1988 Holden Commodore reviews from Australia and New Zealand
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3L Nissan 6 | 798 words | A heartbreaking lesson for a young holden fan |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L turbo | 682 words | Very subtle, you would think it was dressed to turn heads and not vanish to the distance!! Hectic!!! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 turbo | 443 words | At 150kw, it is a high performance car for the price, but be prepared to fork out big $ for repairs |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 turbo | 325 words | Most reliable everyday driver, bang for buck performance sedan in Australia |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 litre straight 6 | 310 words | Very good and well looked after VL |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L | 289 words | A good allround bargain capable of easy modification |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L | 260 words | Great overall package |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L 6 cylinder | 257 words | Cheap, reliable and lots of grunt ;-) |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.8L V6 | 247 words | Gives you most bang for buck, and thrash it every SINGLE day without failure. 3 years so far (= |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 injected 6 | 244 words | A rough diamond that was too flawed for my liking |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3lt Nissan RB30 | 243 words | Excellent, cheap to run workhorse - powerhouse with heaps of longevity |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L inline-6 | 214 words | Quick for a non-turbo VL, never to be underestimated!!! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 | 187 words | Great fun to drive, pretty quick for a non turbo straight six and gives Fords a run for their money |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L | 181 words | A silent, mysterious performer! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 aftermarket turbo | 181 words | Excellent overall |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 EFI | 176 words | It kicks ass!!! The VL is the best Commodore ever made!!! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | V6 Ecotec | 167 words | Roomy and powerful |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L RB30 inline 6 | 159 words | Great reliable first car, which can be easily accessorised |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 petrol | 157 words | Great reliable car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | rb30 | 152 words | A great all round car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.8L V6 | 150 words | Cheap car to buy and to run and you get excellent performance out of the Buick 6 |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30E | 149 words | Good performance, but potential electrical nightmare |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30E straight 6 | 147 words | A great car to learn in! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L 6 cylinder | 138 words | A good looking and comfortable vehicle |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 129 words | After 10 years it starts to ware down, but if taken care of it's a brilliant car | |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 litre | 126 words | A great first car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.8L MPFI V6 | 126 words | Unreal for the money I paid! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 Litre Six | 126 words | Good first car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 L straight 6 | 125 words | Very kick ass model. I love my car! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L EFI 6 cyl. | 120 words | A good medium performance cheap reliable car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 Standard 6 | 120 words | Great looking, value for money and reliable |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L non turbo | 120 words | Overall the VL commodore is just a very reliable and quick car for those lead foots |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | Commodore VL Turbo Executive / X-Police 3.0 liter 6 cylinder | 118 words | If you're after a quick, reliable and off your face car, don't pass a VL Turbo! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 litre | 116 words | Quick six |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 2.0 twin cam turbo | 108 words | VL turbo with rb20 bite, simply devastating |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 efi | 95 words | Great buy now coz of the VX coming out.. in SA around $3000, you can pick one up with mags etc |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 straight-six (RB30e) | 91 words | Reliable performer with looks |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3 Litre | 91 words | A nice car that turns heads |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L six-cylinder | 90 words | Best commodore ever made |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 turbo | 87 words | Absolutely off its nut |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.8 Litre V6 | 84 words | Cheap to run nice to look at and gives you very little trouble |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 litre turbo | 83 words | Save your cash and buy one that's already had the work done, heaps cheaper that way |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 EFI 6 cylinder, turbo | 82 words | A worthy street machine |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L naturally aspirated | 79 words | Reliable, goes good, huge stereo |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30E | 71 words | Ultimate power and looks for a non-turbo without going over board!!! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L Inline 6 Fuel Injected | 69 words | An all round car, Excellent! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30E Nissan 6 cylinder | 65 words | A great bargain of a car that I've always loved |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 straight six | 65 words | Fast, fun, and a great comfortable first car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L turbo | 54 words | Too easy to make 'em go even harder... |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30 3.0 litre | 52 words | A high performance car at such a low price |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 petrol | 52 words | Great car or for a family on a budget. Honest and reliable |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 2 liter straight 6 | 51 words | Nice car, go get one!! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3L | 50 words | Not good not bad, |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 six cylinder Nissan | 46 words | The VL Commodore is an excellent first car and it has plenty of areas where you can personalize it |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 Litre EFI Straight 6 | 44 words | The Young Hoons Hack! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 | 43 words | Grunty rear-wheel-drive Bogan-mobile |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30 3.0 Nissan | 41 words | A cheap, powerful car with a lot of potential |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30 6 cylinder | 40 words | Good engine |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 Litre 6 cylinder | 38 words | Sick car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 litre | 37 words | A bargain |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 | 35 words | Quite good, but too many electrical problems |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 6 cylinder | 34 words | A car that you'll keep forever!!! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L | 31 words | Excellent all round car |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | RB30ET | 28 words | A good fixer upper |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 20 words | A big money pit | |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0L | 19 words | A reliable beast |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 3.0 petrol | 12 words | Great car, go the commodores! |
![]() ![]() | ![]() | 2.0 litre, straight six | 10 words | Well made |




