The Thunder from down under.... Holden HSV E2 GTS
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I am now the owner of a Holden HSV E2 GTS.
After thinking of getting an 8 for some time now (thanks Brian) and with the impending arrival of our first child in August 2015, I thought it was time to start looking for a suitable 8.
As people on here know i was after an E3 version, but there was none to be found anywhere.
So i turned my attention to an E1 but my attempts were in vain, they seem to get snapped up in 24 hours of being made available.
In December last year i emailed James at Elite Motors and he had some E1's for sale he also mentioned that he had a HSV GTS face lift for sale but was not advertised anywhere.
I asked many questions in emails to James and established that the car was the version i was interested in, the only issue at the time was that it was an E2 and not the E3 that i wanted.
After a bit of confusion and feeling let down, i looked at this again late December 2014 and realised that there are only slight interior trim differences and the rear spoiler.
So the process started early Jan this year to purchase this Holden HSV GTS E2.
The day came and on the 16/01/2015 we set off at 7am to see James at Elite motors at around 11:30 am.
The deal was done i px my Astra J VXR and came away with the Holden HSV GTS E2 Auto in Red.
Thanks to James at Elite cars for selling me his GTS.
Then it was a short drive over to see Brian and Nikki and get some pictures of the car in the Rat Cave.
After thinking of getting an 8 for some time now (thanks Brian) and with the impending arrival of our first child in August 2015, I thought it was time to start looking for a suitable 8.
As people on here know i was after an E3 version, but there was none to be found anywhere.
So i turned my attention to an E1 but my attempts were in vain, they seem to get snapped up in 24 hours of being made available.
In December last year i emailed James at Elite Motors and he had some E1's for sale he also mentioned that he had a HSV GTS face lift for sale but was not advertised anywhere.
I asked many questions in emails to James and established that the car was the version i was interested in, the only issue at the time was that it was an E2 and not the E3 that i wanted.
After a bit of confusion and feeling let down, i looked at this again late December 2014 and realised that there are only slight interior trim differences and the rear spoiler.
So the process started early Jan this year to purchase this Holden HSV GTS E2.
The day came and on the 16/01/2015 we set off at 7am to see James at Elite motors at around 11:30 am.
The deal was done i px my Astra J VXR and came away with the Holden HSV GTS E2 Auto in Red.
Thanks to James at Elite cars for selling me his GTS.
Then it was a short drive over to see Brian and Nikki and get some pictures of the car in the Rat Cave.
Edited by DRC72 on Sunday 18th January 09:53
Welcome to the club!
(I know that car! )
Just a couple of pointers if I may.
The first is a little pedantic, but what the heck: It's not a Holden. It's an HSV, which stands for Holden Special Vehicles - They are to Holden what Alpina is to BMW - a manufacturer in their own right.
Second. The interior? Not an issue! This is the interior of my E1:
If you're interested , I can point you in the right direction. Welcome aboard!
(I know that car! )
Just a couple of pointers if I may.
The first is a little pedantic, but what the heck: It's not a Holden. It's an HSV, which stands for Holden Special Vehicles - They are to Holden what Alpina is to BMW - a manufacturer in their own right.
Second. The interior? Not an issue! This is the interior of my E1:
If you're interested , I can point you in the right direction. Welcome aboard!
Gary H 2008 said:
Welcome to the club!
(I know that car! )
Just a couple of pointers if I may.
The first is a little pedantic, but what the heck: It's not a Holden. It's an HSV, which stands for Holden Special Vehicles - They are to Holden what Alpina is to BMW - a manufacturer in their own right.
Second. The interior? Not an issue! This is the interior of my E1:
If you're interested , I can point you in the right direction. Welcome aboard!
Yea i know that Holden is Holden special vehicles lol.(I know that car! )
Just a couple of pointers if I may.
The first is a little pedantic, but what the heck: It's not a Holden. It's an HSV, which stands for Holden Special Vehicles - They are to Holden what Alpina is to BMW - a manufacturer in their own right.
Second. The interior? Not an issue! This is the interior of my E1:
If you're interested , I can point you in the right direction. Welcome aboard!
I am also keeping it original so that it does not depreciate faster.
Personally i do not need to update the radio etc as the engine is my music.
I am happy to keep it as is just like the original owner of the car did.
DRC72 said:
Tattooboy said:
Blimey, all that Elite bashing over on VXRonline, and you end up with the very car that was causing all fuss !!!
Glad to see you've finally seen sense and got it bought, now enjoy it.
common sense prevailed in the end and i now have what i was looking for.Glad to see you've finally seen sense and got it bought, now enjoy it.
DougieMc said:
Congrats Dale
Glad to see you are sticking with us haha
Cheers Dougie. Glad to see you are sticking with us haha
That was my big dilemma lol, I needed a 4 door car and there was only 1 that fitted the bill.
I now have that car so i can still take part in the vxr powerevents.
It is also the first time i have had 3 consecutive cars from the same car brand.
Corsa VXR
Astra J VXR
HSV E2 GTS
Edited by DRC72 on Sunday 18th January 10:41
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