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!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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
@jinxyblue68733 жыл бұрын
This may just be my favourite HSV now, what a beautiful clean VE! Love your reviews Ross!
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! This was a really cool one 🔥😎
@mikenolan30604 жыл бұрын
17 likes and no thumbs down, the way it should be!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
amen bro
@manofwar5774 жыл бұрын
Wait til barra tries to crawl in, we all heard its bs b4.
@chrissmith98544 жыл бұрын
Mike Nolan are you one of them thumbs down on a ford review kind of guy
@queenslandballistics29874 жыл бұрын
@@chrissmith9854 Yeah he probably is. Hahaha
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@chrissmith9854 no mike would never thumbs down a video even if it was a clapped out civici was reviewing haha
@djvali95774 жыл бұрын
love all the little details that make this car special! the wheels look so good!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
the wheels do look very very good! great car
@barratheworld20644 жыл бұрын
I’m a barra man myself, but mate, I would love to own one of these, absolutely gorgeous car.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
gotta agree... they are really cool cars.. love the interior especially :)
@infiniteflightatc51744 жыл бұрын
I reckon I’d still rather a good old Barra but you can’t beat the sound of the HSV
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
both amazing cars so id be happy with both 🤣
@Xaevryn3 жыл бұрын
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.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yes you guys did get the G8 and also the later model SS i think
@maddoxholbert68964 жыл бұрын
U should drive a hsv gtsr W1 I would like to get your thoughts on one of them !
@queenslandballistics29874 жыл бұрын
Great idea, I really do agree! But those things are just so hard to get hold of unfortunately...😔
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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🙏
@queenslandballistics29874 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau well lets remain optimistic shall we.
@findmeareason4 жыл бұрын
loving the content brother, really been on a roll for 2020, look forward to more content ross ! xd
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
thank you m8! i've been very lucky the past couple months haha trying to keep it up! appreciate all the support bro
@cargamingcontent13444 жыл бұрын
What a beast😈😈 can’t wait for it to come out
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
not long now! see ya tmr morning bro
@ThatG8Guy4 жыл бұрын
Man that thing looks so sick, and that launch control is hilarious 😂
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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
@Dylmark4 жыл бұрын
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
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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..
@Dylmark4 жыл бұрын
Ross Reviews agreed
@mikenolan30604 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jackoftw33984 жыл бұрын
Awesome car & review. you should try find a HSV W427 to review (very rare) but ridiculous car, absolutely amazing.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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
@jackoftw33984 жыл бұрын
Ross Reviews Good on you mate, keep going great channel!
@BarrySmoother2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jacarandaaaa4 жыл бұрын
How much it cost? (For 2023- 2024)
@quxzi51874 жыл бұрын
This is so clean, new dream car!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
very very clean 👌
@MrSkylinedriver4 жыл бұрын
Awsome review Jonny. Car looked great 😃
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Eric your a lucky owner! will be a lot of jealous people watching including myself🤣
@Bondmaster0074 жыл бұрын
OMG YES....... cant wait
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
ME TOO! haha
@Bondmaster0074 жыл бұрын
Ross Reviews my favourite HSV.... ok top5 favourite
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@Bondmaster007 def top 5 👌
@KennyHall064 жыл бұрын
Keep the videos up your doing an awesome job 😊
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
thank you m8! plenty more to come
@jellybaby96302 ай бұрын
2012 HSV GTS Best Car Australia has Ever made. Silver
@RossReviewsau2 ай бұрын
Beautiful cars
@danielburke98814 жыл бұрын
Video deserves more likes. Love the shape/lines on these
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
thank you m8.. i really liked this one.. was a bit surprised myself it didn't get as many views as i thought🤷♂️
@Bondmaster0074 жыл бұрын
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!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@Bondmaster0074 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau Cant wait,,, Makes my Saturdays alot more fun
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@Michaels Carport you can get a VE Maloo :)
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@Michaels Carport no :( lol
@beaugunn26324 жыл бұрын
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.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
the VE is great always like it.. glad you enjoyed it did you like the launch? lol well sorta a launch ha
@beaugunn26324 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@mikenolan30604 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Elosee4 жыл бұрын
That gave you a bigger smile than the Barra mate HAHA, once one
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
😅 this was a good one.. just felt like a realy complete package this car.. inside and out bloody great car
@wattneer39124 жыл бұрын
I seen this was recorded in Perth... I can tell by the radio station you're listening to (Hit92.9)
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
haha nice observation! yes Perth Local :)
@pete5084 жыл бұрын
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.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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
@pete5084 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@pete508 thanks m8! always happens lol channel is heading the right way so ill keep going :)
@mickdejager39104 жыл бұрын
Ross and yellow Hahaha very nice Mate 😄😄
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
haha! love it💛
@thequi-ken96082 жыл бұрын
Won one of this exact cars in a Instagram giveaway and sold it and bought a fpv instead haha
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
REALLY! haha gotta love FPV ;)
@thequi-ken96082 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau ford all the way!
