This Is The Aussie Cadillac.. BIG, V8, RWD, Luxury!

[@Neil-s5o]

Just picked up one myself this week. 2015, one owner, 34,000km on the clock. Loving it, its a graceful car

[@RossReviewsau]

Wow very low kms

[@deputycartman]

Always liked the Statesman, Caprice, and Grange. Very classy cars, no wonder that they were commissioned to politicians and visiting leaders back in the day, alongside some bulletproof versions of the car. Quite a cool part of our motoring history. 👍🏻

[@andrewsmith8729]

I regularly hired Statesmans' when working FIFO in 2008 / 2009. Great Car! They had a multivalve V6 (?) that gave them plenty of get up and go... I thought about buying one a couple of years ago.... went with a VF SSV Redline manual sedan and a trip to the performance shop instead. I once made the mistake of hiring a normal V6 commodore..that was in 2010...it was like flogging a tired horse compared to my VE manual SS sedan

[@voided2184]

My dad has a 2004 wk caprice with an ls1 in it that is pretty juiced up, 280kw to the wheels and 555 lb ft of torque, I really love the space in it, truly a muscle, luxury car.

[@markc1548]

The Grange is the top of the line. My Caprice is pushing 315kw with cold air, exhaust, and after-market tune. They have easy potential to go further with a few minor mods before running into any significant costs. Loads of rear leg room, a huge boot but the standard sunroof can be an issue if you're over 6" tall.

[@RossReviewsau]

Great cars 🇦🇺🤌

[@biscotti9652]

They offered these to law enforcement over here in the states. In fact I saw one patrolling the streets today, it's a shame they never offered these to the general public. Perhaps I'll get one from the fleet auction, many people in the US did some wild supercharged projects with these things. I have to admit I have envy over some of the cars you had down there.

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Yes It was called the Caprice PPV The relevant Police Force sells them off at auction. Many private people in USA have bought them and done various mods to interior & engine etc, and created a very lovely vehicle.

[@matthewpalm7484]

I've recently picked one up, fantastic cars. Drive very well, move quick as hell stock, and have a huge modding community

[@bmcutright]

Definitely worth it, I have a 15 Chevy WN Caprice PPV

[@CaolanSuibhne]

Need to get ahold of some VQ, VR and VS Statesman & Caprice I dunno what it is but that body style just sets them apart.

[@RossReviewsau]

I would love to find some other generations

[@CaolanSuibhne]

I would lend you mine but the '94 VR land yacht is currently in the drydocks next in line for restoration beside my '94 XG Ute. Holden luxury and Ford utility, the perfect combo.

[@MichaelSeman-o1q]

Yeah, I loved the VS Stato, but prices are going up now they are 25+ years old.

[@petermanuel7128]

Great review of the Caprice, Ross. They always have been a very nice car. Wish they were still making them. That car would be a very good buy for someone that wants a luxury car.

[@RossReviewsau]

Cheers Peter! It’s a true shame they don’t still make cars

[@mikeplantagenet2983]

I have one, and would definitely buy a new one if GM had not abandoned Australia.

[@petermanuel7128]

@@mikeplantagenet2983 Agreed. We miss the Australian made cars very much.

[@d_zamb573]

It was great to hear you talk about LPG - it’s definitely the forgotten fuel that can save the combustion engine. Especially with petrol in Aus climbing back to over $2.20 per litre, it’s crazy people aren’t jumping on it. And availability is suffering because of it. Can’t recommend LPG enough - cheaper, cleaner, higher octane Australian made fuel.

[@RossReviewsau]

yup i think it should be back personally

[@je2338]

Lpg seemed to be fairly unique to Australia. When Ford and Holden made dedicated LPG cars (they were previously duel fuel) with liquid injection, the motors offered similar power figures to petrol. Prior to that on duel fuel, if you ran LPG there was a significant loss in power. Liquid injection was a massive leap forward which only came in the final generation falcon and commodore. Now, Overseas models don't have any interest in developing such technology solely for Australia.

[@malsmith2012]

Great review Johno.. I have this very car in Prussian Steel and I absolutely love it. At 6'6" tall and with multiple spine operations I need a comfy car as I can't handle bumps and firmly sprung cars and these things ride so beautifully it's a godsend for me. I had a WM Statesman and the interior upgrade in the WN is fantastic.. Just like you said I too find they sit quite flat cornering and yet ride so well and they go great when you let them sing.. One thing that always boggled my mind was that generally a 2/3 year old Calais V would sell for more than a Caprice V yet the Caprice got the beautiful LWB, DVD in the seats and HID's and even better was the fact most were owned by older people so getting one that has had an easy life was almost a given. ( excluding limo use of course) I picked mine up at the 'Gong South of Sydney for $27.5K with 33000 on it in 2018 and now with 136k on the odometer could probably sell it for around 30k which is fantastic..

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome cars mate.. good purchase

[@Low760]

The wm series ii removed the statesman. From them the wn had the Caprice and Caprice v only. The Caprice had hid's over the VF too. And lwb.

[@steve1714]

I’ve got a calais v v8 and can do 5.4 seconds 0-100 on the dragy without stalling it up. Stalling it up spins lol. Being a 2013 DOD model, the fuel economy is unbelievably impressive. Only costs me $20 a week extra compared to my previous dedicated lpg vf over 500km. Love these cars

[@Low760]

Lucky you! My vf Calais v v8 wagon is close to 15l/100.

[@steve1714]

What year? Mine does 11.5 half freeway half traffic lights (average speed 48km/h)

[@aaronperez7597]

E-85 is practically racing fuel on the streets if you can burn it

[@GOLF_R_JET]

I have a 2012 VE SSV Z SERIES. Can run e85. Chews through it at 20-21 litres per 100km. Performance diff is noticeable. Def nice to have the option to run the corn!!

[@rabbit73au]

I have a WN CapriceV and I love it I will keep it as long as possible

[@RossReviewsau]

Good stuff

[@australiantruckspotting8883]

Always loved the Aussie Statesman and Caprice. It seems to me that Hybrid has taken the place of LPG.

[@RossReviewsau]

I don’t mind hybrid.. it’s just that we have such a large resource of lpg.. I’m still unsure about EV

[@sylscscotty7248]

Can confirm on the e85 had one for 2 years and that's all I put in it amd had no issues. Was the family car and it was the school run/holiday car and never had a issue running e85

[@peterj5751]

The v6 LPG was aimed at the fleet market to be used as luxury hire cars. A good V8 with a mafless tune and good exhaust with long headers would make this one fantastic. I love these cars.

[@tomnewham1269]

If you want to see the Australian Cadillac, then look at the WB model Caprice. It definitely has Cadillac styling cues. You are right, the Statesman was the base model and the Caprice the top end model though the Statesman name was dropped in 2010. The LPG version was marketed to the premium taxi companies and I use to see them quite often in Sydney. The Australian market wasn't very big for selling the Caprice and the only reason Holden continued making them when the VE model was introduced was because they were popular in the Middle East. Because they were not really popular here, the resale was poor and it wasn't common for picking up a 3yr model half the price of a new one. Good that you mentioned the Grange but there was another model that you failed to mention and that is the PPV. That wasn't available here but was exported to the USA as a dedicated police vehicle. From what I have seen on KZbin, the secondhand ones are popular as they are a cheap way of getting a LS engine GM vehicle and they then get modified as LS modification parts are so readily available over there.

[@rabbit73au]

In this model and the series II of the WM they had CapriceV with the Caprice replacing the Statesman

[@RossReviewsau]

thats correct i believe cheers

[@chrisbridgland7212]

I think you are spot on with LPG! Cheaper to run, just as much power (sometimes more) clean burning compared to petrol and diesel. Engines last much longer as next to no carbon buildup. I have a dedicated LPG Falcon and I love the thing! 👍

[@RossReviewsau]

its a shame they have stopped them.. makes no scene really

[@bmcutright]

All of the L77 V8 Caprice PPVs imported to US were E-85 compatible, WM/WN 2011-2017. Not sure if the 3.8L V6 option was E85

[@deathstrokear1483]

Since you reviewed my Grange, I’ve bought another one to go along with it lol Now I have the TR6060 manual Grange and an Auto WH Grange too

[@RossReviewsau]

Awesome to hear mate! I gotta come back

[@muscle_car_guy2338]

