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LRL82
21-02-2007, 03:09 PM
G'day ppl,

I'm looking at getting a VY SS sedan (manual) near the end of this year, now I want to do all the reasearch I can about them before I buy. Is there anything I should be looking out for know probs etc etc all then pros & cons please.

Thanks in advance.
RED R8
21-02-2007, 05:30 PM
Mate I have had my 02 for 2 and a bit years and love it to bits (not in a dirty way) I have done absolutely nothing to it in the way of mechanical failures and enjoy driving it every day.To me the VYss is still one of the best looking (inside and out) You will not be disappointed.

Just look for one that has been well maintained some like myself don't mind buying heavily modded cars so all the work is done or when I bought mine it was dead stock and probably had an easy life.There are no real inherent problems to look for as most motor issues were sorted by the VY so just treat it like any car purchase and just try and find a good tight well looked after wife err car.
planetdavo
21-02-2007, 05:45 PM
A bit of a search bought up this same topic!
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31304&highlight=vy+common+problems
LRL82
22-02-2007, 08:04 AM
A bit of a search bought up this same topic!
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=31304&highlight=vy+common+problems

Cheers....
lollymanv8
23-02-2007, 08:08 AM
The 6-speed manual shift is pretty average at best. Probably not specific to just the VY model though.
RED R8
23-02-2007, 09:38 AM
The 6-speed manual shift is pretty average at best. Probably not specific to just the VY model though.

My ripshift fixed thet.
cosmo vyss
24-02-2007, 06:00 PM
I got a vyss 2004 model. No major problems. My power steering was a bit noisy and holden replaced it for me no worries. Try and get a low klm one and it always pays to get a full inspection done.
Good luck with yoour purchase.

JB

Offer me enough coin and i will sell ya mine.... :p
Chappy
24-02-2007, 06:59 PM
Mate I have had my 02 for 2 and a bit years and love it to bits (not in a dirty way) I have done absolutely nothing to it in the way of mechanical failures and enjoy driving it every day.To me the VYss is still one of the best looking (inside and out) You will not be disappointed.

Just look for one that has been well maintained some like myself don't mind buying heavily modded cars so all the work is done or when I bought mine it was dead stock and probably had an easy life.There are no real inherent problems to look for as most motor issues were sorted by the VY so just treat it like any car purchase and just try and find a good tight well looked after wife err car.

Check the read tires for excess wear on the inside if you think its excessive get the read alinment check there can a a tire wear issue is some VY's but they have improved heaps from the earlier models.
dracer
24-02-2007, 08:52 PM
VT is still the best looking car hands down, smooth and sleek,,.

Vy is so yesterday for 2 reasons, "they tried with the VX(did the job for future P platers),then they built the VY and nailed it, BUT then they did the VZ and left u wondering why u bought a vy, no competition!!!
schnoods
24-02-2007, 10:28 PM
Get a barge, You know you wanna;)

if i didnt buy my barge i woulda bought a Vy SS. They are a really nice car and worth the G's over the VX.
LRL82
27-02-2007, 11:54 AM
VT is still the best looking car hands down, smooth and sleek,,.

Vy is so yesterday for 2 reasons, "they tried with the VX(did the job for future P platers),then they built the VY and nailed it, BUT then they did the VZ and left u wondering why u bought a vy, no competition!!!

VT's never did grow on me enough to buy one, don't get me wrong the shape is ok but I love the VY shape! i can't see a huge amount of dif between the VY & VZ. If a VZ SS came up for the right price I guess I'd consider it also but VY SS's are become really cheap at the moment.
Chappy
27-02-2007, 12:08 PM
Oh! WOW I have a yesterdays car a old VY.

My yesterdays car ---> http://www.burdekindelta.com.au/hsv.html
LRL82
27-02-2007, 12:26 PM
Oh! WOW I have a yesterdays car a old VY.

My yesterdays car ---> http://www.burdekindelta.com.au/hsv.html


Apparently you do;)
phill
27-02-2007, 03:55 PM
:cussing: MATE BUY WHAT YOU WANT, AND MAKE IT YOUR OWN.I DONT LIKE MAGNAS BUT PEOPLE BUY THEM.... EACH TO THER OWN.
LRL82
27-02-2007, 04:05 PM
:cussing: MATE BUY WHAT YOU WANT, AND MAKE IT YOUR OWN.I DONT LIKE MAGNAS BUT PEOPLE BUY THEM.... EACH TO THER OWN.

I will mate no worries there, was more interested of mech issues opposed to if ppl liked them if you know what I mean.
Cheers:)
LS1TOY
27-02-2007, 06:28 PM
Ive got a 2003 vy ss ute. i love it. throw in a rip shifter and a tex clutch though.:thumbsup:
vyss2ute
27-02-2007, 07:01 PM
Hey mate, I bought my VY SS ute new in 04 and haven't had any major problems. One thing that I have found is that the front swaybar links don't seem to last to long and get a little clunky. Also if you find an M6, check how easy it is to go from reverse to 1st and neutral to reverse. Holden used a sub-standard spigot bearing and in some cases (mine) it is near impossible to engage 1st or Reverse at idle. LINK (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=60223):teach:

Great cars IMOP and good value for money.

Adam
burnout9
27-02-2007, 07:18 PM
had no probs with mine

great model, just make sure you service it with good quality parts(and also when you mod it) and it should be good to you
tyson
01-03-2007, 07:54 PM
I will mate no worries there, was more interested of mech issues opposed to if ppl liked them if you know what I mean.
Cheers:)

mate, just listen for piston slap. start it up cold if you can. by the vz they finally sorted it out. and the fuel guages are renowned for being dodgy, had mine recalibrated by holden tech, wont cost ya anything, but normally fixes the problem up.
other than that they are great.

good luck
LRL82
19-07-2007, 03:43 PM
Ok guys time is slowly nearing, after talking to a few ppl they mentioned the suspension & exhausts were different from SI to SII- can anyone confirm this?
chook
19-07-2007, 03:53 PM
From memory, the cats were positioned differently on the V2, closer to the engine rather than under the floor pan.
HSVREDSLED
19-07-2007, 04:05 PM
Besides the usual LS1 slap issues,

Swaybar link, pwr steering pump, diff clunk, doors fall out of alignment, all relatively easily fixed, in fact, I would doubt they are a VYSS Ls1 if they didnt have at least one of these issues!
LRL82
19-07-2007, 04:24 PM
Besides the usual LS1 slap issues,

Swaybar link, pwr steering pump, diff clunk, doors fall out of alignment,


Sway bar & pwr steering pump don't worry me but diff clunk!?!

Doors falling out of alignment shits me had the same problem with my VS clubby, is this easily fixed?
HSVREDSLED
19-07-2007, 04:32 PM
Sway bar & pwr steering pump don't worry me but diff clunk!?!

Doors falling out of alignment shits me had the same problem with my VS clubby, is this easily fixed?

Diff clunk is the easiest fixed by way of additive. Do a search. Doors out of alignment are even easier. Only happended to me twice in 4 years. Never the same door.