Such a great looking car. A shame they didn't produce a VF version as a final swan song. Thanks for another great vid. Which reminds me. Better get onto to doing one of my own.
Absolutely loved this car back in the day, when I use to see that TV commercial with the large hurricane or typhoon in the Aussie outback back in 2005 I think it was I fell in love with this beast, they’ve become very rare and have gone up in value depending on the model but damn they still look good, it looks like a modern car. The 5.7L LS1/2 engine made solid power between the 225-260 kW mark depending on the tune you got and they sounded so sweet, the 4 speed slushbox was ok for its time but most preferred the manual, official 0-100 was estimated around 5.7-6.5 seconds which isn’t mindblowing by modern standards but they still went hard from in gear acceleration. Such a beauty of a machine, when Aussie roads were filled with real cars not SUV’s and Ute’s.
Great video. The V2 Monaro is my absolute favourite Holden. They look perfect to me, and drive better than the equivalent sedan did. I also agree that the 5.7 with the right exhaust and intake sounds the best of the LS variants.
I agree Ross - 2000 to 2007 were golden years. Ford under Politis, Holden under Hanenberger (butchered their names I’m sure) I remember going to car stands and seeing the blue oval turbos, GTs came back as did the Monaro, and the HSVs were really good, Cross8’s were insane and you even had Toyota get in on the act with the TRD Aurions and Hilux’s. Like you I kept my two B series gems and love the VU-VZ Utes, what a great shape. Oh well hey at least I can buy a BYD now…😢
Great review of the VZ Monaro, the owner has done some great work to this car. Love the interior and it’s interesting to hear it’s out of Troy’s Monaro. Also love the brake upgrade and the sound of the 6 speed manual. Sounds better than the auto. I always liked the look of these Monaro’s. The colour looks ready good too.
Nice review mate, speaking of the VE/VF Monaro there was a concept car produced in 2008 called the coupe 60 which would have been the third Monaro series which is based on the ve. It’s in the Australian motor museum in birdwood or atleast it was.
Nice to see cars that are fewer. The reason I changed to a Ford man after having slr lj 2 door Brock commodore is because, I was so blown away when I seen a gt 335., them typhoons pursuit Ute's are just not around every corner like a commodore comparing this century's vehicles.
Its unfortunate the Boss motor just has such a short ceiling of potential. I know Ford guys will say they aren't as bad as they seem and I know you can put a blower on them etc but as far as aftermarket and N/A mods its a shame they weren't like the LS.
This is my favourite all time car. Not the GTO or GTS coupes but this.... Had them on my wall since I was 7 (when it launched) CV6 was a joke because it was like all L67s ... AUTO ONLY FFs! "Back seats" lmfao! They even have a twin child seat mount points from factory! 🤣
I have a Cosmo purple VY Monaro with fluted bonnet and more power and l brought my Baby Daughter home from the hospital in it when she was born, one of the reasons I won't ever sell it.
A good honest everyday build, not too over the top or overly expensive. Nice to see more "normal cars" as opposed to big dollar street machine magazine cars.
If u ever in New Zealand ill take u 4 a hoon in my stock VY GTO NZ NEW, 6 speed manual. Black on Black beast with 250k on the clock..Was my daily driver 4 7 years but parked up now.. Cheers and peace from New Zealand
Awesome car! Great to see! The Monaro has a special place in my heart. I grew up in Australia but now live in the UK where I have owned 2 over here. Had a CV8 LS1 as my daily when there were new for 4 or 5 years and absolutely loved it. Wanted another ever since and now have a red HSV GTO LS2 (rebadged here as a Monaro VXR). Many mods and making around 500bhp. They have so much personality and are simple to work on yourself compared to European cars.
How can a 2 door that’s supposedly built in australia be more expensive in the country of origin than what it is overseas in places like the US? Literally makes 0 sense / but by heavens are these things way too expensive right now!
