1994 Holden Barina SB review from Australia and New Zealand
"Solid, resonably reliable performer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gearbox emitted a low whine when idling - repaired under warranty. The aftermarket airconditioning system never worked particularly well and needed some attention under warranty. Several other minor problems, leaks and build quality issues arose. The front sway bar bushes were always noisy and required several visits to the dealer for lubrication and replacement. This is also a recurrent problem on later models.
General comments?
The car is great for around the city and performs reasonably well on the open road. It is light on fuel on the open road, but a bit thirsty in traffic (for a small engined car). Running costs for this car are low provided one is able to rectify build quality issues and recurrent problems during the warranty period.
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| Runs well for a 13 year old car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1997 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 40000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2002 |