Nice emotive review. Proper exhaust/engine sound was great, unlike 90% of other online reviews who use basic microphones (if any, other than a go-pro microphone). The kid summed the car up best. Saving my pennies to upgrade my 2010 redline...
Your excellent review was a significant factor in me grabbing one of these a couple of months ago, thank you! And you nailed it. This is an absolutely brilliant car! I too, came from a fairly amazing German performance machine and the Redline pretty much puts it to shame in most areas. If I had the garage space I would seriously consider buying another one next year for "safe keeping" lol. Amazing value, amazing quality, amazing sound OMG. I agree with all of the points you made and have actually corrected one of the negatives - if you go sideways at full tilt around corners then you can't hear the indicator sound :-) Just kidding, I always drive responsibly on public roads. Though I still haven't got over the phase of burying my right foot whenever possible, and probably never will haha. Thanks again mate, reviews such as these are really valuable and I applaud you for taking the time and effort. Here she is :) A few cosmetic changes but there's very little you need to do to such a great car. Cheers and all the best! forums.justcommodores.com.au/vf/254318-vfii-ssv-redline-not-full-stormtrooper.html#post2827672
The pleasure is all mine mate! A large part of the appeal was the look on your passenger's faces hahaha. Unfortunately my wife doesn't have the same look and I have been shouted at several times. But fortunately she is still happy that I am SO happy. Can't wait for the next video! Maybe I should get a manual so I've got all bases covered... Thanks again. Love your work.
Needed a Kiwi car blog. You're living the dream. Local prices and specs would help, though; that's something we don't get on the Aussie and UK You Tube channels. Drive-by recorded on audio tape! Awesome!
In 2024 I've now driven maybe 20 different cars (it's a job thing). The loud blinkers are a feature not a bug when you drive on rough, loud Aussie tarmac, especially in the bush. And the horn is tuned for how you use a horn most of the time: For telling people to move off on a green light, or to stop backing out into you etc. It's a nice soft toot instead of a BEEEP! that instantly causes road rage. A little "PARP" doesn't make anyone angry. Someone thought about this horn. NGL I do miss air horns on sedans though. My dad's 1980 Falcon had an air horn. When we were 7-8, we thought it was the absolute best.
Rarely see kiwis making vids. This is awesome. Seems like you kiwis love our cars more than the general Australian public do over here...snobbery?...it's kinda sad. Love the Holden SS's. Nice vid man
I don't know what I'm going to do when they stop making cars....... I think I'm just going to drive my Commodore forever :) Great video mate, we really did have something special over here. I'm just sad that my future son will have to get a toyota or something for his first car.
666demonknight666 So, spend like 100 grand?...... And unless you're a rockefeller, good luck maintaining it in Australia. Parts have a huuuuuuge upmark here for overseas parts especially BMW's for some reason.
ReaLzEdits what I'm trying to say is anyone can get over things, just take time. I was once a holden nut and I was so worry about them not making the aussie commodores that we all loved. BUt once I know they're closing down that's when I started the process of moving on. there are better options out there. There are plenty of fish in the pond.
Very unhappy the plant is shutting down. I'm in the US AND I consider myself lucky to have owned the VE (Pontiac g8)for 7 years and now the VF2(Chevy ss) as of two days ago. I told my dealer if deal didn't go through I'd just keep the G8. Thanks for the great cars OZ!
I like this new model,I've had two ss's in the past and presently own a WRX 2015 but what frustrates me about this model is that it doesn't have a CD player and the rear seats don't fold down for carrying oversize items.Love the sound though and enjoy your videos,keep them coming.
+CarNut .kiwi Just reread my comment and it may sound like I'm saying my WRX can't fold the seats and no cd player but I meant the VF2 SSV.Looking forward to the Mustang video,was thinking of one as a weekend car(manual V8),what is the current wait for the rhd model? Regards,Nick.
Its coming back guys. VINFAST, an automobile company of Vietnam had just annouced they are planing to purchase Holden and save the company out of bankcrupcy! Welcome back Holden and welcome to Vietnam too 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
Would love your opinion, I'm in the market for a rear drive V8 and I'm torn between this SSV redline as one of the last Aussie built cars, and my other option is the Mustang.