@RagingRandyCola4 жыл бұрын
Love ya Ross! Keep smashing it ❤️
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
thank you m8! appreciate the support! next week's episode is gonna be really special
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@Michaels Carport haha m8 let's make it happen
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@Michaels Carport gonna go to brisbane at some point this year!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@Michaels Carport im already overloaded with cars when i get there haha better stay a while if i can haha
@simo73214 жыл бұрын
Looks like you've been doing quite a few launch controls @12.00?😁
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Simon Booth 😏 haha
@jethrox8274 жыл бұрын
They should have kept that big 427 donk that Brocky used to race
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
would love to test n feel the difference with the W427
@Conssumed4 жыл бұрын
Ughhhhhhhh I'm speechless 😍😩😶
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
gorgeous car 🔥
@jman46524 жыл бұрын
Nice. 👍
@chrissmith98544 жыл бұрын
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
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
yes! its plenty enough for the street.. really liked this car felt great for a weekend warrior car
@7071t64 жыл бұрын
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.:)
@pottsyxsjado4 жыл бұрын
a non ls3 lol no nope
@whatsgoodie55864 жыл бұрын
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 👍
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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-dm3kc4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, very cool car!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
thank m8! glad you enjoyed it!
@kdblowngts71674 жыл бұрын
Should’ve reviewed Cya80 800hp E3 GTS
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
hook me up? haha
@ivovasilev26712 жыл бұрын
Good lawd, some of these cars down under have whole barcodes as their series name...
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
They made damn good cars tho
@markmark7284 жыл бұрын
Good as usual:) Thx mate for this reviews:))
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
glad your enjoying them bro! more to come
@markmark7284 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau Can i ask a big Favour mate? If it is ok i will sent you an email asap.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Mark Mark feel free to m8 rossreviewsau@gmail.com
@markmark7284 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau Sorry for the late because of the corona in Europe.... I will message you soon.
@markmark7284 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsauAlready send!! Thanks in advance for your help Mate... Means a lot!!! :)
@solleilua4 жыл бұрын
That sound 👌🏽
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
so good eh!
@videomaker82073 жыл бұрын
Hsv never fails
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
this car was so much fun.. great cruiser
@mickeydee35954 жыл бұрын
My old man has the 20 year of clubsport edition VE, Only 100 made
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Very nice man! epic cars
@mickeydee35954 жыл бұрын
@@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
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@mickeydee3595 that's it man.. keep these cars n take care of them now.. true legends both of them
@iamasmurf11224 жыл бұрын
They made 101 of them actually hsvdatabase.weebly.com/hsv-e-series-build-numbers.html
@bushwood16763 жыл бұрын
Man that’s a looker
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
beast!
@videomaker82073 жыл бұрын
I love these cute little beasts
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
awesome cars eh
@78Giddo4 жыл бұрын
Albany number plates, nice.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
are they lol the owner maybe got it from down there not sure 😅
@MrSkylinedriver4 жыл бұрын
Nah. Was sold to a dealership in Perth
@Cristianityl Жыл бұрын
My uncle has one 6 speed manual
@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын
😮💨👌 the way to go
@marcsong26742 ай бұрын
How different is this from a ve ss
@RossReviewsau2 ай бұрын
Very different 😅
@trenthickey44834 жыл бұрын
Nice!👌🏼
@jonniebdead2 жыл бұрын
I have build number 49 645rwhp
@RossReviewsau2 жыл бұрын
Oh very nice!🤩
@kmuinde4 жыл бұрын
Looks like it's going to get a speed ticket while stationary, mean looks
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
its aggressive eh! always liked these VE GTS cars
@stephenandwendyfowler59517 ай бұрын
What wad the time
@2jztheworld3614 жыл бұрын
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 🙏
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
aww cheers m8 legend! hope to travel some different cities soon for the channel hope to see it someday! appreciate it m8
@2jztheworld3614 жыл бұрын
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
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@2jztheworld361 ive actually reviewed a 500hp Aristo before haha would love to do another one tho! :) very cool cars
@2jztheworld3614 жыл бұрын
Ross Reviews I’ll go check the video man
@EnkeiTenjin4 жыл бұрын
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.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
yes i guess your right lol did sound a bit funny when i said it🤷♂️
@ZenoGy4 жыл бұрын
Its not a Commodore , but a HSV E3 . My 08 Maloo is an E1 .
@Law191573 жыл бұрын
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.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
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
@Law191573 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Law191573 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau Also, is the HSV models different from a Chevrolet SS?
