I never thought so at the time, but I get a bit of a 1980s Audi vibe with the VN styling, especially the appearance of the windows. But underneath it was just a (reliable) tractor, with agricultural grade V6 (roughest idle if all time), live rear axle, no ABS or ESC as even an option, chalky rubbish paint and a cheap interior. Yeah I owned and loved and hated my 1990 VN, which I sold in 2007.
@@lundsweden definitely some influence in the glass taken from Audi in the original Opel design, it was referenced by Holden.. They were pretty basic, but they were fun too, the paint well that wasn’t unique to the VN previous Holdens also has the same, it wasn’t until VR Series II that Holden started using 2pac paint which improved them… VN in V8 makes a difference as well as the Calais or HSV models to make that interior look good
I bought a VN.s wagon brand new 1991.The V6 was a revelation. You had to spend a lot of money to make any earlier holden six break traction let alone smoke em up like a VN does . Love your HSV Le.......i own a 1989 berlina factory 5 ltr.....i get lots of comments and 👍👍 when i drive it
On the performance side nothing came close for a standard run of the mill vehicle, the 1991 had the improved V6 later used in the VP so that S would have been a good one… I bet you do get a lot of comments, same with me in my LE and my VN Calais, guess you just don’t see them much and they are now survivors…
I was lucky to meet a bloke who had two rare VN Calais wagons, I tried to purchase one of them, but he wasn’t going to sell. Both were v6 models, but still rare , I haven’t seen any others. Mouse
Thanks buddy, I have done a VR one and will be doing VS someday soon hopefully, I will make sure I put the ute in that one 🙂, the utes look tops that’s for sure !
I knew 2 families had SV 5000, another person who had gold edition but could been VP at the time a lot old generation had these Commodores. My favourite n have original poster is VN SS Group A, always wanted one that i even built one out of balsa wood in Grade 6 92
@@GTZ05 I cant remember if it was the SV93 or something else, but I know the car had the 200kw motor too. Those seats were the best thing I ever sat in. Very special car.
Essentially 55mm wider than Vb-L. I remember driving a VN when they were first released in 88 and couldn't believe how quick it was. I didn't care about the V6's harshness rather it's performance. An ea foulcan didn't see which way it went.
Amazing that 55mm was a make and break for size, totally agree the V6 was such a quick everyday car for it’s time, I loved the performance. A VN V6 would out run the previous VL V8 model, don’t think there would be any other model that the base motor in an all new model would be faster than the previous superseded V8, unheard of!
I remember when this travesty came out. Narrow track,abysmal quality, horrid motor. We had some of these on fleet where I worked, and whenever I had to run errands I would drive anything else. After owning many Holdens over the years this is the one that made me turn my back and buy something else. Final nail in the coffin was the race fans’ reaction to Nissan’s victory at Mt Panorama in 1992…Skyline all the way after that…
I agree, but calling them what most people refer to them as EG: if you search VN Wheel trims on EBAY not much comes up, put in hub caps and the list is much larger, go figure.
They were horrid things. Rough and noisy engine, awkward looking with the front track from the previous model and a HR sized steering wheel. Cheap flat grey wheel trims completed the picture.
Yet so many people like them for a lot of those reasons and they were the best seller at the time. I prefer the V8, transforms the car, but have also had the V6 but my preference is Berlina, Calais and the HSV variants
@@area51isreal71 well yes , it does , what's wrong with McDonald's , never worked out the woke idea that McDonald's is bad, so beef, bread, lettece, tomato , cheese and sauce with a side of potatoes is bad ???? Really , might want to tell the world food organisation that , they list that as a good diet ! McDonald's keeps lower income families alive in many countries ! So yah nah ya point is moot ! The VN had so many features much more expensive cars had, in fact Australia was spoilt , we got one of the most reliable 6 cylinders in history a motor with one of the longest life spans around , 1962 to 2004 . A grate motor , oh did you say harsh I think that's what you said ? Any idea why it's like that ? Do some research , when they upgraded the odd fire Buick V6 in the early 1980s they gave the " public" a choice of odd fire motor , semi even fire and even fire . The " public" chose not the smooth even fire motor to go into production, but the semi even fire that had rasp to it , because who would want a dead smooth grandma's motor ! So that's the V6 GM built a grate motor . So was the Commadore, exported to 7 different countries. So go back to mums Kia and enjoy! Lmfao.
