1996 Holden Commodore VS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap, reliable performance car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump was replaced just before I bought the car.
The air-conditioning button in the dash sometimes doesn't work. A common problem.
Water leak in the boot. Happens in all Commodores regardless of age or model.
Automatic transmission starts to skip and jump gears around 90-100kph if oil levels are low.
General comments?
Lowered on super low springs, a clubsport body kit, 2 1/2" Hi-flow exhaust and an air pod filter make this car extremely grunty.
Looks impressive with big 17" Senator rims and low profile tyres.
For a V6, 200kph seems like a walk in the park. The engine isn't even stressing.
So many small modifications to improve performance, that are cheap.
With parts readily available and most repairs possible at home, I will always stand by them.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 ltr petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 114000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2002 |