You make no sense,, ohh in Canada we grew up with the Pontiac GTO coupe in Australia it is kind of unheard of.. are you talking about the 2000 GTO Coupe as it is Australian car. or if old one's we had our own 2 door coupes from Holden and Ford, Chrysler coupes lol.. they were everywhere in 80's when i was a kid... Then we were swamped by 2 door JDM cars that you Canadian and Americans only just got. Supra, Skylines, 180sx ETC ETC..
Ross I’m a 23 year old from Missouri and I own a red 2004 gto. It’s in amazing condition and has 332whp with bolt ons. Huge fan of yours.
Good one mate I'm in Australia I got a ls2 manual ss ute,look after it young fulla,she's Aussie tough🇭🇲🇭🇲🇭🇲
@@markhollis362it's spelt fella
Awesome work brother 👑🫡
@@Jo_Wardyspelt is spelled spelled mate
@@Jo_Wardy young fulla as in rhymes with Cronulla,is spelt with a u,mate.fella is spelt with an e,it's not hard to work out, maybe it is for some.
Such a great looking car. A shame they didn't produce a VF version as a final swan song. Thanks for another great vid. Which reminds me. Better get onto to doing one of my own.
Would have been awesome to see in the VF eh.. always keen to see you next videos brother 💯🫡
@@RossReviewsau Looks like you're filming in my neck of the woods. Bacchus Marsh? Or as the locals say Back Of Your Arse.
An FG Falcon or let alone Falcon hardtop coupe would be a greate competition.@@RossReviewsau
Looking forward to it DD. “ You’ve been so busy” or DHOTM due soon surely?😉🇦🇺
@@WINKERS76 You bet Winkers. Both on the way.
Absolutely loved this car back in the day, when I use to see that TV commercial with the large hurricane or typhoon in the Aussie outback back in 2005 I think it was I fell in love with this beast, they’ve become very rare and have gone up in value depending on the model but damn they still look good, it looks like a modern car.
The 5.7L LS1/2 engine made solid power between the 225-260 kW mark depending on the tune you got and they sounded so sweet, the 4 speed slushbox was ok for its time but most preferred the manual, official 0-100 was estimated around 5.7-6.5 seconds which isn’t mindblowing by modern standards but they still went hard from in gear acceleration.
Such a beauty of a machine, when Aussie roads were filled with real cars not SUV’s and Ute’s.
Great video. The V2 Monaro is my absolute favourite Holden. They look perfect to me, and drive better than the equivalent sedan did. I also agree that the 5.7 with the right exhaust and intake sounds the best of the LS variants.
Good choice! Love the ls1 sound 🔊👍
I agree Ross - 2000 to 2007 were golden years. Ford under Politis, Holden under Hanenberger (butchered their names I’m sure) I remember going to car stands and seeing the blue oval turbos, GTs came back as did the Monaro, and the HSVs were really good, Cross8’s were insane and you even had Toyota get in on the act with the TRD Aurions and Hilux’s.
Like you I kept my two B series gems and love the VU-VZ Utes, what a great shape.
Oh well hey at least I can buy a BYD now…😢
the glory years for sure :(
Nice VY Monaro when Holden were in their glory days,an absolute cruising machine & that factory colour is awesome,top review as usual mate.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great review of the VZ Monaro, the owner has done some great work to this car. Love the interior and it’s interesting to hear it’s out of Troy’s Monaro. Also love the brake upgrade and the sound of the 6 speed manual. Sounds better than the auto. I always liked the look of these Monaro’s. The colour looks ready good too.
cheers Pete Great example here
This is a VY mate.
Love the up hill curve v8 singing yes!
Nice review mate, speaking of the VE/VF Monaro there was a concept car produced in 2008 called the coupe 60 which would have been the third Monaro series which is based on the ve. It’s in the Australian motor museum in birdwood or atleast it was.
i’m surprised that they didn’t use the ve as a torana coupe or monaro revival
Always liked this car with its sublime lines ,v8 rumble ,sporty and gt capabilities ,a timeless classic 😊
Couldn't agree more!
