VE Discussion / Updates Calais-V ONLY

[Sidewindr]

Discuss the Calais V here ...

[MARTY]

Noticed from the official pics Calais V now has front parking sensors. From the pics I think Holden has done a top job, but will have to see one in the flesh to get a proper impresion of how it looks.

[Evil Emperor]

Calais door trims seem to be a bit of a mish mash.
Has the nice door tims up front with intergrated grab handles.
But the rear has the flat type.
Only long wheelbase seem to have grab handles at the rear.
Calais looks like it has the hinged little storage area in the door.
Dash is huge improvement.
But i wonder what that huge panel is above the centre air vents?
In the VZ it's a handy little storage area.

[Fnomna]

But i wonder what that huge panel is above the centre air vents?
In the VZ it's a handy little storage area.
Probably storage and then above that toward the windscreen looks like a big centre speaker (see hires closeups - looks like speaker grille mesh)? For those DVDs from the popdown screen?
Speaker (or whatever it is) also looks to be in the Statesman/Caprice too.

[speedyocca]

maybe that will be were the sat nav ends up

[Mules]

At first I wasn't that big a fan of the front of the Calais but loved the rest of it. The more I see of it the more it is growing on me.

I'm loving the side profile of all the VE's its great, that line from boot to bonnet is impresive.

Can't wait to get a look at one in the flesh, and can't wait untill someone does this to one of them.

Calais Chop (http://muleyj.googlepages.com/VE_Calais_V_036Chop.jpg)

[Sidewindr]

The black Calais-V I took a few pics of looked HORN ...

I'll get the pics etc up later in the evening .. still at work :(

[speedyocca]

anyone else notice in the poor panel join between the 2 silver strips (they don't seem to line( to me anyway)) below the tacho on this picture
http://gm.wieck.com/previewpage?030974

[Sidewindr]

Here's my Calais V piccies .. Best I could do with a little DSC-W7

The images have been resized as the originals are 7MP.

Take Note Battery is in the boot on ALL models.

http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01155.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01156.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01157.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01158.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01159.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01160.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01161.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01162.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01163.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01164.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01165.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01166.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01167.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01168.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01169.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01170.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01171.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01172.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01173.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01174.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01175.JPG
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01176.JPG

[Febs]

Sidey - in your opinion is the boot a similar size to the VZ? (Albeit with more space due to the new hinges?)

Love the DVD player in the roof too - standard on the V?

Cheers,
- Febs.

[tlr1000]

I loved the this calais v, would look even better with king springs holding it up. Took a heap of photos of it.

[Sidewindr]

Sidey - in your opinion is the boot a similar size to the VZ? (Albeit with more space due to the new hinges?)

Love the DVD player in the roof too - standard on the V?

Cheers,
- Febs.

The boot looks a bit bigger actually .. the car is almost fastback/hatch and the boot is big at the back end.

Calais-V Has DVD Screen in dash and roof, Caprice dash and headrests. Not sure if there is a DVD player in the other models.

[HRT433]

WOW! awesome work again Sidey!!

[Sidewindr]

WOW! awesome work again Sidey!!

Thanks .. lots of stress over the past few hours trying to resurrect the forum .. :errr::eyes:

[vh-holden]

the door trims are already dirty......

[Sidewindr]

the door trims are already dirty......

Actually they're not dirty they are velour and obviously people have been touching it so the grain is messed up ;)

[kayman]

Are those rims 20's?

[Joker^]

I just need to know what is the gearbox configuration, is it a 6speed auto?
My VZ V8 Calais has to go within 6 weeks. Hopefully my dealer will get a V8 Calais-V soon so i can test it and put my order in, lucky work pays for the pertol :headbang: the only reason i always get V8's, will be my 4th Calais.

EDIT
Sorry my bad, just read the front page,
"• GM 6L80E six-speed automatic transmission with Active Select (introduced in the Cadillac
STS-V in the United States) makes its Australian debut as an option in all V8 variants"

Wheres my Cheque book ;)

[Sidewindr]

Are those rims 20's?

Yup Yup .. factory option.

[Minikeg]

http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01174.JPG


The bottom of that hinge - is that undercoat? Finally a hinge change, mine get in the way and seem a silly design, let alone cars built for the next 17 years after.

Other than that, these cars are looking awesome! Quite a bit better than my calais :D

[vh-holden]

this one just looks really messy. particularly the speaker covers. i know that is where my foot goes to stop the door swinging back on me!!
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01171.JPG

[Sidewindr]

The bottom of that hinge - is that undercoat? Finally a hinge change, mine get in the way and seem a silly design, let alone cars built for the next 17 years after.

Other than that, these cars are looking awesome! Quite a bit better than my calais :D

I think you will find it is polish or the pre-delivery stuff..

[Sidewindr]

this one just looks really messy. particularly the speaker covers. i know that is where my foot goes to stop the door swinging back on me!!


The flash accentuates the grilles a bit .. they were not that noticible in the flesh. it's a luxury option vehicle, you don't use your foot on the door liner .. :p

[ACT_Cross8]

Needs bigger brakes under those 20's (they should have displayed it with the standard wheels anyway).

Door trims are butt-ugly.

[jaykay]

Yup Yup .. factory option.
Sits really high still with 20's. Good reason to lower it. I'm loving the Calais V, be good to see the specs and pricing.

Love the struts on the boot now....

[BLQWN]

In all of these photo's I look at it suprises me to see the lack of attention to detail when displaying a new model like this.

[ORIGINL]

That door trim is dirty.... look on the leading edge

[F6Mauz]

I think this is what we will be seeing on the roads in the future. Monster wheels. These wheels are no higher than the standard rolling diameter. Bling Bling:yup:

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/CSVLS1/Pimp%20My%20Calais%20V%203.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/CSVLS1/Pimp%20My%20Calais%20V%204.jpg

[jaykay]

Nice CSV LS1. Can you do the same for the SSV ?????:banana: and post it in the SSV thread - in black too ...

[Kirium]

I can't figure out why Holden resist from introducing split fold rear seats...

20" wheels are stupid. More dollars than sense if you optioned them... Totally impractical, and I'm sure there'll be plenty of owners shocked at the price of 20" tyres when it comes time to replace them. Overall a pretty nice car tho. You can't go too wrong when you borrow heavily from Audi... ;)

Sidey, are the lights in the mirror undersides indicators or illumination for the ground infront of the doors for passengers?? (I suspect the latter).

Nice job making the launch, were Holden kind to the Admin of the country's premiere Holden forum??

[vyssbeast]

few questions come to mind
1st: 8K RPM tacho, no redline ... does it rev all the way to 8?
2nd: climate controls look like standard a/c, above screen used for both climate control & stereo?

and tacho area looks abit plain, the 3 window trip comp on previous models look abit beter in my opinion

[Cobalt]

All this stuff about tyre prices....

Remember how expensive 17"/18" tyres where till the mainstream manufacturers put them on their cars.... They will get massively cheaper as more cars have them as standard....


Cobalt

[Kirium]

No-name korean 18/19" tyres are cheap... Go price up some 18" Pirelli's, Contis, Michelins or anything else reputable and you'll find the prices are still pretty high...

I'm wondering where it's going to stop. At some point, wheel sizes are just too big to be practical. Are HSV wheels now going to be 20" standard with 21" optional? What about the VF or whatever is next. Do you want to see 26" wheels standard on commodores, like crap blinged-up Hummers and Escalades? At some stage it just becomes pointless.

[Guzzles]

few questions come to mind
1st: 8K RPM tacho, no redline ... does it rev all the way to 8?
2nd: climate controls look like standard a/c, above screen used for both climate control & stereo?

and tacho area looks abit plain, the 3 window trip comp on previous models look abit beter in my opinion


1st: there seems to be no redline in the luxury models, no real one anyways. In the Calais V and Caprice there are more little marks beyond arround 6000rpm. I think this is supposed to be the redlinethe statesman doesn't have one. the SS is the only model of the ones already revealed that has a real redline.

2nd: I think it's a climate control, and yes it seems to be displayed in the screen. like falcons icc. I think we will see the the standard a/c today 17.00 in the omega

the 3 window trip computer is still alive, one big window between tacho/speedo, ond 2 small ones in them. SS only has the big one

[Guzzles]

Here's my Calais V piccies .. Best I could do with a little DSC-W7
http://www.ls1.com.au/news_pics/VEReveal/CalaisV/DSC01176.JPG

are the two aluminium strips different or is it just the photo?

also is it real aluminium or just plastic pretending to be it?

[Ryzz]

Ok Guys, here are the offical Calais-V Photos from the Holden Media CD. Note: Click on thumbnails to open in a new window.

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/031-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/031.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/032-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/032.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/033-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/033.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/034-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/034.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/035-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/035.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/036-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/036.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/037-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/037.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/038-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/038.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/039-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/039.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/040-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/040.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/041-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/041.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/042-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/042.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/043-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/043.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/044-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/044.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/045-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/045.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/046-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/046.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/047-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/047.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/048-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/048.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/049-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/049.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/050-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/050.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/051-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/051.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/052-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/052.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/053-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/053.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/054-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/054.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/055-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/055.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/056-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/056.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/057-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/057.jpg) http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/LowRes 72dpi/02 VE Calais V/058-t.jpg (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/HiRes 300dpi/02 VE Calais V/058.jpg)

[MTC]

I Love the Calais-V very nice. just add SS-V pedals, Sunroof & tint. & I can see that being My next car. The Wife even love's it & said go buy one. but i'll wait a while. Very nice indeed tho Can't wait to see what HSV will have on offer.:bow:

[Evil Emperor]

Does it come with rain sensing wipers like the Stato?

[Kirium]

Am I the only one getting 404 errors for the official pics that Ryzz posted??

[Fnomna]

Am I the only one getting 404 errors for the official pics that Ryzz posted??
Go to http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/*query?holden&source=all
they are the same

[Ryzz]

Am I the only one getting 404 errors for the official pics that Ryzz posted??
Sorry guys, thats fixed now, was a typo in the URL

[Black AH CDX]

Does it come with rain sensing wipers like the Stato?


by the looks of it, yes :D

[VU_SS_UTE]

At first I wasn't that big a fan of the front of the Calais but loved the rest of it. The more I see of it the more it is growing on me.

