USED Holden Commodore VF - A V8 Aussie ICON! Should you buy one? | ReDriven used car review

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Alright, picture this: when you dive into the realm of iconic Aussie cars, the Holden Commodore pops up as a superstar in many minds, and for good reason! With its supercharged history and road legacy, it's a legend. But here's the deal - the brand is sadly a thing of the past now, and that could mean some hurdles in the used car market. Parts might be trickier to hunt down as time goes on. So, the big question looms: is owning a Holden Commodore practical today? It's a bit of a mixed bag. While the Commodore still holds its charm, the practicality might depend on your knack for finding parts and your willingness to navigate potential future challenges and these beauties are getting more and more pricy so is it worth owning a piece of Australian history?
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00:24 - What is it?
05:14 - How's the interior?
09:43 - Tech, features & safety?
11:43 - What's it like to drive?
17:37 - What goes wrong?
24:33 - Should you buy it?
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[@MrLurchsThings]

As a life long Ford Falcon guy - yeah, these things are right up there. You just have to respect what they stand for. Not just from a performance point of view but it’s historical significance too.

[@ausernameidk]

At least GM went all out for the grand finale. Ford was a little lacklustre but at least we still got a falcon ute too.

[@Superfly1503]

I agree mate. I’d have one of these in a heartbeat and I’m also a former falcon owner.

[@paulsz6194]

@@ausernameidkwhat about the FGX & Sprint?

[@g19mx]

@@paulsz6194 exactly that, the fgx didnt feel like anything special

[@paulsz6194]

@@g19mx i see what you mean now, Holden at least had the Motorsport edition. It would have been fitting if they produced a DJR Bathurst edition .

[@70XU1]

"Why are we driving SUV's, this is heaps better" Absolutely. People drive SUV's because it's some sort of 'mines bigger than yours' cock off. The loss of Commodore and Falcon is a tragedy we will never recover from.

[@Low760]

Yep. Mazda6's are comparable but not rwd and you need the turbo 4 to be able to load people up and then overtake which puts it behind commodores.

[@wizzfizz6800]

@@Low760i still get confused on mazda’s stubbornness not to make not even the mazadaspeed6 RWD, i know it would take plenty of money to research and develop RWD stuff but damn it’s a shame they’re fwd

[@paulklp8262]

​@@wizzfizz6800Cause there's no economic case for it. Mazda6 is dying as is. MS6 would have zero buyers.

[@ironlungthe3rd]

It kills me that there's enough interest in Ute's for every company under the sun to sink multi millions in R&D, yet your average 70k Ranger/Hilux couldn't even overtake a Hyundai i30 on the road, that's not the point of them, but for that much money you expect to be able to still beat a sub 30k or less hatchback.

[@cooljool1]

SUV are more spacious and have more boot space. These things sit low and second low room is actually isn't that great

[@warrenhaywood8425]

No wonder you guys are killing it with your car reviews, so entertaining and informative, Big fan, I am 76 and have been looking at car reviews since I was 12, well done.

[@chrisellis1207]

I saw one in Tokyo recently! Someone has imported this beast but no one knows what it is 🤣

[@ReDriven]

That’s wild!

[@kornkernel2232]

That would be extremely exotic in there and likely will be highly preserved!

[@chrisellis1207]

It looked awesome, and sounded even better!@@kornkernel2232

[@tango22ah]

When I lived in the US I had a 2015 SS in perfect blue. I loved absolutely everything about that car and it had many things about it to love. The dealer at the time had only two left and he took $11,000 off the price. What a great day that was and the day I had to sell it to return to Europe was a very sad day. Wish I still had it. If anyone reading this is thinking about getting one, if you can find one with decent miles do it, it’s a blast

[@ravingmad765]

I used to get the SV6 for company rentals. I remember being so impressed with the build quality and driving balance. It felt sad that after all the iterations, the final model felt like something that could match the Euros.

[@hobo1704]

Yeah it was a shame, they finally made the best Commodore and it was all over.

[@robbyt3242]

Very sad to see them fading away in Australia. Legendary v8’s will be craved in the future for sure.

[@JohnDoe-sg7uh]

They were murdered! Lol

[@thomasclayton169]

If you can’t afford a V8 the Sv6 option especially in Sportswagon trim is still a great car. I have a 2013 VF1 in Regal Peacock Green (a fairly rare colour) now with 185,000 km on the clock. It’s been super reliable great on fuel, long term average is 10 litres per 100 km and it’s a normal suburban car. On a long trip I’ve seen between 6.5 to 7 litres per 100km. Everything interior wise still fresh and wearing very well. Redriven I hope you give this underdog model some love as despite lacking a v8 they’re a bloody good value car for what they are. Adam if you ever visit Melbourne I’d love you to test drive it. I’m 45 and I vow to keep this car till I’m ready to hand my license in. For the weekends I solve my fetish for V8 power with a low mileage 2008 Wm Grange. Both fine specimens of Australian automotive history along with the Falcon, Mitsubishi 380, etc.

[@ianharrh]

That peacock color is mint. Nothing like it on the road

[@anthonymilde592]

I've got a 2017 SV6 wagon in Regal. It looks very nice 😊 I've also got a supercharged VE V8 Calais for my V8 fetish

[@thomasclayton169]

@@anthonymilde592 You’ve got the best of both worlds mate! 🥰😊👍

[@ianharrh]

FINALLY. A video about the VFs. Long story short, I drove a Camry for YEARS. YEARS! I didn't care about cars or Commodores at all, until I drove one. Should anyone buy one. Yes. Absolutely while you still can, YES. I drove a friend of mines VF SS. A month later I sold that Camry and went and purchased my VF S2 LS3. I'm late as hell to this party. I've owned this car for just over a year now. What an absolute weapon of a car. I love that car more than anything. Worth every penny. Every single person I know has their opinion about it. Once I let them have a drive of it, they absolute love it. You cannot beat a good old-fashioned SS, especially the last batch of VFs. Beautiful car. Practical. Sounds amazing even for stock, and most importantly Drop a gear and disappear. UP THE COMMODRE!

[@thetruth00]

Bro stop letting people drive it haha love mine just the same man its such a nice car to drive

[@donnalittle6436]

I totally agree there magic a legend that is no more cheers 👍

[@vincetemoana6381]

As a young man growing up in NZ owning JDM performance cars and having that mindset that V8 commodores were shithouse, coming to Aus and amercing myself in Straya culture, straight off the plane and into a EL Falcon (cheap) which was like a land yacht that spat the dummy within a few months, into a Crewmen alloytec which wasn’t bad, should’ve got the V8 one but still served me well, into a VE HSV which 10yrs later I still own and has now 230k and still goes as strong as it did 10yrs ago, The Commodores (LS) and falcons (Barras) are formidable vehicles which deserve to be celebrated and treasured for a long time

[@Crankenn]

After 4 years of saving picking up my vf ssv redline next week!

[@peterwilliam4681]

Wonderful cars..I bought my SSVRedline one month before factory closed in 2017..Still fun to drive and as the guy says in the video the standard 6.2 ltr motor is more than enough power. Growing up with and driving with Fairlane ZC 351 Windsor and Kingswood 308 wagon I always loved V8 power .

[@MartinJones123]

An Australian made car being featured on ReDriven! Keen to see more Aussie cars featured on this channel :)

[@ReDriven]

More coming!

[@ramblinonandon]

Great, l have an Australian made Corolla wagon. 😅

[@MartinJones123]

@@ramblinonandon Nice 👍

[@trotts1885]

AU Falcon ?

[@AP-gn9fd]

HSV GTO Coupe!

[@fale892]

I love seeing Holdens on the road. Quite rare now, but they look good

[@Dedsec499]

Can’t wait for the mighty Au ford falcon review at 200k subs!

[@lummox1212]

my cousin has a HSV. It goes pretty well. I'd prefer an XR6T or XR8

[@s.baldrick3807]

I know someone who owned a VF Series I SS ute (manual) - apparently you'd already be doing 110 by the time you shifted into third, so I guess even the "normal" SS can't really be used properly on our roads. Would still love a Series II SS, though.

[@DansModelBench]

Series 1 VF had much taller gearing in the quest for fuel economy. VFII was a tad more practical for the speed limits, but does burn more fuel in the process. You are right though, that any of these cars can quickly get over the speed limit without a lot of effort from the driver.

