to have this car.. very fun to drive.. love all the Aussie cars.. thank you man hope next week's episode will be really special :)

[@Bondmaster007]

@@RossReviewsau Cant wait,,, Makes my Saturdays alot more fun

[@RossReviewsau]

@Michaels Carport you can get a VE Maloo :)

[@RossReviewsau]

@Michaels Carport no :( lol

[@beaugunn2632]

I still favour the VE over the VF, but then it's my daily, so I guess I would. Great review Jon, even if you failed to smoke the bags.

[@RossReviewsau]

the VE is great always like it.. glad you enjoyed it did you like the launch? lol well sorta a launch ha

[@beaugunn2632]

​@@RossReviewsau As I mentioned way back, the VE was the first Australian car that was intentionally engineered for the American market, so they made sure they got it right, and it really does show in every department. I love both Holden and Ford, but the VE nudged itself ahead of the BF, which I have as well. As for the launch ..... let's not linger! Find something with a line-locker and deposit a bit of rubber on those Cockburn roads. Onya mate.

[@mikenolan3060]

@@beaugunn2632 I run a linelocker on my daily it works great i haven't had to buy rear disc since. I do think everyone should run linelockers. I have one to give Jon when his ready haha.

[@Elosee]

That gave you a bigger smile than the Barra mate HAHA, once one

[@RossReviewsau]

😅 this was a good one.. just felt like a realy complete package this car.. inside and out bloody great car

[@wattneer3912]

I seen this was recorded in Perth... I can tell by the radio station you're listening to (Hit92.9)

[@RossReviewsau]

haha nice observation! yes Perth Local :)

[@pete508]

Hi Johnny mate you've done it again lol,great review nice car i'm not bias I like all nice cars fords,holdens etc I used to own a Vk calais & now I own a Fg Xr6 lol,keep the vids coming mate & take care.

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers Pete! glad you enjoyed it this was a great car perfect weekend warrior 👌 love the FG XR6 more vids on that way thanks for the support

[@pete508]

@@RossReviewsau Whoever is disliking your vids are jealous of you & are still riding a push bike lol,anyway you have much more supporters than haters so don't worry mate you'll only continue to grow subs.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@pete508 thanks m8! always happens lol channel is heading the right way so ill keep going :)

[@mickdejager3910]

Ross and yellow Hahaha very nice Mate 😄😄

[@RossReviewsau]

haha! love it💛

[@thequi-ken9608]

Won one of this exact cars in a Instagram giveaway and sold it and bought a fpv instead haha

[@RossReviewsau]

REALLY! haha gotta love FPV ;)

[@thequi-ken9608]

@@RossReviewsau ford all the way!

[@RagingRandyCola]

Love ya Ross! Keep smashing it ❤️

[@RossReviewsau]

thank you m8! appreciate the support! next week's episode is gonna be really special

[@RossReviewsau]

@Michaels Carport haha m8 let's make it happen

[@RossReviewsau]

@Michaels Carport gonna go to brisbane at some point this year!

[@RossReviewsau]

@Michaels Carport im already overloaded with cars when i get there haha better stay a while if i can haha

[@simo7321]

Looks like you've been doing quite a few launch controls @12.00?😁

[@RossReviewsau]

Simon Booth 😏 haha

[@jethrox827]

They should have kept that big 427 donk that Brocky used to race

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to test n feel the difference with the W427

[@Conssumed]

Ughhhhhhhh I'm speechless 😍😩😶

[@RossReviewsau]

gorgeous car 🔥

[@jman4652]

Nice. 👍

[@chrissmith9854]

That are a really nice package..,370rwhp is more than enough for the streets.. sounds tuff as., I’ve got a turbo falcon at around the rwhp and not manny beat me around the streets.. any more hp and it’s big big coin

[@RossReviewsau]

yes! its plenty enough for the street.. really liked this car felt great for a weekend warrior car

[@7071t6]

