1987 Holden Commodore VL review from Australia and New Zealand
"I still love my baby and I can't wait to unleash its potential"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had to replace the computer as there was a fault that was flattening my battery.
Have just discovered that it has a cracked head. I haven't yet fixed this as it is a very costly problem.
General comments?
It took my 3 months to find a VL I really liked and although I've just cracked the head, I still love my car.
Even though it's all stock standard at the moment, it has the potential to be a high performance machine.
This is my first car and I'm devastated that it's off the road. I'm considering several options in relation to fixing the head. I was tempted to buy a reconditioned engine with low kilometers but I think I would be more satisfied if I fixed the head and worked the engine a little bit while I was at it. If anyone has any ideas as to how I could enhance the performance at a reasonable price while I'm fixing the head could you email me at stecy005.unisa.edu.au
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 straight six unleaded Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 215000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 219000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 25th April, 2001 |