Trade in the FG for a Commodore?

[Dezaman]

Hey guys, I'm at a cross roads where I can pay thousands getting my XT FG to a decent speed, or just suck it up and buy a VE SS for the same price.

why the hell are Fg xr8's and xr6t's still so damn expensive, there's an 09 ss on ebay for 19k with 15 thousand on the clock compared to an 08 xr6t with 150k on the clock for 25 grand.

times like these it sucks being a ford fan

[nstg8a]

you get what you pay for...

[Brazen]

Originally Posted by Dezaman

Hey guys, I'm at a cross roads where I can pay thousands getting my XT FG to a decent speed, or just suck it up and buy a VE SS for the same price.

why the hell are Fg xr8's and xr6t's still so damn expensive, there's an 09 ss on ebay for 19k with 15 thousand on the clock compared to an 08 xr6t with 150k on the clock for 25 grand.

times like these it sucks being a ford fan

If that SS is 19 grand with only 15 thousand on the clock, I will buy it and sell it up here and make an easy ten grand.

[Dezaman]

Originally Posted by Brazen

If that SS is 19 grand with only 15 thousand on the clock, I will buy it and sell it up here and make an easy ten grand.

if when you say up here, you mean Brisbane, then its your lucky day.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Co...item43b15489e6

and yeh, ED, that's the kicker right there, VE was a huge seller while no body bought an FG xr8, which sucks because FG xr8 looks so much better and the motor is just so much cooler.

Sat in a VE, interior was horse ****, especially compared to the FG, but that ve above has leather interior, which even the FG XR8's for 10k more don't have.

[Brazen]

Originally Posted by Dezaman

if when you say up here, you mean Brisbane, then its your lucky day.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Co...item43b15489e6

and yeh, ED, that's the kicker right there, VE was a huge seller while no body bought an FG xr8, which sucks because FG xr8 looks so much better and the motor is just so much cooler.

Sat in a VE, interior was horse ****, especially compared to the FG, but that ve above has leather interior, which even the FG XR8's for 10k more don't have.

Bloody bargain, honestly Ford man or not, I would pick that up

[stevz]

Originally Posted by Dezaman

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-Co...item43b15489e6

I would say this is most definitely a scam. Seller is in Brisbane but the vehicle has SA plates.
The price is too good to be true. Nobody in their right mind would sell for that cheap.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by stevz

I would say this is most definitely a scam. Seller is in Brisbane but the vehicle has SA plates.
The price is too good to be true. Nobody in their right mind would sell for that cheap.

dunno about it being a scam, but theres something odd about it.

when i got my fg from the dealer it was cheaper than older ve ss;ssss. not the other way round.

honestly though, i think theres only two things the ve is better at, thats sound and it just looks a bit tougher. everything else the fg eclipses it at imo.

[stevz]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

dunno about it being a scam, but theres something odd about it.

when i got my fg from the dealer it was cheaper than older ve ss;ssss. not the other way round.

honestly though, i think theres only two things the ve is better at, thats sound and it just looks a bit tougher. everything else the fg eclipses it at imo.

Check Carsales, 2009 SSV's are in the low to mid $30k and thats with 60,000k's, but this bloke wants $19k for one with 14,500 with mods, it just doesn't make sense!! There are 2009 Omegas going for more than $19k!

[Vincenzo]

Number plates don't suit the car - should end with LS1 not AFF

[EDManual]

because there are not many fords on the roads compared to the holdens.

[WASP]

The SS are a dime a dozen, that's why. They are also much slower than any FG XR6T you will find. XR8 is comparable in speed but the ZF auto gives it an advantage plus it's a much rarer car in general.

That's not to suggest the SS isn't any good, its a very package..just as common as taxi cabs. Personally I would look out for a G6ET.

[Dezaman]

Originally Posted by WASP

The SS are a dime a dozen, that's why. They are also much slower than any FG XR6T you will find. XR8 is comparable in speed but the ZF auto gives it an advantage plus it's a much rarer car in general.

That's not to suggust the SS isn't any good, its a very package..just as common as taxi cabs.

well let me ask you guys, given the choice of, an SS for 20k, or an XR6 (N/A) for 20k, which one would you take?

[WASP]

A BF auto XR8 would be my pick for $20k.
If it had to be out of the FG XR6 Or VE SS then yes, the SS would get the nod assuming it was in good condition and the Km were lowish.

[lockieoc]

The price is to good to be true.
Repairable write off or scam is my guess.

[Mechan1k]

Probably has money owing on it.

[xisled]

My Brother just got a 2010 VE SS, it cost around 30 grand. Something is not right about that car.

The price is around the same for a XR8 or a SS.

Try and call the number see if it is real.

[ravenhard]

definitly a scam. tell tale sign is asking to email them first before bidding. Email them and I bet you get the old BS story bout being overseas or on an oil rig

[FacultY]

yes avoid. SS does keep their value well. Normally looking between 30-35k for a second hand one.

[stevz]

This is what came up when I checked the rego on the SA rego site

https://www.ecom.transport.sa.gov.au...ion_details.do

Plate Type ALPHANUMERIC
Plate Number S523AFF
Make HOLDEN
Body Type SEDAN
Primary Colour BLUE
Expiry Date UNREGISTERED

The vehicle registration is either suspended or the vehicle is stolen, defected, or has a writeoff incident recorded.

[Dezaman]

Originally Posted by stevz

This is what came up when I checked the rego on the SA rego site

https://www.ecom.transport.sa.gov.au...ion_details.do

haha, a dodgy car, that's just made my day,

and cheers brincs for the advice.

[BRINCS]

Hey Dezaman was just reading your post and thought about your position and can see the drama's your having making the right decision. The VE's are ok and are pretty cheap to get crackn compared to the fords V8 but the XR6 turbo will munch them both for lunch. The ford is a much more appealing car and far more comfortable than the crappy ve interior, leather or not the seats are uncomfortable. The VE does not drive aswell and in my opinion that is why they are so much cheaper than the FG. If I were in your shoes I would keep the XT save some coin then decide if you want the FG or go with a VE and you will have a bit of money to spend. At the end of the day mate its your call and you need to be happy with your decision cos if you buy the VE and hate it you are so much further awy form the FG XR dream you have......

[nstg8a]

ive emailed the ebayer, will just have to see what sort of reply i get

[Riksta]

eBay one was $40k on carsales in 2010. Massive depreciation?

http://www.calaisturbo.com.au/archiv.../t-213051.html

[BHDOGS]

Get a ba typhoon for 20 grand problem solved

[XP6]

Perhaps its been used for a drag car/test mule might explain the low cost and km's

[pundit]

That VE SS on eBay is worth atleast $50,000 lads, it has a chev badge!

[mik]

fully *** bro !

[AndyXR6T]

Ve ss don't go that cheap. I was looking for them before I bought my xr6t and they were way over priced with the amount of Kms they offered. Although still a nice car the FG has a way better feel about it and I managed to pick up mine for for a price that would get me a ve with twice as many Kms for the same price.

[jmack]

when people say such n such car is slower the than such and such car does that mean that car cannot do 110kmh ,in todays traffic a push bike beats you most of the time.honestly how many people race their cars or is it nepolean syndrome for most people.

[WASP]

Originally Posted by jmack

when people say such n such car is slower the than such and such car does that mean that car cannot do 110kmh ,in todays traffic a push bike beats you most of the time.honestly how many people race their cars or is it nepolean syndrome for most people.

Using that logic we might all drive around in Hyundai i30's as that also does 110 and uses much less fuel doing it than any of the cars mentioned in this thread.

Just because you buy a faster car doesn't mean that you intend on racing it. It just means you value a method of transport that has much greater performance potenial than than the average Camry and you wish to reach legal speed limits faster and in a much more enjoyable driving fashion. Therefore as you choose to spend more money to have this performance, measuring the value proposition between to models based on a speed comparision actually makes perfect sense.