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1997 Holden Commodore Berlina review from Australia and New Zealand

"Lemon"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

We have owned two Holden Berlina's, the first one replaced after the dealer short circuited all systems, setting the car on fire. How? By attempting to replace the Body Computer with an inferior module.

The replacement vehicle has horrendous quality problems which include:

- misaligned doors and pillars;

- atrocious tyre wear;

- vibrating/drooping doors;

- faulty alternator;

- poor/disintegrating window trim;

- distorted fuel flap;

- blown bulbs (brake lights & rear power window control)

- collapsed front suspension;

- faulty air conditioning compressor

- etc.

This situation is also related to:

- financial loss arising from the failure to deliver the vehicle on time;

- an assault by the dealer staff;

- fraud by dealers;

- etc.

General comments?

We have decided to take action against Holden and the dealer. If anyone is interested in providing additional information or any assistance, we'd like to hear from you.

Please e-mail Eric at LE003@yahoo.com

(that's LE-doublezero-3)

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
First year of ownership1997
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 3.8 V6 Automatic
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Comfort marks  
Dealer Service marks 1/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)  
Distance when acquired0 kilometres
Previous carMitsubishi Magna
Date of Entry 3rd September, 2002

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