VL calais...what to look for?

[twizm]

gday, im lookin to get my first car in the coming months and im pretty set on a VL Calais (3.0L non turbo). im just curious as to what prices are reasonable, problems i should look out for and just general stuff i should know about em

thanks

[VTSS]

Originally Posted by twizm

gday, im lookin to get my first car in the coming months and im pretty set on a VL Calais (3.0L non turbo). im just curious as to what prices are reasonable, problems i should look out for and just general stuff i should know about em

thanks

Okay I own a VL calais series II with factory sunroof, it is a great car.
What to look for is rust around windows & in boot linning, up & under the lip in the boot, also cracked head or head gasket, I did a head gasket in mine, they do not like to be running hot, also ball joints in the diff, but that can be an easy fix, also the centre switch for the electric windows, they can play up & cost around $100 to replace.

well prices do vary as you might have seen, form around $3500 for a ruff n messy one upto $7000 to a well looked after one.

So form $4000 - $5500 I would say for a ball pak figure.
If you find a nice & neat one thats not to modded, you will have a good car.

Good luck with your hunt.

Cheers

[VTSS]

Just realised the date of the post, DOH!!!!

[-Davo]

That's ok... 8k for a VL is a lot! I got my VS for that!

[stephen88]

the 3.0L engine is strong go for one with low kms and ul be fine. ckeck power stearing leaks electrical windows and the body for rust. good standard condition bout $$5000