I'm loving the side profile of all the VE's its great, that line from boot to bonnet is impresive.

Can't wait to get a look at one in the flesh, and can't wait untill someone does this to one of them.

Calais Chop (http://muleyj.googlepages.com/VE_Calais_V_036Chop.jpg)

I certainly hope no-one sits it Torrie style like that....

[Sidewindr]

Here's my videos from my DCS-W7 of the Calais-V on the runway ..

Calais-V On the Reveal Runway (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/VE_Reveal_Videos/CalaisV.avi)

[Joker^]

The black Calais-V I took a few pics of looked HORN ...

I'll get the pics etc up later in the evening .. still at work :(

Hey Sidewindr any chance you could get these up soon?
Thanks heaps for the pics of the red one. Looks very nice

[Sidewindr]

Hey Sidewindr any chance you could get these up soon?
Thanks heaps for the pics of the red one. Looks very nice

Umm they are in this thread .. and the other threads.

[ssberlina]

Anyone else notice that they still dont have a strut brace on the calais

[COSMOS]

Umm they are in this thread .. and the other threads.

Sidey

you mentioned on page 1 of this thread that you had some pics of a black calais V - thats what Joker^ is talking about. I would be keen to see them too !

[Sidewindr]

Sidey

you mentioned on page 1 of this thread that you had some pics of a black calais V - thats what Joker^ is talking about. I would be keen to see them too !

Ahh my bad .. typo on my part in all the excitement :D .. I was referring to the Caprice not the Calais V in that post.

[NickS]

Anyone else notice that they still dont have a strut brace on the calais
None of them have a strut brace ... there was mention that the new chassis is so much better than the old one that the strut brace is not needed at these power levels ???

[XLR8 V8]

None of them have a strut brace ... there was mention that the new chassis is so much better than the old one that the strut brace is not needed at these power levels ???


I would say it's due to the fact that the new chassis does not flex as much as the old one. The old chassis and strut towers used to flex quite a bit as things like the firewall were only glue in place.
After seeing the holes in the towers though, there's a good chance the HSV models may get one.

[monarocv8z]

Calais - V has auto wipers too....

[Sidewindr]

I read or heard something about the new chassis that went something like..

"It is amazing the difference that replacing a few welds with bolts makes on the chassis strength"

This may be in reference to the glued in portions in the old design I am not sure.

[Dacious]

AFAIK the front end on these are not pure McPherson, but Single Lever Arm, meaning the towers anchor the spring and strut, but the bottom end is mounted on a short lateral swingarm. Someone look up under the front?

[Guzzles]

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/03%20Multimedia/7.%20Calais%20Media%20Launch%20Mpegs/

check the 3rd vid. you can see the visualisation of the park distance control on the screen. looks a bit like in the BMW 5 series

[NickS]

http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/ls1/ve/03%20Multimedia/7.%20Calais%20Media%20Launch%20Mpegs/

check the 3rd vid. you can see the visualisation of the park distance control on the screen. looks a bit like in the BMW 5 series
Looks exactly like the BMW system ... which isn't a bad thing. It was in the 2nd vid. when I looked :confused:

[Sidewindr]

On closer inspection of the rear screen it appears that this is a self contained DVD player, the DVD player is rearward of the screen and you can see the slot for inserting the dvd in the official pictures.

This leads to the question is the front unit a dvd player or not ?? Being separate units you can watch different vids in the back to the front and I would hazzard a guess that the rear player used the speakers in the rear doors with the front unit using the front doors, tweets and rear shelf speakers.

[Kirium]

There's an eject button for the rear too.. I can only see a "CD" button for the front HU... I suspect it's not DVD as all other manufacturer head units I can recall that are DVD capable have the DVD logo on them somewhere...

No 3.5mm headphone jacks spotted anywhere in the rear??

I know if I was driving along listening to a CD, I wouldn't want kids in the back watching Nemo (or adults in the back watching pr0n :lol: Like I spotted in a Jeep a few weeks back in Sydney) and having the rear speakers fighting for supremacy... I would have thought headphones would be standard for the rear DVD player... I can't see a jack in any of the official pics, but I cant see a pic of the rear of the console (where the rear air vents are) which is where I would have thought they would be located.

[XLR8 V8]

I would have thought headphones would be standard for the rear DVD player... I can't see a jack in any of the official pics, but I cant see a pic of the rear of the console (where the rear air vents are) which is where I would have thought they would be located.

Holden used to have the headphone jacks on the Caprice on the rear parcel shelf speakers - so they could conceivably be anywhere in the new model.

[Goggles]

Holden used to have the headphone jacks on the Caprice on the rear parcel shelf speakers - so they could conceivably be anywhere in the new model.

they are probably infra-red now like the headphones are for my HBD DVD player...wired headphones are so 20th century

[Kirium]

Good point...

As long as there are headphones for the rear...

[Guzzles]

Looks exactly like the BMW system ... which isn't a bad thing. It was in the 2nd vid. when I looked :confused:
:doh: youre right. I just saw the leahter seats in the thumbnail of the 3rd video and thought that would be it...

[Sting]

According to the pricing list, the Calais-V has a 230 Watt Audio System, while the VZ has a 260 Watt system as standard on the Holden site.
Has Holden gone backwards, or am I wrong?

[XLR8 V8]

According to the pricing list, the Calais-V has a 230 Watt Audio System, while the VZ has a 260 Watt system as standard on the Holden site.
Has Holden gone backwards, or am I wrong?


Talk about grabbing at straws to find shit to pick on :rolleyes:

[Sting]

Talk about grabbing at straws to find shit to pick on :rolleyes:

Well I'm sorry, but I'm picky.:p
I do love the VE though.

[smoov GTS]

260 watt to 230 watt is academic. The human ear cannot detect such a small change. Going from 260 watt to 130 watt would only just be noticable.

Besides, the figures holden quote would not be R.M.S. so don't go comparing to genuine figures. In reality I doubt they would be any more than around 60 watts. Just my 2c worth.

[Sting]

260 watt to 230 watt is academic. The human ear cannot detect such a small change. Going from 260 watt to 130 watt would only just be noticable.

Besides, the figures holden quote would not be R.M.S. so don't go comparing to genuine figures. In reality I doubt they would be any more than around 60 watts. Just my 2c worth.

Thanks! In reality I just wanted to contribute to the forum and try to sound as if I new something, and maybe make a valid point.;)

[smoov GTS]

Thanks! In reality I just wanted to contribute to the forum and try to sound as if I new something, and maybe make a valid point.;)

same here :teach:

[kayman]

Looks exactly like the BMW system ... which isn't a bad thing. It was in the 2nd vid. when I looked :confused:

BMW have the best parking system IMO.

[chevypower]

audio wattage has more to do with power consumption than decibels

[Speedy Gonzales]

The Calais is the pick of the bunch in the VE imo, beautiful integrated looking car inside and out with understated sporting theme to match ( going back to the VT-VX days with integrated, smooth performance styling ) those VZ R8 looking wheels look awesome.

I agree with Kirium regarding the practicality of having 20" rims, but its unlikely that they will be driven on rugged roads, key word being unlikely, and 20" tyres and fuel is little to no concern to majority of buyers for such a car.

Its more of a business/executives town car and looks sensational, unlike the SS which is a total let down and looks :spew:

Holden should have optioned the Calais with a 6 speed, good value for a big size luxo.

[billybanana]

I followed a burgundy coloured Calais V this morning along Beach Rd. I thought the photos looked good but holy crap seeing the thing in the flesh for the first time without all the bras on. What a magnificent sight. This is a truly stunning looking vehicle.

[korrupt]

Looking through the Calais brochure, it looks like there might be a storage compartment under the climate controls. Is anyone able to confirm that ?

[dima_05]

Looking through the Calais brochure, it looks like there might be a storage compartment under the climate controls. Is anyone able to confirm that ?
i can confirm that there is a storage compartment under the climate controls. if you look back at sideys pictures on the first page of this thread you will see that the compartment is open.

[SV805]

Does anyone know if the Calais has rear parking sensors that make a beep beep noice as you gat closer or does i actually have a rear parking camera display in the centre console ?????

[jaykay]

Does anyone know if the Calais has rear parking sensors that make a beep beep noice as you gat closer or does i actually have a rear parking camera display in the centre console ?????
CalaisV Series electronic park assist uses a combination of audible and visual warnings to simplify parking in tight spaces - the latter displaying both the proximity and direction of potential parking obstacles on the 6.5 inch colour display in the centre console.

Calais only gets rear park assist.

[who_me_?]

CalaisV Series electronic park assist uses a combination of audible and visual warnings to simplify parking in tight spaces - the latter displaying both the proximity and direction of potential parking obstacles on the 6.5 inch colour display in the centre console.

Calais only gets rear park assist.

Just like the BMW system so you can see if you are close on the LH or RH sides then.

As the screen can display DVD's (while stationary), there is no reason why it couldn't be adapted fairly easily so that a camera will display on that central screen.

I do like the Calais V - just the resale worries me...

[jaykay]

Just wondering what is going on with the chrome strip at the bottom of the doors on the CalaisV ?

The pic below is the one from drive.com.au today following their drive of the VE's without chrome strip. Did it fall off during their drive over the 1,000km ???? -

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/calaisV14M_m.jpg


The pic below is Sidewindr's pic from the VE launch with chrome strip -

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/DSC01172.jpg


The brochures show the chrome strip on. :werd:

[Fnomna]

Maybe just not a final production version. They do mention the strip in their list:

Exterior highlights: (above Calais) 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels, chrome lower door molding and deck lid lift handle, V deck lid badge, rain-sensing wipers, front parking sensors (to match the rears), lights in the mirrors to light beside the car on approach, heated exterior mirrors with position memory

[BadMac]

Maybe just not a final production version. They do mention the strip in their list:

On holdens web site, they make a point of the additional feature of the extra chrome strip on the door of the Calais V. It implies (as your pictures show) that the Calais doesn't have the door strip only the Calais V.

