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[zirk]

[Jimbob]

I like that

[Jimbob]

Adventra
VZ Adventra SX6

The Holden Adventra (VZ) is an all-wheel drive wagon update to the original VY II series model.

An interim VZ Adventra appeared in August 2004 at the time of the release of the VZ Commodore range, but this was in essence the familiar VY body with VZ engine,running gear,ECU and a VZ compliance plate. A true VZ series facelift was introduced in February 2005 and with it, the introduction of a V6 engine as the principal power unit. Adventra was now available in a choice of four equipment levels: SX6, CX6, LX6, and LX8, with a 3.6 litre V6 engine affording 190 kilowatts (250 hp) and a five-speed automatic transmission. The V8 engine from the VY iteration was uprated to 250 kilowatts (340 hp), although, now available solely in the premium LX8 model. Production of the V8-powered Adventra ceased in December 2005, due only to the fact that Holden ceased manufacturing the Generation III power unit and did not see a strong enough business case to invest in the new 6.0 litre Generation IV V8 for the Adventra's all-wheel drive application.

Sales of the Adventra range never achieved Holden's expectations, especially in comparison to the rival Ford Territory, and it was ultimately phased out of production in 2006 to make way for the newly introduced Captiva, imported from GM Daewoo in South Korea.[6]

[05omegav6]

Have only seen one for sale in the UK... boot is pretty much identical to the Omega estate, but it has a slightly longer wheelbase compared to the Omega, giving improved rear legroom... structurally it has a bit more common ground with the Omega V8.com prototype

If your feeling flush and/or bored, they also did a four wheel drive version of the pickup..., the front drive train and transferbox are readily available should you feel that your supercharged Monaro needs a bit more traction

[zirk]

I like that

Yep, so do I, would need to have the proper V8 lump in it though, will look nice when its finished, get rid of that shinny metal stuff, colour code the bumpers and wheel arches, job done. 

The rear tailgate glass lifts up without having to open the tailgate, so you can put your beers in the back. 

[Bojan]

Good point on exhaust protection. Totally forgot about them.

Self-leveling rear suspension? Or it was 'manual'?

[05omegav6]

Good point on exhaust protection. Totally forgot about them.

Self-leveling rear suspension? Or it was 'manual'?

Self levelling rear as per Omega HD set up with uprated shocks and springs.

[Bojan]

As I have said several times, I don't want to convert it to a real off-road vehicle.
I jsut want to give it a bit more off-road capability for time-to-time off-road stages (this is where sump-exhaust-tang guard, all-terrain tyres and welded diff should do their task).
And a bit more off-road look (as do most modern sport-activity cars have various protective strips and mouldings, pretended bumper and sum guards and similar, mostly for looks, and not for real use).

All the above is just one half of the story. Other half is that I would like this vehicle to be a 'base' for a micro-camper -> several drawers, shelves and colapsable bed. For a camper-van vehicle you want as much volume as posible, and it's really hard to beat an omega estete in volume/price ratio.

[05omegav6]

Thinking outside the box sightly, an Omega hearse would tick most of your boxes... Big capacious body with heavy-duty suspension, low mileage and a good basis for such a project

[Sir Tigger KC]

Thinking outside the box sightly, an Omega hearse would tick most of your boxes... Big capacious body with heavy-duty suspension, low mileage and a good basis for such a project

Yes I've always thought that an Omega hearse would make a great camper!    Jack it up a bit for extra ground clearance and it should tick all of Bojan's boxes! 

[Varche]

It would look dead good

[Lazydocker]

Thinking outside the box sightly, an Omega hearse would tick most of your boxes... Big capacious body with heavy-duty suspension, low mileage and a good basis for such a project

And plenty of space for those of us who are a little taller to lie down

Did I ever tell you about the Omega hearse we looked after at the garage....

[zirk]

I would never buy a Hearse let alone sleep in one, not the way my lucks been running lately, talk about testing fate.