@@CarNutvideos thank you so much for the reply. I might pop out and drive both tomorrow. I'm looking at ex demos of each. Sadly the latest Mustang is about 15k more expensive
Hi again,checked out the Mustang at the local dealership yesterday,looks awesome in the flesh!Took a 2.3 eco boost for a spin but there was a fair bit of traffic around so it was difficult to get a good feel for it,they didn't have a gt for me to demo but will have one in about two weeks which I will try then.Have you driven the manual gt yet as that is the model I will opt for I think and are curious to fing out how the gearbox is?If you haven't you should come down this way (Hamilton) and test it on some good country roads!Cheers.
two or three weeks? Mate im still enjoying kicking it in the guts after 2 or 3 months. Not sure if it was a good thing but scored a silver ex NSW police SS 2017 model...i cant wipe the giggle from my face. Stay tuned for highway patrol episodes where youll see it on the back of a flatbed....sigh...
I also own a VF SSV LS3 but not in the redline. I can hear squeaky noises come from the under carriage of the vehicle. It is most likely the bimodal because last night as I turned the car off I heard the noise. any reason for this when the car has done 7000 km
+CarNut .kiwi hello and thank you for responding. I haven't been able to take it to holden yet due to work commitments however once I do I shall let you know.
+CarNut .kiwi hiii I just watched the other video and yes that's the noise I hear from my beast. it kills me hearing it but what do you think it is and has holden helped you out? did they change anything or do anything?
You are only partially right with the unions Ben. The main reasons why are: 1/ GM US went bankrupt and because they were forced to restructure Holden Australia was one of it’s subsidiary’s that had to go. 2/ Our Federal Government namely Tony Abbott Prime Minister and Joe Hockey Treasurer who stopped all subsidies to Holden and Ford Australia unlike some countries like Germany, United States, and United Kingdom who all subsidise their car manufacturers with millions of dollars. 3/ Dropping Tariffs on Imported Cars consequently lowering the price of new cars built overseas including your Subaru’s The Skoda range of cars is built in the Czech Republic and they have a total population of 10.1 million people, so what is Australia’s excuse. We had a very good manufacturing system here until our governments stuffed it up. I am retired now and have seen a lot happen over the last 66 years.
Bought mine at the start of the year, I must have watched this video 20 times to help me decide, thanks mate!
Lol so funny, I did the same thing.
they're a fantastic car, truly a great example of what can be done locally. I know, that this is the car I still want to be driving in 40 years.
Nice emotive review. Proper exhaust/engine sound was great, unlike 90% of other online reviews who use basic microphones (if any, other than a go-pro microphone). The kid summed the car up best. Saving my pennies to upgrade my 2010 redline...
Your excellent review was a significant factor in me grabbing one of these a couple of months ago, thank you! And you nailed it. This is an absolutely brilliant car! I too, came from a fairly amazing German performance machine and the Redline pretty much puts it to shame in most areas.
If I had the garage space I would seriously consider buying another one next year for "safe keeping" lol. Amazing value, amazing quality, amazing sound OMG. I agree with all of the points you made and have actually corrected one of the negatives - if you go sideways at full tilt around corners then you can't hear the indicator sound :-) Just kidding, I always drive responsibly on public roads. Though I still haven't got over the phase of burying my right foot whenever possible, and probably never will haha.
Thanks again mate, reviews such as these are really valuable and I applaud you for taking the time and effort. Here she is :) A few cosmetic changes but there's very little you need to do to such a great car. Cheers and all the best!
forums.justcommodores.com.au/vf/254318-vfii-ssv-redline-not-full-stormtrooper.html#post2827672
The pleasure is all mine mate! A large part of the appeal was the look on your passenger's faces hahaha. Unfortunately my wife doesn't have the same look and I have been shouted at several times. But fortunately she is still happy that I am SO happy.
Can't wait for the next video! Maybe I should get a manual so I've got all bases covered... Thanks again. Love your work.
