See This Insanely Rare Crewman SSZ! V8, Manual Work Ute

[@georgekhoury9525]

I just picked an SS 6.0L crewman up for $8k. Got 265k on the clock but who cares. Its manual and its a V8. Lets rock

[@Jo_Wardy]

These cars are underrated I think. I know everyone loves the traditional two door Ute but the 4 door needs some love. I think the crewman’s look good when they are lowered and more sportier

[@RossReviewsau]

They can look really cool when done right when!

[@xenonsaccord4447]

Beautiful Ute. Best of both worlds. 4 doors like a commodore and a little bit of Tray practicality out the back.

[@RossReviewsau]

The perfect combo🤣

[@petermanuel7128]

Great review of the SSZ, Ross. Sure has a great sound. Goes well and looks good for the kilometres it’s done. Don’t see many around these days. I seen a black SS Crewman come into work one day a while ago. You could tell it has really been used for work. I hope at least some of them will be looked after for years to come. Enjoyed the review. Thanks Ross.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

It doesn't really matter about km affecting hp and 0-100. A lot of high km LS motors are in perfect condition. The cam and bearings look like new and minimal wear on the bores. Oil leaks don't affect hp either.

[@petermanuel7128]

@@Dan-rg7jj I said “looks good for the kilometres it’s done” not goes well for the kilometres it’s done.

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers Peter the SSZ definitely sounded like a beast! Was good fun for a big old 4 door ute

[@avonrastonar]

That thing is beautiful in white. I always liked the twin cab ute and would've purchased one if I didn't love my VU SS so much That VU was my first love.....😍💜❤️ I really like your reviews brother, because your in Australia we get to see vehicles that relate both Australians and us Kiwi's Chur my brother 🤙🏽

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you brother 🤙 I love a VU also!

[@79series]

Drop a vu front and dash in a vy crewman.

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

I had a VY SS Crewman 6 speed manual. Spent over $6000 on the motor. Pissed off that I swapped it for a VE SS. Awesome content 👍👌💯

[@RossReviewsau]

Thing would have went well then eh!

[@anonymousanonymous3073]

I have a Black one of these VY SS5.7litre - I’m getting it back to pristine condition. Glad I never sold it and put it away. It’s such a joy to drive. Almost as good as my VF SSV Redline 6.2 Litre LS3!! Almost 😏 My VR Caprice 5.0 Litre is still my great weekend cruiser- lumpy as 👍

[@Starwoman1960]

Love this review. Beautiful white Crewman. Love that sound. 👌 I own a red VZ S Pac 4 speed Auto. Use it as a daily and tows my horse float. Goes well. Gotta remember these Crewmans are getting older.

[@RossReviewsau]

They sound so good when opened up eh!

[@TheTruckdriver999]

Had one for a company car when they were new went well Just light in the rear under load Currently have a 2006 L76 6ltr SS ex Chaser head and cam package Love it in launch control U have great content on this channel

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate! I’m trying to keep the Aussie stuff coming

[@thompsonfamilyhuntingadven4036]

Decent review. I very nearly brought a VZ 6.0 manual RWD Crewie when I was shopping. But settled on the VY 5.7 auto X8 AWD fully optioned except for sunroof in Turbine Grey simply for the better ground clearance around farm and mostly country road driving & road handling/grip. It’s currently my daily for family of 5 including a toddler car seat in the middle with 360K on the clock and only major repairs in its life thus far are a lower control arm (thanks NSW roads) and very recently a new 4L60e gearbox and rebuilt differential. I will never sell it I don’t think. The only things I would change about it will be one day it getting the tub removed for a steel drop side tray. And possibly the new tr6060 manual conversion for the Adventra/Crewman Crosstrac AWD system.

[@RossReviewsau]

appreciate it mate.. hold onto it they are special

[@Jorgie000]

I think the fact that the interior is so basic has helped it age better. Over complicated interiors usually show their age much more.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yup 100%

[@57chevisawsomeness]

Agree, I have a vf redline and the white suede on the dash and seats is hard to keep clean, I’d love to get a vy/vz ss

[@dylanjames4339]

Finally a crewman, thank you so much

[@RossReviewsau]

Took so long to find a half decent one!

