1982 Holden Commodore SL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Incredibly reliable and comfortable bargain for $500"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front disks were not crash hot at purchase. $150 plus $48 for new bearings solved the problem.
Wear of front felt window glass channels: c$29 per window to replace.
New front shocks (c$100)
New water pump (not faulty, just for insurance!) : $80.
Air conditioning charged and updated ($20 for a drier receiver, $28 for a pressure switch and c$40 for new gas/oil)
The car cost $500 to start with.
General comments?
The car has lots of power, even compared to a '91 VN Commodore I had previously.
Fuel consumption on Canberra - Bendigo trips (two done to date) is at 9.5 l/100kms. Around town it is 13 - 15 l/100kms.
With the 5 speed box it sits comfortable all day at 120 or 110 kmh.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.85 Blue Motor Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 231000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 243000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 26th February, 2002 |