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The 2006 Holden Commodore range of configurations is currently priced from $2,000.
Our most recent review of the 2006 Holden Commodore resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Ewan Kennedy had this to say at the time: Set your budget from $4000 to $7000 for a 2006 Holden Commodore Acclaim;$7000 to $11,000 for a 2007 SS;$10,000 to $15,000 for a 2009 SS;$11,000 to $16,000 for a 2009 Calais;$15,000 to $20,000 for a 2011 SS-V;$17,000 to $23,000 for a 2012 Calais V;$18,000 to $25,000 for a 2014 SV6;$24,000 to $32,000 for a 2014 Calais V;$34,000 to $43,000 for a 2016 SS-V Redline.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Holden Commodore: Affordable and easy to own, service and work on, Plenty of space in both sedan and wagon, Locally tuned suspension
The 2006 Holden Commodore carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Holden Commodore 2006 prices range from $2,640 for the basic trim level Sedan Acclaim to $19,580 for the top of the range Sedan SS-V.
A car with a little extra ground clearance is great for camping as it often allows you to get a little farther away from the masses in their caravans who tend to huddle around the shower block at bush campsites.
The Subaru Outback is a good, solid choice and if you can find an independent workshop to service it, you’ll avoid the cost of dealership prices. And you’re right, the all-wheel-drive would be great for gravel roads. Another vehicle to look at would be a late-model Ford territory diesel which is big and clever inside and has the option of all-wheel-drive. The diesel engine is a plus on the bush where that fuel is more readily available (in really remote areas) and gives you more range for big holidays in the mulga.
Don’t rule out things like the Mitsubishi Pajero, either, which won’t be as around-town friendly, but is a proven quantity and is absolutely tremendous off-road. The same goes for a Toyota Prado or Nissan Pathfinder prior to the current model (which is a bit less hard-core adventure).
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It depends on the specific model, but the private price guide for a 2006 VE Omega is $1500-$3400. Because of the paint problem yours would fall towards the lower end of that scale.
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The VX had the old 3.8-litre V6; the VZ had the later Alloytec engine. I expect it would physically fit, but I would also expect the radiator and thermostat to be different. I wouldn’t recommend it.
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