1986 Holden Commodore SL review from Australia and New Zealand
"A performance car with looks to match"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front disc's were warped. All they required is to be machined and they are fine.
It had the traditional water leaking in the boot, but I pulled the taillights out on one weekend and filled the gaps with some silicon, and I haven't had a problem since.
Other than those two things, absolutely nothing is wrong with the car.
General comments?
My car is excellent because of the fact that the engine in it has only done 70,000 kilometres.
The lady that owned it before me cracked a radiator hose, cooked the motor and had to do a full rebuild.
Since I bought it I replaced the original springs with lowered hardened springs which gives it exceptional handling and great looks.
I have 16 inch 5 spoke semi-chrome mags on it at the moment. The tyres are 9 inch wide which helps with traction and handling.
It is a great cruising car and with just a few body adjustments eg. mags, lowering, it looks great and brings in the chicks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L straight six Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 16th August, 2001 |