[@EnVyRe4per]

im glad to see a review of a crewman, i love my vy ss crewman

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad to finally show one off

[@tomjohnson1110]

I've got the VZ 3.6 Crewman bought new in 2005, have done 212,000 K's. Still has original timing chain, which I've heard can be a problem with the Alloytec engine. But I have always kept up with schedulded servicing which I think helped. At the time of purchase was humming and harring over the V8 or 6 versions, with hindsight I made the wrong decision. I think I made the decision because the 6 had leaf springs. Bought it mainly because I was working in Nullagine at the time and needed a car that could handle the corrugation in the dirt roads. Also Carry a months worth of groceries and beer and a family of three. Have done 5 round trips from Port Hedland to Melbourne ( 8,000 Ks each ) with no problems. Changed out my suspension and bushings 2 months ago ( front and rear ). Didn't need to be done, could've got another 20 or 30,000 K's out of the bushings but shocks needed doing. Got a good deal for everything so why not. That's all I've done apart from normal wear and tear stuff. I've only 2 complaints. It drinks petrol like a thirsty camel and the back seat is too upright and a bit cramped.

[@Immamusicgeeksfriend]

halfway through 2005 is when they changed to a crappier chain and kept it for the VE

[@sticko24]

Got me an 05 SSZ, I dropped a cammed LS2 out of a clubsport in it with 450rwhp and finished it off with the manual conversion with a T56 and it's honestly the best car I've owned! And I've owned ALOT of dunny doors haha but they are a great car

[@RossReviewsau]

Oh man that sounds so damn good!🔥🔥🔥

[@your.names.]

Sounds sweet! I have an 05 SSZ ute and am currently building an LS2 out of a VZ Maloo to drop into it. Stoked that you're so happy with the swap, I'm keen as to get it finished.

[@sticko24]

@@your.names. the engine swap wasn't too tricky, had to buy a few extension harnesses and drill and tap the block for the knock sensors but apart from that it just dropped straight in and away I went

[@No1karez]

Haven't heard anyone call em dunny door or crumbley door in decades 😂

[@tonyt6751]

Hey Johnno, good review mate, and just for the record... It had a chev badge on the back when I bought it, and also why the grille has been blacked out! It normally has black 5 spoke 19"s with Michelin s4 tyres, so you would have had way more traction. But she's a good ol' girl! Keep up the good work bloke!

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate! Cheers for the opportunity

[@ayunoway4428]

Nothing like a v8 sound awesome

[@RossReviewsau]

Gotta love it

[@missinglink4205]

First time I saw one of these I thought yeah shithot, then I sat in the back seat and thought WTF more of a sleeper then a back seat. Sounds good though 👍🇦🇺🍻

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh the back seat is tight lol 😂 sounds mint

[@Thatboyaustin51213]

Brooo that just kills me right there that Exhaust sound 2:14 🥵🥵😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@RossReviewsau]

To damn good

[@Kacpa2]

Turning this into compact camper would be interesting. All those whacky holdens and all jdm goodies make me wish i lives in australia.

[@RossReviewsau]

We have a lot of interesting cars

[@paulmihaere8270]

Love mine , had a VY Clubby and had to get rid of one so I kept my Crewy Cammed , OTR 6 speed manual , extractors and full exhaust but doesn't sound as good as this .This sounds sick .

[@petebeat1510]

What exhaust have you got on yours?

[@davohq1724]

Can you find out the specs on the exhaust and where the owner got it from. I want my ssz crewman to sound like that!!!

[@deathstrokear1483]

It’s an xforce 2.5” through 100c high flow cats and HM Tri Y extractors :)

[@RossReviewsau]

Owner just commented

[@MartinJones123]

The original purpose of the Crewman was to compete against the Thai dual cabs, though this is something and much better than any Thai Hilux or Ranger... Edit: The Chevy badge 😡 Great video 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 ikr I hate the Chevy badge also..

[@MartinJones123]

@@RossReviewsau The rest of the car is great though

[@Twenty_Six_Hundred]

My old man has an VZ SS Crewman. He loves it even though uses it for his landscaping business. Im a Ford man so give him shit about it. But the SS is kinda getting rare now. Hes got the canopy too which aren't exactly easy to find

[@RossReviewsau]

They are always getting put to work! So rare to find a clean example

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Great video of a great Aussie car.

