Holden Offering MY12 SS Commodore for $40,990 Drive Away

jpd80 · 24-09-2012, 07:07 PM

Link to Holden website,,,,

Sorry if this has already been discussed but Geez, things must be grim over at Team Red........

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6.0 litre Generation IV Alloy V8 engine
18" alloy wheels (4)
Touch-screen Holden-iQ system
USB and iPod® compatibility
5-star ANCAP safety rating
Plus, $5,000 tax deduction for small businesses^

Things you need to know
*Max. sale price for MY12 Commodore SS manual petrol sedan, offer available until 30/09/12, unless extended, changed
or while stocks last at participating Holden Dealers. Includes: dealer delivery, stamp duty, 12 months registration and
compulsory third party insurance. Excludes: Prestige Paint. Private or ABN buyers only. Not available with other offers.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark and logo of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
Not all devices are supported by Holden's infotainment system. Check with your Holden dealer. ^Applies to small
businesses with an annual turnover of less than $2 million, for vehicles acquired in the 2012-2013 income year.
Businesses should obtain their own independent tax advice.

nstg8a · 24-09-2012, 07:10 PM

That's a lot of car for 40k.

But jeez there's going to be some VE's on the market once vf is released. Should be some very good deals on ex lease VE's I'd guess.

The G6ET Spot · 24-09-2012, 07:17 PM

Holden dealer in Newcastle today had emblazed across their window. SSV ute $39990 drive away.

The clearout begins. A lot of cars to move before the new one arrives so I hear.

jpd80 · 24-09-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

That's a lot of car for 40k.

But jeez there's going to be some VE's on the market once vf is released. Should be some very good deals on ex lease VE's I'd guess.

Yeah, I have a feeling that Holden are really up against it at the moment, no one wants to buy VE with VF here next year, massive drop in resale.
Still, they will all be sold and maybe those that normally buy second hand might be lured into the new car market, step up and get a newby.

Looked at latest aerial of Broady (July 8) absolutely no vehicles stored on the grass - great sign.

nstg8a · 24-09-2012, 07:21 PM

Ssv ute for 39k driveway? Wow, if I was looking for a new car that's a pretty hard deal to ignore.

flappist · 24-09-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

Ssv ute for 39k driveway? Wow, if I was looking for a new car that's a pretty hard deal to ignore.

Yep that is an incredible deal (excuse the pun). It is perfect for all of those on here who have complained about a N/A V8 ute with all the goodies not being available. I wonder how many will buy one.....

stevz · 24-09-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Link to Holden website,,,,

Sorry if this has already been discussed but Geez, things must be grim over at Team Red........

I don't see why you're making such a big deal over it - It's the povvo pack SS which is basically just a $36k SV6 with a V8 engine.
From memory the equivalent VY/VZ SV8 was around the same price.

If they were offering SSV's for that price then alarm bells would be ringing.

Edit: Just noticed it's for the manual only - Auto is what, $2k on top?

Resurrection · 24-09-2012, 07:39 PM

Still don't want buy a SS even with a discount.

EDManual · 24-09-2012, 07:42 PM

i believe the v8's are cheaper to bring in than to make the v6's for holden! So v8s should actually be cheaper than v6s!

jpd80 · 24-09-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stevz

I don't see why you're making such a big deal over it - It's the povvo pack SS which is basically just a $36k SV6 with a V8 engine.
From memory the equivalent VY/VZ SV8 was around the same price.

If they were offering SSV's for that price then alarm bells would be ringing.

Edit: Just noticed it's for the manual only - Auto is what, $2k on top?

Ah, I see what's going on now SS is $40,990 and SS-Z is $52,990 - Holden is repositioning trims..

Steve, are you able to find out how many SS cars we're actually talking about...
is it like only 300 or 500?

**Polyal** · 24-09-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Yep that is an incredible deal (excuse the pun). It is perfect for all of those on here who have complained about a N/A V8 ute with all the goodies not being available. I wonder how many will buy one.....

Seriously, you know exactly why people here will not buy one...it doesnt matter if it had 400kws and was $20k...no blue oval = not interested.

SteveJH · 24-09-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Seriously, you know exactly why people here will not buy one...it doesnt matter if it had 400kws and was $20k...no blue oval = not interested.

Actually, if I was looking for a new car i'd be very interested.

The problem is, I like my money in my bank account.

jpd80 · 24-09-2012, 08:38 PM

And the reason these V8 holden have big discounts is...... not enough Holden fans buying them.

I see that Ford has XR6 Turbo special for $45,990 drive away and $1,000 cash back,

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Falcon XR6 Turbo Limited Edition
$45,990 drive away*

Recommended offer price for Limited Edition turbo petrol manual models at participating Dealers.

