Commodores on Gas?

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 13:30

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justin71

Hi everyone

We are looking to get a 2nd car for the family, never had a commodore before was thinking of getting a Vt or VX on dual fuel. Someone said that they are problematic with gas (leaks?), so I thought I would ask here as there is such a broad range of smart people here!!

I dont know if the gas rebate is still around I heard it was going to be reduced after July 1, so was maybe thinking of getting one that was already on gas, preferably VX with lower kms (like under or around 100k km).

I guess I have always been a Ford man, but the current style models seem to be pricier than the commodores. We thought about getting a smaller car but its just a pain with two boys not enough room! Our Hyunda Lantra blew a head gasket and its sitting under the carport!!!

So anything to look out for or to be aware of?

thanks very much, have a safe holiday period everyone.

regards

Justin
Geelong

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Reply By: olcoolone - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 14:48

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 14:48

The BA falcon came out in 2002 and the BF in 2004, you would have to goto a AU Falcon the match the VT or VX in age (AU ran the same time as the VT/VX).

This is where the price difference is.

All are reliable but they are getting on in years so expect some costs in the next few years.

Most things are not cheap repairs or DIY.

As for LPG, try and get one with factory installed LPG as opposed to aftermarket.

With aftermarket LPG you can pay $2000 or $4000 for a system and guess what one is better, it also comes down the the guy who installed it.

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Follow Up By: justin71 - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 22:04

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 22:04

yeh i hate the au, factory gas is not easy to find but agree with what you say for sure. I heard some great things about progas on the forums but my patrols gas that progas did is bleep ty and the tank used was old and poor quality, so i wouldnt recommend progas!

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Reply By: Zapper - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 16:13

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 16:13

Hi Justin

I have a VY on factory dual fuel. Had a major issue with valves at 30k was fixed under warranty, now done 155k without a hitch with one exception that was a mechanics fault not the cars fault. I average 600km a week driving nowdays, the onboard computer tells me I use anywhere between 10.5 -13.5 l/100km on gas. Been a great car. My previous 2 commodores I sold at around 240k and (both straight petrol) with no major issues with either. I reckon the 3.8 is a great motor. I tested the BA falcon (as they were cheaper) prior to buying the VY but much prefered the driving position of the Holden and seemed much quieter on the road to me, guess I am a holden man too.

Hope this helps

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Follow Up By: justin71 - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 21:57

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 21:57

thanks for the post zapper, there doesnt seem too many factory gas vys around unfortunately, Im thinking I should maybe go the extra $ for newer body etc and go for vy insyead of vt vx, how many k do you get out of a full tank and what size is the tank?
thanks

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Reply By: sweetwill - Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 17:27

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2009 at 17:27

hi justin 71
I drive a vy 2002 commodore ute put it on gas, it has a 115 lt, tank under the back window 86lt, usable I average 600ks around town 700lt, on a trip ''not towing''. not shore about the subsity at the moment but when mine was fitted it cost $2750 and I was re enburst $2000 within two weeks of fitting, not any probs so far been in for 12 months . this is the third ute Iv had on gas and so far no probs,.gas in wollongong at the moment is $0.48.9 lt so go for it cheers bill.

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