Sorry, but the XR6T is going for an SSV...

[cool65]

Mate,
with only 6 weeks to go for orion release (motor show), you should have stayed on the meds. Hope you don't lose too much on it when you trade up in a couple of months
cheers

[burnz]

AERON let me know how your diff goes in 100k
it is manufactured by "lon"
lon's engineering makes the v6 alloytek (outsourced)
the ZF 6 speed ford (outsourced)
VE onward's contract for diff's dana not renewed.
ford thinking the same but diff contract till august 2008 (renewal pending)

[Jock260]

Nice pick up mate, Make sure you check up on oil consumption and Diff problems. Ive seen ya around on LS1Forums.com so you should get alot of info from the boys over there.

[red_hotxr6]

Ooops...

[RATT]

Originally Posted by Aeron

Well, after having my 2004 XR6T for almost 4 years its time for it to move on. I went out today to "have a look" at a few VE SSV's.....................and I ended up buying one. Its 2nd hand, 13,000Kms, Sep 2006 model in this colour...


Im sorry, but Its so much nicer to drive than the XR6T. And its easy to drive too. It may not have as much peak power as my XR6T (its has a flash tune) but low to mid range is better and so is the interior.

Dont get me wrong, I'll always go for Ford in motorsport (V8Supercars) but when it comes to road cars, I like both Red and Blue.

So yeh, I pick it up some time this week.

Hi mate. Congrats on the purchase of what is a great bang for your buck sedan. It's sad to see the T go but that's the way things are.

[MITCHAY]

Very nice mate. Wouldn't mind a VE SSV myself.

[T3ts50]

Top choice. Had one sitting behind me on the monash the other day thought I could see myself driving one of these. SS and Senator are the only VEs I really like.

[Buddy 1]

Gratz Mate

Yeah they are a nice ride, I took a manual SS for a drive approx 8 months ago & found the Handling Excellent, Gearbox Notchy & found myself in the wrong gear a few times though Engine so Wonderful it did not matter.

I also found it to be a bit claustrophobic when compared to a Falcon (was black leather inside) maybe that had something to do with it?

Things changed a short time after & I found myself after a Ute otherwise I may have bought one in RedHot

Enjoy it & make sure you let all of us know how it drives & economy etc etc after you have had it awhile.

[discus177]

24 hour time for those VE people.

Everything remains the same for [Am] from 0100-1200, from 12pm there after it's as follows.

1pm = 1300
2pm = 1400
3pm = 1500
4pm = 1600
5pm = 1700
6pm = 1800
7pm = 1900
8pm = 2000
9pm = 2100
10pm = 2200
11pm = 2300
12pm = 0000

Don't have time to explain it, off to mates house.

Cheers

[|||]

i remember when ssv stood for sydney special vehicles and they made poor mans hsvs

[TZENU]

Congrats on the purchase... SO will we see this on the skidpan??? :

[Force6]

Originally Posted by |||

i remember when ssv stood for sydney special vehicles and they made poor mans hsvs

Now the store is just full of MX-5s : I've never seen them have any business.

[TheSneakiness]

Originally Posted by discus177

24 hour time for those VE people.

Everything remains the same for [Am] from 0100-1200, from 12pm there after it's as follows.

1pm = 1300
2pm = 1400
3pm = 1500
4pm = 1600
5pm = 1700
6pm = 1800
7pm = 1900
8pm = 2000
9pm = 2100
10pm = 2200
11pm = 2300
12pm = 0000

Don't have time to explain it, off to mates house.

Cheers

Good call.

[Steffo]

Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy!

[blueoval]

Aeron - Im not biased to what people drive (blue vs red that is)

I hope you enjoy. Just make sure you can photoshop sister kelly when we need it. :

[Bucket]

Enjoy dude! Hell, it's your money at the end of the day

[Aeron]

Originally Posted by RATT

Hi mate. Congrats on the purchase of what is a great bang for your buck sedan. It's sad to see the T go but that's the way things are.