In the long wheelbase I believe the caprice is in between the statesman and the top of the line which is the HSV Grange

[@xhugh-_-jass5212]

The flex fuel is correct. My 2013 VE SV6 is factory flex fuel tuned, it can take E10 and E85 aswell as the normal unleaded fuels

[@RossReviewsau]

Love that eh ✅🤌

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

Great video mate. Can’t wait for the paddle shifter ssv Redline review

[@RossReviewsau]

Editing now

[@jordanscarreviews6164]

@@RossReviewsau thank you very much from Jordan’s car reviews

[@bumbl8178]

I have put e85 in my 2011 ss runs great my uncle only runs e85

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s epic

[@chrisF351]

Calais competed with Fairmont Ghia or G6e Statesman competed with Fairlane & Caprice competed with LTD.

[@RossReviewsau]

Sounds about right 👍

[@cjdacka]

The WM/WN have aged so well, considering the design was in production for 11 years. Also in the WM they were differentiated more from the Calais, more features, much nicer seats inside. In the WN, they literally slapped a VF Calais V interior in them, with no difference, no roof controls.

[@cjdacka]

@@Joker-my9oi yep and the real aluminium trim on the dash and suede on the side of the console and on the door cards and the black roof lining.

[@cjdacka]

@@Joker-my9oi Yeah I agree it was an odd decision. I wish they'd updated the headlights on the WN, maybe even something as simple as putting LED DRL where the parkers are.

[@baird55aus]

LPG is made during the production of petrol. LNG is quite different. I still run a 1999 Ford Fairmont Wagon on dual fuel. I run it on either LPG or E10.

[@RossReviewsau]

Ah true I’m not an expert I just thought we had a lot of it locally

[@351oldskool]

King of the road!

[@RossReviewsau]

😈🇦🇺

[@sumosprojects]

Good looking bus mate, got all the good running bits on it & as good as any vehicles from around the world. Sometimes I wonder what people are looking for in a car apart from safety, reliability & comfort.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yeh not bad for a big 🛥

[@darkcaprice]

I own a ve caprice wm 🥰 07 model she's amazing she's got the l98 motor though

[@RossReviewsau]

Very nice!

[@vxii4u]

LPG doesn't come from natural gas. It's propane which is a byproduct from refining crude oil.

[@_wallnutz_]

Also I think lpg can't be dual fuel with petrol on injected vehicles.... Need to fact check that.

[@jackciroc3397]

@@_wallnutz_ Had a 2005 Prado dual fuel 4ltr v6, no difference in power but used about 10 % more lpg. Was good when I first got it converted as lpg was 35c and petrol a buck, then it just got stupid and it's almost the same now. 200k on lpg / petrol and never missed a beat.

[@RossReviewsau]

Your right I’m not an expert on how it’s made just thought we had a bunch 🤣😅

[@_wallnutz_]

@jack ciroc So LPG and Petrol can use the same injectors.....?

[@MichaelSeman-o1q]

LPG in Australia is propane and butane. The butane condenses in natural gas pipelines and is a nuisance by-product.

[@Alanst1xx]

Nice car ...I think the highest luxury spec was hsv grange then hsv senator then Calais...

[@deputycartman]

As far as “luxury” goes, though the Senator was more a hybrid of luxury and performance, as was the Calais, just a lower spec. The Senator’s build sat between the Grange and the Clubsport or GTS I believe, in terms of it being a versatile, high performance yet luxurious vehicle. 👍🏻

[@benkeyte8187]

Top review 🤙🏼 yes they are factory e85 capable up to around the year you say.. I have a 2011 SSv redline also e85, but no real performance gain unless modified to do so

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s a shame no performance upgrades tho on e85 🥲 still cool you can do it tho

[@missinglink4205]

Aww the caprice 😁 crazy that it's cheaper than that tl50. I have a wm with the l76 and had DOD deleted cam and exhaust and bro I love it. Cheers for the review 👍🇦🇺🍻 and they are quick for a car that 5m long

[@RossReviewsau]

Not bad things eh mate! Could def see one doing well with a few mods! Enjoyed it

[@terrificspokesman7416]

You can probably run E85 for this engine since it is a Engine that is also used in the USA and most V8s sold in the USA are E85 capable and they have E85 sold at the pumps alongside regular I think that is the reason why these can run on E85.

