There is plenty of them around. Do something different that isn't on RUclips there is alot of Aussie cars that you can't find on here. Bf F6 would be mad. I'd say review my car but it's the same as the one in this video 😂
The 4 speed automatics are excellent quality in this car.. The gear ratio in the automatics is very smooth and my Holden V6 statesman has already done 425,000 kms with the original running gear.. Try top that in your european bmw's audi's and merc's ! That Buick ecotec v6 was one of the world's best engines' made at the time.
I bought a Heron White 2001 VX Calais (Series 1) in mid 2008 for $3,000 with 155k km on the clock, (fake) woodgrain dash and dual catback exhaust. It hasn't done me wrong and I smile every time I drive it. You really don't need $7,000 to get a solid one, but I did get a good deal on it as one in the condition of mine would go for $5,000. Definitely worth owning and driving if you're fine with 15.5-16.5 l/100 km just day to day driving. About 11-12 l/100 km in the country.
If you're seriously considering buying one, do note that they're thirsty to run and to keep an ear on the supercharger snout when they get to 150k km as they can start to make a grinding noise, meaning a snout rebuild is due, which last time I checked is about $500 for the rebuild kit. Apart from that, they make for a comfortable, fun daily
We've got the eight cylinder Caprice from 2006 same colour. It drives as well today as it did fourteen years ago and in that time it's cost almost zero dollars in repairs. I've driven about 250,000 kms and I still love this comfortable car but being almost eighty and the wife not far behind me, the rego and fuel costs have her wanting a smaller car, maybe a Skoda. It wouldn't be the same, would it?
I’ve owned the VT (model before this) Calais international Super 6 and can tell you from experience that although they are a fun drive you will not be seeing sub 12 second times for less than 4g after spending around $3000 in mods for mine including 1.9: 1 Ratio Roller Rockers and the 2.4 inch Supercharger Pulley and a full exhaust system and extractors I was able to make the best of a 13.2 on the quarter mile. That being said they are comfortable cars and feel quick and I would own one again in a heartbeat, Good review I have now subbed to the channel and would love to see reviews of more similar cheap performance cars.
This makes the BA look so much better. But imagine spending $7,000 on this when you can get a 2012 German built Ford Focus Titanium Turbo Diesel for the same price which can park itself, stop itself and has airbags.
MattBrandCars if the supercharged Sedan was the same year as the Focus, say a supercharged FPV, but the Focus has more torque, and six speed dual clutch. Very good fuel economy.
L67 3800 was very underrated in Australia, Holden detuned and only fitted it with a slushbox in the 2002 Monaro when they discovered it was quicker and handled better than the stickshift 5.7 liter slug V8.
I had a gold one I regret selling mine had a lot of work done it had 320rwhp on 12psi with built 4l60e it lacked traction and surprised a lot of performance cars such as xr6t xr8 ss and some wrx and other “sports cars” like supra mkiv turbo, skyline gtfour
@@CarSauce It's initial life started out as 165kw/224hp & 365nm on the VS Series II Commodore lineup, then later on the VT - VY Series 2 saw power outputs vary from 171kw/232hp (375nm) and 180kw/244hp (380nm) depending on the non HSV & HSV XU6 models. The vehicle itself is nice, but it's overall mechanical condition is a bit to be desired, i've heard rumours this example was severely neglected & needed major work unfortunately. Keep up the good work though !
@@CarSauce Biggest let down was LSD being optional across the board when it would benefit from extra mechanical traction instead of relying souly on traction control 😂
Holden knew all about the 5speed manual behind the L67... that's why they didn't fit one in the CV6 Monaro... because they discovered it was quicker than the 5.7 slug V8. 😂😁😆
@@mael-strom9707 You are wrong. The main reason the L67 only came in 4 Speed auto was to stop hoons dropping the clutch at 6OOOrpm and because the 5 speed Getrag or T5 manual couldn't handle the torque. Especially the low down torque.
He dose know instead of saying 2002 holden Calais he can just call it a vx Calais love peaple who review these cars and only read the book can tell your not a holden guy or a car guy
Lol my tiny little d series Honda civic had more gears then this 😂 also my stock vy Ecotel goes harder then this I reckon like what you said, get an ECU tune it maybe put a bigger cam in it run it on 98 or better put a manual 5 speed 6 speed and a lsd diff and your good to go you’ll be pushing an extra 300hp at the least lol has a lot of potential but stock these motors are crap
Drive different? Different tuning capabilities? There is a reason they offered a supercharged model seperate to the standard 6 cylinder seperate to the V8
Great video mate hoping to see more holdens and fords on here
Much appreciated! Hopefully both Holden and Ford will start giving me cars to review 😜
There is plenty of them around. Do something different that isn't on RUclips there is alot of Aussie cars that you can't find on here. Bf F6 would be mad. I'd say review my car but it's the same as the one in this video 😂
@@liamdeerz would love an FG F6 to drive! I feel they would be bonkers
Mate I have the V6 Berlina. Stock standard with 260000 on the clock. Unbreakable... It is a quick and reliable car. Great review.
