Best Looking Commodore - Last 10 Years

[SS_Fury]

What do you think is the best looking commodore in the last 10 years?

I may be biased, but I like the smoother lines. The aggressive VX SS particularly in black still looks menacing to me, and is only let down by the interiors (compared to todays VE).

I was never turned on by the VY/Z square butt. The front looks ok, but it just doesnt do it for me. Same with the VE.

Am I alone here or do the older commys look better to you? Maybe you even prefer the VS era? :)

[brentonvxss]

I am a fan of the vt-vx, i was not a big fan of the ve's when they first came out but they are now growing on me,

[alexs]

The VT Commodore for sure, it was the only model desinged by Australians the rest are based around Vauxhall.

[hypdupvx]

I like the vx... like the shape/lines and the ass.. i like the interior compared to the vy/z silver boring futuristic style interior bits and pieces... i like things to look like what they are and meant to do...
the ve is very strange and not like it just yet... and interior.. no... but if one was to pop up in my driveway id not say no...

[ssgirl2]

Definitely the VX SS. Looks even better with fog lights turned on :1peek:

SS :)

[Bearz]

The VT Commodore for sure, it was the only model desinged by Australians the rest are based around Vauxhall.

The VT was also designed around a Vauxhall/Opel. The only Commodore not based on an overseas model is the VE commodore.

I was always a big fan of the VX HSVs. These are starting to look really dated now especially on the inside. So I'm gonna go with VE

[geary]

VE for sure. Basically perfect proportions and its more subtle... perfect for late-generation visual upgrades.

[NickS]

Park any Commodore next to an E Series GTS and it looks old ... without a doubt the VE is the best looking Commodore ever !!!

IMO anyway ... :)

[chrism697]

The VT Commodore for sure, it was the only model desinged by Australians the rest are based around Vauxhall.
sorry thats not quite right, the VT was also based from the Vauxhall Omega platform

http://www.vulpine.co.uk/images/omega1.jpg

The VE is the only commodore designed from the ground up in australia, all models before that were given major re-skins fromVauxhall

edit*bearz beat me to it, but heres a pic of the vauxhall anyway

[Ryzz]

I still think you cant go past the VR/VS with a clean HSV Bodykit!

[diggo]

VT for sure! Followed by the VY/VZ.

The VE's are still ugly to me. However the HSV VE's do look good at the back.

[Firebug]

I still think you cant go past the VR/VS with a clean HSV Bodykit!

The rest of us go past them all the time Ryzzmond... :stick:

Another vote for the VX from me...

[EXCESSV]

The VT Commodore for sure, it was the only model desinged by Australians the rest are based around Vauxhall.as has been said VT based on Opel.
i think it was the Opel Senator back in the mid 90s...looked sooo much like it.

anyway for me i cant go past a black Coupe4...total package and one hot looking car....NickS's one for example :drool:

the VX HSVs are one hot car too

but being biased i gotta say that the VE is my pic...
the agressive front of a black SSV with the massive guards with some nice black 20s dumped on its a$$.....:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[Funky_Munky]

Would have to be the Coupe 4 for me with the VZ Monaro bonnet.

Best standard rims on a HSV ever as well.

If only they came in manual. :bawl:

[dazz5.7]

I vote for the VT because the first time I saw one 'back in the day' I was much more impressed than when I first saw A VB, VN or a VE.

It looked hot with the guards 'stretched' over the front wheels.

By the way, I would gladly swap my VT Calais for a VE Calais V.

Dazz

[Belzey]

I would have to say any VX HSV they just have a really nice stance on the road look HOT.

But I do love the VE :love:

[Louie_D]

VT/VX nicest design for its age both interior and exterior

[RAVENLS1]

i think the VY GTS looks the best.

[Hqcoupe350]

VZ R8 for me. I reckon the model took the best parts of the VX and VY HSV's and molded it into a refined yet agressive look without being too over the top.

[HSV271]

I am biased... VX HSV R8.

[GETUTED]

VT series II Clubsport R8 (black)
Classic, smooth, sleek shape.

Although I do agree with Nick, the VE GTS is the new king! :evil:

[emg]

VX GTS here..

[L98-SSV]

Was always a fan of the vx ss. But saw my first VE SSV in the flesh at the 2006 Royal Perth Show, and fell in love!! Now i own one! VE all the way:bow::bow::bow::bow::bow:

[mido2k]

Another fan of the VT/VX Shape here, but even though its outside the bracket, a VN Group A still holds high with me...

[vxleather]

I am def a Vx series fan, had the best shape and lines of all the pre Ve series cars.

That is why i own one of the last Vx ss ser II made.

I would say in time the Ve SS and HSV ser once it grows on people will start to tke over this view.


Shane

[Goggles]

my current commodore, and that will be the case until I replace it.

[RED R8]

#1 VE Clubby R8

#2 VY Clubby R8

#3 VX R8 red mmm (interior I dont like)

[VYSSion]

VL Calais would have had my vote... but it's out of the date range.

So I guess VZ would be my fav so far... I'm still not sold on the VE yet, maybe in time. :1peek:

[Drewie]

VT and VX SS's get my vote the VY is ok but don't think it was an improvement just a change for change sake. Still not sure on the VE bit too big and bulky and don't like those front flairs they look wrong from front on.
Might grow on me with time. All personal taste though they're all ok.

[brentonsav]

ve hsv's are the best imo, although i still like the look of my vx ss. the only thing i dont like about the look of my thing is the dated-ness

[mickeyVX350]

VT/X / CV8...

The VTSS' just screamed aggression and fatness, and the rear infill looked awesome on the Tiger and White SS's . The VX took that and made it a little softer in lines, but gave it a more V8SC look, and as for the HSV's, well the VXIIR8 looked like it just wanted to kick some ass!

Personally though I liked the concept VT Monaro a little more than the first CV8 (although I love them too)

[falcom]

Without a doubt a VXSS

[seedyrom]

I'm one of them so I can say this:

All VT/VX owners convince themselves that the rounded shape is the best design ever

As Goggles said

my current commodore, and that will be the case until I replace it.

Whilst I too think that the VT/VX is a lovely shape .... I'd upgrade if I could ;)

[vytwo]

CV8Z is still the winner imo.

I look at the ve's, sometimes i like em, sometimes i dont....the back lights on the gts are pretty cool though.

[PUMPED]

VT hape for sure so much to work with alwyas have loved the shape and i have had the money to ugrade to a newer version but i kep coming back to the VT!!!!

Especially The VT II R8 hehe:werd:

[vxclubsport569]

I have a VX Clubby and think they are holding well with age but other than that I would say VY II Calais, especially with some of the great looking mica colours and VZ Clubby

[Hman]

I like the VT But i am biased as i own a VT SS . I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say. Just personal choice really isn/t it. All good cars.

[AVENGE]

Def it the VT - VX - VU Shapes. The VT was nice with its smoothe curving body, but when the VX came out it was a work of art. Absolutely love that shape.

[ss350ute]

78 VB, so modern and luxurious, for those days.
87 VL, sloping front and up turned boot, just loved it.
88 VN, what the F#%K were they thinking, a car with spats, this was the only time I thought the falcon looked better.
93 VR, 95 VS, my thought at the time was that they couldn’t possibly build any thing better.
97 VT, I was wrong.
06 VE, and wrong again.

Makes me think that Holden are due to build a fugly some time soon, hope they don’t take any design clues from the French.

[Souljah]

VY for sure. It was the only shape that i instantly liked.

[throttlehappy]

vx ss and vx clubbys, i dont care if there older

[Sarkis_28]

I like the VT SS and VX SS

Especially a VT Clubsport R8 in black.

[gsr freak]

i love the look of the vt model but there is a hsv ve all black with bigarse black rims on it down here that gets my eye evertime i see it
has really grown on me and i would not say no to one now

[_MetalliX_]

I have to say I'm a fan of the VY front bar, but I prefer the VZ headlights and indicator flares (or whatever they call em).

[VYSSion]

I'm one of them so I can say this:

All VT/VX owners convince themselves that the rounded shape is the best design ever

As Goggles said


Whilst I too think that the VT/VX is a lovely shape .... I'd upgrade if I could ;)

Exactly... there's definitely a pattern occurring here. :) I remember when I had my VS ute I used to go on and on about how ugly the new shaped utes were... until I could afford to buy one of my own. :rofl:

[VTR8Clubby]

I've always loved the VT's from when they first came out. I could have gotten a VT or VX Clubby but decided on the low km VTII R8. :)

[zorro]

Would have to be the VU utes (biased 100%). VT - VX shape were the better of the pre VE series. The rounded middle body just really did not suit the angled approach of the VY onward, particularly the VZs poor attempt to make the old shape somewhat resemble the VE.

And for all those Opel files out there heres a classic.....makes the aussie VN look dog ugly
http://www.files.bestiales.pl/galeria/gm/bestiales.pl_gm_008.jpg

[Dover]

I love the VS GTS in silver or cherry black, hope to have one oneday

[ti0350]

Phantom Black VYSS but I'm biased though

[throttlehappy]

Exactly... there's definitely a pattern occurring here. :) I remember when I had my VS ute I used to go on and on about how ugly the new shaped utes were... until I could afford to buy one of my own. :rofl:

id keep my vx over a ve but i wouldnt mind an l98!

[AFAR]

VZ Senator (Obviously in black, and only black)
VE GTS (In Silver or black)
VX Clubby (Red...black too but then you guys would think im biased :P)

[DuffMan]

Well although it doesn't really count, I'll have to go with

E F I G Y :yup: :nyuk:

[VL Executive]

Id have to go with the VT - Especially the SS models

In the utes, VY - SS wins

[Minikeg]

Love the VX, however Im going to say VE just because its so.. well commodorish. Did the job very well

[MOE308]

I reckon the VX SS in red looks hot... sure, it's starting to look outdated in some areas (like the dash as an example..).

The VE's looks great, but still need some growing on me. The VE HSV's look great until you lay your eyes on those tail lights...

[fleety77]

veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

[LJCHSV]

VE GTS.....Toughest thing to hit the bitumen since the banana peel that killed a family of 5 in the movie Billy Madisson!

But a very close 2nd a black COUPE4......i kick myself everyday for not buying that thing:vpo: ah well.

[throttlehappy]

VE GTS.....Toughest thing to hit the bitumen since the banana peel that killed a family of 5 in the movie Billy Madisson!

But a very close 2nd a black COUPE4......i kick myself everyday for not buying that thing:vpo: ah well.

o'doyle ruuuuuulllllllleeesss :dancenana:

[Ghia351]

VXII Clubby in red...

[ryno]

There are a few that have a special place in my heart...

1. The VL Walkinshaw..
2. VR/VS GTS - Cherry Black especially
3. VE SSV or VE GTS

Had a VR and loved it, upgraded to the VT and while the VT is a great car just cant connect with it like I did with the VR.. But when the VE SSV rolled down the platform at the launch, it was love at first sight...:drool:

[Greeny34]

Owning a VE GTS I'm a bit biased towards the E series.

Take the VE out of the equation and I'd love to own a VYII GTS sedan (preferably black).
I think only 20 were made and having the 300kW (307kW DIN) C4B callaway enhanced LS1 makes it pretty special.

Rare, tough, modern muscle :)

[chrism697]

i think its a tough question to answer, for its time the VT-VX was an awesome car, and a huge leap ahead of previous models.

however by todays standards its dated and has that typical "doughy" look that was common in late 90's automotive design.

it still looks good and has aged pretty well, but by todays standards i dont think you can beat the VE, maybe the monaro gives it a run but thats about it i think

anyway thats just my opinion

[NickS]

VE GTS.....Toughest thing to hit the bitumen since the banana peel that killed a family of 5 in the movie Billy Madisson!

But a very close 2nd a black COUPE4......i kick myself everyday for not buying that thing:vpo: ah well.

The mans got taste ... :yup:

I nominated the E Series GTS earlier as I don't consider the Coupe 4 to be a Commodore ... however in terms of looks I'd put my C4 ahead of any other Holden.

:D

[BaBarracus]

VX Clubsport (or any HSV for that matter). The combo of the tough looking body kits and the upspec boot garnish, just make them much more cohesive than most.

They just do it for me evertime I see one...... (and the fact that, historically, I am a fairly one eyed Ford guy, and yet was driven to buying one is proof (to me anyway) of thier looks).

I have to say that they look best in Shanghai Mica, and a close second in Phantom Black and you need the R8 wheels.

[mickeyVX350]

Exactly... there's definitely a pattern occurring here. :) I remember when I had my VS ute I used to go on and on about how ugly the new shaped utes were... until I could afford to buy one of my own. :rofl:

Mate, I could buy a VE today, but whilst I have the nicest shape in the shed, it'll stay!

[chrism697]

Mate, I could buy a VE today, but whilst I have the nicest shape in the shed, it'll stay!
So if somebody offered you a straight swap for a VE, would you really say "no"?

[Funky_Munky]

VY Senator in Martini Mica.

Second best looking HSV ever.

[Obsessive]

Definatly a S1 VY Clubsport R8 in hot house green, thats an awesome car, closely followed by the new E-Series R8/GTS tho

[GPT]

Definatly a S1 VY Clubsport R8 in hot house green, thats an awesome car, closely followed by the new E-Series R8/GTS tho

You just said it for me,but in red for both.

[VX2VESS]

CV8Z is still the winner imo.

I look at the ve's, sometimes i like em, sometimes i dont....the back lights on the gts are pretty cool though.

yes cv8z look great shame about the lack of boot space.

VX best looking model sedan.

hate vy-vz rear ends.

love the VE, again rear end still not quite right, but better.. the GTS lights make the rear look much better

[[TWIGGA]]

The Series 2 HSV GTS Coupe gets my vote...

Fell in love the first time i saw it, been my fav car ever since...

[OzExcalibur]

For me it is the VE GTS in Phantom... the shape, the stance, from every angle they just look ready to eat anything that comes near them.

Prior to the VE it would have been the VZ Clubby in white....

[mickeyVX350]

So if somebody offered you a straight swap for a VE, would you really say "no"?

Considering, in my shed is a Devil CV8 with the lot and 30K, I would definately say "no"

Not saying the VE is a bad shape, I like them, but the aggression and sizing of the VT/X is great, the VE's are getting too porky for my 5'7" build, and the reduced car parking space size.

If the swap was a VE for a VT/X SS, i'd definately jump... SO who wants to swap their VE for my 88 Rodeo :confused:

[popeye3dr]

Would have to be the VU utes (biased 100%). VT - VX shape were the better of the pre VE series. The rounded middle body just really did not suit the angled approach of the VY onward, particularly the VZs poor attempt to make the old shape somewhat resemble the VE.

And for all those Opel files out there heres a classic.....makes the aussie VN look dog ugly
http://www.files.bestiales.pl/galeria/gm/bestiales.pl_gm_008.jpg

ah, the old vauxhall senator, and right next to it looks like a LOTUS CARLTON with some wierd wheels;)

[throttlehappy]

those lotus carltons were one of the quickest cars around for there time, still quick today. i reckon they look like a vr/vs with vk headlights

[Alister]

The VT GTS closely followed by the VX SV300.
The VY/VZ HSVs looked good but the rear was a bit crazy.

[popeye3dr]

those lotus carltons were one of the quickest cars around for there time, still quick today. i reckon they look like a vr/vs with vk headlights

as you said, there still a very very quick car today, you can ( well in the uk and europe ) pick them up at reasonable money now days if you can find one, trouble is there getting cheaper for a reason, many parts you just CANNOT buy for them no more engine wise:bawl:

[morpheousSVZ]

i like the look of the VEs but they look abit bulky to me. i love the look of the VY/VZ

[mobile]

http://www.files.bestiales.pl/galeria/gm/bestiales.pl_gm_008.jpg

ah, the old vauxhall senator, and right next to it looks like a LOTUS CARLTON with some wierd wheels;)


that green beasty next to the senator is actually an EVO500 i think they were called, boot spoiler is on motors and goes up and down.

[Holden Man]

VE
VL
VT
VS

Don't forget VK Calais

Ugliest (IMO) any VP !

[Josho]

Another vote for the VX SS

[HARMSY]

Nothing like a good VX wagon with stylish SS boby kit......:hide:

As much as i love the look of the VE GTS/Clubby, i have always looked twice at a clean VS SS dark paint, tastefull set of rims, lowered just enough for the tyres to hug the guards :bow:

[CarlFST60L]

In order
E series HSV
VE SS/SSV
VX Club sport/GTS
VY Club sport
VY/VZ SS

[BLAQSSHEV]

Definately the VZ SS Black Lowered on a set of 20" chromes.

Own one (bias) but would definately prefer VY, VZ, VE HSV series look.

[sparkplug]

#1 - tied first VE SS/HSV and VX SS/HSV
#2 - VL group A

[KPWISHN]

If I could buy a brand new VX GTS I would buy one in a heart beat.:love:

Nothing wrong with the other series but HSV got it just right in the VX HSV's.

Only prob with my VX Clubsport is that it's now 5 years old.:bawl:

[Crusty]

I'm biased but always loved the VY Clubby now I got one woohoo :burnout: