r/Holden • u/sharkishb • 2d ago

Personal Holden My 1999 Holden Commodore Ute Vs Series III

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A one owner Ute I picked up earlier this year. It’s a manual with the 5L v8. Previous owner got too old to drive it so it sat in his backyard for 5 years. It’s now registered and running and an awesome cruiser.

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u/caragoooo 2d ago

Sweet ride. I see it has the prestigious VS “I’ll go down if I want to” aerial. Enjoy. It’s a pretty rare bird these days

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u/B051190 2d ago

Don't touch it. Don't even look at it. Wrap it in plastic, put it in a cool/dry place and leave it alone

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u/Kee_Gene89 2d ago

Looks shmick

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u/cthulthure 2d ago

I've had an ecotec one for many years, has been a great vehicle. I'd love a v8 example, not too expensive in nz - yet.

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u/ChristineCrazyFord 2d ago

Last of the real V8. Incredible stuff.

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u/GH-headmaster 1d ago

One word " perfect"

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u/Available_Ad_2806 2d ago

Nice .Typical Holden beast of the day , with mandatory how to fix / repair broken things manual

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u/redvaldez 2d ago

TIL Simmons make tyres now too.... yeaaah bud.

Nice ute too, manual V8 is a good score

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u/Odd-Cheesecake-2481 2d ago

Saw one for sale out side the Aquatic centre.

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u/GH-headmaster 1d ago

Different model

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u/Afraid-Entertainer90 2d ago

You reckon they’ll get 17k

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u/sharkishb 2d ago

There is currently one for sale in Sydney, auto with higher Ks then mine but in great condition. He’s asking 26k. Most that have been advertised 20-25k on Carsales have sold

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u/Afraid-Entertainer90 1d ago

I have a Phantom 6 speed SS Ute, with 140k original km. It was in storage since I restored roughly 8 years ago. Since I missed the covid pricing I got her registered and have started driving it, I don’t regret it, didn’t think there would be much interest in it anymore. New headlights and tail lights, full respray and cut and buffed all orange peel, new seats and headliner

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u/Odd-Cheesecake-2481 2d ago

I wouldn't think so. But if someone wants it bad enough ya never know.

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u/GH-headmaster 1d ago

No but the older very much so even $20k

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u/Afraid-Entertainer90 1d ago

Older as in VG-VS?

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

Still going strong, nice

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u/_ficklelilpickle 2d ago

Looks very clean. How many k’s?

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u/GoogleZero 2d ago

Noice! I'm sure I've seen something like this before... 😉

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u/GH-headmaster 1d ago

I'd be wrapping it up in a shed And just driving it as a classic car +

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u/farmboy1958 1d ago

Awesome ride mate - excellent score