U just need to review a VX Commodore S PAC
The 4 speed automatics are excellent quality in this car.. The gear ratio in the automatics is very smooth and my Holden V6 statesman has already done 425,000 kms with the original running gear.. Try top that in your european bmw's audi's and merc's ! That Buick ecotec v6 was one of the world's best engines' made at the time.
@@christopherholden2704 it's still a buick engine ...it has been modified and improved like most engines are from their original inception
@@christopherholden2704 it is buick engine originally modified
I bought a Heron White 2001 VX Calais (Series 1) in mid 2008 for $3,000 with 155k km on the clock, (fake) woodgrain dash and dual catback exhaust. It hasn't done me wrong and I smile every time I drive it. You really don't need $7,000 to get a solid one, but I did get a good deal on it as one in the condition of mine would go for $5,000.
Definitely worth owning and driving if you're fine with 15.5-16.5 l/100 km just day to day driving. About 11-12 l/100 km in the country.
It also came with a limited slip diff from a VY SS, but I'm not wanting to stomp on it in a corner to test it
@@MuscleCarLover Word of advice, avoid this example hahaha
I had the same engine in my 1999 Buick Regal GS in the US. It was a blast to drive!
Those GM 3800 engines are bullet proof and are very forgiving and cheap as chips to modify.
If you read the owners manual, the power button is meant to be used while towing. Not essentially a sport mode at all
Had no idea, but very interesting to know! Thanks 🙂
Haha... power/sport mode... who cares about semasiological deixis linguistics?!! 😂🤣😅😋
is this car still for sale
Just brought one today. 2002 vx l67 spac
Modded L67 in a VY ute with a T56 conversion much more fun.
Sounds like fun!
L67 with T56 in Toyota Corolla AE86... even more fun. 🤣😋
@johnathan smith yes the flywheel needs to mirror balanced to the old flexplate and the the flywheel then installed into correct balance point.
What kinda mods gets u 12 sec for 2 to 3k?
Someone help... I've got a vt supercharged I want to bypass the ac what belt do I need.
You can get quite a bit of hp from the L67 V6, My dad has 317hp in his Supercharged V6 WH Statesman which goes like hell.
Taking notes 📝
If you're seriously considering buying one, do note that they're thirsty to run and to keep an ear on the supercharger snout when they get to 150k km as they can start to make a grinding noise, meaning a snout rebuild is due, which last time I checked is about $500 for the rebuild kit. Apart from that, they make for a comfortable, fun daily
We've got the eight cylinder Caprice from 2006 same colour. It drives as well today as it did fourteen years ago and in that time it's cost almost zero dollars in repairs. I've driven about 250,000 kms and I still love this comfortable car but being almost eighty and the wife not far behind me, the rego and fuel costs have her wanting a smaller car, maybe a Skoda. It wouldn't be the same, would it?
Picked up one with the Gen 3 LS1 V8 with fabric instead of leather... For 5 grand.
Nice job! I can tell you he sold it (a while ago now) for pretty much what he was asking for ;)
@@CarSauce I got it way cheaper than i should have, it is a beast of a car, in really good condition, and just over 200,000km on it. Im super happy.
Would you guys buy a 2002 Holden Commodore Calais?
I would 😉
I’ve owned the VT (model before this) Calais international Super 6 and can tell you from experience that although they are a fun drive you will not be seeing sub 12 second times for less than 4g after spending around $3000 in mods for mine including 1.9: 1 Ratio Roller Rockers and the 2.4 inch Supercharger Pulley and a full exhaust system and extractors I was able to make the best of a 13.2 on the quarter mile. That being said they are comfortable cars and feel quick and I would own one again in a heartbeat, Good review I have now subbed to the channel and would love to see reviews of more similar cheap performance cars.
@@jasonstray9582 Thanks for letting me know! That would have been an awesome car to drive :)
Hope to see you around more often!
I have a VY calais 2002 with LS1 , love the car
I just did, also its the VX II not just the VX :)
If u push the button at the top of the middle seat and fold it down it should have cupholders in it. My vt calais has the same interior
Still Sad I sold My VT Calais with the L67 all those years ago.... it went good with the 10psi pulley
Hopefully I’ll be down in Melbourne later this year, feel like reviewing this cars bullied cousin, the 2009 Omega ex cop car😂
This makes the BA look so much better. But imagine spending $7,000 on this when you can get a 2012 German built Ford Focus Titanium Turbo Diesel for the same price which can park itself, stop itself and has airbags.
I mean, do you want a full sized supercharged sedan or do you want a diesel hatchback? Very different buyers 🙂
MattBrandCars if the supercharged Sedan was the same year as the Focus, say a supercharged FPV, but the Focus has more torque, and six speed dual clutch. Very good fuel economy.
You could get an AE86 Toyota Corolla and drop in an LS1 V8 and still have a bit of cash left over for a picnic rug and basket. 🤣😋
just putting 10 psi pulley on the charger makes it so much more fun
Try 17psi with valve springs, intercooler and 1.9 rockers.
Don't forget to beef up and tune the slushbox a little... and take care in the wet. 😂🤣😋
Don't forget that they finally fixed the IRS properly by this model.
I want to take this motor out of one of these cars tune it up and put it in my 1994 hilux ute
L67 3800 was very underrated in Australia, Holden detuned and only fitted it with a slushbox in the 2002 Monaro when they discovered it was quicker and handled better than the stickshift 5.7 liter slug V8.
I think you’re on about the 5L mate
What is the final speed? what power can you reach?
Love the whine at 0:07
I had a gold one I regret selling mine had a lot of work done it had 320rwhp on 12psi with built 4l60e it lacked traction and surprised a lot of performance cars such as xr6t xr8 ss and some wrx and other “sports cars” like supra mkiv turbo, skyline gtfour
Sounds like loads of fun!
It would have made for a great Buick Regal and Chevrolet Lumina LTZ.
I have the super 6 vy s pac
For omega 1999 3.8l ? How much ?
@@DJGustavoSousa omega wasnt a thing yet but for a calais or an s-pac they go for around 3-8k depending on how clean
who replaced the radio...
and what about the Doug score???
Recently just installed a cold air intake on my exact same Calais, but mines pretty clapped lmao
pwr is for towing champ but owell
that engine sounds amazing lol, how many hp?
Only 235! But for 2002, that was pretty good 😁
@@CarSauce "only 235" 🤣 my car has 125, 1.4 turbo... :(
@@CarSauce It's initial life started out as 165kw/224hp & 365nm on the VS Series II Commodore lineup, then later on the VT - VY Series 2 saw power outputs vary from 171kw/232hp (375nm) and 180kw/244hp (380nm) depending on the non HSV & HSV XU6 models. The vehicle itself is nice, but it's overall mechanical condition is a bit to be desired, i've heard rumours this example was severely neglected & needed major work unfortunately. Keep up the good work though !
@@CarSauce Biggest let down was LSD being optional across the board when it would benefit from extra mechanical traction instead of relying souly on traction control 😂
@@ThomasFG LSD on a commodore is money wasted as they rarely last more then 100.000 KMS IF driven conservatively.
Even better when you get your hands dirty and make it a 5sp manual.
Holden knew all about the 5speed manual behind the L67... that's why they didn't fit one in the CV6 Monaro... because they discovered it was quicker than the 5.7 slug V8. 😂😁😆
@@mael-strom9707 You are wrong. The main reason the L67 only came in 4 Speed auto was to stop hoons dropping the clutch at 6OOOrpm and because the 5 speed Getrag or T5 manual couldn't handle the torque. Especially the low down torque.
Plastic steering wheel?
Easily fixed with universal rubber steering wheel cover from Walmart. 😋
My friend has a caprice which looks looks similar. It’s the only One in russia
Can't wait til 2027
Lol so much bs 🤣
Where’s the Supercharged V6 VT SS?
Got one for me?
Insane is not a word I would describe the super6 , they went ok but you would get chopped by a Magna
Thats not true lol got a l67 myself and they would chop the fuck out of a Magna
They chop falcons when tuned and with better pulley
can't believe i sold my supercharged spac, what an idiot damn I miss that thing
In nz u can buy a mint one for 4k
l + ratio = au falcon better
He dose know instead of saying 2002 holden Calais he can just call it a vx Calais love peaple who review these cars and only read the book can tell your not a holden guy or a car guy
Haha
@@CarSauce 😂😂😂
Lol my tiny little d series Honda civic had more gears then this 😂 also my stock vy Ecotel goes harder then this I reckon like what you said, get an ECU tune it maybe put a bigger cam in it run it on 98 or better put a manual 5 speed 6 speed and a lsd diff and your good to go you’ll be pushing an extra 300hp at the least lol has a lot of potential but stock these motors are crap
seems like alot of work but what do i know 😔i have a 04 volvo running on e85 at 400hp and its on stock automatic transmission/engine lol
The Chevrolet of Australia? how dare you tarnish holdens name like that
Many Holdens wearing the bowtie emblem Downunder... they are cousins of sorts after all. 😁😋
...Most enthusiasts will never forgive GM for stealing $2billion of hard earned Aussie taxpayer's money and closing down manufacturing down under. 🤬😡🤕
I used to have one bro, ls1 with spoiler😧😭😭
They're useless stock, not a good representation of what they're like, $200 mod putting a smaller pulley on changes it completely
Very easily modifiable!
If your gonna buy an Aussie car for engine buy a b series or f series falcon
I've got an FG2 Falcon! Review is on the channel, pretty recent too 😊
bahahha hes asking way to much for 7k!!! i got a black 03 vy calais with red leather seats for 3.5k. wasnt the cleanest but it tidied up very well!
Beautiful cars!
The superchargers use more fuel than the V8 s why bother ?
Drive different? Different tuning capabilities? There is a reason they offered a supercharged model seperate to the standard 6 cylinder seperate to the V8
IV owned both an the V8 uses more maybe the 5.0 around the same
lol 8 grand
Dat's AU $8 grand or PHP 295,300 pesos... 🤣😋