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers mate

[@randolfo1265]

Thanks for showing a car we NEVER see in Canada. GM got Holden to make some left hand drive versions of the Commodore and Monaro for North America, but sadly those days are over aren't they. Greetings from Canada, your newest subscriber! (Are you from abroad? You don't sound totally Aussie)

[@RossReviewsau]

I’m from Canada 🇨🇦 Perth Ontario 😂 glad you enjoyed this I have a lot of cool Australian only cars shown here

[@randolfo1265]

@@RossReviewsau - From Perth to Perth? I will be watching from Toronto, a little obsessed with Aussie cars, Holdens, anything with the Barra turbo six and I am just about to see your 'Rare ED XR8' video.

[@kiwionarope]

Im a kiwi living in Ontario. Id be keen to import one of these. Doesnt seem to be a problem doing so as long as its older then 15 years. Not sure about getting insurance though.

[@benwest7589]

UUUHHH BOY I 💙 CREWMANS SO MUCH

[@RossReviewsau]

They rock! Especially when cammed 🥵

[@straya_au_]

hey do you no if the smoked tail light fit 2003 crewman ute

[@chrissmith9854]

Mate had one when we were working together back in the day.. he lost his license and I drove it from central coast to Sydney for months.. unfortunately his (not all)was very noisy, diff, box and steering.. it was a stock 6 speed except from exhaust.. pulled very well on freeway but hard pulls off the line 1st to 3rd was violent.. I put it down to a rush job from Holden to push out what they could.. Motor was great as all ls1’s are but the car/Ute it self was not.. completely different to a ss I drove a few years in the same model.. good honest review m8 not for me tho

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh it’s a Frankenstein lol this had diff noises also.. still a cool work vehicle

[@chrissmith9854]

@@RossReviewsau for sure m8

[@brettwheaton6631]

@@chrissmith9854 anyone that knows the crewman know they had diff problems with them there was a recall on them in the early days , some had diff noises with less than 10,000ks on them

[@AllTerrainAction]

1:23 those gauages are going for like $500-800 these days, no joke!

[@RossReviewsau]

Damn! 🤑🤑🤑

[@ragolscapetrovic]

I have a white VZ SS Ute in the six speed with the LS1 and I love it

[@RossReviewsau]

Epic! Love a manual

[@john-hv4yh]

Quick question got vf ss wagon with otr headers cam hiflow cats Dod delete with dual 3inch exhaust no permits so I guess I will get yellow sticker??

[@kicknitoldskool]

Yeah I love that 7000rpm V8, not a huge car person but I love these even if they are abit slow compared to the modern hot hatch twin turbos

[@RossReviewsau]

The noise makes up for any slowness eh🤣🔥

[@babayaga5861]

Makes me wish i kept my ss vy crewman

[@RossReviewsau]

Everyone’s biggest regret 🥲

[@79series]

Sounds crispy as

[@RossReviewsau]

🥵👀

[@mikey6587]

Good to see the ol girl getting some love

[@RossReviewsau]

She still went hard eh

[@straya_au_]

what brand are the mag wheels

[@seaniemcp2887]

I love my Crewboat… shame mine has a rattle tech in it. I should fine myself a SS. Great Ep 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 glad to hear you admit that! Love a good SS

[@lesklower7281]

I like these utes as a consept there is a V6 driving around where l live and to somebody from another country l think they eould find them a little strange one thing is l am pretty sure it is longer than the huge Japanese double cab utes and they are longer than other crewcab utes around but not as imposing as a 4X4 ute l think you could put a motorcycle in the back and close the tailgate these holden utes should be around fir many years because of the V8 in this one and the V6

[@jamalleo156]

Are they worth keeping I got a vz Ssz auto

[@RossReviewsau]

why wouldn't you keep it gotta love a VZ

[@jamalleo156]

Just the back seat really tight but I don’t seat in the back just the kids. I bought 2years ago & be Contemplating weather to keep it or not

[@TheNemesis0112]

Love the crewmans

[@RossReviewsau]

💪

[@shanecameron7869]

Would love to know where he got his double din fascia plate from. Looks better than mine.

[@Dan-rg7jj]

Aerpro fp9056

[@deathstrokear1483]

@@Dan-rg7jj correct

[@shanecameron7869]

@@Dan-rg7jj cheers. Thank you.

