03 BA XT to 06 VE Omega V - Worth $6k changeover?

[dave289]

The ef falcon has a better drive train than the ve. Why do think they are so cheap? you would be disapointed with the ve after the ba. A BA WITH 200,000 ON THE CLOCK IS A MUCH BETTER DRIVE THAN THE VE 6 CYLINDER WHEN BRAND NEW. I HAVE DRIVEN BOTH OMEGA AND CALAIS WHEN BRAND NEW .THE ENGINE AND GEARBOX IS A MAJOR STEP BACKWARDS ON THE BA.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS. If you want a more modern looking car then go the ve, but you will have a less reliable car ,a motor that is a step backwards from where you are and a gearbox that it also a major step backwards over your current ride. You will also have a car that is not put together as well as the one you have now. you will notice this from day one ,while sitting in the drivers seat.when I last sat in my mates ve calais the fuel consumption average read 17. something per 100 kms. my v8 monaro is similiar to this around town. so dont plan on saving any money on fuel.

for the money I would buy the bf ghia and put and xr front end on it . you will then still have some money left for a trip to fiji and have a much better car.good luck.