AWD HSV V8 Sportwagon* Weird & Its Almost Perfect! HSV Avalanche Review

[@mrcaps1971]

I used to own one of these. The HSV Avalanche was built on the Holden Adventra LX8 platform. If you could get past the really poor fuel economy, they made the best long haul cruiser. I often drove mine interstate and took it on off grid camping trips. Awesome tow vehicle, but again, if I towed my camp trailer, I would often take a jerry can of fuel as they really should have come with a long range fuel tank. Another really cool feature of the Adventra LX8 was the flip open rear tail gate window and factory self leveling rear air bag suspension that self adjusted it's ride height when a trailer was hitched. Overall a great car with plenty of power that was able to handle sandy beaches and bush tracks but limited due to its ride height and poor fuel economy.

[@exogator]

I liked the flip up glass so much I modded an adventra tailgate to fit a standard wagon

[@ppsnake]

These things are bad ass, I have a 2009 HSV LS3 Tourer and having one of these in the shed next to it would almost be my perfect 2 car garage i think.

[@RossReviewsau]

goals eh man

[@steveharris877]

You should try and get your hands on the HSV Grange, the ultimate Statesman/Caprice.

[@RossReviewsau]

im trying so hard to find a grange!

[@joshlegg8600]

Yesss please. One of the early wm/ve models. 2007-2008.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

Can never have enough HSV on your channel.

[@davey6680]

Im with you Steve! i do love both the VY and VE Grange

[@bennystato8625]

I got a vq caprice and 2 vs statesmans😎💪love all statesman, caprice and of course the grange👌

[@fiftyoneindustries2]

Even in the 2010's we still had the balls to build some fucking odd cars in this country. And thats why I love them, cause we had the balls to do it

[@RossReviewsau]

thats it eh! love the fact they made crazy cars

[@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760]

This was 2000s

[@GTGDPUBLICAGENT]

@@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760 he knows, he is talking about even after this we were still making crazy cars

[@MrHeath1971]

I like it! It's kind of like a giant forester, but way more interesting and rare! Only 137,478km on the clock - decent for its age.

[@RossReviewsau]

thats it! haha crazy for a HSV eh :)

[@liamgross7217]

The Adventra LX8 which the HSV is based on is also a good car, I have two I use for work, great fun on country dirt roads The 4 speed is certainly the weak point and will break. Some guy did add a 6 speed manual. The Adventra was the all round wagon Australia should have really jumped on. But you need the V8 the v6 lacks a bit.

[@ghs7714]

i had sex in a lx8 a few years ago.

[@RossReviewsau]

id love to compare a LX8 to this someday.. a manual swap would be very cool!

[@liamgross7217]

@@RossReviewsau unlike other HSVs I’m not sure the xtra dollars are worth it. I wasn’t seeing a lot of difference. Note the AWD coupe 4 Monaro only existed due to the Adventra. Not sure you had an opportunity to test one of those.

[@RossReviewsau]

@@liamgross7217 no i have not been lucky enough to review one! VERY hopeful tho one day

[@Bondmaster007]

Amazing Car, And looks fun, Remember these, was an odd car but thats when HSV/Holden could surprise us.

[@RossReviewsau]

love it eh.. weird and quirky

[@splashpit]

I’ve still got the Cross 8 130k on the clock . Love driving it !

[@liamgross7217]

I got an Adventra LX8 I really like it. It’s a keeper.

[@RossReviewsau]

wicked stuff!

[@haydentrickey5690]

Same mine just ticked over 310k ironically lol

[@uncleray308]

I Live in Auckland NZ and own A Green 2004 VY2 Avalanche and I Love It

[@RossReviewsau]

SO COOL! hold onto her

[@richardjackson5536]

Great review, glad you appreciate it! Ive had 3x HSV Avalanche wagons and currently have two here in VIC, a VY & VZ. Cool family cars, totally love them. Would be awesome with a 6 speed manual. Tows the van well though. That one is in great condition with low Kms, not many in that colour either. That one has a non standard cat back exhaust by the looks. Your a bit off with some of your facts though. Final Build numbers from Andrew Purcell at HSV HQ for both AUS & NZ are: VYII HSV Avalanche = 140 VYII HSV Avalanche XUV = 109 VZ Avalanche = 58 VZ Avalanche XUV = 95 The VY build numbers aren’t sequential, many were skipped, and customers ordered their preference but VZ were in order.