Latest Ford Falcon XR6 MkII Turbo Limited Edition deals from your participating Ford Dealer

270kW/533Nm turbocharged I6 engine with 6-speed manual transmission
19” Alloy Wheels
Leather Trim Seats
Reverse Camera
Ford Carpet Mats (set of 4)
8 " colour touch screen
USB integration

Nic85 · 24-09-2012, 08:40 PM

It's still a hard sell for Holden. SS's haven't gotten any better on fuel in the last year. It'll still use 15L/100km combined cycle, cost $120 to fill it and go 500km on the tank. Bloody hard sell if you ask me.

jpd80 · 24-09-2012, 09:12 PM

And it would be all the same if Ford still had a 5.4 Boss XR8 for sale at $40,990 drive away,
the seats don't come in purple or some such nonsense excuse not to buy it..

Franco Cozzo · 24-09-2012, 09:19 PM

DOWWWWN DOWWWWN RESALE IS STAYING DOWN!

Nic85 · 24-09-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

And it would be all the same if Ford still had a 5.4 Boss XR8 for sale at $40,990 drive away,
the seats don't come in purple or some such nonsense excuse not to buy it..

Ford would sell even less XR8's than Commodore sells SS's. It's really a nothing car now. Too big, too heavy, too much fuel. Only enthusiasts buy them brand new, and even they're getting thinner by the day.

tapeworm · 24-09-2012, 09:37 PM

VE's are ugly as to boot, just big bloated lumps with no style...

Nova 8 · 24-09-2012, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

It's still a hard sell for Holden. SS's haven't gotten any better on fuel in the last year. It'll still use 15L/100km combined cycle, cost $120 to fill it and go 500km on the tank. Bloody hard sell if you ask me.

Have to be filling up at over $1.50 p/l to get close to $120 per tank. I filled up tonight from the red line and it cost $70 ~ gotta love E85 fuel =D
Its good to see Holden trying hard to get sales, first the super low interest rate and now a cheap entry SS.

jpd80 · 24-09-2012, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

It's still a hard sell for Holden. SS's haven't gotten any better on fuel in the last year. It'll still use 15L/100km combined cycle, cost $120 to fill it and go 500km on the tank. Bloody hard sell if you ask me.

SS Now uses 12.2 l/100 km combined which is a fraction more than XR6 Turbo.
The gut buster is the urban fuel consumption of around 17 l/100 km, with both of them,
use them in the traffic and you can almost see the fuel gauge move while you drive them...

Nic85 · 24-09-2012, 10:19 PM

And we all know how much ADR fuel consumption figures mean, especially as you say, once you start driving them for even 5 minutes in stop/start traffic. I payed $1.68/L for 98 octane the other day. Imagine paying that and getting 500km or so to the tank every week. :/

Nova 8 · 24-09-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

The gut buster is the urban fuel consumption of around 17 l/100 km, with both of them, use them in the traffic and you can almost see the fuel gauge move while you drive them...

I drove like a saint on the way home and managed to get 16l/100 which is depressing since i couldnt drive any more efficient if i tried but it was stop and go traffic. I have been told it will get better once the car is ran in, my hopes arent high... If I use the shoutty pedal aand then look at the fuel gauge it can shift as much as an 8th within a couple set of lights. I havent seen fuel consumption anywhere near 12l/100 but my car is only 1000km (2.5 tanks 0.o) old so only time will tell.

WILDB · 24-09-2012, 10:53 PM

I payed under 40k for a brand new XR6T sedan 2 years ago, a mate payed the same for a new SSV ute at the time as well.

Franco Cozzo · 24-09-2012, 10:58 PM

Really thats not too bad as my EL Fairmont Ghia I6 was averaging 22-25L/100km when I bought it, but that was all short trip and stop start suburbia travelling from the previous owner.

Smoke Pursuit · 24-09-2012, 11:05 PM

They are pretty hard to get tho. Holden does not build many for stock, so I dunno why they are even bothering to advertise them.

They are a good rep car if the boss is paying for fuel and your doing 90% highway. Id have one anyday, but waiting patiently for VF.

csv8 · 24-09-2012, 11:08 PM

It has what FORD cann't offer ,a V8 !! V8!! to get a V8 sedan for that price is fantastic!! maybe the SS isn't selling, and Holden are trying to move stock. To get a V8 in a Ford it has to be an FPV,which is out of the average buyers price range.. The SS is in price range.....

SteveJH · 24-09-2012, 11:31 PM

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Really thats not too bad as my EL Fairmont Ghia I6 was averaging 22-25L/100km when I bought it, but that was all short trip and stop start suburbia travelling from the previous owner.

I think I was averaging about 16L/100km in my EL Falcon when I was living down in Newcastle.

Fiesta_Man69 · 25-09-2012, 07:09 AM

If only Ford had a cheaper 8 cylinder to compete... That's a great deal. It's actually cheaper driveaway than a base model 86 ($42K)....

OLDFORDNUT · 25-09-2012, 07:36 AM

there own website has used 2010 models over $42000 so whats the story there?enough to make you cry if you just brought a used one for more,lol

eyes87 · 25-09-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

And we all know how much ADR fuel consumption figures mean, especially as you say, once you start driving them for even 5 minutes in stop/start traffic. I payed $1.68/L for 98 octane the other day. Imagine paying that and getting 500km or so to the tank every week. :/

I do. Has been 1.65 where I am for the last month or so :(