The TRUE Cost of My Police Commodore SS Build - Was It Worth It? #ls3 #holdencommodore #ls3

I rebuilt a wrecked ex-police Holden Commodore SS… but was it actually worth it? In this episode, I break down the TRUE cost of getting a VIV (Vehicle Identity Validation) car back on the road here in Australia. From buying the car at auction to roadworthy, parts, labour, permits and hidden fees—it all adds up. What started as a $13K project quickly turned into a $23,000 build… and that’s before even thinking about resale value. So the big question is: 👉 Was it worth saving this Police Commodore SS? 💸 FULL COST BREAKDOWN INCLUDES: Purchase price (ex-police auction car) VIV inspection costs Roadworthy certificates (multiple) Unregistered permits Parts + repairs Registration + plates Exhaust upgrade (HSV centre pipes) Hidden and unexpected costs 🚔 ABOUT THE CAR: November 2015 VF Commodore SS (ex-police) LS3 6.2L V8 (300kW) 170,000kms Heavy-duty police brakes (345mm) Factory police setup with boot battery If you’re thinking about buying a wrecked or repairable write-off, this video will give you a real-world look at whether it’s worth the risk. 💬 Let me know in the comments: What do you think this car is worth now? If you enjoy my videos and want to support the channel, feel free to donate on Ko-fi! Every little bit helps me keep the content coming and improve the workshop adventures. Thanks for the support! ko-fi.com/justafewdollars 🚗 Catch up on the last VF SS Holden episode here — you won’t believe where this build started! 👇 • Holden Commodores    • Holden Commodores   🔥 NEXT EPISODE: I’ve just bought another car… and it’s another project. Stay tuned.