@@JosephCowen-fz8vj Watch the clip ( I assume you have?). Even the narrator points out the fact that the engine is rough and noisy. Pick up any publication with a road test of these and the shortcomings I mentioned are pointed out. So do some research before you jump on somebody who dares point out the well publicised shortcomings of this car. It was a reliable car as you say and it did serve many people well, it was just rough and noisy compared to the other family cars on offer at the time. So since when has a mince pattie been called beef? Again, much better around than that McShit and everybody knows it.
There are heaps of people making videos about cars on youtube these days, reviews, specific models, builds and the like, how is this any different? You are entitled to you opinion though.
Awesome, HSV Le wagon 🤑. Keep up the great work. 👌👍😎🇦🇺🍻
Thanks as always 🙏🏻
I never thought so at the time, but I get a bit of a 1980s Audi vibe with the VN styling, especially the appearance of the windows.
But underneath it was just a (reliable) tractor, with agricultural grade V6 (roughest idle if all time), live rear axle, no ABS or ESC as even an option, chalky rubbish paint and a cheap interior.
Yeah I owned and loved and hated my 1990 VN, which I sold in 2007.
@@lundsweden definitely some influence in the glass taken from Audi in the original Opel design, it was referenced by Holden..
They were pretty basic, but they were fun too, the paint well that wasn’t unique to the VN previous Holdens also has the same, it wasn’t until VR Series II that Holden started using 2pac paint which improved them…
VN in V8 makes a difference as well as the Calais or HSV models to make that interior look good
I bought a VN.s wagon brand new 1991.The V6 was a revelation. You had to spend a lot of money to make any earlier holden six break traction let alone smoke em up like a VN does . Love your HSV Le.......i own a 1989 berlina factory 5 ltr.....i get lots of comments and 👍👍 when i drive it
On the performance side nothing came close for a standard run of the mill vehicle, the 1991 had the improved V6 later used in the VP so that S would have been a good one…
I bet you do get a lot of comments, same with me in my LE and my VN Calais, guess you just don’t see them much and they are now survivors…
@@GTZ05 i spent some $$$ and had a bare metal respray and the interior restored, dash and upholstery . colour is wild mulberry
Would love to see that along side my LE when finished.. sounds real nice
Interesting video, well done!
@@langfordrae2589 glad you enjoyed it 🙂
I was lucky to meet a bloke who had two rare VN Calais wagons, I tried to purchase one of them, but he wasn’t going to sell. Both were v6 models, but still rare , I haven’t seen any others. Mouse
I’ve never seen a VN Calais Wagon, I knew about the VL Calais Wagons, would love to see the VN
@@GTZ05
I don’t live in Darwin anymore , but I’m sure one of the viewers do. Maybe they could get a photo
Great work mate. That 2 door convertable is awesome, I'd never seen that before.
Really informative vid, cheers.
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed, the coupe was definitely pretty cool.. glad you learnt something new 🙂
Great content mate. Would love to see a VS one. Especially mentioned series 3 utes. The best of the era imo
Thanks buddy, I have done a VR one and will be doing VS someday soon hopefully, I will make sure I put the ute in that one 🙂, the utes look tops that’s for sure !
I knew 2 families had SV 5000, another person who had gold edition but could been VP at the time a lot old generation had these Commodores. My favourite n have original poster is VN SS Group A, always wanted one that i even built one out of balsa wood in Grade 6 92
SV5000 is an amazing car, I want to do a video on one someday… the VN Group A is unbeatable, wonder what ever happened to the one you made in 1992?
An great vid! Do u know if the SV interiors flowed on into some of the limited edition VQ’s? I think it was an SV93?
They did go into the VQ for the SV enhanced models and the SV90. By the SV93 they were based on the Devonish seats from the VP..
@@GTZ05 I cant remember if it was the SV93 or something else, but I know the car had the 200kw motor too. Those seats were the best thing I ever sat in. Very special car.
