Difference between SS and SSV on VE ute...

[boxheadute]

Hi All,
Just wondering what the differences are gonna be on the VE SS ute and SSV ute. Went into dealership today to put in an order and they reckon about 5 grand extra for 19 inch rims, 6 stacker, "projector" headlights and leather. Anything else - apparently the changes will be the same as Between VE SS sedan and SSV sedan.

Not sure that its worth it for the extra 5 grand.....

Also, apparently there are 2 new green colours to be released with ute.

Cheers

[chillicatqld]

I went and seen a gypsy future teller and she looked into her crystal ball but she couldnt tell- she said to wait until OCTOBER or later until they actually come out and then you will see the differences... :)

sorry - couldnt help myself... How could anyone possibly know this yet? It will all just be speculation or dreaming..

[lowriding]

i dont think there will be many real surprises .The ss and ssv ute will mimic the sedan features and positioning .ss -cloth/basic stereo/smaller rims/ etc etc ssv - leather /climate /bigger rims etc

[planetdavo]

Assuming there is room for both an SS and an SSV version, with the Maloo coming along shortly after. There's only a relatively small market for sports model Holden V8 utes in Australia. Have too many versions, and one just takes sales from the other.
Too early for much truth.

[FatBoy]

So, a year later - what's the general consensus ??

My brother is looking at an SS ute at the moment. Been told $40k driveaway on the SS, $45k on the SS-V. He's not trading in his old 4WD so they are cash prices...

As far as i can tell the SS lacks leather, climate, projector headlights and 19" rims - anything else ??

He's keen on a black ute with GTS 20's - and he's a grub when it comes to keeping his cars tidy so i reckon the SS should do the job... :)

[Gorty]

So, a year later - what's the general consensus ??

As far as i can tell the SS lacks leather, climate, projector headlights and 19" rims - anything else ??


Does the SS get the spare mag wheel like the SSV does? 6 Stacker CD player? Blue Tooth capability/mp3 playing ability.

[GODSMACK]

It gets the 6 Stacker CD player, and has Blue Tooth capability/mp3 playing ability. Unsure of the wheels thoe...

[BIG V]

SSV extras over SS :

Colour coded Instruments with SS V8 printed inside them.

Leather, Depending on Colour of ute you can get coloured inserts and dash.

Alloy pedals.

Mulitfunction screen.

Battery and Oil Pressure led display.

Dual Zone Climate.

Fatter Sterring wheel, leather wrapped.

Projector headlights.

Insect screen grill in the lower front bar.

Larger wheels.

and a lovely little red "V" on the tailgate.


Alot of people that get SS's tick the leather option of $1200 anyway. I think the V is good value for $5000.

[vicarious]

Does the SS get the spare mag wheel like the SSV does? 6 Stacker CD player? Blue Tooth capability/mp3 playing ability.

should do, my sv6 ute came with full size alloy rim

[excelboy]

Fatboy: Tell your brother to have a sit in both. I initially ordered a SS but changed the order to SSV mostly because I prefered the look & functionality of the centre console (semantics I know), but that's what swung it for me.

[Bombaman]

SSV extras over SS :

Colour coded Instruments with SS V8 printed inside them.

Leather, Depending on Colour of ute you can get coloured inserts and dash.

Alloy pedals.

Mulitfunction screen.

Battery and Oil Pressure led display.

Dual Zone Climate.

Fatter Sterring wheel, leather wrapped.

Projector headlights.

Insect screen grill in the lower front bar.

Larger wheels.

and a lovely little red "V" on the tailgate.


Alot of people that get SS's tick the leather option of $1200 anyway. I think the V is good value for $5000.

Plus

Leather wrapped Gear Selector and a CHMSL (Centre High Mount Stop Lamp) on the sail plane.

[mmciau]

"Dual Zone Climate" in a Ute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I suppose they need to justify the extra $5,000 with some glam features

Mike

[FatBoy]

SSV extras over SS :

Colour coded Instruments with SS V8 printed inside them.

Leather, Depending on Colour of ute you can get coloured inserts and dash.

Alloy pedals.

Mulitfunction screen.

Battery and Oil Pressure led display.

Dual Zone Climate.

Fatter Sterring wheel, leather wrapped.

Projector headlights.

Insect screen grill in the lower front bar.

Larger wheels.

and a lovely little red "V" on the tailgate.


Alot of people that get SS's tick the leather option of $1200 anyway. I think the V is good value for $5000.

Thanks mate, appreciate your reply.... :)


Fatboy: Tell your brother to have a sit in both. I initially ordered a SS but changed the order to SSV mostly because I prefered the look & functionality of the centre console (semantics I know), but that's what swung it for me.

Cheers mate, he decided on an SS-V. Then my old man had a chat to him and now he wants to test drive a XR6T ute before he makes a final decision. I'm going to have to baseball bat him i think....

[lukey73]

All Utes get a Full size spare same as the original wheels on the car.

If you can live without the extra's i reckon the SS is the better buy. Put a set of 20's on it and a hard lid for the same price as an SS-V.

[Pete#615]

Looking at getting a VE SS at the moment. Just deciding whether to get one brand new for $38,000...or go for a SSV second hand for around the same sort of coin.

Suggestions??
:confused:

[White Rider]

Personally id go for a used SSV coz they are probably already all optioned up and u dont really pay for the options when buying used.