Needed a Kiwi car blog. You're living the dream. Local prices and specs would help, though; that's something we don't get on the Aussie and UK You Tube channels. Drive-by recorded on audio tape! Awesome!
Redline $ 76000
In 2024 I've now driven maybe 20 different cars (it's a job thing). The loud blinkers are a feature not a bug when you drive on rough, loud Aussie tarmac, especially in the bush. And the horn is tuned for how you use a horn most of the time: For telling people to move off on a green light, or to stop backing out into you etc. It's a nice soft toot instead of a BEEEP! that instantly causes road rage. A little "PARP" doesn't make anyone angry. Someone thought about this horn.
NGL I do miss air horns on sedans though. My dad's 1980 Falcon had an air horn. When we were 7-8, we thought it was the absolute best.
1st Holden i bought was a VF2 SSV Motorsport and it's a dream to drive, it's a crime that you cannot get any cars like this anymore.
I'm so happy and lucky, that I brought one.
Can you afford the payments
This review nails it. :)
Great review Mate, being an Aussie it's a shame these will no longer be built Down Under.
It’s a crying shame indeed!
Rarely see kiwis making vids. This is awesome. Seems like you kiwis love our cars more than the general Australian public do over here...snobbery?...it's kinda sad. Love the Holden SS's. Nice vid man
4:11 dont ask why lady we just like pop and crackles xD
I don't know what I'm going to do when they stop making cars....... I think I'm just going to drive my Commodore forever :) Great video mate, we really did have something special over here. I'm just sad that my future son will have to get a toyota or something for his first car.
Can always get a used commodore. Keep the Holden legacy going in the family!
+ReaLzEdits I was like you before but I'm over it. Your son can drive something better than a Commodore, get him an AMG.
666demonknight666 So, spend like 100 grand?...... And unless you're a rockefeller, good luck maintaining it in Australia. Parts have a huuuuuuge upmark here for overseas parts especially BMW's for some reason.
ReaLzEdits what I'm trying to say is anyone can get over things, just take time. I was once a holden nut and I was so worry about them not making the aussie commodores that we all loved. BUt once I know they're closing down that's when I started the process of moving on. there are better options out there. There are plenty of fish in the pond.
+666demonknight666 Well said mate
I brought the Ute version of this after owning Audi. Forking awesome car
Awesome! I really, really want a VFII Redline wagon.
Very unhappy the plant is shutting down. I'm in the US AND I consider myself lucky to have owned the VE (Pontiac g8)for 7 years and now the VF2(Chevy ss) as of two days ago. I told my dealer if deal didn't go through I'd just keep the G8. Thanks for the great cars OZ!
I had a G8 GT and it was a helluva car. I echo the sentiment here.
Love my 2017 SSV Sports wagon and it’s Noddy car horn ! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I like this new model,I've had two ss's in the past and presently own a WRX 2015 but what frustrates me about this model is that it doesn't have a CD player and the rear seats don't fold down for carrying oversize items.Love the sound though and enjoy your videos,keep them coming.
+CarNut .kiwi Just reread my comment and it may sound like I'm saying my WRX can't fold the seats and no cd player but I meant the VF2 SSV.Looking forward to the Mustang video,was thinking of one as a weekend car(manual V8),what is the current wait for the rhd model? Regards,Nick.
Another great review mate. Well done
+CarNut .kiwi I pick mine up next week. Very exited👍👍
I couldn't agree with your thought more, great car.
got my17 redline loving it
Gr8 Video - Thanks for posting!
Love the review mate! Hopefully picking up one of these in the next month or so.
#SVGCHAMP :)
you can turn the sound down for the signal light, well in the VE you can, its in the settings
+Rickie Jackson Hey mate, I have a VE SS where in the settings is it? Mine are to loud to cheers.
my VE ss 07 dont have it, but my VE omega does lol. its under "trip met " under sound. it dont change alot, but i think it drops it a little
Its coming back guys. VINFAST, an automobile company of Vietnam had just annouced they are planing to purchase Holden and save the company out of bankcrupcy! Welcome back Holden and welcome to Vietnam too 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳
Yeah nah not true. The Vietnamese pulled out of lang lang Already and went back to Saigon, finished they never did anything for Holden.
Would love your opinion, I'm in the market for a rear drive V8 and I'm torn between this SSV redline as one of the last Aussie built cars, and my other option is the Mustang.
@@CarNutvideos thank you so much for the reply. I might pop out and drive both tomorrow. I'm looking at ex demos of each.
Sadly the latest Mustang is about 15k more expensive
Hi again,checked out the Mustang at the local dealership yesterday,looks awesome in the flesh!Took a 2.3 eco boost for a spin but there was a fair bit of traffic around so it was difficult to get a good feel for it,they didn't have a gt for me to demo but will have one in about two weeks which I will try then.Have you driven the manual gt yet as that is the model I will opt for I think and are curious to fing out how the gearbox is?If you haven't you should come down this way (Hamilton) and test it on some good country roads!Cheers.
great review, great car. thanks
two or three weeks? Mate im still enjoying kicking it in the guts after 2 or 3 months. Not sure if it was a good thing but scored a silver ex NSW police SS 2017 model...i cant wipe the giggle from my face. Stay tuned for highway patrol episodes where youll see it on the back of a flatbed....sigh...
Will keep my eyes peeled for the pilot episode. 👍
is the clubsport and GTS as loud as this exhaust sound?
Ixcellent review.
I also own a VF SSV LS3 but not in the redline. I can hear squeaky noises come from the under carriage of the vehicle. It is most likely the bimodal because last night as I turned the car off I heard the noise. any reason for this when the car has done 7000 km
+CarNut .kiwi hello and thank you for responding. I haven't been able to take it to holden yet due to work commitments however once I do I shall let you know.
+CarNut .kiwi hiii I just watched the other video and yes that's the noise I hear from my beast. it kills me hearing it but what do you think it is and has holden helped you out? did they change anything or do anything?
+CarNut .kiwi champion thank you so so much I appreciate it ☺☺
Did you know that you can turn the volume of the indicators down ?
Please tell me how Cam. I now own a manual Redline SS-V and would be keen to lower the infernal blinker cacophony.
Fuck it I’m getting one
I'll wait till it gets the LT1 engine, then it'll be quick..
Did he say 75K ?
3:45 is that Billy Brownless?
+CarNut .kiwi looks really similar though!
yeahhhhhhhh bruuuu!
Its overpriced because of Unions . Shouldn't costs more than a wrx in Australia
You are only partially right with the unions Ben.
The main reasons why are:
1/ GM US went bankrupt and because they were forced to restructure Holden Australia was one of it’s subsidiary’s that had to go.
2/ Our Federal Government namely Tony Abbott Prime Minister and Joe Hockey Treasurer who stopped all subsidies to Holden and Ford Australia unlike some countries like Germany, United States, and United Kingdom who all subsidise their car manufacturers with millions of dollars.
3/ Dropping Tariffs on Imported Cars consequently lowering the price of new cars built overseas including your Subaru’s
The Skoda range of cars is built in the Czech Republic and they have a total population of 10.1 million people, so what is Australia’s excuse. We had a very good manufacturing system here until our governments stuffed it up.
I am retired now and have seen a lot happen over the last 66 years.
when the clutch drops, the bullshit stops...
It's a damn shame they're letting the Chinese take over production
r u sure its 75K?
Not in AUD it's not
Nz dollar worth more , plus export costs across the tasman . The golf r is $ 70000 . I'm surprised this isn't price similar
In another universe compared to ANYTHING ford EVER produced. The falcon in ANY spec was an outdated shitbox.
Holden should have put the loud exhaust in the Commodore ages ago...oh well, don't like you anymore.
I agree with the lady.Why do people like that stupid crackle and pop.
YA DONT NEED A HORN JUST REV YOUR ENGINE
almost perfect , but its an auto sad
Cheers Darnhard. That’s precisely why mine is a manual. Couldn’t be more pleased with it. Cheers for watching.
Holdennnnn your mum
Only good thing is the engine VF's have shit build quality I drive am everyday