[@RossReviewsau]

DAMN thanks for that info.. i was just going off the HSV database.. this one was build #150

[@jimpraxis3878]

Everything Holden and HSV developed off the CrossTrack AWD platform was great. I've got an 05 Adventra LX8 with Avalanche brakes and suspension and an upgraded 4L60, and it goes hard, but I've also driven one of the Cross8 utes with a 6-speed auto conversion, and the extra 2 gears make a huge difference, even still in automatic.

[@garyrielly1955]

Great video on a great car. I currently own a 2004 Holden VYII ADVENTRA LX8 which is basically the same car except for 35 kilowatts of power less than the HSV AVALANCHE, plus all the body kit and better brakes and 18 inch wheels. For their age they are a great all round go anywhere car with it’s All Wheel Drive and the trusty old LS1 V8. My ADVENTRA is currently about to clock over the 300,000kms mark and she is still going strong.

[@RossReviewsau]

god damn! 300k is good for one of these i would have thought! good stuff.. great bit of history this car.. enjoyed reviewing it

[@LawrenceAbramoff]

Awesome review mate! Was a really good advertisement for them. Would definitely buy immediately if I had the funds to resto mod it. I loved these when they were launched but I was a teenager back then

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers! definitely a great collector piece these Avalanches..

[@mcd3379]

I remember when these came out and at the time Holden was trying to release something that would compete with the Territory, as it didn't have a vehicle that could function as a direct competitor. It wasn't an SUV and it was more than a car / wagon. Ford would hit back later with the Turbo Territory.

[@RossReviewsau]

yeh ford did a better execution as we all can see. but the fact remains i love HSV for trying this and i think its so cool

[@peterj5751]

Better execution or simply was too much of a wagon for the trend towards SUVs which really are just wagons sitting higher.

[@marcgucciardo1942]

I had an Avalanche and an F6X . The Ford was a much nicer car to drive. The Hsv was a better tow vehicle though.

[@7homas0wen]

My best mate at primary schools dad had one. Was such a cool and unique car I thought back in the day. Was black and lowered. He still has it as far as I’m aware.

[@RossReviewsau]

that would be so cool! epic family car for back in the day

[@troycassidy6177]

Basically HSV saying to Subaru that's cute hold my beer

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHA i like that

[@jrbuch]

My brother and I love to chat about cars. We always say the biggest advance in the last 15 or so years has been better automatic transmissions with more gears. My IS350 F Sport (My car is the same spec the one you reviewed) is a monster off the line and easily kills early LS-powered and Ford Boss-powered cars with the autos. I put that down to the transmission and gear ratios only. All from a 3.5 liter V6.

[@RossReviewsau]

thos lexus cars are seriously quick eh! your right the autos have improved night and day since 15 years ago!

[@xsct878]

@@kresnik_sscope

[@john.mariani]

Good car and great review, always enjoy watching Ross Reviews 👍 I’ve got a 2001 CV8 Monaro, this car would look good next to that 😎

[@RossReviewsau]

love a CV8! thanks john glad you enjoyed it

[@mikenolan3060]

Bloody oth can always count on HSV to make some weird wonderful cars. If I somehow took over the world one of my 1st acts would be to round up every single 4L60e and have them smelted down and turned into TR6060 and 6L90e boxes

[@trixnhoez2964]

😂😂😂

[@liamgross7217]

I’ve got two LX8s I still use for the work good car shit transmission. I don’t recon the HSV is different enough to justify the price above the LX8.

[@Evvzt]

😂 🤙🏽😂😂

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHA mike you legend! you aint wrong.. get rid of the damn slush boxes and TR6060s for every one! haha

[@r4_w1_d37]

Faaakkkin Noooolssseyy

[@JP211193]

Picked up myself a lx8 adventra a couple weeks back for cheap (6k in nsw) well cheap for today's market. Ls1, love the wide body and comfortable as and can fit all the kids (registered 7 seater) Hopefully mods to come to give her a bit more poke

[@dhiquobgnaloo]

A mate of mine had 1 of these and we took it out to steep point to test its off road ability it got there no problems only downside fuel tank is to small for that engine and it lacks ground clearance but other than that its a good on road off road mix, nice review.