[@kylegriffiths5990]

Would love to see an XR6 Sprint featured

[@shivaratnam9831]

I own a Motorsport Edition. Holden manufactured 1200 Motorsport Edition cars before they closed the factory. It is an Australian classic, no one can deny it.

[@Studat]

I absolutely love my SSV VF Series 2. Mine is totally stock and immaculate with 40,000kms. Still drives like new and still as powerful as ever. I also have a SV6 VF s2 sportswagon and that's a work horse with over 170,000 and going strong. The Auto in the SV6 is getting a little rough on the occasional swift but both great cars. Nice review mate

[@MartinJones123]

You should give the auto in the SV6 a service as it's probably low on fluid, causing the rough shifts... They're sealed for life units according to Holden though that is B.S, so I'd get it done ASAP before actual problems start happening to the transmission...

[@Studat]

@@MartinJones123 you're right, I had it fluids changes at around 135,000kms. maybe a little difference.

[@MartinJones123]

@@Studat Maybe you should take it to a transmission specialist if your car continues to shift rough...

[@Studat]

@@MartinJones123 happening soon as the car is to good to get rid of.

[@matthewlarkin2630]

Thanks Adam and team, ive been waiting for this one. We have 2 of these in the family (1 V6, 1 V8) and both have been absolutely outstanding. Every time i put my food down in the V8 i smile. Thank you for such an honest and respectful review.

[@ceedoubleyou]

3 years ago, traded a 2008 G6ET, for a 2017 LS3 Calais, it was like going from a 20th century car into a 21st century car, but replacing the harmonic balancer after 63k kms.

[@joshlegg8600]

Heh yup, Lifters in the ls3, the fuel pump - i mean why, why did gm make it that difficult to replace. The gearbox and injectors would the things that havent YET gone on mine. Expensive but worth every cent, fantastic car.

[@SonyCamry]

I still drive an old commodore from early 2000's. Over 250km still going strong LOL. I like it, feel like people move out of the way when im on the road (even though i dont drive aggressively) LOL

[@DansModelBench]

Experience that too with people moving out of the way and I never rides anyones arse on the road. They just see this bright orange Commodore and move over. If I drive the same in my Mazda 6 wagon, they just ignore me, so its definitely the car. :)

[@burtonsmiddleclassreview4511]

Me too!

[@gusv8]

Great clip, you put into words everything I feel when I drive my V8 . I don’t need it, can’t make use of the power, just take it out occasionally but it just gives me so much pleasure having it in the garage.

[@Miggy2j]

No one is paying over 100k for a motorsport edition.

[@crozzo08]

Hi Redriven, i'd be highly interested to see a review on the Mistsubishi 380, as they are a fairly old car now, and there are no other reviews of these cars online. I'd like to learn a little bit more about them. Thank you.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

If reviewed Jim could take a holiday😅.

[@farken7467]

I'd love to get my hands on a 380 owned by a fussy old bloke.

[@mikec9435]

Good engine, bad electrics, paint and power window faults. Just sold mine.

[@Julees_Craft_Technology]

Almost bought one..but fuel economy stopped me doing it

[@Crippsyify]

​@@Julees_Craft_TechnologyFuel economy isn't too bad for a 3.8 litre V6

[@rc70ys]

As a Ford Guy I respect the HSV and HDT

[@immortaldev649]

This brings tears to my Eyes I recently traded my VF 2017 series 2 sv6 ex cop for a VF SSV 2017 6.2 l supercharged W547 with only 12000 kms had it for a week the price to run was to much for me to afford fuel gauge was like a Speedo it just went down Everytime I put on the gas, I ended up buying my ex cop sv6 and now it feels right I’m happy once again knowing I can afford to run this at this time with struggling life we have today.

[@h0niels]

your VE SS Ute review convinced me to buy a 2008 VE SSV ute, 80,000km on the clock and stock from factory, amazing car ! will get to enjoy it for many years.

[@DansModelBench]

Nice honest car and plenty of fun. Good call.

[@NevilleFuckenBartos]

The vf bluetooth is painful sometimes. I mainly dislike the bluetooth complete cut out when the car is started up. It defaults back to radio and it has to reconnect, taking 10 to 30 seconds. Then you have to select bluetooth again. Straight up annoying.