Anyone notice the outer grove on the right front rotor, made by the pads. lol :) OTR 3" exhaust as well and a tune done and cam as well, the sound is not stock full stop, maybe around a extra 50 to 70 RWKW based on what i can see, easy, had a chance to buy a 2012 E3 Burgundy with white HSV seats and it had a walkinshaw intake and tune etc etc, yet when i took it for a test drive ( mind you it had 38,000 KM) my series 1 redline would eat it up, also had no bi modal exhaust which is functioning, when in performance mode and my son filmed it ,you could haer a pin drop as i drove by at full revs as well and he wanted 52K for it, i said nope, plus still have the factory fitted pads, the car looked and still had the new car smell but went like a 6 and not a 340KW approx at the fly tuned by walkingshaw engine.:)

[@pottsyxsjado]

a non ls3 lol no nope

[@whatsgoodie5586]

Owned one of them before. Had real big problems with the suspension an diff only done 70,000 Also the gearbox was weak 6 speed man. Did love the power but disappointed with shacks holden. Traded it for a xr8 290. Never been happier. Cheers ross for your reviews 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

true.. yes the MRC is very expensive to fix if it breaks! thats unfortunate it had so many problems.. can't go wrong with a XR8! cheers m8 thanks for watching

[@Marty-dm3kc]

Great vid, very cool car!

[@RossReviewsau]

thank m8! glad you enjoyed it!

[@kdblowngts7167]

Should’ve reviewed Cya80 800hp E3 GTS

[@RossReviewsau]

hook me up? haha

[@ivovasilev2671]

Good lawd, some of these cars down under have whole barcodes as their series name...

[@RossReviewsau]

They made damn good cars tho

[@markmark728]

Good as usual:) Thx mate for this reviews:))

[@RossReviewsau]

glad your enjoying them bro! more to come

[@markmark728]

@@RossReviewsau Can i ask a big Favour mate? If it is ok i will sent you an email asap.

[@RossReviewsau]

Mark Mark feel free to m8 [e-mail]

[@markmark728]

@@RossReviewsau Sorry for the late because of the corona in Europe.... I will message you soon.

[@markmark728]

@@RossReviewsauAlready send!! Thanks in advance for your help Mate... Means a lot!!! :)

[@solleilua]

That sound 👌🏽

[@RossReviewsau]

so good eh!

[@videomaker8207]

Hsv never fails

[@RossReviewsau]

this car was so much fun.. great cruiser

[@mickeydee3595]

My old man has the 20 year of clubsport edition VE, Only 100 made

[@RossReviewsau]

Very nice man! epic cars

[@mickeydee3595]

@@RossReviewsau Yeap, awesome cars. We got to the point where both holden and ford were both producing amazing cars. What a shame we threw it all away. Hold onto them

[@RossReviewsau]

@@mickeydee3595 that's it man.. keep these cars n take care of them now.. true legends both of them

[@iamasmurf1122]

They made 101 of them actually hsvdatabase.weebly.com/hsv-e-series-build-numbers.html

[@bushwood1676]

Man that’s a looker

[@RossReviewsau]

beast!

[@videomaker8207]

I love these cute little beasts

[@RossReviewsau]

awesome cars eh

[@78Giddo]

Albany number plates, nice.

[@RossReviewsau]

are they lol the owner maybe got it from down there not sure 😅

[@MrSkylinedriver]

Nah. Was sold to a dealership in Perth

[@Cristianityl]

My uncle has one 6 speed manual

[@RossReviewsau]

😮‍💨👌 the way to go

[@marcsong2674]

How different is this from a ve ss

[@RossReviewsau]

Very different 😅

[@trenthickey4483]

Nice!👌🏼

[@jonniebdead]

I have build number 49 645rwhp

[@RossReviewsau]

Oh very nice!🤩

[@kmuinde]

Looks like it's going to get a speed ticket while stationary, mean looks

[@RossReviewsau]

its aggressive eh! always liked these VE GTS cars

[@stephenandwendyfowler5951]

What wad the time

[@2jztheworld361]

If you’re ever in SA and want something completely unique to review can do my 2jz Toyota aristo 400kw single turbo with a screamer and super comfortable for a 25 year old car just a thought 🙏

[@RossReviewsau]

aww cheers m8 legend! hope to travel some different cities soon for the channel hope to see it someday! appreciate it m8