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers mate! yeh i reckon it would go alright eh.. just that fuel bill and the 4 speed eh.. very cool HSV i still think

[@rhyswerner8749]

I've seen 3 of these on the road in my 22 years of living in Adelaide SA. Very cool unique cars

[@RossReviewsau]

super rare :) big selling point

[@AllTerrainAction]

Ross we've been driving these things for years they are one hell of a weapon of a vehicle design. Our channel is based on the non HSV version Adventra we take and seriously take it off road.

[@barryhall5266]

Love the jacked crewmans aswell

[@RossReviewsau]

very cool! ill have to check your channel out! glad you enjoyed this one :)

[@RiffRaff07]

I Have the stock VZ LX6 Addy and love it! So much so have decided to keep it and restore her. Honestly my favorite car I've owned 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

so glad to hear you saying your going to restore it! they deserve the love :)

[@aaaaplay]

Anyone else remember that the School Photograph that drove around to all the NSW public schools in the 2000's and 2010's had one in silver for the longest time? It was literally the only time I've seen one.

[@RossReviewsau]

thats cool haha.. very rare car TBH that photographer was a legend

[@QKvox]

Its so unique but so good and very bloody rare where I live at least

[@RossReviewsau]

VERY RARE! ive only seen 1 or 2 before around perth

[@forestmusicforanimals]

Very cool John

[@RossReviewsau]

gotta love it

[@beatsautomotiveandelectric4793]

I was mates with a guy who was the general manager of a HSV dealership he often gave me HSV'S to drive including one of these a Coup 4 and many others I usually had them for 2 weeks or more they all came with a fuel card. Had great fun with these. I now own a GTS Maloo which I have had since new, geat vehicle.

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man! how cool is that :) wish i was doing reviews back then haha

[@darianburgess1175]

I’ve got an lx8 Adventra! They’re amazing cars

[@RossReviewsau]

very cool!

[@Startyjam]

Great review as always mate! A very unique vehicle by HSV for sure I have a 2010 FG XR50 in Vic

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate! very unique eh.. your in the running love a good falcon

[@moey6942]

Underrated car 🔥🔥

[@RossReviewsau]

very!

[@goran2009]

When HSV was a true powerhouse… Back then I didn’t have money to get HSV, today it’s cheaper for me to drive decent model BMW than HSV… Crazy times

[@marnuscoreyempanadaslooseb6760]

I know it’s crazy, it’s cheaper to buy an F10 M5 than even a basic Clubsport Gen F atm and it’s cheaper to buy an F30 LCI 340i than a Series 2/3 Clubsport. Quite frankly I think you’d be crazy to buy a HSV over an M5 or 340i for the prices that people want in this covid market. That being said I’ve always wanted a HSV, but I couldn’t justify it for those prices, especially the VE based Series 2/3 models which are now a decade old.

[@Givngr31f215]

Love that ultra Violet purple. ,pitty it hasn’t sold yet , it been for sale all year and no buyers

[@natebrooksy7871]

First V8 I ever drove was a holden avalanche and it did put a smile on my face their an awesome car my dad sold his a few years ago, great content as always keep it up 👍🏻 Ford ba xr6 na Perth w.a

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks nate! what a first V8 to go in haha.. killer wagons :) in the draw

[@whstato0212]

Always thought adventras were interesting when i was younger. Would love to drive one at some point

[@RossReviewsau]

its such a interesting vehicle.. truly a collector piece :)

[@BodenM]

My dad used to own an '04 Avalanche in this same Ultraviolet colour that he bought brand new, would love to know where it ended up tbh because there certainly wasn't many of them in that colour haha

[@RossReviewsau]

very rare cars! hopefully its in a shed somewhere being taken care off!