[@mickeydee3595]

My cousin back in the day bought a new devil yellow VZ SS Thunder.... 6.0L v8 in a ute with no traction or stability control She was a fuuuuuuuuuucking hooot!

[@RossReviewsau]

Hell yes best colour also!

[@mickeydee3595]

@@RossReviewsau Yeah man it was fucking bonkers lol.

[@babyybatter]

I have no idea why 4 door utes aren't more common. taking away that bit from the tray to add 3 extra seats makes so much more sense imo

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely more practical but I guess don’t look as cool? Lol

[@babyybatter]

@@RossReviewsau not wrong ahhaha, the main comment i get on mine is "why is it so long"

[@adamprezz]

Ross, what’s that app you use to measure the 0-100? Cheers mate!

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s called a dragy

[@ellaverhagen856]

Where is this filmed great video!

[@RossReviewsau]

Was in Melbourne 👌

[@ianhelyar9553]

My brother-in-law was seriously interested in one of these, but he changed his mind after getting in the back seat...I reckon a station wagon is a better use of space...

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh the back seats are tight🥲

[@Xannvy]

why do some people hate the crewman look? i think it looks so nice

[@RossReviewsau]

It can look good.. just not many have been treated well I think

[@Xannvy]

@@RossReviewsau my dad had a nice blue one the engine was alloy tho so it had to go :( he swapped it for a WM statesman tho

[@timdingleakajacksparrow2748]

I’ve got a VY 2 One ton cab chassis, factory Ls1 SS look alike ! Good Condition! Pretty Rare Automatic! For Sale !!

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice one mare

[@dylanperry9575]

Love the video although I did 0-100 in 6.0 in a 2007 v6 pathfinder expected better from the old v8

[@RossReviewsau]

Big heavy old SSZ lol and she’s over 300,000kms

[@tonyt6751]

The day Johnno drove it, the normally fitted wheels and Michelins weren't on it, so the chinesium tyres fitted to the rims that day although new......are (cr*p) marginal, and I told told him to flog it, but he was being well mannered and a little soft on her.

[@colmastro4373]

Proof that the vz is the best looking ss model ever made. Only the vz could pull off such an "ugly" design. Imagine any other ss ute in a crewman style lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Your dead right! I always love the VZ

[@GroaNz]

holy crap!!!! my mum currently owns a 2006 SS-Z V8 Manual all factory new (apart from 2 after market roof racks attached into the hardlid) i knew it was limited bout i had no clue it was insanely rare, can someone tell me how rare exactly?

[@deathstrokear1483]

Only 250 crewmans, 250 utes and 250 sedans were made in the SSZ config. 101 manual crewmans I believe.

[@michaelpollard3593]

I own 17 crewman’s 6 of them V 8 Manual

[@RossReviewsau]

17???

[@DEVILTAZ35]

I used to see these around my place all the time and it is kind of crazy that nowadays in their place is a Ranger or Hilux lol

[@RossReviewsau]

Yup nothing like them will ever be made again sadly I think

[@Jo_Wardy]

Same the wagons are now replaced by SUVs

[@justincarter1950]

How good are holden commys👍

[@RossReviewsau]

I rate em

[@Imposter8458]

I had a crewman at the age of 10!!!

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Rare car mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Very

[@andrewzuiderduyn3159]

Would be hard to get

[@stevemurray5644]

Same as my car but mine only has 185klm on it

[@RossReviewsau]

Low kms 👌

[@nickherbert6520]

One of my family members have a ssz crewman 😂😂

[@Cody-rn4tb]

tough

[@RossReviewsau]

💪

[@elliotknight4487]

would look even better without the chevy badge on the grill.

[@RossReviewsau]

Agreed lol

[@ctbautorestoration5205]

wrecked 3 of these with in the last year lol

[@RossReviewsau]

:( RIP

[@ctbautorestoration5205]

@@RossReviewsau settle down they were stat write offs

[@Getsum-ii]

Shit, I've seen quite a few of these in mz for about 20k / 25k (manual too) Didn't think they were as rare as they are

[@RossReviewsau]

The SSZ is rare! Any crewman tho in good condition is rare 🤣

[@FuManchu5ltr]

Jesus H Christ Ross! I need to go and change my pants. I'll be right back. I have a AWD one.