[jaykay]

On holdens web site, they make a point of the additional feature of the extra chrome strip on the door of the Calais V. It implies (as your pictures show) that the Calais doesn't have the door strip only the Calais V.
The car pictures on drive.com.au website is a CalaisV, not a Calais that is why I brought it up. The wheels tell you it's a CalaisV.

Just was strange at the time....

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=18922&vf=3

[BadMac]

The car pictures on drive.com.au website is a CalaisV, not a Calais that is why I brought it up. The wheels tell you it's a CalaisV.

Just was strange at the time....

http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=18922&vf=3

So does tha label on the number plate. It may be its only on the V8 Calais V.

Heres a snippit from the brochure.

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/chrome calaisV.JPG

[jaykay]

So does tha label on the number plate. It may be its only on the V8 Calais V.

Heres a snippit from the brochure.

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/chrome calaisV.JPG
And your point is ???

The red arrow you point to says CalaisV. The Sandstorm Metallic car I posted in post #78 is a CalaisV as driven by drive.com.au earlier this week without the chrome strip on the bottom of the doors.

So something is amiss with that one drive.com.au drove that's all..... :teach:

[XLR8 V8]

Official CalaisV Accessories Pic (See other threads for SS-V and Omega accessories)
Preview:
http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/CalaisV_Acc_Sml.jpg

Full Size Version: http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/VE_CalaisV_Acccessories_Lrg.jpg

[Speedy Gonzales]

Thats is a very nice looking car, pity the rest of the range looks :spew:

[Danv8]

Thats is a very nice looking car, pity the rest of the range looks :spew:


Yeah I guess the AU falcon and TL magna looks better.

*what ever*

[Drizt]

Thats is a very nice looking car, pity the rest of the range looks :spew:

Are you kidding mate? Thought you had taste?

[bennoxr8]

Folks,

Re chrome strips on the Calais V missing: these cars are not the final product, they are unmasked mules, so it is understandable that some finer details on finish may be missing. In that reddish-coloured Calais V picture a few posts above it appears as though the dogshit/puddle lights on the mirror should be visible, but aren't.

PS - The wheels are also different in jkgmh's post above...? Aren't they both V8 Calais V's..??

[jaykay]

Folks,

Re chrome strips on the Calais V missing: these cars are not the final product, they are unmasked mules, so it is understandable that some finer details on finish may be missing. In that reddish-coloured Calais V picture a few posts above it appears as though the dogshit/puddle lights on the mirror should be visible, but aren't.

PS - The wheels are also different in jkgmh's post above...? Aren't they both V8 Calais V's..??
The red CalaisV in my post #78 was one of the ones from the VE launch day. It was sporting the 20" wheel option to give it the best look possible.. The Sandstorm Metallic one in that post has the standard 18" wheels on it... Both CalaisV V8's...

[V8BRUTE]

To be honest I reckon the chrome strip on the Sandstorm car is there it's just a bad angle of light which has made it not appear in the pic :deal:

[XLR8 V8]

To be honest I reckon the chrome strip on the Sandstorm car is there it's just a bad angle of light which has made it not appear in the pic :deal:


Nah. It's not there. Don't know why, but it's not. Car looks dead sexy though. I'm dreaming about a black one right now. :)

Here's the full size version of the sandstorm car:
http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/XLR8V8/06_Calais_V_13.jpg

[1MACGYVER]

The old man is about to replace his vx calais with one of these
from what i understand this is the L76 v8?
i was under the impression that the L76 is one of the gen4 chevs which has DOD, but when dad went to holden to order one he was told it doesnt have DOD, i thought that was one of the major differences between the LS2 and the L76???
can anyone clear this up for me please

[korrupt]

The old man is about to replace his vx calais with one of these
from what i understand this is the L76 v8?
i was under the impression that the L76 is one of the gen4 chevs which has DOD, but when dad went to holden to order one he was told it doesnt have DOD, i thought that was one of the major differences between the LS2 and the L76???
can anyone clear this up for me please
VE gets the L98. Apparently similar to the L76 but without the hardware for DOD.

[Aus8]

Yep its fitted with the L98 without DOD capabilities.

Aus8

[cev]

Went and saw the Calais today, god it looks awesome and so good in the flesh. It would be a tricky call whether to upgrade to a SS-V or Calais. Back ends of the car at the rear wheels are pretty high now too!

[jaykay]

Went and saw the Calais today, god it looks awesome and so good in the flesh. It would be a tricky call whether to upgrade to a SS-V or Calais. Back ends of the car at the rear wheels are pretty high now too!
Did you see the Calais or CalaisV ? I've seen the Calais a few times but not the CalaisV.....

[cev]

Did you see the Calais or CalaisV ? I've seen the Calais a few times but not the CalaisV.....

Both at Suttons in Chullora (Sydney), not a big fan of that dealership but they do have a big range of new and used cars.

The Calais standard looks great too.

[Fnomna]

Had a look at a dark blue Calais at lunch. Very nice smooth styling and nice interior (even if only half leather). Still want to see a V.
What's the deal with the centre armrest compartment lid that slides forward to cover the cupholders ???

[Quark]

Ordered a Calais V today :love: :deal: - looks like a month or so for delivery :limpy: . Took an A6 SS for a drive first - very impressive, so much faster thanthe VX SS - goodbye :wave: licence is *very* easy to achieve. They do have a bit of a note on the factory system at long last :idea:

[XLR8 V8]

Ordered a Calais V today :love: :deal: - looks like a month or so for delivery :limpy: .

That's actually a pretty good delivery time for a new car. Plenty of forum members know the horror of 2, 4 or 6 months wait for a car they've ordered ... and that was for established models. I waited 10 weeks for mine only to have it arrive with the wrong engine (EcotecV6) ... another 2 weeks and the right car finally arrived.
Congrats on the order though ... I saw a Calais-V in the flesh yesterday and in my eyes you've made a fantastic choice from the range.

[jaykay]

So has anyone actually seen a Calais V in the flesh ? :headbang:

Haven't heard of a dealer here in Perth with one. I've seen the Calais but am itching to see the Calais V, preferably in black too :nyuk:

[phantomsv8s]

I heard that there will be a delay until september because of the DVD being installed. Maybe they didn't have enough DVD players for all the cars to be optioned with one... could also be the reason that you cannot get a DVD in any other car until late 06

there is none in canberra either

[Ron]

Went down to Wilsons our local Holden dealer yesterday,and they have a CalaisV doing the rounds. He also said that they have on order a CalaisV with the optional 20" wheels coming .

Here is a pic of the wheels from the brochure:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b216/gen3/CalaisV60.jpg



If I could afford one the Calais V would be my choice of weapon with twin huffers even :drool:

[korrupt]

So has anyone actually seen a Calais V in the flesh ? :headbang:

Haven't heard of a dealer here in Perth with one. I've seen the Calais but am itching to see the Calais V, preferably in black too :nyuk:
Barloworld Holden has a black one. They are in Vic though. It is going to be the Manager's car and he is going to put a sunroof in it. Also getting the 20" rims for it, but apparently there is a delay with them and they aren't available yet. Looks good tho. The DVD player in the back is pretty sweet.

[jaykay]

Barloworld Holden has a black one. They are in Vic though. It is going to be the Manager's car and he is going to put a sunroof in it. Also getting the 20" rims for it, but apparently there is a delay with them and they aren't available yet. Looks good tho. The DVD player in the back is pretty sweet.
Can you get pics of it ????? :headbang:

Funny how they have been designing the VE for 9 years now but they can't have the wheels, dvd palyers and sat nav systems ready on launch :stick:

[Controltech]

I heard that there will be a delay until september because of the DVD being installed. Maybe they didn't have enough DVD players for all the cars to be optioned with one... could also be the reason that you cannot get a DVD in any other car until late 06

there is none in canberra either

I have ordered a SSV with DVD player - Delivery 1st week in October

[jaykay]

I have ordered a SSV with DVD player - Delivery 1st week in October
What colour and other options ???

[Controltech]

Ignition, Rear DVD, Sunroof & Sat Nav

[boofhead]

Can you get pics of it ????? :headbang:

Funny how they have been designing the VE for 9 years now but they can't have the wheels, dvd palyers and sat nav systems ready on launch :stick:

Dealer I had a test drive at yesterday did not even have brochures for the cars or accessories - and the web site still does not have the accessories up yet :errr:

The drip feed method of launching this car is a real pain in the bum and does not reflect well on Holden marketing :moon: - however the car itself is pretty damm nice (will write up a quick note on the drive later) :woohoo:

[XLR8 V8]

So has anyone actually seen a Calais V in the flesh ? :headbang:

Haven't heard of a dealer here in Perth with one. I've seen the Calais but am itching to see the Calais V, preferably in black too :nyuk:

Yes .... there was one sitting in the carpark at Holden State Office at Morningside .... so I pulled up and checked it out ... dead sexy

[korrupt]

Can you get pics of it ????? :headbang:

Funny how they have been designing the VE for 9 years now but they can't have the wheels, dvd palyers and sat nav systems ready on launch :stick:
Will be heading back on Saturday morning to try and get a test drive, so will take the camera along.

[PJK]

Accessories pics
SS-V (http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?032114)
Calais-V (http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?032115)
Omega (http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?032116)

[Ghosn]

Ignition, Rear DVD, Sunroof & Sat Nav

Hmm, when I took a look at a Calais with the DVD player, it looked incredibly tight if u were to option a sunroof. When I questioned the HSV salesman about it, he wasn't sure if u could have them both and after another inspection we both agreed u couldnt fit a sunroof with a DVD. I might be wrong tho but it didnt look like u could fit one with a dvd player. Even the center of the roof had this tunnel type thing down the center stretching from the windscreen..

[BlueVZSS]

Hmm, when I took a look at a Calais with the DVD player, it looked incredibly tight if u were to option a sunroof. When I questioned the HSV salesman about it, he wasn't sure if u could have them both and after another inspection we both agreed u couldnt fit a sunroof with a DVD. I might be wrong tho but it didnt look like u could fit one with a dvd player. Even the center of the roof had this tunnel type thing down the center stretching from the windscreen..