Holden's don't go,
I love purple my favourite colour. The monaro was amazing. Im sad they didnt bring out the torana concept in VE liftback but oh well.
I totally agree! Awesome car
Nice to see cars that are fewer. The reason I changed to a Ford man after having slr lj 2 door Brock commodore is because, I was so blown away when I seen a gt 335., them typhoons pursuit Ute's are just not around every corner like a commodore comparing this century's vehicles.
Its unfortunate the Boss motor just has such a short ceiling of potential. I know Ford guys will say they aren't as bad as they seem and I know you can put a blower on them etc but as far as aftermarket and N/A mods its a shame they weren't like the LS.
I always loved the modern Monaro's, I prefer the GTO styling similar to the models that NZ got that had the spoiler etc
I’d love to get in a GTO
Yeah bro, my 2003 VY GTO NZ New is the sickest!!!
Great review Ross. What a sick Monaro with such a tuff exhaust note 🤙🏽 A credit to the owner. Cosmo purple is definitely one of Holdens best colours 💜
It's the Manta twin 3 inch, l have a full stainless Manta 3 inch dual system on my modified VY Monaro which is also Cosmo purple and it sounds mint.
Couldn't agree more!
Great job Linton and another excellent RR. Mini facial expression was handy for the fans too. 😉🇦🇺👊
Glad you enjoyed it mate!
hey Ross I have a gto if you want to put it on your channel mate, in Victoria.
Yeah I’m down
Manual
Sunroof
Purple
Simple air in air out
tune and cruise 👌👌
great street car
Big monaro fan as they were soo much more than just a 2 door commodore. Not keen on the 20 inch rims though but thats just me
I love the Walkies but yes the Monaro definitely has grown on me
@RossReviewsau I don't mind walkies but they're too big for the car
@@michaelhart5886 Agree
Anything over 18 just hurts performance anyway
I remember seeing first one at the Sydney motor show. And would been cool if Holden and ford Australia bought out more two door cars
Would have been very cool to be their back the
Wow that’s a factory color? Looks like midnight purple.. beautiful.
A true classic colour
Nice vid Jono. Love the AUSDM.
Thanks!
Also have you asked motoring box if you can review his Magna Ralliart? ill beg him for ya too!
i haven't spoken to him yet but would absolutely kill to do a video with that car!
I was thinking the same. Excellent collab awaits.
did you mean that model was vz? they also came out in the vx models
How much leg room do they have in the back seats? As much room as a four door?
Not much
Maaaaate! Ross! Love the vids sorry just pinging this one but all are mint! Rock on brother love it
Legend!
that thing sounds great rowing gears.
great fun!
Very nice and a great colour. Did the manta exhaust have the front mufflers as well as a resonator?
They came out in the VX btw. Not just VY-VZ
oh man really thanks for the info i wasn't aware
ross brutha that shirt is hilarious haha love it
HAHA 2k barra dont do it!
VY cosmo purple 💜
great colour
This is my favourite all time car. Not the GTO or GTS coupes but this.... Had them on my wall since I was 7 (when it launched) CV6 was a joke because it was like all L67s ... AUTO ONLY FFs!
"Back seats" lmfao! They even have a twin child seat mount points from factory! 🤣
beautiful car man gotta love em
I have a Cosmo purple VY Monaro with fluted bonnet and more power and l brought my Baby Daughter home from the hospital in it when she was born, one of the reasons I won't ever sell it.
A good honest everyday build, not too over the top or overly expensive. Nice to see more "normal cars" as opposed to big dollar street machine magazine cars.
Well said!
Should try find a hsv coupe 4 for the channel not one reveiw on yt
Would love to see one
C4b in the yellow
Z car?
Isn’t this the Pontiac GTO in America from 2004-2006?