[@davey6680]

This is a car I've wanted a proper review of but didn't realize it till now, Thanks Johnathan Ross :)

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it mate 👏😁

[@davey6680]

@@RossReviewsau Sure did :)

[@camf7522]

You should also find an Aussie Mitsubishi TL Magna AWD to review.

[@RossReviewsau]

been looking for one! very rare

[@michaelellams9105]

This was Holden at the time when they didn't design a vehicle like Ford did with the Territory and tried to compete with the Territory and other AWD vehicles and the main reason why they were discontinued is they couldn't compete. Even with the HSV element the Adventra experiment didn't last. Great review as always fella and keep them coming.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate! glad you enjoyed the review.. definitely a weird one from HSV

[@ebv8]

I'd love to own the HSV version but I'll have to make do with my '05 VZ LX8, it's got a few goodies and does 0-100km in 6.0 which is awesome... a powergate might help it go even better 😉

[@RossReviewsau]

damn! good stuff 6 flat is impressive.. id love to compare this to a LX8 some day

[@Toby.h1]

Always been intrigued in these beasts, I drive a vf sv6

[@RossReviewsau]

These are awesome eh

[@mortensenvick5711]

hey bro hsv avalanche ground clearance was the same of holden adventra VZ? damn, I love australian cars. cheers from italy

[@RossReviewsau]

From Italy! Welcome🤘🇦🇺

[@deanpolis4516]

Very interesting car that is, shame they didn't put a manual option for these but a nice yet quirky car never the less. These woulda made cool sleepers too imo

[@RossReviewsau]

exactly eh.. but your right still a very cool quirky HSV

[@grahamtangey8680]

Love the reviews. Which camera do you use attached to the windscreen on the vehicle?

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate! for the outside? or inside haha..

[@grahamtangey8680]

@@RossReviewsau Inside

[@agent_soshi]

I’ve seen one Avalanche XUV in Perth, had Broome plates on it though

[@RossReviewsau]

Very rare beasts

[@eldraino9933]

I live in Melbourne and own a 2005 LX8 Adventra

[@RossReviewsau]

nice cool car

[@darrensice1550]

There’s a twin turbo coupe”4 that has 1000whp and that’s all 4 wheels don’t know if it’s still driving around but it did feature on one of the car programs on television.

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man id love to get a hold of that for a review!

[@davidr4332]

i have the 06 V6 5 speed auto Adventra plane jane Model and I just love it..

[@RossReviewsau]

nice one ! rare to see

[@blazerlazer5526]

Great video! Have only ever seen one or two HSV here in Auckland New Zealand, both of them were black. Such cool and rare cars now. Currently cruising in a 2005 XR6 yeeew! Up da barra! Living in Auckland haha

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers brotha from over the ditch! gotta love these rare beasts eh

[@blazerlazer5526]

@@RossReviewsau haha heck yeah! Luckily there’s the adventra for the ones who can’t afford the Avalanche haha

[@marcgucciardo1942]

The other HSV models had the LS2 engine. The AWD system was only developed for the Coupe 4 and avalanche LS1

[@RossReviewsau]

i really want to find the coupe 4 now! lol

[@betsyhughes2208]

I'm actually looking at getting one of these, it's a dealer one owner, in silver with a towbar, really low KMs, no off road, no towing always garaged, with backseat vid screens and I can change it over to leds & install a full after market setup for rear camera with all the bells and whistles (you know what I mean 😊) I'm thinking of trading my 2017 Subie 3.5 V6 with more KMs than the wagon has. It's a dream of a car the Sub & I love her but she just isn't my very last car (if you know what I'm saying) she's got amazing bells and whistles but I'm not 100% with her!!! I don't drive heaps so the fuel isn't an issue for me. I just really like these beasties & I live in the country so the AWD is a necessity. And hot damn these are sexy, any other model wouldn't get up my driveway, too low & our dirt roads round here can be cruel to low slung cars, plus the need to tow!!! So they want $29k for it, like I said full books, 2 keys and it's pretty slick!!! Any opinions will be great 👍 love yous...... Plus I'd get to sing "We love football, meat pies, kangaroos and Holden cars!" again and loudly!!! 👍😁❤️

[@justinwebb624]

Just dreaming the other day about a RTV v8 tickford TE50 wagon, now that would have been good too ...au xr8 ute w.a

[@RossReviewsau]

COULD YOU IMAGINE!!! that would be so cool

[@davidtranmedia5112]

Imagine lowered and some walkies and supercharger or turbo it. Manual swap it. It would be a beast because of that 4WD set up. It will just hook up and go.

[@RossReviewsau]

Hot i

[@ScatManAust]

Having a six speed manual would not have been very good in the Adventra. In the 2wd wagon well that would be totally different . For the all wheel drive system used in the Adventra/ Avalanche the auto would really be the only worthwhile option as the whole transmission, engine, brake, and stability work hand in hand and all electronically controlled. The six speed or any other manual box would just not work unless you only take the kids to school and never went off the black stuff. Having said this , Its a shame GMH and HSV only used the 4l65e and never put in a decent auto.

[@Rusted_Anarchy]

Not completely true in the adventra group on Facebook one of the fellas did the work to convert his to a 6 speed manual from a ve he now sells the kits and there are about 10 guys doing the conversion now.

[@ScatManAust]

Yes, I have seen them. Probably a very good quality conversion, but still not Inegrated with the system to be an all-wheel drive vehicle with the power control of the complete system. It is the sum of the torque converter, gear ratios, brakes, and stability control, and all the sensors and computer to control it all that make up the Holden all-wheel drive system. Take away all that integration and you are pretty well left with a lame soft roader. Now if somehow, you could modulate the clutch and power into the computer system, then it may make some sort of sense. The clutch would not stand a chance in hell trying to cope with the needs of high torque at zero or near zero ground speed. Remember the torque converter will deliver 2.5-3 times the torque of the engine at stall for the transmission to work with in tough situations. One decent bog and the clutch would be sitting in the bell housing as clutches don't like slipping for long especially under high engine speed. All sounds good in theory at first glance but would only be useful on good dirt roads or bitumen. Get off the track and push the limits a little and the manual with clutch will show its true colours and will not cut it. Saying all this, I have a v8 addy and I would like a better auto in it. I also have a Maloo R8 with six speed box and it is great fun, but it is a REAL PIA in the city carnage and the addy would be exactly the same. I find the addy a pleasure to drive with the auto compared to the Maloo in heavy traffic. Now, what I do have is three Transit vans and three trucks and a LS1 and addy auto box to go into one of the trucks😁😁😁😁😁 I did a v6 conversion in one of the vans years ago and it was a match made in heaven. @@Rusted_Anarchy

[@broceyfletcher7585]

2007 NS VRX 3.8LTR V6 Pajero seen a few of these and the Adventras killing it on Rainbow Beach, QLD.

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to test this out off road! haha

[@jrburger95]

You should review a bone stock XF Falcon with the 250 Crossflow Inline 6

[@guntherhunter5231]

good luck finding one

[@jrburger95]

@@guntherhunter5231 I used to own one... Before I started modding it.

[@RossReviewsau]

i want to just hard to find

[@barbraabsalom4531]

Then after that , do an upgrade test , a.1985 XF Fairmont Ghia with the first of the injected engines , still crossflow & pushrod ( EEC IV ) with the digital dash/speedo which they said was totally inaccurate & failed regularly , mine never did . The only thing that stuffed up apart from a few door handles was the computer located in the passenger footwell kick panel . Car started playing up one day , took it to the mechanics , he found an egg cup full of water in the computer , dried it out & put a protective plastic sleeve over it ( like au’s are standard ) & away it went again for another 100000klm. It really had a lot of power for the time , running full leaded super petrol , along with the most comfortable seats I have ever had in any car & standard suspension was rear coil sprung watts link live axle with close to limousine ride quality . The partner & I have owned many fords including a fairlane g220 & a couple of holdens since but we both agree the XF ghia was the best riding & most comfortable car of them all .