[@2jztheworld361]

Ross Reviews would be killer man definitely something new and interesting for the channel as the car is pretty quirky as most of the old Japanese luxury cars are

[@RossReviewsau]

@@2jztheworld361 ive actually reviewed a 500hp Aristo before haha would love to do another one tho! :) very cool cars

[@2jztheworld361]

Ross Reviews I’ll go check the video man

[@EnkeiTenjin]

Ve e3? VE Series 3. The E3 denotes that it's an E series commodore. It's not a VE E3. Commodores always have been noted as V- followed by their series letter. This is the 3rd iteration of the E series commodore. Hence VE series 3.

[@RossReviewsau]

yes i guess your right lol did sound a bit funny when i said it🤷‍♂️

[@ZenoGy]

Its not a Commodore , but a HSV E3 . My 08 Maloo is an E1 .

[@Law19157]

I wonder if I can import one to the U.S. I don't really like the Pontiac GTO, G8 or Chevrolet SS here in California. I like the HSV's although it is a bit confusing keeping up with all the HSV models. I don't live in Australia so I don't know the difference between the various HSV acronyms. I think I can import the older 1996 model due to the U.S. 25 year rule but I want one of these newer ones.

[@RossReviewsau]

HSV is basically Holden Special Vehicles... and its like the AMG version of Mercedes.. everything is just better with the HSV. you have the GTO the 2 door one witch is also here.. and you have the later model SS witch is a great car by the way.. just a shame you never got the HSV versions.. unfortunately you do have that 25 year rule tho i did see them importing utes of this same era on doug demeros channel.. wouldnt be the same thing but there could be a loophole somehow.. ps just send it to canada.. 15 year rule there

[@Law19157]

@@RossReviewsau The acronyms I meant was like HSV GTS or HSV SSV or GTS1 Maloo W1 or SV6000. It's got my mind running in circles. Thanks for the Canada 15 year tip.

[@Law19157]

@@RossReviewsau Also, is the HSV models different from a Chevrolet SS?

[@claytonvankuyl4268]

Come review my VF redline ute!

[@RossReviewsau]

where you at! be happy to PM me on FB or insta

[@queenslandballistics2987]

Doesn't Biante make those cars in 1:18 scale but as a resin model?

[@RossReviewsau]

lol not sure bro

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@RossReviewsau I just thought I've seen something like it.

[@hairyscary8511]

The 15 that went to NZ are from the 125

[@RossReviewsau]

from what i was told n read there were 140.. 125 Aus 15 NZ but im not 100% sure

[@hairyscary8511]

@@RossReviewsau uncle owns 1 that's how I know & yep a beast

[@jasongrimes8535]

Tuned and only making 270rwkw that's sad but it looks nice though

[@RossReviewsau]

its lower than i'm used to reviewing but felt dame good! plenty for the street it felt like :)

[@undy22]

Considering it’s bassicly stock with Otr and a cat back that’s pretty good numbers if that was cammed it would soon turn those numbers up. , let alone boost lol

[@7071t6]

Now you can pick them up for less than 50K, lol :) also with lost of kms as well, lol :)

[@RossReviewsau]

they aint getting any cheaper thats for sure haha

[@ls1hinchy546]

Hahaha where from? There's 1 available under 50k then rest over 50k im trying to find 1 cheaper atm, QLD police had 4 HSV's with fatal 1 2 3 and 4 on plates all same colour

[@ls1hinchy546]

46k the cheapest with 140 thou kms at car yard another with same ks 55k+ private, when you buy second hand with low ks you are buying other people's problems then have to spend $, either brand new or 1 with 100ks + then owner had few things fix

[@gypsy_on_drugs1285]

fuck here I was thinking the video was out xD

[@RossReviewsau]

its out now m8

[@gypsy_on_drugs1285]

@@RossReviewsau Woooo, you might have yo get yourself a Holden aswell to go with the Falcon

[@RossReviewsau]

@@gypsy_on_drugs1285 i would love one of each! hopefully will do so soon !

