1984 Holden Commodore SL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap, comfortable, Holden Power!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I got it quite cheap, but it needed some work to get it running sweet.
Replace radiator, the previous owner put one in for a manual car. The transmission fluid was black.! $80 later worth of trans fluid done the drain for a flush it's good and now red in colour!
I had the transmission looked at and reverse was totally stuffed, but I knew someone who would do me a good price.
The thermostat was put in the wrong way, but I ran it with no thermo for a few days and then put in a new one.
Puttting brakes in this weekend, but they are cheap.
General comments?
For the amount of k's its done, and I believe it is original, its it excellent condition.
The seats were really dirty and warn in places so put some groovy looking seat covers and it really lifts the whole interior of the car.
Typical tiny rust in bottom of door.
The engine is perfect (thank goodness)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 114896 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 115971 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 18th June, 2002 |