Yep. Designed in Australia though.
Correct
All of them were built in the Elizabeth plant in South Australia and exported, as was the Chevrolet SS.
@@dangerdanreviews5750 love your work on your channel champion
@@gjmobincorrect built in Australia and exported as the Pontiac GTO
Hi Ross Had a Monaro VXR in UK 5.7.but here it's a Vauxhall /but we don't say That Lol./ Greetings from UK
Would be sick to see a turbo ecotech review if your able to find someone who owns one and is willing to do it
Still looking 👀
U found a nother shit hot awesome car to review love these cars old school all the way cheers Ross Vz Glenn 🏎✅
Amen brother
@@RossReviewsau imagine in mernda Melbourne
If u ever in New Zealand ill take u 4 a hoon in my stock VY GTO NZ NEW, 6 speed manual. Black on Black beast with 250k on the clock..Was my daily driver 4 7 years but parked up now.. Cheers and peace from New Zealand
Oh man would love to see a GTO 🥵
My best friend had one of these back in the mid 2000s and we used to get women checking us out all the time when driving around.
👏👏👏👏👑
you should try and do a 03 gts coupe, about as rare as they come.
so rare i would love to find one
Tidy car...love the shape..hold on to that one..another great Aussie car review..
It’s a beautiful car
Would be nice with the VF Series 2 Black SSV Redline Rims
Awesome car! Great to see! The Monaro has a special place in my heart. I grew up in Australia but now live in the UK where I have owned 2 over here. Had a CV8 LS1 as my daily when there were new for 4 or 5 years and absolutely loved it. Wanted another ever since and now have a red HSV GTO LS2 (rebadged here as a Monaro VXR). Many mods and making around 500bhp. They have so much personality and are simple to work on yourself compared to European cars.
After watching this I went an brought one lol , fkn love it an iam 60 next year haha . Gold
Good stuff brother! Enjoy it
Are you in New Zealand? Don't think you will find a manual
@@kiwiace625 mines an auto mate in orange colour so not many off those , fair bit off work done to it gto kit but I love it 140 km
We got them in the U.K. as a Vauxhall Monaro
Nice 🫡
_nicely done, not over the top and totally streetable 👏🏼👏🏼 .. f@rk those seats!!_
great street car this!
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I don't think I should ever be allowed to own a Monaro because I'd love to slap on VZ sedan front end and head lights and tails lights and bumper. 😂
🤣🤣🤣 why not
Review a sportivo Corolla
Im close to buying one of these or a VF senator... i just dont know...
Get the Monaro.
hard call mate but both are 2 legendary cars
Vf senator do it
Good time to buy, there's some nice Monaro's around but spare parts can be a c..t but the U.S have plenty.
V2 FFS
Man I love that elongated hexagon stitch. Looks way cooler than the diamond I rekon. I loved the comment "woke garbage" right on.
Looks sick that interior eh
How can a 2 door that’s supposedly built in australia be more expensive in the country of origin than what it is overseas in places like the US? Literally makes 0 sense / but by heavens are these things way too expensive right now!
People in the states have a much cheaper car market.. Australia is so expensive 🥲
You make no sense,, ohh in Canada we grew up with the Pontiac GTO coupe in Australia it is kind of unheard of.. are you talking about the 2000 GTO Coupe as it is Australian car. or if old one's we had our own 2 door coupes from Holden and Ford, Chrysler coupes lol.. they were everywhere in 80's when i was a kid...
Then we were swamped by 2 door JDM cars that you Canadian and Americans only just got.
Supra, Skylines, 180sx ETC ETC..
2 door AUSDM was mostly unheard of 💀 no one’s talking Jdm here.. not talking about the classics
Chur ma cuzzie
Chur bro🤙🫶
Those rims. -_-
I love em
Visually - awesome.
Performance- ??
Look up the coupe 60 tuff 💪
Will do 👀
Nothing more than a 2 door VT
And 👀