G'Day Dean,

Yeh, it's sad to see the T go. They are a great car! Im just after a change.

[Aeron]

Well, I pickup the SSV tomorrow morning
And Falcon is going tomorrow morning :( :( :( :(

[Conrad]

All i can say is...

[CADSKY]

sorry mate but u shoulda saved your pennies for an orion xr8!!

seriously, that ssv, although 2nd hand musta still cost ya in the mid-high 30's. the new xr8 would have only been an extra 10g's

oh well its your money, good luck with it mate

[Aeron]

Originally Posted by swan_ford

sorry mate but u shoulda saved your pennies for an orion xr8!!

seriously, that ssv, although 2nd hand musta still cost ya in the mid-high 30's. the new xr8 would have only been an extra 10g's

oh well its your money, good luck with it mate

Hahahahaha!!! If you can find an SSV with 13,000Kms for mid-high 30's you're doing very very well.

If I want an Orion, I’ll buy one 4 years. Just because im buying a Holden doesn't mean I’ll always have it. For example, I had a Commodore before my XR6T.

[msnealo]

Originally Posted by Aeron

Hahahahaha!!! If you can find an SSV with 13,000Kms for mid-high 30's you're doing very very well.

If you can find just an SS you'll be doing well!

[devilcv8]

Originally Posted by myts

but the time is 24hr mode only,

Just checked my SSV, and the time is 7:40pm. not 24 hour time at all.

[CADSKY]

Originally Posted by Aeron

Hahahahaha!!! If you can find an SSV with 13,000Kms for mid-high 30's you're doing very very well.

haha yes well i think you get my point :

[Wally]

Originally Posted by discus177

24 hour time for those VE people.

Everything remains the same for [Am] from 0100-1200, from 12pm there after it's as follows.

1pm = 1300
2pm = 1400
3pm = 1500
4pm = 1600
5pm = 1700
6pm = 1800
7pm = 1900
8pm = 2000
9pm = 2100
10pm = 2200
11pm = 2300
12pm = 0000

Don't have time to explain it, off to mates house.

Cheers

I don't know about the military time option, mine is in normal 12 hour am/pm format. Probably just a matter of selecting the format via the HMI.

Insofar as the car, well even though mine sprung a fuel leak on the first day, it hasn't missed a beat since (16 months). No diff problems, no oil loss, no nothing....except the bloody Bluetooth has a mind of it's own.

The intervals between services is a bonus.

[SpoolMan]

Congrats on the new ride Aerron, I hope it brings you much pleasure.

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Originally Posted by BionicGT

Hope your VE is not a lemon like my Caprice is. The 6sp auto boxes are also rubbish. Have a look at LS1 forums and you'll see the VE/WM Holdens have a few design/reliability issues.

BionicGT i hear you on that one, Rod got 2 of them (Caprice) in short disaster, limp home mode, jump starts, flat battery's, screens not working, electrics cutting out while driving, auto takes of in 2nd sometimes, 2 different side skirts..lol. the electrics and the paint matching is pathetic.

[vanman_75]

lad i work with 2 motors 2 steering pumps and a new rack at 20 thou but i think he got a lemon . i dont support your decision but hey someone has to buy them.who else can we beat at bathurst lol .and good luck .they look good in black.

[Gabbs]

I took a calais v for a drive when the first came out and almost bought one except when I added it all up I decided to spend my money more wisely.
The 6 litre is a really nice motor with plenty of power on tap when you need it.
Who knows might pick one up second hand down the track. :

[HSE2]

Congrats on owning the best stock V8 on the market.

Calais V series fan myself but the SSV is a nice ride, Sounds like a good buy too. Look forward to hearing how it goes.

[WASP]

Originally Posted by HSE2

Congrats on owning the best stock V8 on the market.

Calais V series fan myself but the SSV is a nice ride, Sounds like a good buy too. Look forward to hearing how it goes.

My feelings also. Congratulations Aeron you have yourself a great car, especially for the money.