^no, the VY and VYII had the 3.8L V6 Ecotec engine- it wasn't until the VZ when they went to the newer 3.6L V6 Alloytec.
A quick check on carjam shows first registration in late 2003 which means it would likely have been manufactured a month or two beforehand. The VY model came out mid 2002 and ended with the VYII in early/mid 2004. so with that one being a late 2003 example I think it is safe to believe it is a series 2.
in saying this I don't believe the VYII brought too many upgrades.
tatts2,
Nov 11, 8:12am
Thanks do you think it would be a good buy.
xs1100,
Nov 11, 8:12am
vy old tech but very reliable and cheap for parts and so on, low ks for 12 yrs old. 3.6 beware of noisy timing chains
monaro17,
Nov 11, 8:16am
I always have an issue with how much people want for ute versions- the car/sedan version of that with those kms would be some $3000-$4000 less.
It seems like a lot of money to me for what it is but. it will likely never put a foot wrong and be as solid as a rock. However a BA Falcon ute has a better powertrain.
treachug,
Nov 11, 8:54am
Its a VY series 1. Vin number provides the info as does some external & internal identifying things on the vehicle itself.
Could post info as to how to tell (& happy to) but may bore you lol
And its a 3.8 Ecotech so does not suffer from the dreaded timing chain stretch like the Alloytec suffered
peja,
Oct 28, 10:30am
Do agree about the price, bought a V8 Commy wagon only a couple of years older and slightly higher kms, paid $9K and that was off a dealer too. A sedan would have been even cheaper. And yes the BA Falcon 6 is a hell of a good motor, used to have a AU ute
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