Are VY Commodores any good?
The Reliable Deal To drive a Vy Commodore to the shops, or to the Qld border, is the same comfort experience. It rides well, has excess power for any road, is very comfortable and spacious, what more can I say. It uses 10.5litres around home, crashes to only 7.2litres on a trip, just does the business.
What model is a 2004 Holden ute?
In 2004, Holden replaced the venerable V6 with a 3.6-litre Alloytec unit. The Australian-assembled Ute was to be sold in the United States as the Pontiac G8 ST starting in 2009 alongside the four-door Commodore-based G8 sedan….
| Holden Ute | |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Holden Commodore utility |
When did VY Series 2 start?
(Series II: August 2003 – August 2004) The VY represents another large investment by Holden, with refinements to body structure, powertrain and chassis dynamics delivering appreciable improvements in performance, ride, handling, safety and build quality.
What year were VY Commodores made?
2002
The Holden Commodore (VY) is an executive car that was produced by Holden from 2002 to 2004. It was the third iteration of the third generation of the Commodore.
What year did the VY Commodore come out?
The VY launched in 2002 was the second major update of the VT and brought with it further refinements to the body, powertrain and chassis which reaped rewards in improved performance, ride and handling, and safety.
How many Vy Utes were made?
500 such wagons were produced for Series I, and 350 for Series II. The VY was the last Commodore to use the 3.8-litre Ecotec V6 engines.
What engine is in a VY Commodore?
| Holden Commodore (VY) | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | V6 3.8 L 152 kW (204 hp): ECOTEC 3.8 L 171 kW: (229 hp) Supercharged V8 5.7 L 225 kW (302 hp): Gen III LS1 5.7 L 235 kW (315 hp): Gen III LS1 5.7 L 245 kW (329 hp): Gen III LS1 |
| Transmission | 5-speed Getrag 260 manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions |
How can you tell if VY is Series 2?
There will be a chrome strip along the bottom of the boot lid, a series 2 badge on the back. It will also have the sun glass holder with map lights between the sun visors and cruise control is standard as are front power windows. Under the bonnet the series 2 will also have studs on the strut towers for a strut brace.
What kind of engine does a Holden Ute have?
The standard 5.7-litre V8 engine was fitted with a twin exhaust system that increased peak power to 235kW, while the 5.7-litre V8 for the SS Ute received a higher-output tune and the engine bay was fitted with a front strut brace for greater rigidity.
When did the Holden VY ute come out?
Released in October 2002, the Holden VY Series I (VY.I) Ute was a two-door, rear-wheel drive utility. Manufactured in Elizabeth, South Australia, the VY Ute was available with 3.8-litre V6 and 5.7-litre V8 engines.
Is the Holden VY the same as the Holden SS?
It is identical to the VY SS in appearance and still looks sleek in 2017. It averages roughly 12.3L/100km in suburban areas which is excessive by modern car standards, but for those who do not drive heaps the cheaper servicing, plentiful parts and reliability more than make up for it.
How much does a Holden Commodore VY cost?
I purchased a genuine 1 owner, log book history & purchase documentation, 2003 Holden Commodore 25th Anniversary VY II w/ 72000 kms in near perfect condition for $3950.00 I wasn’t in the market for one, but this one came up & I snapped it up at 8.30 am, after being listed for less than 40 mins