Well the rear roof-mounted DVD player is standard in the Calais-V and the Holden brochure lists a sunroof as an available option.

[PJK]

Hmm, when I took a look at a Calais with the DVD player, it looked incredibly tight if u were to option a sunroof. When I questioned the HSV salesman about it, he wasn't sure if u could have them both and after another inspection we both agreed u couldnt fit a sunroof with a DVD. I might be wrong tho but it didnt look like u could fit one with a dvd player. Even the center of the roof had this tunnel type thing down the center stretching from the windscreen..

Sunroof with DVD is definately an option.

This is a Caprice but gives you an idea DVD & Sunroof (http://gm.wieck.com/forms/gm/previewpage?030911)

[SCiFiRE]

There is actually 4 types of roof mount DVD players holden are using.
1. SWB, 2. LWB, 3. SWB w/ Sunroof, 4. LWB w/ Sunroof.

They are all different to suit interiors with or without.

[Janus]

Well I have ordered a black Calais V with black leather, sat-nav, Holden Assist Ultra and chrome pedals as my new government car.

I went to check out the cars out at Claridge Holden in Adelaide, they have pretty much the whole range on display. They had 2 Berlinas, 2 SS (one each with normal and one each with leather interior), an SV6, an Omega, a Calais V and a SS V.

As for the sun roof and DVD player I seem to remember being told by someone that you can get both, but the sun roof is mounted quite far forward and if you select both they don't put the sunglasses holder in. Not sure if that is right because the sunglasses holder also has the buttons to lock the doors on it.

Does anyone know if the arm rest slides over the cup holders? I just presumed that it was fixed, so didn't bother trying. It would be good if it did as it would look much better with them stored away so to speak.

[vyssbeast]

holden assist ultra??

[Fnomna]

Does anyone know if the arm rest slides over the cup holders? I just presumed that it was fixed, so didn't bother trying. It would be good if it did as it would look much better with them stored away so to speak.

The one I sat in did. Is it just for looks?

[Janus]

Holden Assist telematics
Optional on all models, telematics enables vehicles to send and receive data – and have their position pinpointed at any time – via integrated GSM mobile phone network and global positioning satellite technology.

Owners of telematics-equipped vehicles can take advantage of Holden Assist, a subscription-based interactive security system that provides on-board assistance 24/7, based on one of three service levels:

Holden Assist Secure
– If stolen, Holden Assist can locate and track your vehicle, and working with
police, safely immobilise the engine via remote technology.

Holden Assist Ultra
All Secure level features, plus:
– If an airbag is deployed, the system notifies an operator who will attempt
to speak with the driver. If there is no response, emergency services
are notified.
– If keys are locked in the vehicle, an operator can validate the owner’s
identity, then unlock the doors remotely.
– In an emergency, the driver can press the SOS button to speak with
an operator, who will locate the vehicle and send emergency services
if required.
– If roadside assistance is required, on the press of a button the vehicle
is located and assistance despatched.
– If the vehicle battery is low, – the system notifies an operator who will
attempt to speak with the driver.

They have divided what used to be Holden Assist into three seperate levels depending on your needs.

Have it on my current car and is nice to know that if something happens they can do something about it. Plus you get electrochromatic mirrors, which automatically dim in bright light. Which is extremely useful when a 4WD pulls up behind you and shines it's lights right into your mirror.

[Janus]

I am also wondering if anyone has seen one in Evoke Metallic?

I was tossing up between this colour and the black, but wasn't sure what the colour actually looked like as it is hard to gauge the colour properly by the little square and picture in the brochure.

I currently have a VZ Calais in Turbine Mica which looks a nice shade of gray at night, but it is a quite light colour during the day and many people have commented on it being a variety of colours during the day, the most common being green.

That is why I decided on the black as black is black is black, with very little room for interpretation.

[Merlin]

Finally seen a VE in the flesh - Just watched a VE Calais drive past a few times (he was doing laps for some reason) - anyway must say it is a very nice looking car (the chrome is great) but the thing needed some serious lowering. I know it has been said, but honestly this thing was jacked up like an Adventra 4WD - I don't know what Holden was thinking. But yeah lower it and it would be very nice.

[jaykay]

Finally seen a VE in the flesh - Just watched a VE Calais drive past a few times (he was doing laps for some reason) - anyway must say it is a very nice looking car (the chrome is great) but the thing needed some serious lowering. I know it has been said, but honestly this thing was jacked up like an Adventra 4WD - I don't know what Holden was thinking. But yeah lower it and it would be very nice.
Holden were thinking that they could make money by offering lowering packages thru HSVi. I read somewhere (don't know how true it was) that you could get the lowering option for $1,250.. :stick:

[jaskel]

its horn....now i just need to rack up some more KM on my Calais and then its time for a VE ;)

Hey does sny one know if the VE Calais comes with HID or just Halogen H11,s again in the headlights?? I love my HID and want em in the new one too.

[jaykay]

its horn....now i just need to rack up some more KM on my Calais and then its time for a VE ;)

Hey does sny one know if the VE Calais comes with HID or just Halogen H11,s again in the headlights?? I love my HID and want em in the new one too.
The Calais and Calais V both have projector headlamps

[jaskel]

YEs I know that :doh: :booty: what I am trying to find out is if the have HID globes or Halogens??

[korrupt]

Can you get pics of it ????? :headbang:

Funny how they have been designing the VE for 9 years now but they can't have the wheels, dvd palyers and sat nav systems ready on launch :stick:

Here it is with the 20" rims on it too.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/rlwilson/ve/vecalaisfront.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/rlwilson/ve/vecalaisangle.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/rlwilson/ve/vecalaisside.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/rlwilson/ve/vecalaisangle2.jpg

http://members.optusnet.com.au/rlwilson/ve/vecalaisrear.jpg

They had two other Calais-V's there this morning. One dark blue on with the V8 and a lighter coloured one with the V6.

Doncaster Holden also had one in Red Passion, which looks bloody good.

[Speedy Gonzales]

Great pics Korrupt, gorgeous looking car, dare I say hints of some Euro marques :)

How is business at the dealer? Were cars selling left right and centre? I think the figure I posted not long ago was 294 cars a day to beat Aus wide.

Got to sit in a SSV the other day during work, I wasnt all that impressed by the new sport leather seats, they dont wraparound as well as the previous models.

I did like the Impulse color, they must have added some kind of pearl to it cause the color did flip from blue to purple.

[jaykay]

Great work Korrupt. My wife doesn't think so. She's seen me salivating over the photo's and said - "NO WAY". :nutkick: :bash: :slap: :box:

I've got news for her, just wish we had a black one in Perth to look at. That is HOT...... :headbang:

[korrupt]

How is business at the dealer? Were cars selling left right and centre? I think the figure I posted not long ago was 294 cars a day to beat Aus wide.

This place was pretty busy. They had some people from Larry Perkin's V8 team there, supposedly Steven Richards was there, but I didn't see him. There looked like there were a few sales going on in each office.

[BadMac]

Here it is with the 20" rims on it too.

Doncaster Holden also had one in Red Passion, which looks bloody good.

Korrupt, You Bas***d.

I was being good and waiting to see both VE and BF2 in the flesh. I was swinging toward SSV as the power to $$$ ratio is better than a F6. Now you've done it, I get to spend $10k more and buy the car I swore I'd never buy till I was the wrong side of 40. I hope they open a groomer business in my area cause I will need help to keep the black looking like that. I am in love. My wife will never understand, maybe I can tell her it was the only one left, or that it was safer than the rest, or maybe the resale will be higher.

Do you have higher res pics (wedding photos!!!), if so can you send them to badmac @ gmail . com

[V8BRUTE]

Thats the same black Calais-V I saw today, we must have walked past each other Korrupt :yup:

That Calais looks absolutely mint in real life, the pictures just don't do it justice, it has real presence with the 20's on it :nyuk:

[jaykay]

Thats the same black Calais-V I saw today, we must have walked past each other Korrupt :yup:

That Calais looks absolutely mint in real life, the pictures just don't do it justice, it has real presence with the 20's on it :nyuk:
Your fu@#en kidding aren't you ?? It looks horny in the pics so I better not see one in the flesh or I'll be in the same predicament as BadMac..... :stick:

[V8BRUTE]

Your fu@#en kidding aren't you ?? It looks horny in the pics so I better not see one in the flesh or I'll be in the same predicament as BadMac..... :stick:

Nope not kidding, just wait till you see one the same "in the flesh" and you will know what I mean :deal:

[jaykay]

It only gets better my friend, better just admit defeat now and save the pain later when you see one :yup:
Showed the Mrs the photo's. She said it "looked nice". I've told her that it is the only model that comes standard with the DVD player. Good for those trips with the ankle biters in the car ..... :stick: :nyuk:

Hopefully we will get one in the west before too long.... :woohoo:

[BadMac]

The Caprice has a lip spoiler as an option..

Lip spoiler - $ 121.00*
Price quoted does not include painting of part.

http://www.holden.com.au/www-holden/action/modelaccessories?aid=21176&&modelid=8000&bitmask=1

Its not listed on the options for the CalaisV (but SS mats?? and spoiler, $600+, are).

I guess it can always be bought from parts and fitted. I think it will finish the rear of a black CalaisV.

[jaskel]

NOTE!!! CALAIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE A SPOILER!!! Every calais I have seen looks absolutly CRAP with a spoiler....they look so good without one and thats how they should stay!

[Quark]

NOTE!!! CALAIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE A SPOILER!!! Every calais I have seen looks absolutly CRAP with a spoiler....they look so good without one and thats how they should stay!

Have to say that I agree. I'm not a fan of the spoiler shape on the VE SS. When test driving a VE SS the worst view of the spoiler IMO is from the driver's seat looking in the rear view mirror - to me it looks like a piece of lego. I'm sure others love it - each to their own.

[BadMac]

NOTE!!! CALAIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE A SPOILER!!! Every calais I have seen looks absolutly CRAP with a spoiler....they look so good without one and thats how they should stay!