[@RossReviewsau]

Interesting I didn’t know that fact

[@Carla_314]

Here in the states a lot of people run them on E85. The secret is out and you can’t find a nice one under 15 grand anymore. When I bought mine the guy said, “Congratulations! You just bought yourself a d!$k magnet.” I didn’t get the joke at first but now I understand. 😂 She definitely gets the double glances in my community.

[@deanpolis4516]

Always a shame when I see a review of these great Aussie built cars that we will never see another one again. Very stylish car with great potential 👌

[@RossReviewsau]

It’s a crying shame

[@mikeplantagenet2983]

and so much better build quality than the garbage that is now coming in from China - a hostile nation as well

[@johnblood3367]

Great review. I've always liked the Statesman/ Caprice cars moden an the ones from the 1970's. I would love to see you do a review on one from the 1970's . See what you think with respect to the decade they were made.

[@RossReviewsau]

I would love to find a 70s model!

[@liamhealy4511]

I have a WN Caprice v and its the best. I have always wanted one they are massive but feel light

[@ProudQLD]

Up in the States these were rebadged as the Chevrolet Caprice only to Law Enforcement agencies. Stripped off luxury with just the barebone essentials.

[@RossReviewsau]

Correct

[@DeathBaseTURBO]

Recently got a WM statesman a month ago, 3rd owner, country Ks 218K but everything is immaculate in it, has the little imperfections on the outside, got the V8 version, overall the nicest car I've owned

[@RossReviewsau]

Good to hear mate

[@bradj78]

LPG absolutely needs to make a comeback. We have the infrastructure here. Europe look at us and think we are mad for taking out LPG bowsers at servo’s

[@RossReviewsau]

Completely agrre

[@ASHERTESTIFY]

I think an lpg would make a great dependable fuel, if it's always been great on taxis it shouldn't have been gone at the first place, granted uses less range but sure hella beats EVs, once an EV runs out of battery its done for today CLOSED.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yup I really think it still should be here

[@colinturner863]

I had a ssv redline l77 with flex fuel no different without tune but once tuned pretty noticeable diffrents

[@francisking1577]

Yes the CALAIS is just the short wheelbase versions of the CAPRICE. And the STATESMAN the entry-level long wheelbase.

[@jamesfrench7299]

I had a 1978 valiant 245 hemi six on LPG in the 1990s and it was dirt cheap on fuel. 25.9¢ a litre helped though!!

[@johnodonnell1222]

For holden ls3 caprice v was top luxury but there was also a wn grange which would probably be the best

[@RossReviewsau]

👍 love an LS3

[@deanwharepapa8561]

Another very cool ride Ross love it

[@RossReviewsau]

Appreciate it dean!

[@hayden6056]

Just went back to a very clean LS wh after my I wrote my WL off. Looked at the wm caprices but honestly were a bit to plasticy for me. I absolutely love the big bodies. They're not much heavier than an SS so still perform but do it while you feel like a king. If it was good enough for John Howard it's good enough for me 😂

[@liamhealy4511]

The WM interior is okay but the WN definetly beats it by far

[@dylanmakhlvk8525]

I do love these cars, and I’m planning on picking up the series 2 that comes with the LS3. They’re going for around 30k now. I’ve got big plans for it when the time comes

[@RossReviewsau]

Definitely a good upgrade 👌✅

[@dylanmakhlvk8525]

@@8RealFolks there’s a handful in the eastern states and one in WA

[@randomstuff797]

Favourite line in the Holden models caprice and statesman

[@RossReviewsau]

top level stuff eh

[@AndrewMOJObook]

I only run ethanol free petrol in my 2012 Caprice PPV 9C1. I have had the car a year.

[@TVperson1]

The older pre 2010 version with the wooden paneling is pretty cool.