[@djvali9577]

this is one crazy HSV really cool to see! :)

[@RossReviewsau]

its a gem

[@elmotovonbrappbrapp4080]

I’ve got the ute if you want to review in west Australia

[@RossReviewsau]

True send me a message on fb or Instagram! I’m in Perth

[@sumosprojects]

A R&D offering I reckon were these vehicles mate & it’s a shame that they didn’t hit a bigger scale production target but as you described thirsty cars are going to be overlooked considering fuel prices today 🇦🇺🍻👍👍

[@RossReviewsau]

it is a shame they didnt do more production but i guess thats what makes them so special today is there rarity :) very cool HSV i reckon

[@carloss3809]

I love how you say mate!

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers mate 😉

[@BadApe351]

Very unique Aussie muscle car that will be a future classic.

[@RossReviewsau]

100% agree mate very cool rare aussie machine

[@kryptoz9605]

Holden Commodore VE, New Zealand

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate in the running

[@muscle_car_guy2338]

Jeez to me on the 0-100km launch she sounded a bit tired, especially in the gear changes. Mine does not sound so tired and my Adventra isn’t even a HSV.

[@RossReviewsau]

could be from sitting to long maybe

[@bigcazza5260]

tbh coilovers at the front and a bit of camber/toe would easily overcome the understeer when you push them

[@RossReviewsau]

would help.. def soft suspension tho

[@merc13norris55]

2008 FG F6. Another great review. Nice job Ross Shared and liked.

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks brother! gotta love a F6

[@bobajob1601]

Yep had an LX8 as a company car back when new, great car!

[@RossReviewsau]

wicked id love to compare one eh

[@TPSKurochi]

Idk how the tune would go, but I have a 2013 Chrysler SRT-8 👏 South Perth, WA

[@RossReviewsau]

wicked! love a SRT-8! in the running

[@TPSKurochi]

@@RossReviewsau Something about owning a somewhat new V8 in Australia!

[@RossReviewsau]

@@TPSKurochi to right mate

[@stof455]

These cars were really odd. They seem cool today but back then were super expensive, didn't really have a target market, they just felt like Holden trying to recreate the Subarus.

[@RossReviewsau]

HAHA yeh i can imagine it being super strange n buyers not really willing to pay more for less eh.. but today it is such a rare car its basically a collector/museum piece

[@sassall4284]

Epic car. Should try find a Coupe 4 to review.

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to if i could find

[@pauljordan7465]

Another top video

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks brother

[@liamwalker1606]

I have build number 272 with 221,000kms on her. did you know that the rear window opens separately to the tailgate?

[@RossReviewsau]

very cool man! yes haha great feature that eh

[@juliannecarr1005]

I'm the detailer that worked my magic on this Avalanche.

[@RossReviewsau]

Eh wicked man! Ps I’m coming back again soon 😉

[@MrSkylinedriver]

2009 astra sri turbo, liked and shared. Another great review mate. Definitely one for the collector.

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers Eric! is that a new addition?? haha

[@MrSkylinedriver]

Yeh mate. Just a work car

[@RossReviewsau]

@@MrSkylinedriver mint!

[@paulliso8405]

Shared 😎🤙🏼 will be picking up a V8 falcon RTV soon. That giveaway would go perfect with my 1 of 118 ever V8 RTV’s ever built 😎🤙🏼

[@noahfischer6081]

Ive got a VY Berlina in Melbourne

[@RossReviewsau]

wicked.. in the draw

[@toddboggs7275]

Awesome review would enjoy a tune vt ss and ve ss both manual enjoy them both always wanted to try a drive of the all wheel drive

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate glad you enjoyed the review! i love these strange aussie machines :)

[@missinglink4205]

Clean car for twenty years old. Still at thirty five g's wouldn't buy one but that's just me. Keep the reviews coming mate👍🍻🇦🇺

[@RossReviewsau]

its expensive but look at the price of a club sport! more to come :)

[@troygaskin1394]

I have a vt commodore 2000 olympic edition v6. I'm in northern suburbs of Melbourne

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks troy you in the running

[@trumby7822]

What inch lift has it got.

[@RossReviewsau]

stock

[@trumby7822]

@@RossReviewsau thank you.

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

I own a VE SS L98 AUTO SEDAN.I think that your reviews are fantastic when you are looking for a car of any make. Your always honest about all of them good or bad. Keep up the blogs.👏👏🤝🤞🤙☝️🤘👍🤚💪👌🤜🤛Holden should have made a lot more of there range of cars in manual. I like it.

