HSV Senator Signature Reviews

Very little. The premium brake package is very very powerful, but prone to warped discs, which is annoying.

Headlight performance wasn't impressive until I upgraded to xenon globes.

Front sway bar links failed - normal problem. Cheap to fix.

I have now replaced this car with a VE Senator after the truly decent run I had out of the VY.

The VY was comfortable, very well equipped, and totally reliable in the time I had it. It required normal servicing and a battery in 3 years and 60 odd thousand kms.

Coulson seats were superb. The VE seats don't come close.

The transmission could have been smarter, but did the job.

Nothing.

This piece of glory on wheels is the fastest leather lounge suite I have ever driven.

I bought this sight unseen off Trade-Me for 16000, and flew to Auckland to pick it up. What a drive home to Christchurch!

It is deceiving to boy racers, as the Senator is very quick, not lethal, but power all the way to whatever you risk.

I have put a set of 19" 06 r8 Maloo wheels and tyres on, and it looks great. This car I will keep. Only 98 were made and I have no.70, so feel lucky.

Cheers, happy driving.

Very little - The gearshifter release knob broke - $15 to replace.

Brakes have needed machining twice due to pulsation - this would be the most annoying trait.

Cupholders needed superglue as they started to crack.

Has been an excellent car - superb coulson seats, very comfortable.

Self leveling rear is great when towing or loaded up. Easily enough performance.

I simply can't really fault the car. It has started first time every time, everything works, it is actually very economical on highway runs - regularly dipping into the 8's per 100km, which for a thumping V8 is commendable.

Aircon works great, power windows go up and down quickly, always unlocks and locks when I tell it to, everything simply works as it is meant to.

I guess my only complaint would surround the auto gearbox - it is simply dumb at times - but then again it is an old design, is not adaptive, and only 4spd. Simply dithers occasionally, thumps downshifts every now and then etc. 90% of the time is is acceptable.

I would recommend a HSV to anyone. Every time I walk out to it, I love the way it looks!

Boot leak LHS in tail light area - entire rear light panel replaced.

Brake shudder at 5000 km's - brakes ground.

Piston slap at 30000 km's - just about to find out what they are going to do about this.

This car is the understated HSV with plenty of luxury features and performance to boot.

Very comfortable car to cruise in over long distances and not to heavy on petrol consumption if you keep away from 4000 rev's plus.

On a long cruise (200km's) can achieve 9.9 litres per 100 km's.

Nothing (as yet)

I will post a comment to this review if anything goes wrong.

The car is seriously quick both off the mark and on a freeway, I think I left my balls back at the HSV dealer :-)

I looked around at quite a few different cars in my price range, but none of them had anywhere near the performance or the comfort of the Senator.

I really underestimated how nice the car really is, I got the car as a Christmas present this year and I love it.

Features include leather bucket seats, GPS (it actually talks), and a beefy 5.7L V8 that roars like a tiger! And many other extras including a sun roof.

I highly recommend this car to anyone who has a bit of money to spend and is looking for power and comfort. Great car!