Should I buy this car?

[Nickhead]

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/vehicle/2008-holden-commodore-4dsedan-sv6-vemy08-137075

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/images/md18544/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/2806/1?t=636894745598523821&w=750&h=0

I fucking love the Commodore. My old one is almost burnt out. 21 years old.

I don't want new, but fucking newer than mine :D

[New World Order]

What about this

https://www.78ta.com/Site/images/banditii.jpg

[Nickhead]

I like, but would rust in six months in this climate :D

[LoneWolf]

Seems pricey for an 11 year old car with 140,000 km on it.

[Nickhead]

Seems pricey for an 11 year old car with 140,000 km on it.

in american eruo's it would be 5200$ :D

[tyecopeland]

If you like it and you have the money to spend on it, sure why not?

[Skyy God]

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/vehicle/2008-holden-commodore-4dsedan-sv6-vemy08-137075

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/images/md18544/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/2806/1?t=636894745598523821&w=750&h=0

I ****ing love the Commodore. My old one is almost burnt out. 21 years old.

I don't want new, but ****ing newer than mine :D

For starters, they’re misspelling color.

Also, I don’t know how many miles 140K is.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Do you buy this piece of shit yet?!

[SAUTO]

does it come with a 6.2 over there?

[vailpass]

Does it burn gas or do you have to use petrol?

[Rain Man]

If you buy it and civilization comes to an end, can you convert it to run on kerosene and kangaroo fat, and attach flame throwers and koala skulls to the front of it? That's how I make my car buying decisions.*


* - Being in the American West, I substitute bison fat for kangaroo fat, and prairie dog skulls for koala skulls.

[In58men]

If you like it and you have the money to spend on it, sure why not?

Shut up Brooke.

[threebag]

The BMW can be had for close to the same money

[Rain Man]

On a sad note, I sold my BMW roadster this month. We ended up with a nearly-new SUV after my wife's father passed away, and we don't need two cars.

First time since 1990 that I haven't owned a two-seat roadster. :(

[mlyonsd]

The answer of course is yes if you plan on putting large chief helmet arrowheads on the front doors.

[Holladay]

I would go with a Pontiac G8, also made by Holden. V-6.0 L. A little bigger and more bad assed. You might be able to get it as a manual transmission. I looked at them before I bought my CTS V, which is manual and love it.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/cadillac/cts/2004/112_0309_2004_cadillac_cts_v/

[Munson]

Only buy it if you can convert it to left-hand drive, and take off that trailer hitch.

[vailpass]

On a sad note, I sold my BMW roadster this month. We ended up with a nearly-new SUV after my wife's father passed away, and we don't need two cars.

First time since 1990 that I haven't owned a two-seat roadster. :(

Is the SUV at least apricot in color?

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Lulz

[Rain Man]

Is the SUV at least apricot in color?

It's more kiwi-skin brown. It's a nice vehicle, an Acura, and it had about 1,500 miles on it when we got it. But the kicker is that we ended up having to buy it. My wife's dad gave it to us because he couldn't drive any more and we needed it to drive him around. He was originally just 'loaning' it to us for that purpose, but the insurance company forced him to sign it over to us after a couple of months of use, or we wouldn't be covered.

However, he didn't update his will, which directed any vehicles to go to some grandkids who are 1,000+ miles away. They viewed our possession as a loan and wanted it to be sold so they could split the money. Honestly, it was a gray area on ownership, and I could see their point, even though the car had been signed over to us for over a year before the will took hold. My wife likes the SUV and it's more or less a new car, and the hassle would fall on us to sell it. So to avoid any family drama we just paid the other relatives the blue book value for it.

But sadly, that forced the end of my roadster era.

[threebag]

It will be nice to sit and eat Vegimite in your car @ lunch

[threebag]

I would go with a Pontiac G8, also made by Holden. V-6.0 L. A little bigger and more bad assed. You might be able to get it as a manual transmission. I looked at them before I bought my CTS V, which is manual and love it.

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/cadillac/cts/2004/112_0309_2004_cadillac_cts_v/

The CTS V is such a nice ride. I love mine

[loochy]

I would go with a Pontiac G8, also made by Holden. V-6.0 L. A little bigger and more bad assed. You might be able to get it as a manual transmission. I looked at them before I bought my CTS V, which is manual and love it.


The G8 is the exact same car as he posted, just with a different badge...

[Rain Man]

It will be nice to sit and eat Vegimite in your car @ lunch

Twenty years later, I still involuntarily gag when I think of the time that I ate Vegemite. I've never had that rotten fish dish from Iceland or wherever, but I have a hard time imagining that it's worse than Vegemite.

[chinaski]

G'Day Mate!

Sure beats riding a Kangaroo!

Looks like a nice car for cruising in the Arvo! Trunk space for fitting your Esky full of Fosters! Enough space to throw a barbie in there for grillin shrimp in the outback, or stocking up at the Vegemite at the store.

Any stereotypes I missed?