[@driver3025]

You and bloody yellow...!🤯

[@RossReviewsau]

haha! i love it! 💛

[@BigRoy1979]

What diameter exhaust? Was it stainless?

[@MrSkylinedriver]

2 1/2 mild mate

[@E2EK131MM]

Nice

[@RossReviewsau]

Gotta love these

[@kristianspencer1978]

I prefer the original vxr8 ls3 it’s better looking.

[@RossReviewsau]

each to their own

[@7071t6]

Ross mate you need to learn how to talk australian, its head rests not headliner, which is the stuff above your head right through out the inner roof of the car? Also noticed ever car you have done, you have the specs wrong as well. cheers buddy and still love rockingham in WA. :)

[@RossReviewsau]

what wrong specs did i mention?

[@BigRoy1979]

Why didn't the owner do the headers?

[@RossReviewsau]

🤷‍♂️

[@MrSkylinedriver]

Exhaust was on there when I bought it. I just put on high flow cats and vcm intake. Not bothered with the headers. It's just a cruiser.

[@bluespig1]

Got a front clip like a cattle guard on a Locomotive and yet another Chevy motor in a Holden....

[@RossReviewsau]

i can see it haha

[@marleynugent2236]

#bowdensown

[@jimclarke1108]

Might keep up with a sprint))

[@RossReviewsau]

Jim Clarke not quiet there in speed I reckon but bloody good car in love the interior a lot more than the ford

[@jimclarke1108]

@@RossReviewsauI agree . my FGX looks a bit ordinary )) The Ford interior goes back 12 years.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@jimclarke1108 sadly yes but both amazing cars..

[@jakob31448]

What was that start up?!? Doesn’t sound healthy 😂😂 2:26 somethings rattling like crazy

[@RossReviewsau]

pretty sure it was his exhaust there was something loose

[@prodbyseb1277]

😍😍

[@BigRoy1979]

Nice car but why do you keep fucking up the 370 rwkw and calling it hp?

[@RossReviewsau]

its 370HP to the rear the owner told me.. not kW (very mild tune)

[@jakob31448]

Vcm intake, catback exhaust and a tune on an ls3 and only got 275 kw? Pretty shit tune

[@RossReviewsau]

yeh i was surprised by the number also very modest tune i guess.. still felt healthy tho driving

[@mohammedmahawreh9639]

♥️♥️

[@RossReviewsau]

:)

[@supercruiser4925]

This Holden was made for the asian population in Australia with that JDM body kit.

[@RossReviewsau]

you dont like it??

[@volksdeutschewaffenss9670]

where's your mom, i just loved her car review, i can't stop watching it, bring back your mom PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elrud5964]

370hp? Surely that cant be right

[@RossReviewsau]

very mild (safe) tune.. n minor mods.

[@RossReviewsau]

about 360 to the crank in stock form

[@elrud5964]

@@RossReviewsau true, ive never driven a v8 hard, my old bf xr6t had 470hp. I wonder if the v8 would feel sluggish in comparison. Thanks for the reply.

[@CrispyHulk1]

Dude. Say saturn graphite one more time and see what I do to you.

[@RossReviewsau]

Satin Graphite🙃

[@hotcakes1117]

Hardly surprising it has WA number plates, bogan miner toy

[@bradbalfour1938]

8 years ago it looked good but it's so outdated now! The zl1 shits all over it

[@RossReviewsau]

i still love the Aussie 4 door cars idk i didnt grow up with them so maybe that's why i'm fascinated by them still

[@angelaandshaneyoung9357]

Eww a Ford Ute get a Holden for got sake

[@volksdeutschewaffenss9670]

sorry ross but the exhaust note sounds like a wet fart,

[@MrSkylinedriver]

Have to agree with you. When u mash it, the top end it doesn't sound that nice. For some reason it sounds a lot nicer at half throttle. I don't drive it that hard so it's not a big problem 😃

[@RossReviewsau]

Eric Clear I still liked the sound 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@mikenolan3060]

Do you have sh!t suck in ya ears or you just born with a defect? If you thing this sounds bad mate i'd hate to hear what you think sounds good.

[@akuapiatas]

it may be special but it's old and a has-been