[@FuManchu5ltr]

actually, I have 2 but one is a 6

[@FuManchu5ltr]

The plan is for a CWG Engineering 6L80e conversion when it's done. AWD 6spd auto. Will be fun.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣🤣🤣 glad you enjoyed this one mate

[@kicknitoldskool]

Ah you shouldn't have changed gear in the launch could go harder for sure

[@kicknitoldskool]

Though with respect to the owner I understand why you wouldn't eh lol poor Crewy try 200kmr in 3rd if you wanna know which parts need replacing

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh my tests are always tried to be safe realistic ones 😅

[@pete508]

Hi Johnny man,yeah I like it & looks great in white but I do prefer the looks of a 2 seater more,the sound is spot on though nice & bloody loud to offend all the whingeing Karens lol,thanks for another top review buddy you killed it.

[@RossReviewsau]

100% like the 2 door look.. but that noise 😍🔥

[@victorfu5979]

My guess was 6.65

[@deathstrokear1483]

Did a run the other day in her after revisiting this vid, I was able to get 5.34 seconds in her with better tires but she still spun the wheels at launch lol

[@ImYahndi]

I hate crewmans but not as much as i hate chev badges on holdens.

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣 facts

[@mahangaberryman6763]

dayumm

[@stewiecann774]

So many O faces!

[@RossReviewsau]

🤣😲😲😲😲

[@Yeah_na]

Is this a car that will increase in value in years to come?

[@RossReviewsau]

If I’m mint condition they will be worth something

[@thompsonfamilyhuntingadven4036]

As an owner I believe so, I brought my VY Cross8 a couple years ago for $10,000 and they’re currently making $17,000+ in same or similar condition. And I’ve been offered $18,000 for mine at a car meet, not for sale but.

[@jamesalbrecht418]

Not so rear

[@kierenalvarez]

Rare? My father had like 4 of these when I was a kid. All manual V8s. His workplace was obsessed with them. Back when the fuel bill wasn't as important and Greenie pink hairs weren't on ever street corner.

[@deathstrokear1483]

The rare part is the fact it’s an ssz, there was only 250 ssz crewman’s made.

[@RossReviewsau]

Try and find a half clean manual SSZ crewman.. only 750 made

[@muscle_car_guy2338]

Have fun having to refill the cars tiny tank very often 🤣

[@deathstrokear1483]

Not very often at all tbh. 68L tank, uses about 13.5L per 100km. Do the maths.

[@AllanCrabb-sr9wy]

F(ast'

[@kennethjones6650]

There not rare I’ve got a v6 04 3.8 ssz is just a trim nothing special just a ss with ssz on them

[@deathstrokear1483]

Ssz was a runout of the LS1 in commodores. 250 SSZ Crewman’s were made. It’s quite rare

[@Givngr31f215]

Insanely rare 😅😅😅😅 laughable

[@RossReviewsau]

I’d like you to find a clean one.. they are Rare in SSZ spec

[@FuManchu5ltr]

There is about to be build in the US of one of these by @Josh'sCarCorner so when it's done, would make for a good episode if you ever went there on your travels.

[@RossReviewsau]

Really would love to see it!

[@FuManchu5ltr]

@@RossReviewsau kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4Pdpmebp7inaqs

[@YouPousti]

NOT Rare

[@RossReviewsau]

Rare in this condition and a SSZ

[@brettclausen4429]

The vz SSZ have 250kw’s !

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

Wasn’t expecting that one mate. Where was this filmed? When are you going to reply to my email? To Ross Reviews From Jordan’s car reviews

[@MartinJones123]

It was filmed in Victoria

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

OK 👌’ he never told me about that one.

[@tonyt6751]

Hey cobber, when you get your licence, come on down south of the border, give me a yell, and you can review it yourself! There's a few other cars here as well, my son has a Grange, and a VF, so you might get more than one video!

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

@@tonyt6751 thank you very much for that Tony’ I’m guessing you are the owner of this SSZ crewman. I can’t wait to get my licsence soon and review your cars and your sons cars. There’s also someone else in Melbourne who subscribed to my KZbin channel and had his car reviewed by Ross Reviews. Please subscribe to my KZbin channel if you already haven’t done so and please like and share and comment on loads of my videos please’ please get your son to do the same thing please. From Jordan’s car reviews