1987 Holden Commodore VL Berlina review from Australia and New Zealand
"Excellent bargain, best reliable first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch master cylinder 83,000 - 6/12/93.
Thermostat 85,000 - 3/3/94.
Electric aerial 90,000 - 11/5/94.
Filler plug "diff" 90,305 - 25/6/94.
Frount muffler100,000 - 29/4/95.
Exhaust man stud 113,335 - 18/5/95.
Rear springs 113,761 - 24/5/95.
Air flow sensor 113,859 - 30/5/95.
Water pump 120,190 - 23/9/95.
Alternator brush 138,500 - 30/5/96.
Muffler 189,936 - 13/6/98.
Crank angle sensor 197,000 - 14/10/98.
Distributor bearing 197,000 - 14/10/98.
Radiator repaired 203,440 - 13/2/99.
Lower raiator hose 203,440 - 13/2/99.
Steering rack & pinion 206,686 - 24/4/99.
New windscreen 232,493 - 26/5/00.
Frount indicators 232,493 - 26/5/00.
AC unit globe 235,000 - 16/11/00.
Battery 235,900 - 9/12/00.
Courtesy light globe 239,472 - 16/1/01.
Gromet underbody 240,000 - 12/2/01.
Gear shift boot retainer 240,000 - 12/2/01.
General comments?
Generally good, excellent power for the money.
Goes extreamly better with front mounted intercooler, and boost adjusted to suit intercooler vice versa.
Interior is good as long it is at least a Berlina, even better if a Calais!
Engine has always run on synthetic oils, in gearbox, diff, & engine. Engine lasts a lot longer!!!
Extra injectors may be necessary if lacking fuel during boost!!
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L RB30 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 230000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 242000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2001 |