Recent content by Commo64

Assuming it's a V6, check to make sure it isn't rattling on start up or anything, as these are known to have issues with the chains... Also, is it a 5 or 6 speed auto? If it's a 5 speed, they're known to be pretty unreliable and I'd try to steer clear from them... If it's a 6 speed, they're more...

Also, sorry for your loss

You're practically giving it away at $5-6k... Yes it's not covid prices anymore but I'd post it at $10-11k and see if you get any traffic, if not, then drop the price...

They're very hard to come by though... I honestly had never known they existed before seeing this thread... Holden also fitted a few VP Commodores with the 2.3 Turbo 4 cylinder from Saab... The engine made more power than the 3.8, but unfortunately they never went into production...

This is the first time I've ever heard of a 4 cylinder VN Commodore, and it really doesn't seem right at all... I realise NZ got some oddballs like an RB20 VL, but at least that was a 6 cylinder... How much longer did they put 4 cylinders in Commodores (obviously excluding ZB)?

These are also rebadged Isuzu's so you could head to their forums, or FB page for some info...

Not an expert on these cars, but here is a general guide on what to check when buying a used car (there is also a video available, and an off-road vehicle guide on their channel)

I'd test the battery voltage first... If that's all good than follow the advice above

I haven't tbh... Probably because I don't log on and post as much as I once did, though I'm on here occasionally...

Holden did make the Adventra, which can be had with an LS1 V8 and AWD, and they're quite capable with some mods... There's a YouTube channel which takes these cars off-road called "All Terrain Action," and they also have an account on this forum too...

Sorry for your loss. My condolences go to you and your family. As @Fu Manchu said, it's best to put the 308 into the 80's Hilux body, and I reckon you should just keep the VX as a daily, or as a memory of your father... Putting the VX body onto the Hilux is impossible (or very very difficult)...

Not sure

Yep, and most of them are dead unfortunately, except for Australian Ford Forums which has a similar layout to 2005 Just Commodores...

Website: https://web.archive.org/

Just Commodores website back in March 5, 2005 https://web.archive.org/web/20050305191913/http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/