Those seats really are pretty special,
Nothing like what we get today that’s for sure… made a basic Holden into something more that’s for sure
My first car was a VN 1989 executive manual. Had no issues with it, but agree the motor was a little harsh.
Good to see it was at least a reliable car which is important, manual would be really rare today in a V6
Nice
Thanks mate
Essentially 55mm wider than Vb-L. I remember driving a VN when they were first released in 88 and couldn't believe how quick it was. I didn't care about the V6's harshness rather it's performance. An ea foulcan didn't see which way it went.
Amazing that 55mm was a make and break for size, totally agree the V6 was such a quick everyday car for it’s time, I loved the performance. A VN V6 would out run the previous VL V8 model, don’t think there would be any other model that the base motor in an all new model would be faster than the previous superseded V8, unheard of!
I remember when this travesty came out. Narrow track,abysmal quality, horrid motor. We had some of these on fleet where I worked, and whenever I had to run errands I would drive anything else. After owning many Holdens over the years this is the one that made me turn my back and buy something else. Final nail in the coffin was the race fans’ reaction to Nissan’s victory at Mt Panorama in 1992…Skyline all the way after that…
@@kallekas8551 good on ya mate, we don't really care what you think.
@@jb7591 Typical one make bozo…🤣
@@kallekas8551 no one cares want you think, so retreat to your hole.
Not hubcaps wheel trims.
I agree, but calling them what most people refer to them as EG: if you search VN Wheel trims on EBAY not much comes up, put in hub caps and the list is much larger, go figure.
They were horrid things. Rough and noisy engine, awkward looking with the front track from the previous model and a HR sized steering wheel. Cheap flat grey wheel trims completed the picture.
Yet so many people like them for a lot of those reasons and they were the best seller at the time. I prefer the V8, transforms the car, but have also had the V6 but my preference is Berlina, Calais and the HSV variants
Ya living in a dream , wake up , hundreds of thousands of Commadore owners can't be wrong .
@@JosephCowen-fz8vj Hundreds of thousands of people eat McDonalds too. That doesn't mean it's good food though does it?
@@area51isreal71 well yes , it does , what's wrong with McDonald's , never worked out the woke idea that McDonald's is bad, so beef, bread, lettece, tomato , cheese and sauce with a side of potatoes is bad ???? Really , might want to tell the world food organisation that , they list that as a good diet ! McDonald's keeps lower income families alive in many countries ! So yah nah ya point is moot ! The VN had so many features much more expensive cars had, in fact Australia was spoilt , we got one of the most reliable 6 cylinders in history a motor with one of the longest life spans around , 1962 to 2004 . A grate motor , oh did you say harsh I think that's what you said ? Any idea why it's like that ? Do some research , when they upgraded the odd fire Buick V6 in the early 1980s they gave the " public" a choice of odd fire motor , semi even fire and even fire . The " public" chose not the smooth even fire motor to go into production, but the semi even fire that had rasp to it , because who would want a dead smooth grandma's motor ! So that's the V6 GM built a grate motor . So was the Commadore, exported to 7 different countries. So go back to mums Kia and enjoy! Lmfao.
@@JosephCowen-fz8vj Watch the clip ( I assume you have?). Even the narrator points out the fact that the engine is rough and noisy. Pick up any publication with a road test of these and the shortcomings I mentioned are pointed out. So do some research before you jump on somebody who dares point out the well publicised shortcomings of this car. It was a reliable car as you say and it did serve many people well, it was just rough and noisy compared to the other family cars on offer at the time. So since when has a mince pattie been called beef? Again, much better around than that McShit and everybody knows it.
Dude, you're ripping of Mark Behr and his stellar work. HE worked with these brands back in the day. You come off as a bottom feeder.
There are heaps of people making videos about cars on youtube these days, reviews, specific models, builds and the like, how is this any different? You are entitled to you opinion though.
@@GTZ05 that guy is enough to ruin my day dont like dont watch and constructive critiques our car industry gone its sad.
@Eric-kn4yn fair enough, I guess everyone likes different things. Thanks for watching