1992 Holden Calais review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very good car for under $45,000 when new"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump was replaced at 170,000km.
Tale lamps were leaking water in to the boot. Fix with silicon.
Front door window seals needed glue to hold them in place.
Left hand rear electric window slow to wind up.
The last 40,000kms have been driven very hard and at high speeds.
The speedometer is 4.3km/h faster at 100km/h than trip computer and 7km/h faster than road speed.
General comments?
This car would have to be one of the best cars I've driven.
Its got a lot of room, big boot and leg room.
It can be fast 0-100km/h 8.7sec, 0-400m 16.5sec, top speed 215km/h.
The fitting of a rear wheel camber kit is good advise for the IRS in all Holden Commodore's, this stop's a lot of tire wear and improves grip at high speed.
I have fitted a floor mounted switch that locks the auto's torque converter on command in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear's. This can reduce fuel consumption at speeds lower than 90kmh.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 247800 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Meteor |
| Date of Entry | 26th September, 2002 |