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Old 30-08-2024, 02:16 PM   #571
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Is it just me, or do the last model Commodores, look like good value for money?
Weren't they literally just rebadged Opels, made in Germany?
Are they decent cars? Yes. Ive only driven the base model with the 2 litre as a loan car a few years ago. Well built, decently equipped and go pretty hard. Good value? Probably not.. They werent sold here very long and weren't that popular. Kind of like the Mitsi 380.. Great car, at the wrong time.


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B D, Sorento easy to let go but I'm sure not so easy the SSV.
I have the luxury of not having to let go of my Ford prides but the day will come.
I have a couple of BM's, MSport optioned versions, enjoyed them alot I can't say let me down.
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I've come awful close going late model M2's - they are the M3 of the ol days imo BUT wow, M3's are still ducks guts luv em.
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Like I said we only live once, hard to let go thats our damn heads but you wouldn't regret it once behind the wheel.
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Old 30-08-2024, 11:43 PM   #573
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Are they decent cars? Yes. Ive only driven the base model with the 2 litre as a loan car a few years ago. Well built, decently equipped and go pretty hard. Good value? Probably not.. They werent sold here very long and weren't that popular. Kind of like the Mitsi 380.. Great car, at the wrong time.
They currently seem well priced. Not sure I'd go for the hatch, but the wagons look ok.
Can pick up a 2020 model, with modest k's for under $20k. They mostly seem to be the 2.0L turbo, but I've see the 6's also.

I mean personally, I'd still prefer a Falcon, but to get one under $20k, they're high k, plus 5 years older.
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Old 01-09-2024, 09:17 AM   #575
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I clicked on your link, after looking at the car it showed me this:

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Old 03-09-2024, 08:32 PM   #578
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Just needs the old ‘they don’t make them anymore, only going to go up in value’.
Yeah maybe, but not a high km VE lowered on shit aftermarket rims. Guaranteed the interior is falling apart too.

Overheard someone at work, reckons he had a modified daily driven VR Clubsport build number #1 and was offered $280k for it.
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Old 11-09-2024, 07:06 AM   #580
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What are “project” HQ sedans actually selling for?

I’ve a suspicion that someone I know has overpaid.
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Old 11-09-2024, 08:04 AM   #581
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What are “project” HQ sedans actually selling for?

I’ve a suspicion that someone I know has overpaid.
The word project will be considered..........Couple of good near rust free ones go from 12 to 25 depending on completeness.

Rusty plenum, gutters, rockers and rear quarters, missing pieces 2 to 9.
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Hmm, maybe he didn’t overpay in the current market. Bottoms of rear quarters are perforated, scuttle area looks sound as does roof.

Still, I wonder if these project cars will eventually drop in value given the actual cost of outsourced works to complete - not overlooking the paucity of trades, either.
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Hmm, maybe he didn’t overpay in the current market. Bottoms of rear quarters are perforated, scuttle area looks sound as does roof.

Still, I wonder if these project cars will eventually drop in value given the actual cost of outsourced works to complete - not overlooking the paucity of trades, either.
Perusing HQ to WB vans of late has shown up some well overpriced junk so far.

Recent examples,

12K for a totally rusted out ex show van.

5K for a rusty out rolling shell.

33K for a perfectly restored 202 3 on the floor ex SCC HZ (my pick)

65K to 100k for Sandman copies to the real deal.

Restorable utes seem a little cheaper than the sedans.

1 tonners are good value IMO.

Beauty of the commercials are the full chassis which holds up well to rust and time the half roll out chassis of the sedans and wagons is not a bad bonus to upgrade with as with Chevy stuff.
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$3k for a reasonably complete roller
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This one's been up for all/much of covid and beyond, rust in the very best spots

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...E-AD-14848944/

love the cloth seat inserts

but no sale at that price
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Came across this, in NSW.

Looks very tidy and original for $3,500.

The red is a bit much, but I'm almost tempted..

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Complete but is it rust free ???

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This one's been up for all/much of covid and beyond, rust in the very best spots

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...E-AD-14848944/

love the cloth seat inserts

but no sale at that price
What price ??
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Says $14,300 when I click the link.
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Complete but is it rust free ???
It's a 70's Holden, and you're asking if it has rust?
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I read on here that some having issues with carsales.com.Nothing has changed for me, and I do not have a login/membership - just visiting and browsing
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It's a 70's Holden, and you're asking if it has rust?
Not all do depending on location but at $3 000 complete or otherwise I would expect it (big time) in seriously hard to fix area's.
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Be still my beating heart. That price does not seem to want to fall. 33K

For the 2 Holden panel vans fans on this forum.

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2 tonner anyone. under 10.

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Franco, don't tell anyone. 5K and RWC regoed.

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Now that is a good value car, will sell very quickly I expect. Very surprised how tidy the interior is, they usually flog out very quickly.
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If that was an L67 that would be mint,

Great value though at $5K with RWC
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If that was an L67 that would be mint,

Great value though at $5K with RWC
I must admit, I thought it was an V8 at first, I didn't look close enough. Would love a white two tone WL V8 statesman. OTR, headers, cats, exhaust, mafles tune and away you go. Get so much more bang for buck than the windsor. Would be my ultimate daily besides a V8 Sportman in two tone white or burgendy.
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Rebuilt donk makes for turn key savings and drive
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...E-AD-16896749/

Lick of paint
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...E-AD-17285515/

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