[@RossReviewsau]

I’d be keen to see that

[@rqn1998]

Love my 2007 holden statesman still today... only a v6 but when the engine blows its going to a v8 :)

[@jrp9991]

Love a good Caprice

[@RossReviewsau]

You have too

[@anthony1968]

It is so sad that you guys don't build cars anymore I can blame the big three I live in Detroit and I know all about it believe it or not you did build some quality vehicles I remember when years ago when I worked at Ford we had value the territory to bring to the United States to replace our Explorer when an excellent build vehicle all I can say is I wish you guys could build cars again I wish they get it through their thick skulls that they could sell cars in Australia everything that they could build and yes LPG should be the way we have natural gas in the United States too and we don't want to touch it currently with our new president Mr Environmental good luck and cheers Brothers

[@brandonmorrison214]

I actually own a 2014 Holden CapriceV - I've had mine tuned and few other options, lowered and riding on high-performance Tyres and It runs low 4 seconds. I'm so happy with my car. You should have seen the look on the Tesla 3 driver. Sleeper big time.

[@orthodoxoutlaw]

Agree whole heartedly with you brother, HSV needs to bring the Cadillac range over here in Aus

[@RossReviewsau]

would love to see that

[@keirengardner2471]

Hey man yeah I just brought a wm statesman crazy cheap and it’s dual fuel kinda spewing that gas is becoming hard to find so planning to remove it

[@GregoryShtevensh]

God bless you brother! You're legit! I love the blue lighting in the Calais and Caprice! Kinda wish my SS had that option (SS is red). I'm pretty sure Holdens power figures are at the Flywheel, rather than to the Wheels

[@RossReviewsau]

Thank you mate 🙏 glad you enjoyed it

[@martyburgess341]

It maybe the Cadillac for Australia. But the Caprice is mostly used as cop cars and "Mid-Spec" family sedans in America.

[@Low760]

They literally sold them to u.s police as caprices with stripped out interiors.

[@martyburgess341]

@@Low760 exactly

[@Low760]

@@martyburgess341 but the previous full frame Caprices were not high spec cars too, even against the Ss sold at the same time. They never sold the Holden Caprice to the public in the U.s

[@cjdacka]

The closest Cadillac that the Caprice probably competed with was the CTS or the STS before that in terms of luxury but yeah, they were unfortunately only sold as stripped out cop cars with Omega dash and weird seats.

[@Millions_92]

I have ran e85 lots of times in my v6 vf 3.0 lol would be nice with a tune though didn’t see much difference

[@RossReviewsau]

Damn to bad no performance out of it without tune

[@colindecosta2756]

Another terrific review Jono ... try and get your hands on a hsv grange

[@RossReviewsau]

I’ve filmed one already if you haven’t seen!

[@colindecosta2756]

@@RossReviewsau If I'm not mistaken, it's an older model to the one featured in this review

[@alexkitchin1127]

Can confirm my 2013 Calais V and now 2013 Caprice V have cylinder deactivation and flex fuel e85 from the factory. I turned the cylinder deactivation off as the change made the car feel sluggish

[@johnnykeys1978]

did you have to take it in to the shop for that, or is there a way to do it at home without an interface?

[@alexkitchin1127]

@@johnnykeys1978 I bought a module from the USA that plugs into the diagnostic port to disable it. You have to leave the module in at all times. Eventually I had it properly disabled when I had my car tuned. If you’re keen on the module google Range Technology AFM Disabler.

[@jethrox827]

If I was a doctor I'd have one of these to drive to the opera and a Porsche for the weekend

[@RossReviewsau]

🧐 the finer life eh

[@mickking5913]

I would rather my WH Caprice,too much plastic in that,I still got wood grain.You got a bigger motor true but the old 5.7ltr with a few little unexpensive goodies still does alright.

[@RossReviewsau]

Gotta love an old LS1

[@pete508]

Yes Mate I've always loved the Statesman Caprice,I was actually looking to buy one but ended up buying a 2011 XR6,I like them because they're very similar to Ford LTD fairlanes big comfy cruisers with luxury thrown in,I really wish they were still being built today such beautiful cars it's a shame,ok take care bro you've killed it once again a fantastic review.

[@victorpeirce4753]

"It's a big old car with a big old motor" 😂

[@RossReviewsau]

😉🇦🇺

[@kurts9085]

Nice review. You have I believe an L77 Caprice in this video, the MY15 onwards has the LS3 with the 3.27 LSD diff which made it a low 5 second car 0-100. The LS3 Caprice is probably right now the bargain of the decade for Aussie V8 Luxor muscle.