[@SnipahhTV]

As someone who drives the ute verison of the VF, if you can buy one they're great! Surprisingly very practical with the tray (on the some what larger side) but actually quite easy to maneuver in traffic! I've found they're quite easy to modify whether that's performance or cosmetics and there are thousands of aftermarket parts for these. Loving every moment of owning one of these!

[@jarrodmoloney2670]

You can't beat a classic like this, you can feel the power and gear changes, that sense the road is yours, new hybrids and ev's simply cannot compare. Up coming drivers that go for the new hybrids and ev's won't truly feel what it really is to drive a real car

[@muscle_car_guy2338]

It's about time we've seen an Australia car on the channel. 😊 please I'd love to see more holdens on the channel. Good on yah Jim for going into such detail about the mechanicals.

[@ReDriven]

More coming mate but have done a few Aussie cars already. - AK

[@richardgrindrod9267]

should do a vf wagon sv6@@ReDriven

[@264nurbur8]

As a South Korean, I've seen this car only twice in my whole life in Korea.

[@SaintTwitch]

Can attest to the statement of holden throwing everything at the VF and VF2 with regards to technical stuff. I have a 2014 My 15 poverty pack VF evoke that has the same tech features as some higher end model cars. I brought it n 2019 with 80k on the clock for $14k, I was blown away by all the technical crap it had it had as I always associated poverty pack commodores to just have the bare essentials.

[@rclass707]

I drive my vf ss daily and LOVE IT.

[@chopperking007]

That's the only way to enjoy them I do the same

[@mdigs2364]

Another brilliant review, no bs, and presented beautifully. Keep it coming.

[@joshlegg8600]

I own a vf2 ss and I have been well looking forward to this review. Thank you.

[@nebuchadnezzar9641]

I have a series 1 ss storm. 230,000 kms now. Bought it with 30,000kms on the clock. Mine has the flex fuel and has been running on e10 the entire time. Still running beautiful as a daily for the wife. More economical than a BA falcon six. Almost due for a refresh and a cam. Very accurate review, well done Redriven.

[@PKDionysus]

Jordan is a real one, lmao! 😂 Cracking car, cracking video. This was great.

[@geoffjohnston1708]

I bought a WN Caprice V Series 2 with the LS3 new in 2016 and its just about the perfect car for long trips - huge boot, comfortable and roomy, heaps of power and 10 litres per 100 kms on the highway and able to withstand the roughest of Australian rural roads! I recently considered buying a new car but couldn't find anything much that readily matched the Caprice with regard to long trips ability.

[@domknill]

Love these. Nice big barge with a stinking great V8. Had the Vauxhall Monaco here in the Uk - a rare sight but a special car.

[@JPillay6684]

We had the previous version ( Lumina SS) in South Africa. A very sort after vehicle now and it's steadily increasing in value.

[@PKDionysus]

Right? Have you seen how much the UTEs are going for recently? Especially the manuals? It's crazy.

[@tarzanthembani5186]

Yeah we didn't get anything after 2014 at least, but I gotta say, these new ones are quite expensive cos that 140K AUD is like 1.7M here so paying that much for SS

[@MaliceRisk]

At webuycars they still resealable but even there they increasing 😢

[@paulsz6194]

Was that the VZ or VE version you got in South Africa?

[@MaliceRisk]

@@paulsz6194 The generation before the one adam reviewed 2008 to 2014and we got the earlier 1ns too

[@michaelblair7109]

I had a series 1 Redline for 5 years and it was totally reliable hardly any issues, I was looking at getting rid of it and was looking at the German makes, in the end I sold it and bought a series 2 Redline still love driving it nothing comes close to bang for you buck.

[@BadManRiRi]

I’ve already got a VF Clubsport, this review made me want to buy a VF SS as well.

[@rockygoodfellow77]

I own a VFII SSV Redline manual that I bought new (factory order) and I love it. Mine has a Harrop Stage 3 upgrade (otrcai, headers, exhaust, tune) and makes an easy 400 rwhp and only uses around 9 lph on the hwy and 11.5lph around town. I've bought new V8 Commodores since the VR SS in 1994 and they have all served me well. The series 2 V8 uses the Tremec TR6060 manual gearbox, which is much better than the previous BT56 manual box. I've had no issues with mine, which has done 70000km and been across Australia twice.

