1984 Holden Commodore VK Berlina review from Australia and New Zealand

Firstly the odometer is stuffed, so who knows how many kilometres it has done, common fault with analogue odometer in this model.

Two piece tail-shaft bearing went, ouch expensive, approx $250 to repair.

Electric fuel pump suffers from vapourisation on hot days, after a hot summer I replaced it with a higher pressure after market piece for less.

Engine mount ripped right off the rubber, wear and tear, cheap to replace.

Too many general maintance items to list.

With mild suspension modifications, eg. new shock absorbers and springs, the thing is ready for the race track, with 225/60 R15 tyres that is.

With minimal amount of money you can give the motor a nice reconditioning with increased horsepower, add a manual transmission and you got something every businessman in a VT Executive hates.

The E.F.I. is great giving 25% power increase over the Black 3.3L Carby version.

It is my first car and don't think I will every sell it, recommend it to every low income teenager.

Bargain for price, even Calais are great value and hold resale value better.