1982 Holden Camira SL-X review from Australia and New Zealand
"If you find one in good nick, it will serve you well as a work car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Distributor wore out. Relatively cheap to replace with a reconditioned one.
Water pump suffered from corrosion due to the quality of the water in the area.
Driver's seat was slowly beginning to collapse.
General comments?
Small engine makes for cheaper running costs.
One downside to the engine is that it lacks pick up and go when compared to other front wheel drive sedans available.
Since this model does not have power steering, you really have to wind the steering wheel when turning which can become very heavy when doing slow speed tasks like parking.
There can be large amounts of rust on the body.
Aside from this minor problems, it is a good first car for a teenager who just got their license.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2001 |