VN or VP - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

HotWired87 · 20-03-2005, 03:33 PM

Hey guys,

Just wondering which would be a better buy, the V6 VN or VP, ive heard that he VN V6 has a few problems so is it better to go with the VP

Cheers

SpLiT · 20-03-2005, 05:37 PM

VP series 2 is the way to go as they had the best engine out of the lot of them and they look better as well in my opinion

folden@308 · 20-03-2005, 06:45 PM

i couldnt agree more go the series 2 much better design on the electrics you can nearly wet them with out a mayjor breakdown,,,,,,nearly,,,,,,

mark · 21-03-2005, 09:19 PM

yep
vp series 2..
don't buy the vn series 1, they all seem to suffer the death rattle (timing chain)
vn series 2 got the vp update enging.

Fooksy · 22-03-2005, 10:59 PM

VP II definetly, apart from the mechanical issues with the VN abovementioned.... the VP looks alot better aswell

Rob

VQST80 · 23-04-2005, 12:59 AM

Vp series 2!
Just dont like banging off the limiter!

gngtho · 23-04-2005, 02:25 PM

yep vp2 is better, the only thing it suffers from like the others is still the elc window controll the buttons for some reason wear out like crazy but thats minor to the problems of the other vn' and vp's.

evil_ss · 23-04-2005, 07:30 PM

far out funny you mention that gngtho as i always comment on how good mine work.Havnt been replaced from original.I think its a freak car lol as people ar always commenting on how good nick its in for its age

Group 3 · 26-04-2005, 02:57 AM

i'd pick the vp2 aswell , evil ss my cousin had the vps calais and he allwys had problems with the power window switches on the back doors

evil_ss · 26-04-2005, 08:33 PM

shit really i must be lucky then, they run better than a ba fairmont i took for a test drive!!!

Group 3 · 26-04-2005, 10:13 PM

take the xr6 4 a test drive it should have the same power as the calais and i know the calais is luxury

gngtho · 27-04-2005, 04:45 PM

evil ss you are damn lucky i have come across loads of people who their cars suffer from this prob, vp's in the front switches, and na fairlanes in the back left hand switches.

evil_ss · 27-04-2005, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Group 3

take the xr6 4 a test drive it should have the same power as the calais and i know the calais is luxury

the xr6 has the same power as the fairmont i took for the day.(same engine).Yeah i know i must be very lucky!.Now that youve said that theyll prob **** up next week!

gngtho · 29-04-2005, 11:45 PM

Naa they wont just keep them cleen and free of dust and you'll have nothing to worry about.

H?T 87 go with the VP

20-03-2005, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
SpLiT Super Moderator Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chermside, brisbane, QLD Ride: vh commodore, vp commodore Posts: 2,836	VP series 2 is the way to go as they had the best engine out of the lot of them and they look better as well in my opinion __________________ New - VH 304 with N20 - 382rwhp without gas SKIT58 OLD VH SL/E 308 on giggle OVH308 355's are like belly buttons everyone has one and all they are good for is collecting dust

20-03-2005, 06:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
folden@308 makit fit makit go hard Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: wa Ride: HQ gts Posts: 349	i couldnt agree more go the series 2 much better design on the electrics you can nearly wet them with out a mayjor breakdown,,,,,,nearly,,,,,, __________________ http://au.geocities.com/folden308/revingthemup.html check out my toys go hard or go home

22-03-2005, 10:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fooksy Deliciously Ugly Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Ride: VN Calais Posts: 2,802	VP II definetly, apart from the mechanical issues with the VN abovementioned.... the VP looks alot better aswell Rob __________________ Smells like dandruff.....

23-04-2005, 02:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
gngtho this is my XY Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide Ride: 93 Ford Falcon XR6 Posts: 481	yep vp2 is better, the only thing it suffers from like the others is still the elc window controll the buttons for some reason wear out like crazy but thats minor to the problems of the other vn' and vp's. __________________ 351+top loader+9inch= Years of fun'headbang' 'headbang' 'headbang' 'drummer'

23-04-2005, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
evil_ss ADMINISTRATOR Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perth Ride: 93 s2 VP SS and 05 Astra Posts: 6,420	far out funny you mention that gngtho as i always comment on how good mine work.Havnt been replaced from original.I think its a freak car lol as people ar always commenting on how good nick its in for its age __________________ ONE OF THE ELUSIVE MODERATOR/ADMIN TEAM Go check out my SS at cardomain For all your photography and imagery needs austinphotography@iinet.net.au

21-03-2005, 09:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
mark Your friendly admin Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brisbane Ride: Posts: 8,128	yep vp series 2.. don't buy the vn series 1, they all seem to suffer the death rattle (timing chain) vn series 2 got the vp update enging.

23-04-2005, 12:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
VQST80 casual poster Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PERTH Ride: Your mumma, in my VQ! Posts: 45	Vp series 2! Just dont like banging off the limiter!

26-04-2005, 02:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Group 3 Warp speed Mr Zulu! Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide Ride: VH 355 BROCKY Posts: 377	i'd pick the vp2 aswell , evil ss my cousin had the vps calais and he allwys had problems with the power window switches on the back doors __________________ Live Hard Die Sideways

26-04-2005, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
evil_ss ADMINISTRATOR Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Perth Ride: 93 s2 VP SS and 05 Astra Posts: 6,420	shit really i must be lucky then, they run better than a ba fairmont i took for a test drive!!! __________________ ONE OF THE ELUSIVE MODERATOR/ADMIN TEAM Go check out my SS at cardomain For all your photography and imagery needs austinphotography@iinet.net.au

26-04-2005, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
Group 3 Warp speed Mr Zulu! Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide Ride: VH 355 BROCKY Posts: 377	take the xr6 4 a test drive it should have the same power as the calais and i know the calais is luxury __________________ Live Hard Die Sideways

27-04-2005, 04:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
gngtho this is my XY Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide Ride: 93 Ford Falcon XR6 Posts: 481	evil ss you are damn lucky i have come across loads of people who their cars suffer from this prob, vp's in the front switches, and na fairlanes in the back left hand switches. __________________ 351+top loader+9inch= Years of fun'headbang' 'headbang' 'headbang' 'drummer'

29-04-2005, 11:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
gngtho this is my XY Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adelaide Ride: 93 Ford Falcon XR6 Posts: 481	Naa they wont just keep them cleen and free of dust and you'll have nothing to worry about. H?T 87 go with the VP __________________ 351+top loader+9inch= Years of fun'headbang' 'headbang' 'headbang' 'drummer'

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