1988 Holden Commodore VL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Ultimate power and looks for a non-turbo without going over board!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Snapped a water pump shaft at 210,000 km.
Power steering rack died at 200,000 km.
General comments?
Have done the following improvements to up the car's performance :-
- Extractors.
- Exhaust, 2 inch.
- Hi-flow cat & muffler.
- Lowered 3 inches.
- Sports steering wheel.
- Tinted windows.
- K&N air filter (with some extra plumbing!)
- Stereo ($3000).
- BMW 7 inch steel rims with 225's all the way round.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | RB30E Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 215000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden VL Wagon |
| Date of Entry | 20th March, 2001 |