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ITEM: 1999 VT II Berlina 5.7 Litre

PRICE: $7000 NEG, MAKE A OFFER

LOCATION: Bargo NSW (South of Campbelltown)

YEAR: 8 Month 1999

SERIES: Series II VT

BADGE: Holden Berlina

ENGINE: 5.7L Gen III

TRANSMISSION: Auto

COLOUR: Blue or dark green depending on light

EXTERIOR CONDITION: Very good to excellent

INTERIOR CONDITION: Excellent

TYRE CONDITION: 95% almost new

TYRE SIZE INCLUDING LOAD RATING: 235/40/18

ODOMETER: 190,000

SERVICE HISTORY: Yes, up until about 160,000kms. I service every 10,000 without fail

REGO OF CAR: WDJ 334

REGO TILL: 24th Aug 2011

PLATES INCLUDED: Yes

DELIVERY/PICK UP INFORMATION: Pick up

PAYMENT OPTIONS: Inspect and pay if you want the car obviously

CONTACT DETAILS: This thread, PM, MOB 0432 519 102 anytime

OTHER INFO: Up for sale is my VT II Berlina 5.7, which is in almost excellent condition for its model.

I cannot fault the car on anything really but below I will put up it's minor blemishes that people could pick up on if they viewed the car..

Bad Points:

1) The boot has what looks like very very minor hail dents (maybe up to 5 or 6) that you can see when its washed and looking from a certain angle.

2) Previous owner had a push bike handle bar put a little mark and dent next to the RH tail light where it meets the quarter panel. 20c piece size

Like I said, they are nothing really but these are all factored into the price and why I have not put EXCELLENT condition in this sales ad.

Good points:

EVERYTHING else about the car is brilliant and works like new. The GenIII motor does not have the oil problem that some had or it was recalled and fixed by Holden. Either way the engine runs PERFECT and does not miss a beat. NOT ONE LEAK anywhere in engine bay or under carriage. Uses 10.5L fuel in city traffic and a recent drive to Newcastle got 9.3L on highway.

I previously owned a VZ SS 5.7 and myself and family have all mentioned how much smoother this VT is mechanically. Paint is perfect and has zero fade. Drives great with no noises or vibrations.

I personally believe this car is easily on par with the power of my dyno tuned VZ SS 6SP which has 243rwkw. I don't know if this VT has had a tune in the past but it has alot of grunt and sounds pretty tough.

Modifications:

* SS Inductions Growler kit

* FOX 18" black wheels with red walls

* King Spring Super Lows all round

* 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 exhaust (No extractors)

* Complete VX Calais suede/cloth seats and door trims with working driver & passenger 8 way electric seats.

* Brand new water pump with built in thermostat (2 weeks ago)

* Pioneer head unit with USB/MP3

* Heavy duty detachable towbar

Safety:

* Has factory fitted driver passenger airbags and side impact airbags in the seats.

This car will not disappoint on inspection and is an excellent daily driver or weekend cruiser. I have done plenty of long trips in hot and cold weather and it has not let me down.

Earlier this year I moved out of my apartment and I towed a full trailer, with full boot and filled the interior cabin up with all my belongings (on current springs) and it went from Sydney to Bargo without a problem.

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Edited by oosty85
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My thread won't let me edit my ad, but the SS GROWLER INDUCTION is NOT included just to be clear. It belongs to a mate and was just the only engine pic I had and it's no longer fitted!

Will take $6500 no less. Already going well under what I paid and the car is in better condition since I bought it.

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