[@tomnewham1269]

Hi Adam. The car that you reviewed here is no where near worth $140K. A Motorsport with very low kilometres are priced around the $100k mark and a Motorsport with 60,000 km are priced around $75k. Holden Commodores with modifications even if they have been done by Walkinshaw do not add value to the vehicle as buyers who are paying top price are looking for originality. Another thing you missed Adam was the sunglasses holder which this car has and most VF Commodores do which is above the mirror. I own a VF2 Redline Ute and my biggest fear is electrical problems. I have already replaced a module and I can see how finding these things in years to come will be difficult. But in saying that I think this will be a problem for most modern cars in years to come considering how much electric systems that most modern cars contain.

[@ReDriven]

Sorry Tom, I didn’t make myself clear enough, I meant that mint low km motorsports are asking $140k, not that this one is worth $140k. - AK

[@stuey7777]

@@ReDriventhere’s one for sale I saw two days ago, never been registered, stored in a climate controlled display. Pre delivery stickers not removed $105k (a brand new Motorsport)

[@reefhog]

You’re talking about electronic problems. Electrics are just basic wiring. Modules, sensors etc. are electronics.

[@thetruth00]

Great review. I love my vf2 ssv redline. Getting it cammed next month. Such an absolute pleasure to drive these cars.

[@user-ry6qn8mp5x]

Your mechanic showed a bit a ignorance ,the ls3 in the vf2 does not use afm or cylinder deactivation .It is a beautiful motor. Thanks Rob.

[@ReDriven]

Cheers Rob!

[@TheWretchedWorld]

Hi rob Majority of vf Calais and ss have the 6 litre with the afm lifters which are prone to failure at around the 160,000k mark Bye rob

[@V8powa]

Great video. Best thing I've done was to sell the Aurion and buy one of the last produced VF2s in manual. Puts a smile on my dial every time I enter. I chuck some Liqui Moly fuel cleaner/conditioner every 10000 to keep the system clean and run it on 98. Definitely noticed the difference when I put it in first time and no issues with injectors.

[@ryanglass2778]

I own a '14 SS in the US that I've rebadged to being a Holden. What a phenomenal car! It feels solid and has been reliable and is the perfect balance of everything. It's fun to drive without being dangerous, roomy and comfortable, loads of technology and refinement that still hold up today, and it looks so sexy. It's eye catching without being overdone and I get comments from passerbys regularly. My biggest complaints are the horrendous fuel economy (was expected with this size engine) and parts supply in the US is challenging. Otherwise, it's the perfect car. What a high note for Holden to end on

[@Bens_Dad_Xo]

Was that ever in Livermore, CA? I saw one parked back in 2019. Unforgettable!

[@ryanglass2778]

@@Bens_Dad_Xo Hey there. It wouldn't have been me. I only purchased mine in 2021 and rebadged it in 2022. There's quite a few in the US with the Holden badging

[@Jussoparkours]

“No where for your sunglasses” ya had your hand on the sunny compartment 😂

[@michaelblair7109]

No if your car has a sunroof there is no sunny compartment.

[@psivewri]

Love the v8 supercar mock narration 😂

[@wesleyintihar670]

I took that chance two weeks ago. After owning a VN Balina, VS acclaim and a VE Calais (all V6s), I bought a VF series 2 Calais V with 6.2ltr with 67000 on the clock. . I always wanted a V8 and finally I have one. Love it.

[@HughRussell06]

I have a 2017 series 2 SV6, bloody love it even though I’ve only owned mine for 4 months

[@vk3crg]

I bought the 8th last VF Maloo R8 built #1372 brand new in Sept 2015. I had a bit of a nightmare with my car. It’s got an LS3. Under 100,000 KM the oil pump failed. Holden took the car and had it for a couple of weeks. They “fixed” the engine. Until last year when the car started misfiring and playing up. It had been serviced regularly and always on time or before. I took it to a mechanic that knows these engines backwards. The car was making weird noises. An inspection showed the lifters had failed and that the car had not been fixed properly by Holden when the oil pump failed. In the opinion of my mechanics the car had been “patched up”. Considering it cost me over $90,000 new I was most unimpressed. I contacted Holden who after some debate back and forward refused to speak to my mechanic about the issue. I then found out the while engine was “stuffed”. Two mechanics who work at the workshop where my car was an actually were Holden trained mechanics and worked at the workshop where the car had originally been repaired after the oil pump. Holden refused to speak to them and said “you’ve not had it serviced at Holden so we cannot help you”. They also told me that “I couldn’t hurt their reputation as they don’t sell cars anymore and that they were unable or I assist me”. I advised her there is proof that Holden did a dodgy job repairing my car after the oil pump failure but they weren’t interested and would not chat to my mechanic at all. She said they would only speak to Holden trained mechanics to which I took great pleasure advising her that two of the mechanics working on my car are in fact Holden trained to which was a tad taken aback but still refused to speak to them. That was it. Great customer service right there 😡Anyway I had the cash luckily to get engine completely rebuilt. The only thing original was the block. The timing chain guide was floating around in the sump as your mechanic mentioned can happen. I’ve taken this opportunity to get a nice lumpy cam put in, new exhaust, new everything but was so disappointed by Holden’s attitude and refusal to look at the service history etc. Anyway I have my car back, it’s better than it was new and I’m happy with it but with crappy customer care like that I can see what Holden went out of business. The lady at Holden who had to call me said that she “hated her job” as “all we say is no to people” 😳Great video. I’ve just had the injectors and fuel pump replaced too. It runs well now but Holden’s appalling customer service and support was very disappointing to say the least.

[@hellothere4342]

They're such an honest simple down to earth car. I've got a VF GTS and a VE SSV. I've got euro V8s too but having local supports is very handy. I know these cars aren't for everyone but then again I'm not a one eyed fanboy.

[@jacklowe2355]

I was just thinking when was the VF going to be reviewed. Awesome timing redriven ! I’m a big fan of the vf2 v8’s

[@bilinasmini3480]

A automobile built in Australia is being highlighted on ReDriven! Would love to see more Australian vehicles on this channel:)

[@triggeredleftyvegan6004]

I have a Series 1 Calais V L77 with over 200,000kms and have done cam, valves springs with DOD delete, air intake and full exhaust system. The thing moves hard! Ive got the Harrop 2300 waiting to be Installed. They are a good car the VF best Aussie car made.

[@ceterisparabus]

Great review very informative,

[@bigcus8176]

Definitely worthy. Drove a 375 optioned director, what an awesome and fun car to drive. Great sound and quick but not crazily so like this 547 version. You could actually get up it and have some fun.

[@lfsnoob]

I picked up a Series 2 VF SSV Redline edition in September and it was everything I could've hoped for. Since done an exhaust intake tune and put some coilovers in it and it is amazing now. Holden really got this car right.

[@ianharrh]

What a weapon.

[@BrianWhittaker-dm6hl]

I bought my VF2 SSV Redline Sportwagon 40 years after my first car which was a 64 EH 179 wagon. The EH was great but the new iteration of what most families i grew up amounst in the 60's is bloody outstanding. It handles very well for a big car, can carry a load, is pretty quick off the line and is also very comfortable to drive long distance with limo-like quality. Sad to see Holden is no longer with us but glad to see they went out on such a high note. I can't recommend the last Commodore more highly. Chris

[@pikachude5490]

"have a drive of a proper fast v8 commodore or falcon", cant say i have, but i have been in a few proper fast monaros, kingswoods and toranas with 308/355's which would rival some newer commodores

[@Draven2k]

The vf sv6 black edition I had was brilliant.

[@petercrimson1979]

I bought a 2017 VF SS new awesome car which I only drive on weekends. The LS3 is such a powerful motor for a stock car. Prices will increase in time. Always been a Holden man.

[@ianharrh]

What color is she in? Mines White (Herron White)

[@petercrimson1979]

@@ianharrh White Heron

[@HughRussell06]

@@ianharrhthat’s spitfire green

[@charliefarley7465]

I have a 2017 SSV Redline Spitfire Green Sportswagon I bought second hand in April 2018. Great car , stock as a rock.

[@aarondunstan]

I have a vf series 1 ss 180k on the clock, no modifications, and still runs like new. And I'm a Ford guy

[@steve1714]

No such thing as a ford guy, we’re all car enthusiasts

[@jamieanderson634]

Brilliant cars i love my series 1 ssv yes had a dod delete and big cam full exhaust otr but dont for get the trunnion upgrade and also they have radiator issues with the cracking and injectors are a common problem apart from that get a manual of course and enjoy every second they are truly a great Australian newer muscle car

[@jackacres3936]

I saw a VE Ute in Southern Ireland recently! Couldn’t believe it!

[@jesseheise7579]

I've got a turbo with same power and it's fine the power is very usable.. it's probably because of the torque coming in to quickly. My XR6 turbo has probably got more torque but it's coming in higher in the rev range which makes it much more usable

[@michaelhart5886]

Yes you should buy one. Holden left the best until last with the VF2.

[@nerdy_dav]

We will completely ignore the last commodore then :D No they never existed... Piles of left over Peugeot turd

[@michaelhart5886]

@@nerdy_dav 100% we will forget the ZB ever existed

[@nerdy_dav]

@@michaelhart5886 Damn straight! :D

[@David-lr2vi]

@@nerdy_dav. It wasn’t a real Commodore. Holden should have had the respect to retire the nameplate when local production ceased. Ford did it for the Falcon and it wasn’t even an Australian nameplate!

[@stuey7777]

@@jamestorrens645The ZB isn’t Australian, wasn’t built here and the argument stands that Holden Australia should have retired the name plate. Every commodore previous got better, and more powerful with each new iteration. The ZB was a backward step. Look at what a second hand ZB is worth, then look at the VF market. It’s a chalk and cheese comparison. The Vf was and always will be the last Australian built muscle car.

[@donnalittle6436]

I'm so glad I bought a series 2 VF Redline never selling it ❤

[@deganellis]

Had a vf2 redline sportwagon and it was an epic car but the fuel bill was horrendous! Lovely to drive, plenty of space. Always smile when I see them out on the road. Great review as always guys!

[@mohamedhussein7968]

how much weekly approx.

[@williamegler8771]

These were sold in the United States as both a Pontiac and a Chevrolet. They were rather poor sellers when new but are worth quite a bit of $$$$ now!

[@eyecontrol4900]

I remember Doug demuro made a video about why the Chevy SS failed in the US. Basically no marketing and far too much competition for its price point over there.

[@David-lr2vi]

The VE Commodore was sold as a Pontiac in the US and the VF was sold as a Chevy SS. They are generally raved about over there and hardly anyone even realised that GM were selling the Chevy SS and they were heavily discounting them, now they are nearly as sought after in the US as they are here.

[@brocksinclair66]

you only got the ss, no hsvs

[@tractorguy1994]

They weren't meant to sell many. They were sold there to get rid of them

[@DansModelBench]

There was some local politics within GM too.@@tractorguy1994

[@RocketRod63]

I had a series 1 SSV & there was an issue with the A/C overflow hose leaking into the cabin. I traded it in for a brand new 2015 340 HSV R8. Currently it has 38K mileage. I’ll wait with baited breath for your segment on the HSV 👍

[@xenonozhid3383]

Owned a VF series 2 std v6 ute. I'd buy another one in a heartbeat. Just imagine how good they'd be today as a new car!

[@Arunjeet_vaper]

They are amazing cars. Wish I bought an sv6 Ute when I had the chance

[@murrieteacher]

This is the only car that I would buy instead of a Lexus LC500. I am not a GMH fan, but this car is a legend. I would love to take it over the Mt Cotton Hillclimb. Change of underwear would be necessary after the run.

[@bigrokadventures]

Great review, we really lost some great cars when holden and ford shut doors here. Its amazing when I take out my 2000 VX HSV GTS how many people actually turn heads these days, let alone how roomy it is compared to modern cars! But also when its 1 of 287 built in that generation it is also becoming stressful to take out with how bad people are at driving haha

[@frankwren8215]

These and the VE drive great. Just a shame about the electric steering, apart from that love the VF

[@craigenglish7046]

I’ve thought of selling my GTSR a few times. This video reminds me why I shouldn’t.

[@gincatgoogle6213]

The Motorsport had 3 oil coolers to make it hold up to track conditions. But the pinnacle was the w427. Not a quick as the later supercharged cars, but a fantastic drive. Naturally aspirated 7.0 and just loved to rev.

[@hisexcelencyflynn1]

Made you swear when you put your foot down, LOL. I own series 2 Redline since new and it has been very reliable car. There was a dodgy batch of injectors which were replaced under warranty by Holden at about 20,000 km. Also they replaced the harmonic balancer 3 times but it still wobbles. Next service I get an aftermarket one fitted and that will sort it out. I don't think I could ever part with this car. Makes me happy every time I drive it and I owned more than 20 cars in my life, including German ones. This one is my favoured.

[@joanneburford6364]

Love this, need to do HSV next - not biased or anything 😉

[@Jwalker76]

My issue with buying that car is all the telegraph poles that will jump out in front of me trying to crash into me.

[@David-lr2vi]

😂

[@user-rb6ie2ss7g]

I have the V8 series 2 , 2017 which I bought for my retirement, always bought Holdens from the early models . This V8 is by far the best car ever built by Holden . My daily car is a VE series 2 2011 , Berlin’s international V6 3 litre , serviced regularly, still going strong at 275k, no rattles , but, the thermostat and water pump have been replaced , nothing else ! I will keep Calais till I can no longer drive and give it to my daughter 😢

[@realvibephotography9706]

Later model Commodore and Falcon/Territory seem a lot better put together. I'm not into the Ford v Holden thing, I'd own either. Current ride is 2015 petrol Territory but VF looks and drives nice... pity they're gone

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[@Johan-sw9zu]

Man you guys should be way bigger than carwow

[@ReDriven]

You’re too kind mate. Maybe one day when we can afford to hire an airstrip to run drag races! - AK

[@leemace9638]

I literally just part exchanged my VF redline 😢😢 it had over 108,000 no warranty anymore it was my wife’s daily it needed a few things to the paintwork to make it sellable privately so we decided to get rid through a dealership we got a great deal only had to pay $500 for a brand new top spec Mazda 3 sedan omg I miss it so much but the running costs just to much with today’s fuel etc etc

[@abogoni]

great video guys - this summer will be my second attempt at creating KZbin content - and im hopping to get out some really solid stuff mostly on MX5s and Motorsports your channel has so many cool and quirky things - it's a gold mine for ideas - your sponsor bar thing - your fun and themed way of conveying borning safety tech - and a whole lot more - also i used to hate Holden but as of late ive come to appreciate the classics - "ford still sucks ####" 😉 they suck way too much fuel - especially when they are sitted with a huge enormous turbo - a mate of mine has some fancy old one which he got from a "special auction" and that car is f#### insanely fast - in a straight line of course - and i was surprised how good its turning circle was as well - though i think something is wrong with his car because it smelt like something with burning - probably nothing

[@DavidGreen-vf9en]

I own a 2015 VF SSV manual ute and I find it an absolute joy to drive. It has only done 114,000 kms so hopefully I'll get many more years out of it. For me their is nothing else new in the ute market available that suits me. All we have is either way too big with the likes of Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux etc or at the lower end with those cheap and nasty single cab aluminium tray type units.

[@aussietaipan8700]

I want my HQ Monaro coupe back or at least another similar car, still looking for the right one.

[@tractorguy1994]

What an amazing car. Looks awesome

[@Low760]

The 6l80e programming on lots of the v8s are to keep lockup clutches on under high % throttle, killing the lockup clutch and then the oil pump. Getting an engine harness for an l77 isn't easy already unfortunately.

[@PaddyBoy644]

11:06 I wish Darrell Eastlake was alive to read that out!

[@nerdy_dav]

I have a friend with a VE with a rather sketchy 700Kw... That was fun, and a little scary at the same time.

[@jamiecooke6977]

If I was smart of course I would of brought one . Unfortunately I didn't . Now I just smile when I see such an iconic Australian car on the road .

[@matthewsmith1547]

I don't understand SUV popularity either, especially for people who don't need them. I prefer sedans.

[@petezappa8748]

SUVs are much easier to get out of due to their height etc. Ive had plenty of modified cars (all non-Suvs), & the only thing that sucked as I was getting older was getting out of them!

[@nickycrea6075]

Practicality and comfort. I have a Mazda 6 wagon practicality of an SUV but lower, slicker and more fun.