LOL.

JK, looks like a badass ride man. Go for it!

[threebag]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSCItf_SRWqiv2vwD39PQCh03GuyRH-QDnRTC02tbnyqCmJ4VXD

[ModSocks]

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/vehicle/2008-holden-commodore-4dsedan-sv6-vemy08-137075

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/images/md18544/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/2806/1?t=636894745598523821&w=750&h=0

I fucking love the Commodore. My old one is almost burnt out. 21 years old.

I don't want new, but fucking newer than mine :D

Talk about irony...i saw one of those on my way in to work this morning. Told my wife it's rare to see one in the U.S. And then a thread about it....weird.

[Bugeater]

does it come with a 6.2 over there?
This

No point in RWD if it's not a V8

[SAUTO]

The G8 is the exact same car as he posted, just with a different badge...

isnt the one pictured actually the same as the SS?

[SAUTO]

This

No point in RWD if it's not a V8

yeah, the chevy SS has a 6.2 and really runs

[Bugeater]

yeah, the chevy SS has a 6.2 and really runs

Would love one of those or a G8GT. Someone here in town actually has a private version of the PPV, would love to know the story behind that.

[Skyy God]

The G8 is the exact same car as he posted, just with a different badge...

Minus all the stupid Pontiac flair.

[Skyy God]

And yes, you should get it.

Life is too short to drive a 21 year old beater.

[loochy]

isnt the one pictured actually the same as the SS?

It's a G8
http://www.2040-cars.com/_content/cars/images/57/276857/001.jpg
https://carimages.com.au/ZpHq3nADk7HA3viH0kWLpx0PpiY=/fit-in/800x540/filters:stretch(FFFFFF)/vehicles/used/2008/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/2008-HOLDEN-COMMODORE-used-1867-U3934-3.jpg

[Randallflagg]

Does it burn gas or do you have to use petrol?



I hear that petrol is much, MUCH better than gas............ :thumb:

[tyecopeland]

Shut up Brooke.

Thanks for your contribution. It was very clever and on point. Make sure to call me fat next time too.

[SAUTO]

It's a G8
http://www.2040-cars.com/_content/cars/images/57/276857/001.jpg
https://carimages.com.au/ZpHq3nADk7HA3viH0kWLpx0PpiY=/fit-in/800x540/filters:stretch(FFFFFF)/vehicles/used/2008/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/2008-HOLDEN-COMMODORE-used-1867-U3934-3.jpg
Can you post up a pic of an SS? I'm pretty sure it's off the same body but has a 6.2 that runs better

[srvy]

For starters, they’re misspelling color.

Also, I don’t know how many miles 140K is.

1 km = .621 miles jot that down.

So the car has about 86992 miles on it.

[loochy]

Can you post up a pic of an SS? I'm pretty sure it's off the same body but has a 6.2 that runs better

Man, Chevy is using some dated styling for this car

https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/imi6UJ1FK684/v0/1000x-1.jpg

[Bugeater]

Can you post up a pic of an SS? I'm pretty sure it's off the same body but has a 6.2 that runs better

Yep, I think the SS was GM's replacement for the G8 after they killed Pontiac. Both based on the Commodore

[MagicHef]

On a sad note, I sold my BMW roadster this month. We ended up with a nearly-new SUV after my wife's father passed away, and we don't need two cars.

First time since 1990 that I haven't owned a two-seat roadster. :(

Ouch. I ended up driving a full size truck for a year and a half after being used to 2 seaters for a decade or so. I just fixed the situation last month by buying a '98 Z3. Couldn't be happier about it.

[SAUTO]

I thought that was it. I almost bought one a couple years ago. Took it for a test drive and the salesman said "man those brembos really work" as the smoke was rolling off then.

It was a fun car.

[Rain Man]

Ouch. I ended up driving a full size truck for a year and a half after being used to 2 seaters for a decade or so. I just fixed the situation last month by buying a '98 Z3. Couldn't be happier about it.

Awesome. What color?

[MagicHef]

Awesome. What color?

Apricot after sitting on the counter for a few months, aka black.

[Skyy God]

1 km = .621 miles jot that down.

So the car has about 86992 miles on it.

I wasn’t being serious, Scurvy.

[srvy]

Im sure you weren't Crave.

[rtmike]

$500 and it’s yours.
I’m gonna keep the wheels since they’re so rare.

Lol

[Skyy God]

Im sure you weren't Crave.

"Im" sure you're not bright enough to understand sarcasm.

[Nickhead]

does it come with a 6.2 over there?
uncertain
Does it burn gas or do you have to use petrol?
petrol is waaaaaaay better :D
The answer of course is yes if you plan on putting large chief helmet arrowheads on the front doors.
hadn't thought of that, good idea :D
Only buy it if you can convert it to left-hand drive, and take off that trailer hitch.
it's called a tow bar :D
G'Day Mate!

Sure beats riding a Kangaroo!

Looks like a nice car for cruising in the Arvo! Trunk space for fitting your Esky full of Fosters! Enough space to throw a barbie in there for grillin shrimp in the outback, or stocking up at the Vegemite at the store.

Any stereotypes I missed?


LOL.

JK, looks like a badass ride man. Go for it!
other than you missed prawns :D
Talk about irony...i saw one of those on my way in to work this morning. Told my wife it's rare to see one in the U.S. And then a thread about it....weird.

im weird like that :D

[srvy]

Maybe but I can spot a jackass who thinks himself something special who is really just a wannabe.

typed with my trusty nose picker using Tapatalk

[Baby Lee]

Does it burn gas or do you have to use petrol?

The block is owlyoomeanieum, if that helps.

[patteeu]

No, it’s too red.

[Nickhead]

Earlier question about 6.2. Apparently that is the V8. :thumb:

[TLO]

Earlier question about 6.2. Apparently that is the V8. :thumb:

Yep.

This one is a V6.

I'd personally be disappointed in a car like that with a V6. Your millage may vary.

[Tombstone RJ]

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/vehicle/2008-holden-commodore-4dsedan-sv6-vemy08-137075

http://www.carcocarsales.com.au/images/md18544/HOLDEN/COMMODORE/2806/1?t=636894745598523821&w=750&h=0

I ****ing love the Commodore. My old one is almost burnt out. 21 years old.

I don't want new, but ****ing newer than mine :D

This is a GM product, correct? If it had the venerable GM 3.8L V6 with the cast iron block, I'd say yes, buy it. Not sure about the 3.6L V6...

[SAUTO]

This is a GM product, correct? If it had the venerable GM 3.8L V6 with the cast iron block, I'd say yes, buy it. Not sure about the 3.6L V6...

Run from the 3.6...

[Hamwallet]

Those come with the supercharged LS’s if you wanted. Holden made Monaro’s and Commodore’s with an option sheet like 1960 muscle cars. It’s very very sad they are gone. You could get a 4 door with an LSA and a 6 speed.

[Nickhead]

well that ended bad :cuss:

apparently there was an 18 year old over the last few weeks wanting to buy but couldn't get financed. dumbe bitch got her parents to loan her the money ROFL

that's okay, i will keep looking :D

actually, the only reason i posted this thread was for the fact i exchanged fondness of the commodore with a poster here. just couldn't recall who it was...

i actually have found many more options in the same price range. i will give it a day or two to see whom responds to my inquiries :D

[Bugeater]

That person was me. You mentioned you had one, i think you posted a pic of it.

[Nickhead]

Already told my wife I was gonna deck it out like the Duke boy's car.

Arrowhead on roof.

15 on the sides.

and Mahomes II on the spoiler.

:thumb:

[SAUTO]

6 or 8?

[Nickhead]

6

[Bugeater]

That looks like the same car in the OP.

[Bugeater]

The 6 got any balls?

[Nickhead]

Similar car. This ones newer with all black interior. Wheels are diff too. And it defo gets up and goes. I’ll need the rear window retinted and a couple scratches touched up but all told is a massive upgrade. Taking it in to my mechanic for a full service as was privately owned.

[Bugeater]

The wife's old Solara (that 007 now owns) had a 32 valve V6 that had some punch to it. Loved driving that car. Nothing beats the rumble of V8 though.

[Nickhead]

The wife's old Solara (that 007 now owns) had a 32 valve V6 that had some punch to it. Loved driving that car. Nothing beats the rumble of V8 though.

i agree, but...

even though i love the body style, i am more for efficiency. not to mention the v8's weren't in my price range :D

[Bugeater]

i agree, but...

even though i love the body style, i am more for efficiency. not to mention the v8's weren't in my price range :D

I feel ya man. Been so long i can't remember for sure, but i think the last car i had with a V8 was my 1974 GTO that i sold for next to nothing back in 1989. And the reasons you mentioned are why. Practicality wins the day.

[Miles]

Similar car. This ones newer with all black interior. Wheels are diff too. And it defo gets up and goes. I’ll need the rear window retinted and a couple scratches touched up but all told is a massive upgrade. Taking it in to my mechanic for a full service as was privately owned.

Show us some pics.

[Nickhead]

I want to tattoo the hood with this, obviously without the white, but me thinks the wife would say 'were not made out of fucking money' ROFL :D

[Bugeater]

Don't clutter up a nice car with shit like that. A small window decal is adequate.

[Nickhead]

Don't clutter up a nice car with shit like that. A small window decal is adequate.

i actually want to get number plates:

PM11KC

[Nickhead]

so get this. upon registering the car's insurance, there are rules to what age groups can buy what type of cars... crazy shit i tell ya.

for whatever the criteria they have set, due to my new purchase of a car, NO ONE under the age of 30 can drive it, under any circumstances.

and no one, regardless of age, can drive it unless their name matches mine or my wifes ROFL

i can't even teach my kids how to drive in my own car LOL