@claytonvankuyl42684 жыл бұрын
Come review my VF redline ute!
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
where you at! be happy to PM me on FB or insta
@queenslandballistics29874 жыл бұрын
Doesn't Biante make those cars in 1:18 scale but as a resin model?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
lol not sure bro
@queenslandballistics29874 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau I just thought I've seen something like it.
@hairyscary85114 жыл бұрын
The 15 that went to NZ are from the 125
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
from what i was told n read there were 140.. 125 Aus 15 NZ but im not 100% sure
@hairyscary85114 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau uncle owns 1 that's how I know & yep a beast
@jasongrimes85354 жыл бұрын
Tuned and only making 270rwkw that's sad but it looks nice though
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
its lower than i'm used to reviewing but felt dame good! plenty for the street it felt like :)
@undy224 жыл бұрын
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
@7071t63 жыл бұрын
Now you can pick them up for less than 50K, lol :) also with lost of kms as well, lol :)
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
they aint getting any cheaper thats for sure haha
@ls1hinchy5463 жыл бұрын
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
@ls1hinchy5463 жыл бұрын
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_drugs12854 жыл бұрын
fuck here I was thinking the video was out xD
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
its out now m8
@gypsy_on_drugs12854 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsau Woooo, you might have yo get yourself a Holden aswell to go with the Falcon
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@gypsy_on_drugs1285 i would love one of each! hopefully will do so soon !
@driver30254 жыл бұрын
You and bloody yellow...!🤯
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
haha! i love it! 💛
@BigRoy19794 жыл бұрын
What diameter exhaust? Was it stainless?
@MrSkylinedriver4 жыл бұрын
2 1/2 mild mate
@E2EK131MM Жыл бұрын
Nice
@RossReviewsau Жыл бұрын
Gotta love these
@kristianspencer19783 жыл бұрын
I prefer the original vxr8 ls3 it’s better looking.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
each to their own
@7071t64 жыл бұрын
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. :)
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
what wrong specs did i mention?
@BigRoy19794 жыл бұрын
Why didn't the owner do the headers?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
🤷♂️
@MrSkylinedriver4 жыл бұрын
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.
@bluespig13 жыл бұрын
Got a front clip like a cattle guard on a Locomotive and yet another Chevy motor in a Holden....
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
i can see it haha
@marleynugent22363 жыл бұрын
#bowdensown
@jimclarke11084 жыл бұрын
Might keep up with a sprint))
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Jim Clarke not quiet there in speed I reckon but bloody good car in love the interior a lot more than the ford
@jimclarke11084 жыл бұрын
@@RossReviewsauI agree . my FGX looks a bit ordinary )) The Ford interior goes back 12 years.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
@@jimclarke1108 sadly yes but both amazing cars..
@jakob314483 жыл бұрын
What was that start up?!? Doesn’t sound healthy 😂😂 2:26 somethings rattling like crazy
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
pretty sure it was his exhaust there was something loose
@prodbyseb12774 жыл бұрын
😍😍
@BigRoy19794 жыл бұрын
Nice car but why do you keep fucking up the 370 rwkw and calling it hp?
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
its 370HP to the rear the owner told me.. not kW (very mild tune)
@jakob314483 жыл бұрын
Vcm intake, catback exhaust and a tune on an ls3 and only got 275 kw? Pretty shit tune
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
yeh i was surprised by the number also very modest tune i guess.. still felt healthy tho driving
@mohammedmahawreh96393 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
:)
@supercruiser49253 жыл бұрын
This Holden was made for the asian population in Australia with that JDM body kit.
@RossReviewsau3 жыл бұрын
you dont like it??
@volksdeutschewaffenss96704 жыл бұрын
where's your mom, i just loved her car review, i can't stop watching it, bring back your mom PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@elrud59644 жыл бұрын
370hp? Surely that cant be right
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
very mild (safe) tune.. n minor mods.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
about 360 to the crank in stock form
@elrud59644 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@CrispyHulk14 жыл бұрын
Dude. Say saturn graphite one more time and see what I do to you.
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Satin Graphite🙃
@hotcakes11174 жыл бұрын
Hardly surprising it has WA number plates, bogan miner toy
@bradbalfour19384 жыл бұрын
8 years ago it looked good but it's so outdated now! The zl1 shits all over it
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
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
@angelaandshaneyoung93574 жыл бұрын
Eww a Ford Ute get a Holden for got sake
@volksdeutschewaffenss96704 жыл бұрын
sorry ross but the exhaust note sounds like a wet fart,
@MrSkylinedriver4 жыл бұрын
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 😃
@RossReviewsau4 жыл бұрын
Eric Clear I still liked the sound 🤷♂️🤣
@mikenolan30604 жыл бұрын
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.