Almost 2 in 5 VF Holdens sold with a v8

[ringram]

Since the heavily revised new VF Commodore went on sale in mid-2013 37 per cent of the Commodores sold have been fitted with a high performance V8 - either the 6.0-litre version in regular Commodores or the 6.2-litres fitted to HSV variants.

It’s believed to be the highest share of V8s in the Commodore’s 26-year history and is indicative of the popularity of the brand to motoring enthusiasts and those wanting an affordable, large, practical car that’s fun to drive.

“We’re selling a rich mix of cars – high end cars and V8s,” said Holden’s executive director of sales and marketing, Philip Brook.

About half of the Holden Commodore Utes sold is fitted with a V8, while the sedans and wagons are increasingly being chosen by private buyers with the higher output engine.

“It’s a strong mix of V8s,” said Brook, who puts it down to the driving experience and a healthy Australian appetite for performance cars.

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/v8s-now-37-per-...

[ARAF]

People thinking that a final edition, high volume car may become a collectors item in the future?

[ringram]

Im sure they are correct

[motomk]

In yesterdays newspaper they mentioned they had sold 1300 HSV GTS cars since last September. Don't think I have seen that many around. I can believe 2 in 5 are V8s though, there are a lot of them around.

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/ford-falco...

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/holden-recall...

[ARAF]

ringram said:

Im sure they are correct

The difference between here and there, is that they are never high volume here, so depreciation should be fairly slow (once the VAT is knocked off).

You only have to look at the Sapphire Cosworth. £19500 new, yet 20 years later the only ones that can achieve that price now, are the ones that haven't been enjoyed.

[ringram]

Since when was a ford 4cyl worth anything in any way shape or form in any case?

Id suggest the Holden's wont hold their value as well, but the HSV stuff should.
Well at least capped to the downside anyway.

Be interesting to see what comes out in 2016/2017 suggestion is FWD crap based on impala type platform.
With HSV doing a RWD performance sedan (Maybe CTS-V type of thing)

Ute looks dead though.

[MyM8V8]

I said a couple of years ago on here that the chances to own an honest V8 powered car are diminishing fast. Coupled together with the demise of Holden in 2017, Ringram has just ordered one of the last Maloos, I think Ozzies are getting the message too.

When I get to Oz next, I might have to jump on the wagon too???

[ringram]

Do some calcs mate if you are looking at the ute. I think you will find the VX price pretty compelling.
Especially when its on the road pricing all up cost uk delivery, 3 year warranty, & less VAT for commercial.

I looked at loads of options, all of them requiring a lot of messing around and there wasnt really any cost savings.
Add to that you can have an "official" uk spec Maloo maybe one of the only one's then there wanst much more to be done.

The only sad aspect was/is the wait time...

[Jader1973]

In terms of volume they aren't selling as many but in terms of % they are selling at a high level. e.g. 20k is 33% of 60k but only 20% of 100k. Sales spin at work

This is because of the drop off in fleet sales, which are V6s mainly, although plod buy SSs. Private sales have always had good % of V8s. Cashed Up Bogans love them

Personally I got a V6 Calais V in April - I'm changing it for an SS in July. V8s are just more fun

[ringram]

Yeah the v6 was a shocking move mate

Never do that again!

[ARAF]

Jader1973 said:

In terms of volume they aren't selling as many but in terms of % they are selling at a high level. e.g. 20k is 33% of 60k but only 20% of 100k. Sales spin at work

This is because of the drop off in fleet sales, which are V6s mainly, although plod buy SSs. Private sales have always had good % of V8s. Cashed Up Bogans love them

Personally I got a V6 Calais V in April - I'm changing it for an SS in July. V8s are just more fun

Does that make you a 'cashed up bogan' I wonder.

You must really miss the V8 soundtrack, to change after such a short time.

[MyM8V8]

ringram said:

Do some calcs mate if you are looking at the ute. I think you will find the VX price pretty compelling.
Especially when its on the road pricing all up cost uk delivery, 3 year warranty, & less VAT for commercial.

I looked at loads of options, all of them requiring a lot of messing around and there wasnt really any cost savings.
Add to that you can have an "official" uk spec Maloo maybe one of the only one's then there wanst much more to be done.

The only sad aspect was/is the Vauxhall badge...

[ringram]

That's easily fixed though as most of it is hsv except bonnet and rear. Interior and sides are ask hsv maloo

[Jader1973]

ARAF said:

Jader1973 said:

In terms of volume they aren't selling as many but in terms of % they are selling at a high level. e.g. 20k is 33% of 60k but only 20% of 100k. Sales spin at work

This is because of the drop off in fleet sales, which are V6s mainly, although plod buy SSs. Private sales have always had good % of V8s. Cashed Up Bogans love them

Personally I got a V6 Calais V in April - I'm changing it for an SS in July. V8s are just more fun

Does that make you a 'cashed up bogan' I wonder.

You must really miss the V8 soundtrack, to change after such a short time.

Well, I work for GMH, and in our company lease scheme I can get an SS for less than a Calais V and the saving almost pays for the extra fuel costs

That and I do miss the sound of a V8.

And because of the kms I do I'm currently getting a new car every 3~4 months or so....the next SS will be my 4th VF

[SturdyHSV]

Jader1973 said:

In terms of volume they aren't selling as many but in terms of % they are selling at a high level. e.g. 20k is 33% of 60k but only 20% of 100k. Sales spin at work

This is because of the drop off in fleet sales, which are V6s mainly, although plod buy SSs. Private sales have always had good % of V8s. Cashed Up Bogans love them

Personally I got a V6 Calais V in April - I'm changing it for an SS in July. V8s are just more fun

This was my first thought, they've sold fewer VFs, so the %age of V8s is higher as there'll always be some CUBs who just want one, us lot included

[ARAF]

Jader1973 said:

Well, I work for GMH, and in our company lease scheme I can get an SS for less than a Calais V and the saving almost pays for the extra fuel costs

That and I do miss the sound of a V8.

And because of the kms I do I'm currently getting a new car every 3~4 months or so....the next SS will be my 4th VF

4th? That's just plain greedy!