I'm not talking about the big wing. Just the little subtle upturn in on the boot. It looks classy on the Euros and its only an option on Caprice

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/img_lip_spoiler.jpg

Rather Than.

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/spoiler_kit1155191426738.jpg

However, I surpose each to his own.

[Quark]

I'm not talking about the big wing. Just the little subtle upturn in on the boot. It looks classy on the Euros and its only an option on Caprice

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/img_lip_spoiler.jpg

Rather Than.

http://images.cainer.net//uploads/spoiler_kit1155191426738.jpg

However, I surpose each to his own.

I did miss that. Yes, a lot better, but not for me...

[SCiFiRE]

My dealer wanted to sell me SS floormats when i bought my SV8.
He couldnt comprehend what i was saying when i said "i dont want SS floormats.... Im not buying an SS so why would i?"

[OnItsBalls]

calais v is the pick

[Janus]

So has anyone else here ordered a Calais V? If so what kind of delivery date have people been given?

I have been told October 11 - 20 for mine. That is a long wait! Just wondering if this kind of wait is normal.

Then again mine is through the government so there may be a delay in them ordering their fleet.

[calais v]

Yes have ordered one in Sandstrom Metallic with V8 and LSD. My changeover of lease is first week November and have been told delivery will be ok for that time frame

[Sting]

Hmmm... Is it worth buying a Calais V with a V6 or is the Calais V too heavy? How is the performance of the V6? can anyone comment?

[lowriding]

wheels qoutes low 15s quarter and low 7's 0-100 for the V6 . very spritely and good economy ,will be a good and practical package imo but will be forever overshadowed by it's 6 litre big brother .

[seldo]

Showed the Mrs the photo's. She said it "looked nice". I've told her that it is the only model that comes standard with the DVD player. Good for those trips with the ankle biters in the car ..... :stick: :nyuk:

I showed my missus the photos..she said..."what's so great about that? It's just a car...." :doh: :rolleyes: *shakes head sadly*

[Carby650]

I showed my missus the photos..she said..."what's so great about that? It's just a car...." :doh: :rolleyes: *shakes head sadly*

Oh Seldo you poor man. I went looking at a new car about 3 1/2 years ago and was just looking at std VY's or maybe a SV6. didn't really think I could afford the V8 at the time. Well to quote the missus. "You're not buying a bloody Commodore unless its a V8" She didn't need to ask twice. :burnout:

[Vulture]

Oh Seldo you poor man. I went looking at a new car about 3 1/2 years ago and was just looking at std VY's or maybe a SV6. didn't really think I could afford the V8 at the time. Well to quote the missus. "You're not buying a bloody Commodore unless its a V8" She didn't need to ask twice. :burnout:

You lucky ba#&!rd!

[carneb]

I also put a deposit on a Sandstorm V8 Calais V. The delivery date is 20th September. I was told that the non LSD version was in stock but because I had optioned LSD I would have to wait for one from the factory.

[Wezza]

Oh Seldo you poor man. I went looking at a new car about 3 1/2 years ago and was just looking at std VY's or maybe a SV6. didn't really think I could afford the V8 at the time. Well to quote the missus. "You're not buying a bloody Commodore unless its a V8" She didn't need to ask twice. :burnout:

:lol: I think there should be more women like yours then!!

[Carby650]

:lol: I think there should be more women like yours then!!

I ain't sharing :flip2:

[NickS]

I showed my missus the photos..she said..."what's so great about that? It's just a car...." :doh: :rolleyes: *shakes head sadly*
I showed my Mrs the photos and she said "I want the GTS" :lol:

[boofhead]

My wife has a couple of requirements for any new car now after owning a couple of SS units (VX and VY)

1. Must have a nice glovebox (VE has the shelf etc so she like this - not sure why this is important to be honest?) :doh:
2. Nice colours (she loves the Evoke on the Calais-V so still going well) :D
3. Must be as fast as the previous car :bravo:

She also quite likes the new HSV in the Evoke as well - but thats another story.

[aussiev8]

I am a bit boring, normal V8 Calais in white, with sunroof.

Now to convince the missus. I can upgrade my car and PC, but I can't afford to upgrade my missus :bounce:

[shockwavexr6na]

I am a bit boring, normal V8 Calais in white, with sunroof.

Now to convince the missus. I can upgrade my car and PC, but I can't afford to upgrade my missus :bounce:



Couldnt agree more about the Calais.

Even the standard model with the 17 inch rims impresses me with the 6.0 its would have to be my favourite car of the range, its got a decent interior (none of that shitty looking woodgrain like the Berlina) and has a very euro look on the outside without the barge spoiler on the boot / body kit.

I give holden 10 out of 10 for the Calais, its right where it shoudl have been! :dance:

[mavss]

I'm a hardcore SS fanboy, but I'm finding myself gravitating to the Calais in terms of exterior looks.

Can anyone comment on the Calais' suspension and seats, compared against the SS, which I find firm and supportive.

[Vulture]

Mmm, Calais: I just built one up on the Holden website and I have to say it is much better value than the Calais V (for my purposes). Why? Well I'd be doing my own wheels and stereo for a start so that difference doesn't matter. 8 way Vs 6 way adjustable seats - big deal, puddle lamps etc - big deal. Leather trim - easily optioned on the base Calais; LSD diff is available; other little trim bits and pieces - well I'm sure Nick from NVU will have those soon; DVD - meh. I think there was $9k difference between them and that was with leather on the base Calais. Leaves a bit for wheels and stereo etc.

[Baddaz]

NOTE!!! CALAIS SHOULD NEVER HAVE A SPOILER!!! Every calais I have seen looks absolutly CRAP with a spoiler....they look so good without one and thats how they should stay!

I disagree My VX Calais looks great with a sploiler. It improved the over all line of the car espialy with 18' wheels. It gives the car a Long and low look. Without being to over the top and racey.. But I think the VE doesn't need the spoiler. Good lines already.

[jaskel]

I disagree My VX Calais looks great with a sploiler. It improved the over all line of the car espialy with 18' wheels. It gives the car a Long and low look. Without being to over the top and racey.. But I think the VE doesn't need the spoiler. Good lines already.


Dude, we are not talking about VX...we are talking about my VY and the new VE!!

VX needs a spoiler cause they look lame without it, exec to calais all look the same....its the VY2 onwards that look different.

[Alphabug]

So has anyone else here ordered a Calais V? If so what kind of delivery date have people been given?

I have been told October 11 - 20 for mine. That is a long wait! Just wondering if this kind of wait is normal.

Then again mine is through the government so there may be a delay in them ordering their fleet.

Mrs Alphabug has been stalling getting a new car until the VE was released.

Finally, there we are, around all the dealers in Adelaide and she settles on a Calais-V / V8 / 6 Speed Auto..........

So far, so good, but what colour dear ?

I think I like the Crema Metallic, but it's not available until November...........

And the dealers don't have colour samples yet...............

So there we are, going through all the dealers, out the back sheds looking at Omegas and Berlinas and Calais to get an idea of the colours as she doesn't have much faith in the little picture in the back of the brochure.

Finally she decides on either the Nickel or Sandstorm "I'll decide when we sign up."

OK, So she finally goes in to sign up, and what does the idiot dealer do ????

"Hello Mrs Alphabug, Look, we've got the colour samples in now.":doh:

So guess who fell in love with the Crema ?:girl:

Now she's gonna wait until November :flamin: !!!!

A couple of questions.....Given that all the dealers wanted to charge us darn close to RRP, do you think there's going to be any price movement in a downward direction between now and November ? And when a colour isn't available until November, does that mean you can order it in November for a 4 - 6 week build time, or can you order it (4 - 6 weeks) earlier and get it built in November ?

Alphabug.

[AusCalais]

I am looking at a Calais V....was thinking of trying either a Sydney or Melb dealer in January in the quiet period after Xmas....what's the general opinion, will they have some good discounts by then??...BFII + Aurion would also be out by then.

[Wonky]

I am looking at a Calais V....was thinking of trying either a Sydney or Melb dealer in January in the quiet period after Xmas....what's the general opinion, will they have some good discounts by then??...BFII + Aurion would also be out by then.

You should get discounts then as it is normally a quiet time of year for new car sales and you will by then effectively be getting a "one year old" vehicle if you understand what I mean.

[Razor]

Ordered a Calais V (red Passion) V8 with 19" rims yesterday.
Dealer will call me Monday to confirm delivery date.
Can't wait!

[Mr Moosh]

My dads put in his order for a Calais-V in black with the Light Urban interior................................... but its a V6 :doh: Purely so i can legally drive the thing! (I'm on my P plates)

Delivery will be on the 17th of October... apparently lack of supply wont be an issue. Can't wait!

[Janus]

Delivery will be on the 17th of October...

Around the same time as mine. I thought that was a long wait time. :p

[vecommo]

I'm in a bit of a dilemma at the moment trying to decide what VE to order.
I have my heart set on a Calais-V, however as good as the 6sp auto is, I cannot bring myself to buy another auto car, and I have always sworn that my next car would be manual no if's no buts.
As much as I like the SSV, I personally prefer class and luxury over sporty and aggressive. So far I have decided on a Nickel Metallic Calais V with Light Urban leather and sunroof.
Now seeing that Holden is pitching the Calais-V at the sports/luxury market and it now shares the SSV's suspension, the question has to be asked why there is no manual option. It can't be that hard surely?
It leaves those wanting a manual V8 with no other option but to buy an SS or SSV. Now don't get me wrong, I love the SSV, but as I said, my heart is set on a Calais-V and nothing much can change that.
SO IF YOU'RE LISTENING HOLDEN, DON'T GIVE US DODGY EXCUSES, GIVE US A MANUAL OPTION ON THE CALAIS-V V8, HOW HARD CAN IT BE?

[02vyss]

I had the same dillema when I bought my car. I really liked the Calais and would have bought 1 if they came with a manual, so instead I bought a manual SS with leather. Not quite the same but i'm happy.

[vecommo]

I had the same dillema when I bought my car. I really liked the Calais and would have bought 1 if they came with a manual, so instead I bought a manual SS with leather. Not quite the same but i'm happy.


Yeah, I know what you mean, but the thing is I don't think I will be happy if I did that. This won't be a car that I will be leasing then flogging off in a couple of years, I will be paying cash for it and I am looking at keeping it for a very long time, so I have to be 100% happy with it to aviod any regrets down the track.
My only other option is to buy one second hand and convert it, but that would only be a last resort.
Look at all the older factory manual Calais and how desirable they are now. Holden might think it's only minor, but it
will cost them sales, possibly mine included.
If anyone else is in the same boat maybe we should start bombarding them with emails and demands.

[Vulture]

I am thinking along the same lines, although my VE is probably still 24 months away. I have sworn the next car will be an M6 but really like what the Calais has to offer. Maybe if there is enough demand they will do it. Let's send in some emails etc.

[SV805]

Add me to the list I would have gone for a Manual 6 Calais as well but will get the SSV. Still very happy but would have preferred the Calais.

[dgp]

I got a price for a drive away calais V 6.0lt today
$65,686.77

Price includes
LSD $327.27
Alloy spare $609.09
Metalic paint $ 340.91

I was told by the dealer that the $250 option for a full size spare was a steel wheel and not a matching alloy!

Does this sound a bit pricey to you guys or about right?

[Quark]

I got a price for a drive away calais V 6.0lt today
$65,686.77

Price includes
LSD $327.27
Alloy spare $609.09
Metalic paint $ 340.91

I was told by the dealer that the $250 option for a full size spare was a steel wheel and not a matching alloy!

Does this sound a bit pricey to you guys or about right?

I signed up for a Calais V with LSD, alloy spare, metallic paint, tint and mats for $61,750 drive away. Admittedly we have purchased a couple of cars there and had them serviced as well, so expect to be looked after. We will reduce the price by another $3K with the GM Card rebate.

Note the dealer is BSing you about the full size matching alloy and tyre - it's only $250.

[dgp]

Thanks for the feedback Quark, i thought the spare wheel was a rip off

I have bought 3 new cars from another Holden dealer in the last 4 years so best i go and talk to them!

[racketsports]

I pretty much got the exact same deal as Quark with the same options. Looking forward to using the $3000 GM discount to boot. Got a bit freaked out when reading the last few posts as I optioned the $250 full size spare assuming it was a matching alloy........................

[Febs]

Note the dealer is BSing you about the full size matching alloy and tyre - it's only $250.

I was about to say - wonder what a 19" stockie looks like? :lol:

[IronR8]

My parents took delivery of their Calais V a week ago. It's so smooth to drive. The 6sp is leaps and bounds ahead of the 4sp! As I was driving it home from the dealership, it attracted quite a few admiring glances. :drool:

[Razor]

Placed my order(Red Passion Calais V V8 changed the order to 20" rims) last week and have been told MID NOVEMBER!:doh:
I want the light urban interior and have been told can't get will have to build.
This surprises me as I'm basically after the car from the launch day! I would have thought the would have some in stock???

[GOT ANOTHER ONE]

VECOMMO, Have you ever considered a GTO?

I went from Auto clubby to M6 HSV GTO after swearing not another auto.

Love the Calais level spec for the GTO, and the performance of the manual with premium brake option. You just gotta have all the bells and whistles.

:cool:

[boofhead]

About to order a Calais-V V8 (still waiting for the lease approval and the wife to make up her mind on the colour) and the information from the dealer is Mid to Late October.

Wife still trying to decide between Passion Red, Odyssey and Impulse

[Janus]

I want the light urban interior and have been told can't get will have to build.

I was thinking about the light urban interior...until I sat down and thought about how dirty it will get very easily, so I went with the black.

I have since been back to the dealership and seen how marked and dirty the carpets and underside of the dash was just from a week or so of people using the car.

I guess it isn't a problem if you are very careful with your dirty shoes etc and don't mind cleaning it all the time...but I am too lazy to do that.

[Black AH CDX]

I got a price for a drive away calais V 6.0lt today
$65,686.77

Price includes
LSD $327.27
Alloy spare $609.09
Metalic paint $ 340.91

I was told by the dealer that the $250 option for a full size spare was a steel wheel and not a matching alloy!

Does this sound a bit pricey to you guys or about right?

OMG how many times does this have to be said?

If you purchase a VE with alloys and pay the extra $250 for the full size spare you get a full size alloy spare, just like the other four wheels on the car, any dealer that tells you otherwise is talking through their asshole

[vecommo]

VECOMMO, Have you ever considered a GTO?

I went from Auto clubby to M6 HSV GTO after swearing not another auto.

Love the Calais level spec for the GTO, and the performance of the manual with premium brake option. You just gotta have all the bells and whistles.

:cool:


In a word, no. Basically I have been hanging out the VE for the very reason it is a totally new platform with new IRS, stiffer body etc etc. As much as I like the GTO, in reality I see it as yesterday's tech. (No offence intended).
I also don't think I could ever live with a 2 door car...too impractical for my needs. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Cheers.

[dgp]

OMG how many times does this have to be said?

If you purchase a VE with alloys and pay the extra $250 for the full size spare you get a full size alloy spare, just like the other four wheels on the car, any dealer that tells you otherwise is talking through their asshole

Far out mate.....take it easy

If you took the time to READ my post i was asking a question as the dealer has quoted me those figures for a spare on paper with the dealer letter head, and all i was trying to establish was if the dealer was on the level or was he trying to get some extra cash out of me!

I am by no means new to this game, hence the post to ask for replies from like minded forum contributers that are in the same boat.

This may be strange to a 4 cylinder owner who just cops it from his mates, but the reason we have this forum is to contribute constructive criticism to one another, and help each other out, not get on the case and start yelling!!!!

PS Get a V8 and you will know what all the fuss is about

PPS I would like to drive the new turbo SRi i think it would be a nice little weapon (for the wife)

Mate i am sorry but you have pissed me off with all your yelling, i am sure that you are good bloke, and with your fiesty attitude would like to catch up some day for a drink.........at the end of the day we are all in love with our cars and that is why we are participating in this forum

[Mr Moosh]

Just a quicky regarding the Calais V and its built in DVD player... what sort of discs does it play? Will it do all region discs? Or just region 4? Also does it work with burnt DVD's (ie DVD-R and DVD+r)?.... Thanks in advance!

[carneb]

I got a call from the salesman this morning to tell me that the 20 Sept delivery date for my Calais V has been moved to 4 Oct. :bawl:
Apparently they are blaming parts shortages because of the company that makes the bolts going belly up (can't remember their name). He said that another person who ordered one at the same time but in red passion now has to wait until 12 Oct. He also said he would check on the progress weekly which makes me think it may take longer! :vpo:

[jaykay]

I got a call from the salesman this morning to tell me that the 20 Sept delivery date for my Calais V has been moved to 4 Oct. :bawl:
Apparently they are blaming parts shortages because of the company that makes the bolts going belly up (can't remember their name). He said that another person who ordered one at the same time but in red passion now has to wait until 12 Oct. He also said he would check on the progress weekly which makes me think it may take longer! :vpo:
The wait will be worth it carneb..... :yup:

VE Calais V - nice ride coming up there mate .... :bravo:

[boofhead]

Still only have a rough estimate of mid to late October for my Calais-V (Red Passion) - hope to have a more accurate date next week some time :yup:

[racketsports]

All the salesman can tell me is that my Calais V will arrive sometime in October. What really pisses me off, is that I've had to initiate all the calls and not once have they called me to tell me what was happening, I was just left guessing. I told them that it had better be available by October 15 (for the Newy cruise) as a 9 week wait for a mainstream car is pretty ordinary!

I'm sure if I purchased through someone like Suttons In would have been in one by now.:(

[Janus]

Yeah, I am being told October 4th for my black Calais V with alloy pedals, tinted windows, sat nav and Holden Assist.

Although mine is through the government so I think it takes about a week extra for the fleet department to take delivery, do all the registration and red tape and then deliver it to me.

Just a bit annoyed that I have to wait all this time after the launch and then it will have to go back to the dealer in only a couple of weeks for them to fit my Holden Assist and Sat Nav. That better not take too long. They tell me they can do it in a day, but I'll believe that when I see it.

Someone took the mirror off my VZ Calais about 2 weeks ago. I duct taped it back on for the weekend and took it to the dealer Monday. They had it all day and when I came to pick it up that night they had just duct taped the mirror back on and told me that they had to take it off to look at the damage, decide that they needed a new one, order one in, send it over the road to the crash devision to have it painted the correct colour, have it send back over the road, get me to bring the car in and then they would need the car in the shop for the entire day again to actually fit it. I was not very impressed.

So here I am, over 2 weeks later, just a couple of weeks away from getting my Calais V, and the mirror is still duct taped on. Hell at this rate they are going to reattach it and then give me the keys to my new car.

[boofhead]

Arrggghhh - now found it it will be early to mid Nov for the car :bawl:

Only options (factory) were the LSD and the metallic paint - perhaps if I start thinking of it as an early Xmas present instead :)

[BLACK expreSS-V]

I heard from a dealer today that there are delays with supply of the DVD players. Hence the Nov (minimum) timeframes.

Sadly, also more problems with the sat nav - unconfirmed delays till Feb next year!!!! but they will deliver cars without it and dealer fit later.

Bummer, as I have the car, but wanted to get those two options fitted at the next service... better find something else for Santa to leave me.

[Janus]

Bummer, as I have the car, but wanted to get those two options fitted at the next service...

How do they quickly fit the DVD player into a car like yours? Wouldn't they have to do some work on the roof etc to fit it in?

Man, I'm a bit pissed off if I have to wait that long for my sat nav. But all will be forgiven when they actually fit it and if it is any good.

[Razor]

Arrggghhh - now found it it will be early to mid Nov for the car :bawl:

Only options (factory) were the LSD and the metallic paint - perhaps if I start thinking of it as an early Xmas present instead :)

I know your frustrations Boofhead. When I signed up three weeks ago the dealer was confident he could fill my order by now as my lease is up on the current ride today. He rang me yesterday and told me 6-8 weeks but I'm starting to think maybe even longer by the other posts on here. He was suprised by the lack of supply, if I wanted a Berlina or Calais he said I could take my pick, but the Calais V is a different story, he also said that he has 5 other customers waiting on the V as well. He is going to ring me in four weeks when he says he should know more.:soap:

Enough of that great chioce of colour boofhead!
Did you consider any other colours or was it Red Passion all the way?

[BLACK expreSS-V]

How do they quickly fit the DVD player into a car like yours? Wouldn't they have to do some work on the roof etc to fit it in?

Man, I'm a bit pissed off if I have to wait that long for my sat nav. But all will be forgiven when they actually fit it and if it is any good.

Apparently there are two different DVD units, one for a sunroof and one without.

Also the mounts and wiring is all under the roof lining (so I've been told).

Yeah, agree the wait sucks, but all will long be forgotten.

Bit like when I got one of the first VT Clubsports back in '97. They had bad quality control problems with the rear spoilers and had to deliver cars without them and retrofit at the first service... Real hassle then, but after a few months - all forgotten.

Guys - hang in there the wait will be worth it. (says the wanker who doesn't have to wait).

[Mr Moosh]

My dad ordered a Calais V (light urband interior) through work for mid October... and has been told this week that its arriving early, and should be here before the end of September! :confused:

So either way, some dealer is lying. And ive got a feeling its ours...

[boofhead]

Originally I wanted the Evoke colour, but the better half did not like that in the flesh. Had a Black SS a couple of cars ago so while it looks great clean an issue with the amount it wouldn't get washed :eek:

Original order formed showed Impluse but at the last minute change to the Passion as the wife was on the phone last week stating that she had changed her mind again (I don't really mind as while it takes her forever to decide on a colour she loves a car with a bit of grunt - I can live with that!) :bravo:

[Razor]

My dad ordered a Calais V (light urband interior) through work for mid October... and has been told this week that its arriving early, and should be here before the end of September! :confused:

So either way, some dealer is lying. And ive got a feeling its ours...

Hi Mr Moosh,

I'd be interested to know when your Dad placed his original order, what colour did he order and did he option anything?

[Mr Moosh]

I'd be interested to know when your Dad placed his original order, what colour did he order and did he option anything?

It was about 3 weeks ago (late august, early sept). The cars a V6 Calais V in black, with light urban. No options, as his lease company sucks and charges him full price for any optional extras, which you lose when you hand the car back in 2 years.

Cheers!

[Ako]

Guys

The MD here at work wants to order a new Calais V for his next company car but is having a hard time choosing wheels. He doesn't want the 20's (not for the roads up there in Nrth Qld), but is having a hell of a time seeing photo's of the calais V with the 19's on them.

Any owners out there that can take a photo for me and post one? Just chasing a calais V with the 10 spoke 19" x 8" wheels and a photo of the calais V with the 5 port 19" x 8" wheels.

Anyone out there that can help? Or if one of you photoshop guru's has a spare 5 minutes that would be great.

Cheers

Brad.

[Black AH CDX]

How about he get the 19" Suspersport Alloys?

They are the same as the 20's but in 19" ;)

[carneb]

I just rang the dealer to check up on delivery date on my Calais V and it's still due on the 4th Oct. He said it might even come a few days early on Monday. :) Fingers crossed.

[Nickoff]

My dealer has indicated delivery on 10 October.

[Mr Moosh]

Our CalaisV has arrived! Its been there all week, just sitting at work. Me old man has to just change over.. which he is stalling so he can use the V8 for just one more weekend! Ive seen it, and it looks fricken awesome! NOTHING beats the look of a brand spanking new Black Calais V! :bow: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[korrupt]

Post up some pics as soon as it is in the driveway!

[racketsports]

After ordering my Black Calais V V8 on the 17th August, I finally managed to nail the saleman down to a firm delivery date on 16th October. Not happy as I have the Newcastle cruise on the 15th October. The saleman said "I'll try to fast track it for you" but I am not holding my breath. How long have others had to wait? Mine will be around 9 weeks from placing my order to supposed delivery.

Better be worth the wait.

[Controltech]

After ordering my Black Calais V V8 on the 17th August, I finally managed to nail the saleman down to a firm delivery date on 16th October. Not happy as I have the Newcastle cruise on the 15th October. The saleman said "I'll try to fast track it for you" but I am not holding my breath. How long have others had to wait? Mine will be around 9 weeks from placing my order to supposed delivery.

Better be worth the wait.

I ordered a SSV on the 3rd August and delivery was supposed to be 21st Sept, then 28th Sept, then 5th Oct, then 18th Oct, now "by the end of October" definitely not holding my breath!!!

[racketsports]

I ordered a SSV on the 3rd August and delivery was supposed to be 21st Sept, then 28th Sept, then 5th Oct, then 18th Oct, now "by the end of October" definitely not holding my breath!!!

Thats worrying me Controltech! Which dealership did you go with, I ordered mine through Kelly Holden at Cardiff.

[Controltech]

Thats worrying me Controltech! Which dealership did you go with, I ordered mine through Kelly Holden at Cardiff.

That's the one....
What does there ad say, "Kellys got your car" - I wish.....

[Mr Moosh]

Come monday arvo, when the V is sitting up in its rightful spot, the first thing ill be doing is having a little bit of a photoshoot! Cannot wait!

Ours got delivered just over 4 weeks from when we placed the order... I guess we just got lucky.

[VZSS250]

Ours got delivered just over 4 weeks from when we placed the order... I guess we just got lucky.

The V6s are quite easy to get in four weeks I'd imagine.

[HSVMAN]

I cant believe I have a Black Calais V V8 sitting in the showroom and not a sniff on it. Came from a cancelled order - they switched to SS-V

[BadMac]

I cant believe I have a Black Calais V V8 sitting in the showroom and not a sniff on it. Came from a cancelled order - they switched to SS-V


Can I get the optional 20" mags? Dealer here (Ebbetts) sold 2 black ones sight unseen, then sold his Nickel one on release day, and some other colour, just bought up a Impulse Calais V from Taupo and sold that this morning as well. No more for a few weeks and next batch are presold.

[Quark]

Phoned the dealer today to "confirm" delivery next week - now talking 31 October :bawl:

Could get a Nickel, Impulse or Phantom without LSD quicker, but want Vespers or Passion Red with LSD.

Salesman crying that they've got a yard full of unsold Omegas and plenty of Berlinas - all the high end stuff has sold out nicely but volume not what it could be.

Seems Holden have completely misread the model mix they should have built - didn't they read this forum.:soap:

[VZSS250]

Holden cannot sell the Omegas and the Berlinas as it once did because the competition is so hot at that price level. I know I'd rather buy a nice fuel-economical 2.4 litre Honda Accord Euro at $33k rather then get lumped with a plain-vanilla Omega for that price.

But once you start heading above the $50k price range, Holden has the market cornered. The calais-v is unbeatable for value.

[HSVMAN]

Can I get the optional 20" mags? Dealer here (Ebbetts) sold 2 black ones sight unseen, then sold his Nickel one on release day, and some other colour, just bought up a Impulse Calais V from Taupo and sold that this morning as well. No more for a few weeks and next batch are presold.

Have to check on the wheels. We sold a few Calais-Vs just not black, think we sold 45 VEs for Sept (part month). Lemme know, cheers

[Mr Moosh]

I think we sold 45 VEs for Sept (part month).

How does that compare to VZ around same time last year?

[HSVMAN]

How does that compare to VZ around same time last year?

Bit hard to compare as only 3 weeks of the month on sale but if I take out all the models VE dont have such as Ute, Wagon etc we sold 29 VZ Commodore Sedans Sept 2005.

[racketsports]

Revised delivery date for my Calais V!!!!!!!! Wednesday 11th October. CAN'T WAIT:bounce:

[Janus]

Revised delivery date for my Calais V!!!!!!!! Wednesday 11th October. CAN'T WAIT:bounce:

Same day as me! Sure has seemed like a long time.

[carneb]

My Calais V was due to be delivered to the Dealer yesterday but I didn't hear from them :vpo:
I rang them this morning to be told the salesman was off doing training so I spoke to the Sales Manager instead. The car has arrived and is in pre-delivery. :D
I don't know when I can pick it up yet, the salesman will ring me tommorrow to let me know. Hopefully tommorrow afternoon :woohoo:

[Razor]

My dealer rang me today to tell me that I can expect my delivery 2 weeks earlier!:party:

[Ghosn]

The wait must be agonising for u guys.

[EddieVE06]

The wait must be agonising for u guys.

At least they are getting one. You should feel the pain for us guys who can't afford one atm

[carneb]

My Calais V was due to be delivered to the Dealer yesterday but I didn't hear from them :vpo:
I rang them this morning to be told the salesman was off doing training so I spoke to the Sales Manager instead. The car has arrived and is in pre-delivery. :D
I don't know when I can pick it up yet, the salesman will ring me tommorrow to let me know. Hopefully tommorrow afternoon :woohoo:

The salesman rang me this morning. Because he's been off work no one has started processing the car yet, despite the sales manager saying it would be fast tracked. :vpo: So it's going to be Monday or more likely Tuesday before I can pick it up. If it's Tuesday it will have to be after 5pm because the salesman has the day off and will come in after 5 for the delivery! I've got no problem with people having days off but wouldn't you think that arrangements would be made to look after "important" jobs while they were away. What a farkin joke! :mad: :thump:

[Black AH CDX]

Most dealerships have a policy of whoever sells the car delivers the car.

Its so hard waiting for a new car!

Post pics when u get it!!!

[Ako]

The salesman rang me this morning. Because he's been off work no one has started processing the car yet, despite the sales manager saying it would be fast tracked. :vpo: So it's going to be Monday or more likely Tuesday before I can pick it up. If it's Tuesday it will have to be after 5pm because the salesman has the day off and will come in after 5 for the delivery! I've got no problem with people having days off but wouldn't you think that arrangements would be made to look after "important" jobs while they were away. What a farkin joke! :mad: :thump:

And there is nothing worse when you are so excited about getting a new car.....that sucks big time. Especially when you get all pumped up for the weekend to spend time dirving your new pride and joy.

You feel like going in and doing the pre delivery yourself....

[jaykay]

The salesman rang me this morning. Because he's been off work no one has started processing the car yet, despite the sales manager saying it would be fast tracked. :vpo: So it's going to be Monday or more likely Tuesday before I can pick it up. If it's Tuesday it will have to be after 5pm because the salesman has the day off and will come in after 5 for the delivery! I've got no problem with people having days off but wouldn't you think that arrangements would be made to look after "important" jobs while they were away. What a farkin joke! :mad: :thump:
At least he rang you to tell you. You didn't have to wait around and then let excitement get the better of you only to be let down later in the day.

It's frustrating mate, but it will all be worth it and after a few weeks of driving your new VE this delay will be erased from the memory bank.

I told my dealer not to rush the pre-delivery. He knows how fussy I am so he knew it had to be right. The only thing that wasn't done on delivery was the towbar because they were out of stock.

We'll read your comments early next week.... :bravo:

[Mr Moosh]

Finally had a chance to get some pics up. Enjoy! Sorry if this makes your wait even harder ;)... and sorry there's so many!

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais1.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais10.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais12.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais15.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais18.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais4.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais5.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais13.jpg

More:
http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais6.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais7.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais8.jpg

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais9.jpg

... and it doesnt stop there.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/Calais50.jpg

Although exterior finish is top notch, and panel gaps are great, the interior has a few little issues... don't get me wrong its a massive leap forward over the VZ in quality and finish, but these two pics highlight some areas that could be fixed.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/interior1.jpg
Just looks messy and looks worse in real life.

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/interior2.jpg

[Fnomna]

Fantastic pics there. And great choice in camera - I love my D50. Do you use Nikon Capture for post-processing?
I'd love to see you take some dusk/nighttime shots - exterior and interior, with tripod.

[Ghosn]

Awesome ride and great pics but I can't help feeling the bonnet protector is detracting from the smooth front.

[Mr Moosh]

Fantastic pics there. And great choice in camera - I love my D50. Do you use Nikon Capture for post-processing?
I'd love to see you take some dusk/nighttime shots - exterior and interior, with tripod.

Thanks Fnomna... but how did you know what camera I used! :confused: I don't use the Nikon software, I just drag my pictures of the D70 then use photoshop for altering them (which in this case was just resizing). Im going to do some more shots when I get the time, but the Calais had just been washed, so I wanted to get some quick pics while its still brand spanking new.

Yeah the protectors on the front do ruin it, but as part of the novated lease, they have to be fitted... I took the headlight ones off, but felt like I was going to snap the one attatched to the bonnet, so I just let it be.

One more thing... use your imagination and have a guess as to what the interior will look like in a couple of months, and after rain!

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/dirt.jpg
Yep. That's the colour of the dirt up our way...

http://www.haroc.1337thing.com/ls1/VEMoosh/floor.jpg
and that's what the Light Urban interior looks like.

:( :( :( :( :(

[Quark]

Mr Moosh, that looks fantastic!!! :yup: Can't wait for mine.

[Fnomna]

I also see you use CS2 and the 18-70 lens. Embedded EXIF info in the JPEG ;) . In windows just right-click -> properties -> summary -> advanced. Most picture progs will also show it.
Some people say there is a green-cast issue with the D70. I only just noticed. Think it had something to do with using the sRGBIIIa profile (landscape-biased) instead of sRGBIa (people/object-biased, D50 & D70s uses this I think) - eg. compared with http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=683515#post683515 - but I also use preset white balance too. More info probably here http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1034
Anyway, exellent photos - keep em coming.

[carneb]

Finally had a chance to get some pics up. Enjoy! Sorry if this makes your wait even harder ;)...

You Bastard! Your just rubbing it in ;) :lol:

They look very nice in black. I just hope the Sandstorm looks as good. I like the look of the Light Urban interior, but now I've seen that photo, I'm glad I chose Onyx.

[Angelo_XLR8]

Bravo. great choice. ill take 2 in the same colour.

[Wonky]

One more thing... use your imagination and have a guess as to what the interior will look like in a couple of months, and after rain!

Calais-V looks great Mr Moosh! Where were pics taken? Somewhere around the Dandenongs or north of there judging by some of the scenery and the red dirt? (We used to have it in Gembrook where we lived for many years - terrible for cars......)

PS Originally tried to PM this to you but your mailbox is full.

[Mr Moosh]

In windows just right-click....

Windows? Don't insult me, i'm a Mac boy all the way! (Actually had to upload em on the PC cos you can't from OS X lol). That is interesting, thanks for the info Fnomna... and i forgot you were the one taking those photos of early VE's... I remember thinking "this guy knows what his doing".

The car does look brilliant in black... but we have a 400m long drive way, and dust, dust, dust. Even driving 10km/h up it still ruins the wash. We're gonna get shitloads more gravel put down, just to minimise the damage lol. The car got washed twice today, and my Dad's kicking himself that he went with phantom over sandstorm. The car needs little sprinklers under the front lip to settle the dust... VF maybe?

[pemier]

my last 4 holdens have been phantom and yeap I've ordered a calais V 6ltr in PHANTOM again I just love the look when its clean. As far as having to wait I signed for it 2 days ago and should be driving it by the end of next week :yup:

[Janus]

Fantastic pictures! Makes me want mine all the more! I've gone for phantom but with the onyx interior. I was going to go for light urban, but then I went to look at the car at the dealership and saw how dirty it had gotten in just the couple of days.

Bring on my delivery date!

Is there any update on when the dealers will be fitting such options as the sat-nav and Holden assist?

[BLACK expreSS-V]

Yeah the protectors on the front do ruin it, but as part of the novated lease, they have to be fitted... I took the headlight ones off, but felt like I was going to snap the one attatched to the bonnet, so I just let it be.

Hi there. Great photos - well done.
Ghosn hassled me about my front plastic protector too. He was right, it looks heaps better with it off.

It comes off easy. Just unscrew the two screws under the bonnet and the 4 screws on the top. The plastic comes off easy, that leaves 4 clamps that need to be carefully wiggled off. They should have plastic under them to protect the bonnet so there is no scratches. Once you get it off please wrap it in plastic and get ready to post it. Once I find another one, I want to post all three to Ghosn, so he can use them for target practice:bravo:

P.S. I know what you mean about the Phantom. I looks unreal clean, but seems to get dusty within 30mins of being washed...

[racketsports]

Mr Moosh, nice choice of colours as I've gone with exactly the same combo. I chose the light urban interior even though I have two young kids, but they are mostly in the prado. Time will tell if I made the right choice with the colours, but those great pics you've taken make me think that I have chosen well. Only 3 more sleeps until mines in the driveway.:bounce:

Cheers
Racketsports

[Mr Moosh]

Thanks for all the feedback guys... makes it worth taking em.

But got a bit of a sad story. Last night I don't know what happened but our Calais engine is absolutely farked! I was just driving along, and pulled up to some lights at an intersection, and the car started vibrating. Sort of like pulsating back and forth, and kind of like what happens when your about to stall a manual. But this was when the car was stopped, and was happening repeatedly... and of course its an auto. Then up on the little display, a engine diagnostic thing came up, it flashed up something about ABS, said something about engine fault, and then said "Check Engine". Shitting myself, I pulled into a servo a couple of hundred metres down the road, and opened her up. I don't know if its related, but on the casing over the engine, one of the 6 bolts is missing and there's just a whole down to the real engine... Also when the car is revving above about 1500 rpm its happy. Just sitting at idle and at very low speeds and revs, it feels like its about to blow up.

Anyway have any ideas as to whats wrong with our one week old car!?

Obviously we'll book her into to be looked at tomorrow.

[pemier]

I'll be interested to find out what went wrong, hopefully nothing serious

[Black AH CDX]

Don't worry about the hole. Its the same on all Alloytec's

[Mr Moosh]

Out of no where, the issue with our Calais has completely stopped now. I have no idea what's going on with the thing... a car going from rattling like my 1977 paddock bomb to silky smooth again is just absurd :confused:

[BLACK expreSS-V]

I would suggest:

1. Moisture in wiring - did you wash the engine since you got it? else maybe from the pre-delivery?
2. Loose wiring on a sensor or similar?

Generally both are a bugger unless you take them the car with the problem ACTUALLY happenning - else all they have is a million codes that dont make sense.

[Mr Moosh]

I would suggest:

1. Moisture in wiring - did you wash the engine since you got it? else maybe from the pre-delivery?
2. Loose wiring on a sensor or similar?

Generally both are a bugger unless you take them the car with the problem ACTUALLY happenning - else all they have is a million codes that dont make sense.

Thanks for that. Yeah, that sounds probable... It was happening after being washed, but it had been washed a few times before hand. I remember we had some little niggles with the VZ and it would do strange things vary rarely, and when we took it in to be serviced they could never find anything wrong with it! Talk about frustrating. Hope this problem isn't a constant reoccurrence, and if so, I hope it will be able to be fixed easily.

[HSVMAN]

Thanks for that. Yeah, that sounds probable... It was happening after being washed, but it had been washed a few times before hand. I remember we had some little niggles with the VZ and it would do strange things vary rarely, and when we took it in to be serviced they could never find anything wrong with it! Talk about frustrating. Hope this problem isn't a constant reoccurrence, and if so, I hope it will be able to be fixed easily.

The engine bay can handle being wet so I doubt that is your problem. I would suggest it went into "limp home" mode temporarily. If you call into your dealer thay can connect Tech 2 and diagnose if that is the case as it will be stored in the ECU when/if it occurred. Why it occurred is another matter and it may not happen again but worth the check. It may even tell them it has a faulty sensor

[zacaxel1975]

Is anyone thinking of lowering their Calais V8??
Ground clearance listed for Calais is 106 and for SS 110??

Didnt think the Calais were lower...

I am waiting on a quote from the dealer for a black Calais V8 with Walkinshaw 20" wheels, springs (25mm lower) and catback.

Now i am a bit worried about getting hung up on speed humps and steep driveways if the Calais already starts lower than a stock SS :confused:

Thoughts?