[@RossReviewsau]

Yes this was a L77 I believe not the later LS3 they are even more impressive

[@oliverforsyth3411]

Shh haha ls3 2016+ model for 35k cheap!!!

[@djvali9577]

Not a bad rig! gotta love aussie cars

[@RossReviewsau]

The best

[@davidtranmedia5112]

Me again. I have a 2017 Chevrolet SS/VF2 in the states. Forged built LS3 & Turbo. Almost 1500hp. Recently 6 months ago while my VF was at the shop getting work done I was iching for another Holden. So I got a 2011 Chevrolet Caprice 9C3/2011 WM. As you know we only got these are government cars over here. They were either a 9C1 which is the patrol cars that get beat on everyday or if you could find the more rare 9C3 which is the detectives car they had full interior and all the luxury like a normal Caprice in Australia. So I found a bought a 9C3. And it is now my daily driver. Has the 6.0 L77 in it. Super strong and reliable. When my VF comes back from the shop the car is go in for a fully built and forged L77 and LSA or a fully built 7.0 LS7. Idk which route I want to go yet. If I go go LSA then I will have all 3 boosted cars. Centrifugal supercharged Lexus and a turbo VF and a PD blower Caprice. Or if I go all motor bigger displacement . I just don't know yet. But both cars have been fully converted inside and out back to it original Holden routes. Did not cheap out on anything. The Caprice is still being worked on as of now. But will be completed soon enough. One day when I am fully done building both cars I will post a video of both on my channel. I am already thinking about buying a 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP/VE but a later model with the 6 speed manual and a LS3 instead of the L76. I think that will be my next car I want to build. My dream will be owning my VF WM VE next Manaro next Then possible working with Left hand utes over here and importing a wagon or GTS-R ute. So by the time I am done I will own all of my dream Holdens. Big big fan of Holden. Also I am a big fan of all cars really mainly Australian cars. Keep up the great work bro. Do a grange next! Also over here from 2011 to 2017 all the Caprice had a L77 and was Flex fuel capable. The fuel pump is from a 5th generation camero ZL1. So they are stout from the factory with all the good for boost if you wanted. So I'm sure your info is correct. We got it t From the 1st year to thr last year of the production all had e85 sensor.

[@RossReviewsau]

Mate that’s so awesome! I hope one day to catch up n see your cars in person 👀👏

[@davidtranmedia5112]

@@RossReviewsau I keep on saying I am down for you to visit anytime brother. Maybe come for a week for the Holden Extravaganza we hold over here every year Thousands and thousands of Holdens and even some Fords with Barras show up. And you could review my car bro. It would be an honor. Big fan of your since day one bro.

[@philtuesley5716]

You must have a great bank account thanks for keeping the Holden flag flying in the US I have a few old Holdens which includes s 2015 caprice I will look forward to your You tube post regards Phil from aus

[@heavymetal9622]

I know to have the manual gear selection like this car is “the right way” but I always get confused with it. I prefer it like a motorcycle gear selector. UP is up a gear and DOWN is down a gear. Just makes it easier to remember imo.

[@RossReviewsau]

Nope sorry completely wrong 😅 it’s the same as a race car “sequential” pull back go up push forward go down.. go with the force or gravity

[@hihackerwerto1795]

when will they have right hand drive cadillacs in australia

[@RossReviewsau]

Haha I would love to see that

[@jman4652]

im a ford guy but dont mind these cars but would still pick a fairlane first.. lol but this would be a close second lol

[@mvnorsel6354]

Pick a Fairlane, are you a farmer ? Lol.

[@daman7129]

I'm with you, I'd pick the fairlane first.

[@jman4652]

@@mvnorsel6354 lol narh just a mechanic that likes ford fairlanes more but make good money fixing holdens 😁 lol

[@jman4652]

@@daman7129 smart man 😁

[@johncabrera7695]

They are a beautiful car but fall to pieces a lot quicker than the Fords.

[@Low760]

It's funny how you call Cadillac cheaper than Euros compared with the past. The wb statesmen had to get permission from Cadillac to do it's design. I'd love to see the ct4 and ct5 blackwing here too. The basic suspension geometry on the ve and VF is related to the Cadillac CTS etc too.

[@Azureecosse]

Looks like an old Opel Insignia that we had here in Europe

[@francisking1577]

Yes LPG works out heaps cheeper but the only downfall is loss of boot space as a result of having the LPG CYLINDER in there.

[@graemeking7336]

No Caddie was never this good, cobber

[@RossReviewsau]

😂

[@thinktrove24]

Great car! Great video!

[@RossReviewsau]

thanks

[@whisper7637]

I drive a territory and an auto Hilux. It has me scratching my head why they are opposite for manual gear shifting.

[@tomwolter1992]

letting you know my 2007 Holden wm statesman flex fuel could be recommended e85 on my fuel flap I run on petrol and gas with 95 octane fuel and exterior and interior all original exterior colour dark gold matalic flakes

[@datwistyman]

Mate great review 🙂 did you that in 1997 Cadillac brought out a Cadillac Fleetwood in/for Australia. Right-hand drive made just for Australia, :- well as far as I know anyway; it think the yanks called the one similar a Brougham, but the Fleetwood was a special. The one I looked at back in the day was at the Holden dealership in Windsor st Brisbane. It was $150,000 at the time. And was a 5.7L V8 that was 5.7 metres long. Sexy as fuck, but in grade 9 it was out of my price range lmao 😜

[@nano9998]

Bro caprice ppv is made in USA or made in Australia

[@gregoryrobinson1004]

Here in u.s I have 2 of these 1 LSA swap e85 car 2 e85 na car both L77 and yea e85 stock

[@RossReviewsau]

Offf LSA swap for the win man! 👌

[@danrowlands3705]

Be cool if hsv imported U.S models on mass and specd them ...

[@sva60_cyyz59]

Always wondered how Cadillac would have done in Australia, it would have been interesting to see if they could have adapted Cadillac’s into Holdens if GM never left. This is very similar to something like a CTS-V

[@RossReviewsau]

I reckon they could have gone one of 2 ways 🤣

[@sva60_cyyz59]

@@RossReviewsau Very true🔥

[@live0on0y0utube]

I’ve got a WN2 with LS3 and love it. A fun feature is the heads up display shift light. If you have the HUD on cornering G force and manual shift gears, once revved above 4k the shift light will appear.

[@RossReviewsau]

That’s killer I had no idea! Would love to get in the 6.2L

[@live0on0y0utube]

@@RossReviewsau Mine is available if you’re ever in Brisbane Jonno!

[@johnmiller4973]

By the time this Caprice V was built the Statesman had been discontinued and replaced by a decontented base Caprice

[@danielreynolds6498]

Every time drive pass my local petrol station and I see LPG under a dollar. I think I think I think. Remember the last falcons dedicated LPG s calmed to be more powerful than the NA petrol barras.

[@MrSlowAZZ]

LPG over EV for sure!

[@RossReviewsau]

Amen brother

[@tomwolter1992]

my holden wm statesman dark gold matillic painted v6 with LPG and fuel can run on e85 flex fuel which in colour code is a purple clip in computer module in the engine bay and also can recommend on fuel flap sticker inside my names is thomas wolter

[@stevenbullock9274]

Yes you can

[@michaelcinar1452]

Well done mate

[@RossReviewsau]

Thanks mate

[@Antonemachine]

My mate had this model. We used to cruise around in it all the time. There not that nice inside, just roomy... He treated it nicely and it still needed constant trips to the mechanic and engine replaced before it got to 150ks. He said he would never buy another because it's not worth the costs

[@RossReviewsau]

Really! Wow unusual from what I’ve been told.. damn

[@Antonemachine]

@@RossReviewsau yeah dude... He sold it cuz it (the V8) cost too much to maintain and run

[@auz_jatt]

My dad had a wn caprice v in white

[@RossReviewsau]

Nice

[@tomwolter1992]

my thoughts on LPG low price gas they should make a come back to come to Australia 🇦🇺 for Australian cars my car runs on gas and ⛽ petrol holden wm statesman dark gold colour car

[@donneibling9485]

Good review

[@RossReviewsau]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ozwasp]

I'd go the Calais over the Caprice, as it's still big but 200kg lighter

[@shanecameron7869]

Would be interested to know how this compares in a number of categories to a V8 Lexus at the same price point.

[@RossReviewsau]

I’d love to do that comparison one day!