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calaisturbo.com.au - Will VL Turbo's increase in Capital Value

Started by nzvlturbo · 26 Aug 2004 · 54 replies

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nzvlturboArchived member
Hi All, with the new release of the alloytech HFV6 engine, and rumours that this engine will be used in a new Alfa Romeo in Turbo configuration (260 Kw). Will we see a turbo version in the new VZ Commodore range or from HSV? Well I hope so! and one would think that Holden would want a car to go head to head with the BA Ford turbo XR6. But the really intresting point of this is, when Holden re-released the Monaro, prices for previous Monaro models jumped thru the roof, as these became more desireable.Will the same happen to the VL turbo we all love? Anyones thoughts on this question? Keep on boost'n , Kris
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TREVAArchived member
i doubt it
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duz360Archived member
hope not. thats why theyre so good. bang for your buck
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nzvlturboArchived member
So what is the average price for a Factory 5 speed VL Turbo in Ozzy? Over here in NZ they are pretty hard to come across and VL's with RB20det transplants are over $10,000.00 (NZ$) for an average condition one.
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duz360Archived member
i just bought a berlina turbo with motor in pieces for $2500. full calais options lsd Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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Dump_PipeArchived member
Hahahha increase in price hahah very amusing.
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SteveArchived member
hahahahahahahahaha Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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HDTCALArchived member
Holdens best move was they did a deal with nissan back in 1986 still today the RB30ET is a advanced motor,Plus the shape of a VL is so sexy compared to new cars out there today. I'll say if you have a rare VLT now it would be worth alot to the right buyer i guess Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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OldGoldArchived member
VL's won't go up in value for a long time. They will eventually, but no time within the next 10-15 years I reckon, if anything they'll drop in value in the near future as imports get cheaper people are unlikely to pay 10-12 for a calais turbo if they can get a skyline for the same price... which I'm sure one day will happen
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PetrosArchived member
youll be suprised the market for the vl's goes up and down depending on the new p plater season each year. they are a HOT item
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VLT_RB30Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by OldGold VL's won't go up in value for a long time. They will eventually, but no time within the next 10-15 years I reckon, if anything they'll drop in value in the near future as imports get cheaper people are unlikely to pay 10-12 for a calais turbo if they can get a skyline for the same price... which I'm sure one day will happen So very true.
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slaveArchived member
John Crennan said there is no plans to use the HFV6 in any of his cars..
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OldGoldArchived member
VLTs are good cars but they're not going to appreciate in value by a noticable amount any time soon
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.lozArchived member
will never happen...
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Miz_VL_TurboArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by OldGold VLTs are good cars but they're not going to appreciate in value by a noticable amount any time soon Agreed. They are relatively cheap for the amount of power they put out, and don't cost much to get moving.
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KILLABArchived member
we will always have dreamers though asking too much
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SLY-PSIArchived member
Im thinking that the "supply & demand" factor comes into this. There will be a market for vlt's for a long time to come due to the fact that most young guys/girls have to try the Vlt phenomenon(spelling ) atleast once in their lives. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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VLT_RB30Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by KILLAB we will always have dreamers though asking too much Yes for every 2-3 decent priced VLT that come up 4 sale in the car section, there is a dreamer not far behind.
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BaxArchived member
I wouldn't say that they will never go up, because they definately will, as long as somebodys willing.. And lets face it- each year theres less chance that theres going to be a nice clean unmodified vl around.. Not to mention some of the prices around now 15k-20k and upwards.. It'll be a slow rise but I reckon they will go up. As for this turbocharged v6.. eek *shudders*
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boostncalaisArchived member
In the sunday times autotrader (WA) there was a VL turbo for 3k, rebuild with a T04, 3" after market etc, LSD diff but the gear box was blown and all they wanted was $3k.... it was gone by 10am! *******s, I would have grabbed it for sure!
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