i've never posted in this section (because ive never owned another car apart from a vl ) but im curious on peoples thoughts i could get a pretty neat and tidy 96 VS SS for about 6500 or i could go a VR Senator for 6990, but the senator could probably use some paint, aircon regas, and a new exhaust id prefer a car that i dont have to worry about doing anything to get it up to scratch discuss Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Not having to do work on a car is a good thing... just get in and enjoy. I'd probably do that. If you feel like doing some work though I'd always drop back a year or two to get a higher model car as it will always be worth more (VR senator over VS SS) I ended up getting the mrs a super tidy VR Caprice (Leather, 5.0 etc) for what you would pay for a VS Statesman (No Caprice options) and the caprice is worth more than the later model statesman plus its a nicer car.

hhmmmm any opinions on rims that would suit im thinking ve supersports but maybe something smaller

VZ R8 wheels look good on a VR-VS Series Commodores and there not very common either... I was going to put a set on my VS Senator when I had it but couldnt find a set There 19" aswell so they will ride nicely... Trust me I had 20's and theymay look nice but they ride like crap. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

vx and vy gts wheels are by far the best shape/style rim that suits the vn/vs shape ^^ my old 1, its a vp ss but u get the jist! Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Yea just went and drove the ss. Seemed alright needs new windscreen 6 months rego for 6gs. Also went and looked at a wrx but just a perve. Wants 8500

in melb but looks real nice and fairly cheap for condition and wheels http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Ca...AdIdZ251483009 (http://melbourne.gumtree.com.au/c-Cars-Vehicles-Motorbikes-Parts-cars-vs-ss-black-series-2-W0QQAdIdZ251483009)

So gangster .

go the ss, an old senator is an old hsv with poor security and high theft rates, plus harder to resell imho hsv buyers get really picky

Quote: Originally Posted by malpaso [View Post] i've never posted in this section (because ive never owned another car apart from a vl ) but im curious on peoples thoughts i could get a pretty neat and tidy 96 VS SS for about 6500 or i could go a VR Senator for 6990, but the senator could probably use some paint, aircon regas, and a new exhaust id prefer a car that i dont have to worry about doing anything to get it up to scratchdiscuss You answered your own question At the end of the day although the Senator is a cooler looking car it won't be any faster, and if it needs paint you are up for big $$$ Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Quote: Originally Posted by NZ EVLHSV [View Post] You answered your own question At the end of the day although the Senator is a cooler looking car it won't be any faster, and if it needs paint you are up for big $$$ yeah I just wanted to see what people thought, and any info that might keep me away from them haha. I made that mistake with the vl. I drove the ss but it needs a new windscreen. I could splurge and get a vx ss instead Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

For the price of a VX SS id just buy a VX Clubby Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

best thing i done for the vl recently, is get a vn as a daily put gas in it, and drive it