For that money u can get one a 10,000km ssv with sat nav, tow bar, sports steering, phone holder, park assist etc, from a dealer. Optioning up a brand new car will hurt s lot more. Whether u need all those options is another story.

[pagey]

"Dual Zone Climate" in a Ute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I suppose they need to justify the extra $5,000 with some glam features

Mike

yerp.. i must admit I find it hard to figure that one out too

[Pete#615]

Personally id go for a used SSV coz they are probably already all optioned up and u dont really pay for the options when buying used.

For that money u can get one a 10,000km ssv with sat nav, tow bar, sports steering, phone holder, park assist etc, from a dealer. Optioning up a brand new car will hurt s lot more. Whether u need all those options is another story.

Thanks for the advise. While they may not all be features Id use,will add to resale value down the track,so figure I'll get a better return on my $$ when I goto sell it.

Any other feedback hugely appreciated,

Thanks.

[SV346]

"Dual Zone Climate" in a Ute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I suppose they need to justify the extra $5,000 with some glam features

Mike

Whats the point of it in a SEDAN either??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? shock horror. Its got no point full stop. I never use the dualies i set it to single.
I got a v because the lower models just feel tacky, i hate that standard centre console and the red gauges you have to read from in them are s..thouse. The big screens alot easier to read, looks nicer, and is a tad easier to navigate.
You feel like you get your moneys worth with the v, even though you pay more.
And the v with the high mount stop lamp. It should be standard on the lot these days, but holden always has to maintain a "what the hell" is that cost cut surprise. If anything its safety.

Getting a good 2nd hand is the go at the moment, demos arent worth it usually and they get treated horribly. Otherwise, get a newy :)


Thanks mate, appreciate your reply.... :)



Cheers mate, he decided on an SS-V. Then my old man had a chat to him and now he wants to test drive a XR6T ute before he makes a final decision. I'm going to have to baseball bat him i think....

Make sure you point out the traction issues the ford turbo utes have :p thatl put him off, i saw one trying to go hard the other day from what looked like 30km/h in what i thought was 2nd and the thing just lit up, sure it looks like fun and im sure it is alot, but if you actually wanted it to hook up or needed it to, it could get you into trouble. I got something like 300-330rwkw (different dyno readings, gained 80-100kw on standard though) in mine and it still hooks up, juuuuuuuust in 1st :) so holden do have the better driving ute.

[White Rider]

Whats the point of it in a SEDAN either??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? shock horror. Its got no point full stop. I never use the dualies i set it to single.


It's true u hardly ever use it, but some people are very particular about their temps, 22 is right for me but for somone else it may be "too hot". Do u spend money to keep the whims of other people satisfied? Probably not but it probably didnt cost them much more to go from single to dual and u dont have a choice anyway. The climate control itself is a nice feature.

Dual zone in a ute is funny but it would probably cost them more to redesign the unit to just SZ so why not keep it DZ.

[Wonky]

Looking at getting a VE SS at the moment. Just deciding whether to get one brand new for $38,000...or go for a SSV second hand for around the same sort of coin.

Suggestions??
:confused:

If you can find a good second hand SSV then at the right price the previous owner has already worn most of the initial depreciation hit, so longer term you'll probably end up in front compared to buying a new SS for the same money and getting the initial depreciation hit. Against that you have the concern of how well was it looked after by the previous owner. Decisions, decisions..... :D


It's true u hardly ever use it, but some people are very particular about their temps, 22 is right for me but for somone else it may be "too hot".

Yep, 22 is about right for me normally but my wife is a different kettle of fish so I'm so glad for the DZ climate!! :yup:

[Pete#615]

If you can find a good second hand SSV then at the right price the previous owner has already worn most of the initial depreciation hit, so longer term you'll probably end up in front compared to buying a new SS for the same money and getting the initial depreciation hit. Against that you have the concern of how well was it looked after by the previous owner. Decisions, decisions..... :D

Yeah that second point is the only concern Ive been thinking of. Im sure that 99.9% of customers like yourself that have picked up one of these ute's (or sedans),curiosity more than anything is going to lead you to planting your foot to open the engine up to see what it can do. While I realise this is what theyre made for,how much this has been done (as well as crunching the gears,which from what I understand is the same as the HSV box) is something "low kms,hardly driven etc etc" wont factor in.

Have seena few on Carsales for around the $38,000 mark so think as you mentioned Wonky,going second hand is going to take out that inital depreciation might be the way to go.

Thanks again for the advise folks,
:goodjob:

[moconn20]

dig up old thread much?

[vschaser]

if he had started a new thread he would have been flamed and told to use the search button - you cannot win with some people

[Pete#615]

if he had started a new thread he would have been flamed and told to use the search button - you cannot win with some people


^ Thats it pretty much. Figured common sence would prevail,has to most thankfully.

Pressing on though...going to hit some yards today and hopefully take one for a test drive.

Been looking over and over at the two models,and definately think that for the $ difference between the SS and SSV its worth teh extra.

[Wonky]

Pressing on though...going to hit some yards today and hopefully take one for a test drive.

Been looking over and over at the two models,and definately think that for the $ difference between the SS and SSV its worth teh extra.

Let us know how you go and what you find. :yup: