Looking back, was the VT Commodore better than the AU falcon

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Originally Posted by Jag530G

I reckon one of the little annoyances you'll have in 20 years time with VEs is with all the running changes over the 7 year model life, buying parts will be a bit of a pain. It won't be a case of what model Commodore, or even what year, you will virtually have to go shopping with your VIN.

Cheers, Matthew

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Pretty well have to do that now Matt, not too many clued up Parts guys left....

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Originally Posted by IJ.

Pretty well have to do that now Matt, not too many clued up Parts guys left....

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Well done, you got the thread to five pages!!!!!! ;)

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Originally Posted by Marco

I reckon in 20 years from now I'll be one of those strange people who have accumulated many examples of the same type of car; in my case, VE Commodores :)

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I currently have 2 VT2 Commodores. I have owned 3 all up, 2 of which LS1 and an ecotec, all great cars
I also currently have 2 BA2 Falcons, Ive owned 3 all up, turbo 6, Boss V8 and I6
Ive owned 3 EL falcons, currently own none, tickford 6, two V8s

But Im happiest to say, Ive owned 0 X AU falcons. I wasnt that silly :)

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Originally Posted by Jag530G

I reckon one of the little annoyances you'll have in 20 years time with VEs is with all the running changes over the 7 year model life, buying parts will be a bit of a pain. It won't be a case of what model Commodore, or even what year, you will virtually have to go shopping with your VIN.

Cheers, Matthew

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Assuming you can get parts...

I remembered a funny mate of mine had an AU2 Fairmont which was undoubtably the best car on the road, so good infact it didn't kill the gearbox what he did neutral to drive rev limiter one wheel skids......

Have to be honest though that car copped a fair hiding (I had it airborne and bottomed out one night) and never broke anything so must be reasonably well made.

I like both. VT shape has aged well. AUIII XR8 would be a good substitute for VXII SS. I'm quite partial to AU Fairlane and LTD.

Huh? Someone liked the AU Fairlane?!

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Originally Posted by Marco

Huh? Someone liked the AU Fairlane?!

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These guys did

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I used to have an AUII XR8. It was optimisticly rated at 200 flywheel kw and didn't feel any quicker than a 182kw BA 6cyl, but sounded awesome. The double wishbone IRS craps on Holden's semi-trailing arms from great heights and the double wishbone front end is well set up too. They steer and handle better than VT-VZ commodores, and have much more rigid bodies that don't creak going up driveways. With more power and better looks they would have been a good car.

The non-XR live axle ones drive like a horse and cart, but they're reliable and the big six wafts along nicely. Taxi fleets loved em. No-one else did. If I wanted a cheap beater for the daily grind I'd buy an AU on LPG and drive till the wheels fall off...

It's been noted elsewhere that BA wagons on gas will be the next cult car........

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Originally Posted by Marco

I reckon in 20 years from now I'll be one of those strange people who have accumulated many examples of the same type of car; in my case, VE Commodores :)

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You could say thats me now. Except Ive accumulated VL Commodores. :lol:

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Originally Posted by zorro

It's been noted elsewhere that BA wagons on gas will be the next cult car........

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Older Commodore and Falcon wagons have great space. Shame there's not modern versions.

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Originally Posted by Marco

Commodore, no question, plus half a day's work with some polish and wax and if I could stretch, a nice second hand set of 17s. The VT is still a good looking car today, especially if you can find one that was in one of the nicer colours like Bermuda blue, Raven, Phantom, Valencia, Heron, or the dark green or blue-greencolours that I've forgotten the name of.

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Yep, the dark green is a nice colour. This is my parents VT I Berlina in Capricorn Mica. It even looks like Raven black in some light conditions / angles Gets a polish with the Menzerna polish and Dodo wax every Xmas.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...xec/VTWed2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/87vlexec/VT3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/87vlexec/VT2.jpg

My VY SS ute reflection in the paint finish

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5048091616.jpg

Sorry if I over posted with the pics.

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Originally Posted by VL Executive

Yep, the dark green is a nice colour. This is my parents VT I Berlina in Capricorn Mica. It even looks like Raven black in some light conditions / angles Gets a polish with the Menzerna polish and Dodo wax every Xmas.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...xec/VTWed2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/87vlexec/VT3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v157/87vlexec/VT2.jpg

My VY SS ute reflection in the paint finish

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5048091616.jpg

Sorry if I over posted with the pics.

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nice car but a must mod in my opinion is the series 2 clear rear lights. The orange set from series 1 look out of place.

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Originally Posted by Solone

nice car but a must mod in my opinion is the series 2 clear rear lights. The orange set from series 1 look out of place.

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Agreed, the clear rear indicators and side markers are much better.

In 1998 I hired a Capricorn Mica VT Calais from Avis and drove from Melbourne to Dampier in WA. Fav colour for the VT, was a great car and a great trip.

Cheers, Matthew