Second hand SS utes

[LS1 DAY]

Would like to hear from anyone who has bought or sold a ss ute(VU-VZ) recently. Thinking about upgrading the old XG ute. So thought I would see what peoples thoughts are on the market at the moment. I've been looking on carsales etc, saw some nice VYs for about 25 and VZs for around 30. Are people being optionistic? Or is that what I should expect. Thanks

[02vxss]

A car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. My old man sold sold his vy ss (50kays, cam, brakes, clutch, 3.9s, wheels,springs, everything done etc) for 28.5k 18+months ago which we thought was good buying and good selling. Hard to compare now, but the popularity of v8 holden utes is pretty high still even now, and it is hard to find decent clean examples, but high teens or low 20's should be pulling these model of utes up. I wouldn't be surprised if you can pick up VE's for around the 30 mark if you are prepared to bargain hard etc.

[zorro]

I bought my VU SS for 21k 3yrs ago, have seen them in yards for 18k. VYs for 30k!!!! laughing.

take your time and you will pick up a good price. I took almost 6months to buy and got a pearler.

[matls1]

just sold my vz thunder twin turbo today for 32k

cheers matt

[VZ_V8]

I picked up a VZ SS Thunder for $6600 :cool: mind you it wasn't in the best condition :lol: it did however only have 9,700kms on it.

[max350]

I bought a VY ss about 3 mths ago in very good condition for 18500 but most were asking about 24000.

[markone2]

Would like to hear from anyone who has bought or sold a ss ute(VU-VZ) recently. Thinking about upgrading the old XG ute. So thought I would see what peoples thoughts are on the market at the moment. I've been looking on carsales etc, saw some nice VYs for about 25 and VZs for around 30. Are people being optionistic? Or is that what I should expect. Thanks

There are car collectors ( Cars sales dot com etc ), then there are car sellers......current money......VU 10K to 12K.....VY 12 to 16K.......VZ Thunder 19 to 22K...don't forget it was only 3 months past that 33K and LESS driveway VE SS deals were abundant.....

keep looking

[allmtr]

There are car collectors ( Cars sales dot com etc ), then there are car sellers......current money......VU 10K to 12K.....VY 12 to 16K.......VZ Thunder 19 to 22K...don't forget it was only 3 months past that 33K and LESS driveway VE SS deals were abundant.....

keep looking

Are these auction prices?

[NTGLTY]

I picked up a VZ SS Thunder for $6600 :cool: mind you it wasn't in the best condition :lol: it did however only have 9,700kms on it.

just cos your dads a panel beater and can fix it for a minimum price :booty::booty::booty:

[KCB50L]

Bought my VZ SS with back then 90k on the clock, a year ago now for $25k cash.

[vu ss777]

i picked up a vu ss which was lowerd had 20inch rims, CAI and exhaust system only 100 000 kms for 17 grand ! just look around !

[vu_dave]

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=97158)

should be picking it up tomorrow night :)

[[TWIGGA]]

Paid 21K for my VY SS ute in December...

Had all the mods I wanted too... I wouldnt pay anything over 22 for a VY Ute mate...

Give them your offer and your number and walk away, they will realise there asking too much, just sit by the phone and wait!!

[LS1 DAY]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I thought the prices I was seeing on the web and in yards seemed a bit optionistic. Definitely not in any hurry, still not sure what I'm to going yet. Just take my time and see what happens.

[ignitionthunder]

sold my vz ss thunder, with a canopy for 38900 12months ago. So prices are only what somebody is going to pay. And after that sale, i had a huge smile...

Good luck

[bigdogdazza]

Thats an awesome price to sell vz ss thunder for I just got new ss ve with couple options for 36k drive away business rego so I bet that guy is feeling bad now eh? You have to shop around as I seen a couple of ssv sedans selling from 33 to 38 the other day so I am sure you wouldnt pay any more than 18 to 22 for vy or vz with a few kms

[lowriding]

there is a big variation in ute prices - but the condition and kms vary much more than sedans too . i have seen SS utes used on site which have been flogged far more than you would ever think and there are others which are weekend cars and near mint . You dont see as much variation of condition in sedans so buyer beware .

[Toast]

I bought my VZ SS ute for 25k in November, no mods only lowered a bit. Had a bit over 36000ks, no tow ball in mint condition. I was looking for a white one, with very low ks for about 3 - 4 months, and I still think I should have waited longer... I'm still happy none the less.

Tip: Buy private, unless you can really screw the car salesman.

Goodluck.

[debencha]

mmm we bought a vu new when they were hard to get .still have 8 years later , bought a new ve when the specials were on last year.think i.ll keep the vu forever just like it .and oh it owes shitloads

[255-LS1]

i paid 25k drive away for a VU2 Maloo R8 in feb, 92k on the clock, got it from a dealer, 3 yr warranty, 12 months reg, extras, one owner, FSH. Few mods cat back and lowered. Leather coulsons. Pretty happy with it. I went maloo instead of SS cos i found insurance was cheaper and you've already got those upgrades like brakes etc so mods aren's as significant, depends how far you want to go though. And plus its a HSV, you say SS ute ppl are like oh yer cool, say maloo ppl say **** what a mad **** hahahaha

Cheers

[markone2]

i paid 25k drive away for a VU2 Maloo R8 in feb, 92k on the clock, got it from a dealer, 3 yr warranty, 12 months reg, extras, one owner, FSH. Few mods cat back and lowered. Leather coulsons. Pretty happy with it. I went maloo instead of SS cos i found insurance was cheaper and you've already got those upgrades like brakes etc so mods aren's as significant, depends how far you want to go though. And plus its a HSV, you say SS ute ppl are like oh yer cool, say maloo ppl say **** what a mad **** hahahaha

Cheers


Thats nice :) , makes about as much sense as cheaper insurance on an HSV over an SS for a 23 year old :confused:

2002 Holden Special Vehicles Maloo R8 VU II

Valuation Prices


* Private Price Guide $20,200 - $22,900

* Trade In Price Guide $15,300 - $18,000

ps...read the fine print on yer 3 year waranty....

[255-LS1]

Thats nice :) , makes about as much sense as cheaper insurance on an HSV over an SS for a 23 year old :confused:

2002 Holden Special Vehicles Maloo R8 VU II

Valuation Prices


* Private Price Guide $20,200 - $22,900

* Trade In Price Guide $15,300 - $18,000

ps...read the fine print on yer 3 year waranty....


Yer just as much sense as someone fitting a HSV front from different model to their SS :lol:

You dont beleive me... SS (same year) with no mods was 300 more a year and when i did want any mods it sky rocketed. Plus that was market value (**** all), now i have agreed on maloo at 28k for less premium. :goodjob:

What was the average km for those prices? And so i paid 25 drive away so less stamp duty thats 23 something for the car, not far off those private prices. Again :goodjob:

Have read fine print thanks. And no its not the holden certified one.

Cheers

[benniemc]

Just had a quick look on Carpoint.com.au and there are heaps of VY SS and VZ SS for $25k.

Just searched for Holden Utes - $17k - $25k.

The same for HSV Maloos, there are a few sweet Y series R8's on there for under $25k.

[Wonky]

You guys wouldn't want to know what worknssv and I got our brand new 08 and 09 built SSV utes for! :shock: (I'm not prepared to say on open forum either - suffice to say it wasn't much more than some of the prices mentioned above.)

[255-LS1]

contacts wonky?

[Wonky]

contacts wonky?

:yup: Shhhh! :)

[255-LS1]

damn you :lol:

[Lorne Mauer]

I've been Looking at 06 VZ Thunders. a few nice M6 6L ones around with lower than average Km's(under 50,000). prices asked are a fairly high tho' with most asking a $3k premium over redbook price guide. I reckon I'll find one for my $26k budget, I've got time on my side.

06 M6 6.0L Thunder SS
Private Price Guide $28,200 - $31,100
Trade In Price Guide $22,500 - $25,400
Average Km 60,000 - 90,000

Lots of VY to VZ's in the Sub $25k price range but most have been listed for a long time. Can't believe the number of ads with no Pictures....do they think it will help?:1peek:

Cheers LM.

[boyley]

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=97158

should be picking it up tomorrow night :)

Just goes to show what a little patience can net you hey Dave.

[Trewman]

I paid $22k for my vz ss ute fully optioned + hard lid etc bog stock. Just had a major holden service 120,000km. This was a month ago

[RTracer1]

Some new vs second hand prices are a little strange at the moment due to demand, I purchased a new SSV ute before chrissy and bought it damn cheap ,returned it to the dealer to rectify a little waranty issue and was offered 7k more than what I paid to buy it back as they can't get new or used stock!
Almost Half tempted!

[myvyssute]

had a mate get a new ve ssv ute for $25500 drive away with a vs ss ute with 210,00 trade in. good bargin that was.

[Lorne Mauer]

I paid $22k for my vz ss ute fully optioned + hard lid etc bog stock. Just had a major holden service 120,000km. This was a month ago
They're out there if your prepared to wait for what you want at the right price. the trick is figuring out what is the right price. There are heaps that fit your description, just a matter of taking your pick. We decided to look at cars with half or less KM's than yours. and found a point where sub 50,000km VY SII and VZ LS1's were line ball on price at about $23-24K. Have since decided to wait for a 06 model VZ thunder to come into our $26K budget. have a couple of irons in the fire at the moment.


Some new vs second hand prices are a little strange at the moment due to demand, I purchased a new SSV ute before chrissy and bought it damn cheap ,returned it to the dealer to rectify a little waranty issue and was offered 7k more than what I paid to buy it back as they can't get new or used stock!
Almost Half tempted!

Have seen some asking near VE SS list price for 07 VZ thunders:1peek:.
MY father in law just picked up his VE SS M6 a few weekends back. ordered it way back in nov 08 on the run out deals....but they couldn't supply the colour he wanted....so, Back then, they were keen to keep the sale and promised him a new 09 model.....took them a while to get it for him, I think because the demand turned around they were trying to deliberately d!ck him about to get him to pull out of the deal. i think he did alright on the deal. Paid '08 run out price and got an '09 with extras of leather, tint, rear parking sensors, lock nut and floor mats. had a '04 VY S 5.7 M6 farm ute trade with 140,000km and got 17k trade. the dills have it up for sale now but have failed to notice the 15,000 extra km's on it since they assessed it. I know they must had the buffer on it for a fair while too! covered in scratches and knocks from daily farm use and country km's

[Moods]

Over here in WA, about 15 months back i paid 33 for a vy2. Call me nuts, but i could not find one with new car warranty, less than 30km with leather, lid, Factory rims, Climate etc M6. Looked for 3 months, when i saw one with what i wanted, i just bought it, couldn;t give 2 shits on price at the time (now regretting haha)
Cars similar are selling for 27-29 currently ere

[VUSS346]

I got my VU SS 80,000kms on the clock a yr ago bog stocker, $15, 000 12mths rego
good condition:rofl:
i prefer the vu over the vys vzs ,tear drop lights are for the win

although i could easily drive a ve ss

[conrodss]

I just bought my VZ SS Thunder , for $25000 , it was used travelling alot of country roads though so it has stone chips and few small dents , but being a painter/beater it didn't worry me , it was one owner never smoked in and the passenger seat had only been sat in 7 times, had a few kms as well 90,000 all highway kms though , canberra , sydney , yass

[CHR1S]

Gee..I thought Oz was the place for cheap Holdens..I picked up a VY Maloo, cam etc etc 290rwkw, hard lid,manual,80k tidy as for $25k NZD... guess cheap jap imports will do that!..

[vu_dave]

Just goes to show what a little patience can net you hey Dave.
exactly :) this is my 2nd ss ute, very happy once again.

[VYMaloo]

Shop around , old mate next door after a bit of haggling had 2 car yards begging him to buy a VE SS ute off them , in the end $33k drive away with hardlid , tints and towball.

[bigdogdazza]

Now I am spewin at seeing that but all things considered I am one of those guys that when I want something IT MUST BE NOW! I have tried to wait until the right "one" comes along and think F**K that just get what I want now and do some ot it will be ok. Dealers love me. HaHa LOL! At least I am happy.

[jpem5704]

Manuals seem to be much more in demand than autos, while this might not affect the advertised price, i found that guys selling manuals (privately) are much less willing to budge on price as they were getting alot more interest.

If you want it modified, try and buy one with as much stuff as possible already done, in particular stuff like hardlids cause these are really expensive. Also engine work, ive spend $8k on the usual mods on my VY SS ute and i would still get less for it today than i bought it for last year (85000km $25000, suspension, hardlid, tray liner, tow bar, wheels, and it was owned by a detailer so body is perfect).

If you buy from a dealer make sure you have a look in manuals and stuff to see who the car was registered to. I test drove for a dodgy dealer who said it had never been used as a tradey car, however when i looked at the log book the original owner was a Granite and Slate company!

[Lorne Mauer]

Shop around , old mate next door after a bit of haggling had 2 car yards begging him to buy a VE SS ute off them , in the end $33k drive away with hardlid , tints and towball.

Found a couple of VE SS M6 New driveaway @ $36k even still. I might wait for the end of financial Year runouts to see if a screamer deal pops up.
Found a couple of VE SS M6's in WA listed below $30k with low KMs. One was a '08 model, had 13,000kms and nice set of Koya 20's for $26.5K!!!! it didn't last long.:bawl: by the time I fly over there, and put it on transport back I'd be out another $2.5K.....worth it for the right deal, but a bit of a PITA. Could always make a holiday of it and drive the 4,400kms home:confused:

Cheers LM.

[royboy]

i'm in the process of buying an 06 thunder with a few mods (full exhaust and lowered and tint) with 62 on the clock and seriously not a mark on itfor 28500 i'm happy with that expecially for the condition it is in.

[Wonky]

i'm in the process of buying an 06 thunder with a few mods (full exhaust and lowered and tint) with 62 on the clock and seriously not a mark on itfor 28500 i'm happy with that expecially for the condition it is in.

I would have said that was too high for a 3 yr old car with those kms on it given not long ago you could get a brand new VE SS ute for under $34k, but just checked carsales.com.au and faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaark!! :shock: Sounds good now! :)

[VUSS346]

Bought a VU SS stock as a rock 78,000kms 2yrs ago $15 000

Took a month to get the price from $21000 as advertised

:goodjob:

[VL Executive]

So, whats the general consensus now with the VU / VY SS ute models - are the values staying stable, or going down more? or picking back up.

[DanV]

I just recently traded in my 07 VZ SS thunder for $23000 with 44000kms. Not a great price but dealer reckons there hard to move with ve ss being pretty cheap plus got a good deal on a new maloo

[-shady-]

traded a 01 triton gls for a thunder a few months back, 25k change over
leather, lid, bluetooth, catback, lowered 50,000kms imac cond, exactly what i was looking for, couldnt be happier

[max350]

I just recently traded in my 07 VZ SS thunder for $23000 with 44000kms. Not a great price but dealer reckons there hard to move with ve ss being pretty cheap plus got a good deal on a new maloo

A dealer would say that to you the seller. But walk in to yard as the buyer and the same dealer will tell we just cant get enough of them, you better decide now as I have another buyer coming this afternoon.

[Wonky]

A dealer would say that to you the seller. But walk in to yard as the buyer and the same dealer will tell we just cant get enough of them, you better decide now as I have another buyer coming this afternoon.

Too true!! :yup: