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HOLDEN COMMODORE SS Used Car Review

The SS badge first appeared on the Commodore in 1982 as part of Holden's process to register the then VH model for touring car racing. Buyers could choose SS variants of the Commodore sedan and ute, and later wagon. SS (and SS-V) eventually came to represent the flagship version of the regular Commodore range before the famous badge was abandoned in late 2017 when Holden's famous large car became an import rather than locally built model.

Pros

Cons

  • Last versions offer especially great bang for your buck
  • Superb ride and handling of VE/VF models (2006-2017)
  • Effortlessly strong V8 performance
  • Not collectors' items yet so affordable used
  • V8 engines not exactly fuel-efficient
  • Fit and finish not perfect on VE-generation models
  • Reliability issues with older V8s (such as 5.7L)
  • Rear-drive Commodore no longer produced, and SS badge gone
This is general information and should not be relied on as purchasing advice.
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2002 SS Holden commodore

  • 241000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual

2002 SS commodore HSV rims and seats door trims nice car regrettable sale 240 000 km Manual

$14,500Negotiable
Higgins, ACT

21 hours ago

VE SS Commodore

  • 69000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

In great condition and well looked after, a few very minor stone chips. May consider swapping with cash adjustment for a 4x4 wagon only (Toyota or Patrol etc) Low ks 69,350ks as of 20/1/24 Near new tyres Has personalised plates - goes with sale X2 keys All standard apart from the grill, have original to go with it and Twin pipes for a nice note. $35,000neg Please call or text Gumtree messages are delayed so please text

$34,000Negotiable
Geilston Bay, TAS

Yesterday

VZ SS 5.7 litre Holden Commodore Sadan

  • 220000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

Holden VZ 5.7 liter LS1 SS odo 220,000 kilometers stainless steel extractors very nice sound new paint very straight car very tidy good interior head unit radio USB with reversing camera have been refurbishing car for two years runs and drives excellent. Rwc provided on sale. Posting for father. Message for his number. Cash only.

$14,500
Trinity Beach, QLD

17/03/2024

Holden V6 Sedan

  • 334 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

2009 Holden V6 Petrol Reluctant sale Regularly serviced Firm 5k Suit car enthusiast Or someone who restores these beautiful car runs well. Please ask to view or test drive.

$5,000
Mandurah, WA

17/03/2024

2008 VE COMMODORE V8 SS

$12,345Negotiable
St Clair, NSW

17/03/2024

SSV 2009, 6.0lt, New Cam Kit By Onsong performance,

  • 254500 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

New Tyers, New Starter Motor, New Battery. Serviced. New cam kit just done! no klm done since, dynoed, in the picture is the chart. Bad things, back bumped sun faded, back bonnet wing clear coat peeling a bit. Other than cam kit all the car is standard no exhaust etc.

$17,000Negotiable
Blackbutt, QLD

15/03/2024

2006 Holden SS Commodore

  • 240000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

2006 Holden Commodore SS Car drives well. Vehicle will come with a RWC. Just spent over 3k fixing oil and coolant leaks. Car just had a respray and is looking great. All inspections are welcome. Contact Fred on

$24,000
Tullamarine, VIC

15/03/2024

SS Commodore Ute

  • 221000 km
  • Ute
  • Manual

Selling my pride and joy. Last of the tough Aussie made utes 🇦🇺 Nothing to spend. Cat back exhaust, lowered and ready to cruise. NO joyrides NO stupid offers replied to NO payid NO swaps

$25,500Negotiable
Wynyard, TAS

13/03/2024

Holden SSV ute genuine 40000 kms

  • 42502 km
  • Ute
  • Manual

Genuine 42,502 kms. Very rare. Log book service history,isn’t even due for its 3rd service yet ,all original untouched running gear,very rare red embossed interior,central locking hard lid. It has 3”x force dual exhaust,lowered on kings,and comes with new wheels and tyres choice of 2. Best example and lowest kms in Australia. Price is negotiable only after inspection.

$49,000Negotiable
Cooroy, QLD

13/03/2024

Holden Vt ss 5.7 litre

  • 345000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

Holden Vt ss Ls1 auto. Pacemaker extractors custom exhaust vz intake, tuned by Corsa Special Vehicles Mildura. New tyres and brakes, front lower control arm inner and outer bushes,tie Rod ends, sway bar link pin bushes. Twin 10” kicker subs and amp. Old school soundstream speakers in the front, two sets of splits. Very clean car always serviced and well looked after. Has an oil leak from the sump gasket as reflected in the price. Registered until end of august.