[@novakjovanovic7313]

Oh id love a tune! Fgx xr6 turbo ute, manual. Melbourne!

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate! in the running :)

[@lehans101]

Bit of nostalgia for me, was our family car back in the day, dad took it to barbagallo for the supercars and managed to get Peter Brock to sign the dash, love this car

[@MartinJones123]

Do you still have it? If you are going to sell it... You can charge more because of the Brock signature...

[@turbobarra326]

@@MartinJones123 mate, there's are that rare by themself, there going for crazy money I agree with you on the signature too

[@lehans101]

Much like anything it was sold too soon, back in 2010 ish for around 20k

[@MartinJones123]

@@turbobarra326 Add $25k because why not?

[@turbobarra326]

@@MartinJones123 yea mate I'm sure a collecter would happily pay more then 25 grand for just the signature

[@merca_00]

Surely you review a VS holden statesman

[@RossReviewsau]

if i can find one :)

[@jamesgatrill2731]

Great reviews mate .................. I have a 2008 WRX hatchback

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks James! in the running

[@louispasut9408]

What’s the link to that tuning device ?

[@RossReviewsau]

Laborde Motorsport can find them on fb

[@4abetterfuture]

BA FUTURA Sedan - 2002 Model - NA BARRA. South-East Queensland

[@RossReviewsau]

in the draw :)

[@GuppyDundee]

Have you ever reviewed a XU6 HSV sedan VT

[@RossReviewsau]

Not yet

[@GuppyDundee]

@@RossReviewsau ok . Thanks

[@tommclean8940]

Is there any e series falcons coming up soon?

[@RossReviewsau]

still have not found one in perth to review :(

[@kers225abk2]

Nice review mate. HSV have a Colorado which could be an interesting review 🤔 if you want to continue down that HSV offroad-ish vehicles. Great give away opportunity aswell. Someone is gonna be stoked with that tune 👍👍👌

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers! yes ill be doing some more HSVs n always looking for the weird ones haha..

[@andrevanderwalt2515]

You are not seriously suggesting the HSV colorado is a true hsv... it didn't even have a power upgrade...

[@420blessed3]

Hey mate I drive a wk statesman ls1 I live in perth

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks mate in the draw

[@Atriphiix]

2010 sv6 ute, Brisbane

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers thomas

[@steveallen1340]

Cool car to bolt a supercharger to.

[@RossReviewsau]

how good would that be! (swap in a 6mt) GOALS

[@bigcazza5260]

been in one of these in a gravel pit, steering was a tad limp when compared to an AU but the grip holy fuck, imagine if the B series RTV falcons were AWD

[@pauledwards9416]

That falcon would sound shit

[@bigcazza5260]

@@pauledwards9416 sound as in handling or engine noise? the 302 sounds mint with lukeys and extractors, and it turns in amazingly. or the rtv, ive driven an rtv, its stiffer than a normal falcon and hence can do AMAZING body roll drifts when you have momentum, for a workers rig an RTV awd barra falcon would be amazing. its probably not that hard to do if you grab a btr form a territory and the ascociated bits for awd

[@brianlaw2373]

I drive a vx commodore supercharged Calais an live in Queensland

[@RossReviewsau]

oh man! thats a sweet ride

[@davothegreat9990]

Sensational stuff!! 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

cheers davo!

[@trevordonohoe3712]

how big you go on sizes for merch?

[@RossReviewsau]

it should say on the page what sizes i have in stock..

[@trevordonohoe3712]

@@RossReviewsau no good for me... need 5xl

[@trevordonohoe3712]

cheers tho

[@whiffyauto2108]

Hold up these things came in cosmo purple?

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes sir

[@callumwearne7870]

ld take this over a hsv / clubsport any day.. the practicality is just so much better

[@RossReviewsau]

just wish it was a 6spd :(

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Ive seen some of the hsv avelanche around Perth

[@RossReviewsau]

very few ive seen

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Same I haven't seen much

[@thatanimationboy]

02 BA XR6 ute in Melbourne.

[@RossReviewsau]

in the draw ben