$12,000Negotiable
Mooroopna, VIC

12/03/2024

6 litre VE SS Series 2 V8 Ute

  • 180000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto

Ozzy muscle, Australia's own Sports Car... with a tub. A sweet machine indeed drives and handles as good as it looks. original navigation option fitted Tuned rear mufflers with new tips to get the sound, performance that one would expect from a, Ozzie beast. Updated driving lights fitted, due to scared lenses. 180000klm service completed 20Feb24. RWC included as is.

$39,000
Maffra, VIC

08/03/2024

VZ ss ute

  • 195000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto

VZ ss ute 5.7l auto, 195000 highway kms extractors otr intake and tune by horsepower factory Dandenong , only selling due to needing more seats msg for details

$18,000
Heywood, VIC

04/03/2024

Holden VX SS commodore

  • 300000 km
  • Sedan
  • Auto

Highway km Good leather interior Full exhaust SSV rims Sagging headlining

$10,000
Tamworth, NSW

04/03/2024

2009 Ve ssv ute 186,000

  • 186000 km
  • Ute
  • Auto

2009 ve ssv ute with 186,000 kms , selling as is with some rego. No rwc Very nice sounding exhaust ,very good engine still afm and not played with. Will need tyres ,rotors and a small oil leak fixed This ute gets attention and waving arms wherever it goes. Grab a bargain as these ssv Ute's are gaining value quickly . Cash on pickup Pickup is Newcomb 3219 Any questions please feel free to msg me And please, no time wasters

$18,000
Newcomb, VIC

27/02/2024

WTB HDT VK Project

  • 100000 km
  • Sedan
  • Manual

Looking for a VK must be clean body with excellent panel & paint. Prefer white or silver SS or Blue Meanie replica. Roller, complete cars or anything in between considered for the right price. Please contact with price & specs.

$99,000Negotiable
Bowral, NSW

14/02/2024

Wanted: Wanted SS Manual Wagon S1 or S2 Holden 2004 Commodore Berlina 5.7 6.0

  • Wagon

Hey all, Looking to buy a VY SS Wagon S1 or S2. ( NO SEDANS ) Will also consider VY or VZ Berlina Wagon 5.7 - 6.0 None/minimal mods with low Km’s are a must. ( Grandpa Spec ) Can settle quickly for the right example & will travel. Bank DD or cash. I have a VZ Sv6 mint @105Km’s that I’ll sell once I find the car I’m looking for. Price adjusted on Condition Pm me direct if you can help out. Thanks & appreciate it. Red/silver SS pic for atten

$15,000Negotiable
Rowville, VIC

04/09/2022

Overview of the Holden Ss

Overview of the Holden Ss

The SS badge first appeared on the Commodore in 1982 as part of Holden's process to register the then VH model for touring car racing.

Buyers could choose SS variants of the Commodore sedan and ute, and later wagon.

SS (and SS-V) eventually came to represent the flagship version of the regular Commodore range before the famous badge was abandoned in late 2017 when Holden's famous large car became an import rather than locally built model.

HOLDEN COMMODORE SS GENERATIONS (SINCE 2006)

2006-2013

2013-2017

RUNNING COSTS

Fuel Consumption (VF generation models)

6.0L V8: 14.3 to 14.6 litres per 100km

6.2L V8: 12.6 to 12.9 litres per 100km

= Highly economical.

= Good economy.

= Average fuel use.

= Heavy consumption.

Servicing

SIMILAR CARS TO HOLDEN COMMODORE SS

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR: HOLDEN COMMODORE SS (VF, 2013 ONWARDS)

The very last of the locally-made Holden SSs were good cars with strong mechanicals and much improved build quality.

The V8 engine was tough and seems well engineered, but the problem of faulty hydraulic lifters continues to confound some owners. Any ticking noise from the engine on start-up is a decent sign that one or more of the lifters is worn and will need replacing.

Conventional wisdom suggests all 16 should be replaced at the same time. The rockers and valve-springs have also been found to be a bit underdone in these engines.

Experience has also shown that this model Commodore can develop corrosion in the wiring harness that controlled the electrically assisted power steering. If moisture did get into the connectors, the power steering could fail.

The car would still have steering, but the effort required from the driver would be much higher. Sometimes, the assistance would return if the car was stopped and restarted.