1981 Holden Commodore SL/E review from Australia and New Zealand
"One of the last real steel head turners"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic gearbox -self inflicted!!
Water pump.
Fuel pump.
Bent push-rod in motor.
Fuel tank.
All electric options fully functional.
Immaculate in and out.
General comments?
A trusty friend that has never made me walk, even when I destroyed the gearbox it still got me home!! (in reverse) Takes punishment in its stride.
All in all, a reasonably quick, comfy family cruiser that eats big distances regularly like clockwork. I love old Commodores and would never let go of this one. I've had more grief than pleasure with late model cars and refuse to own them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2L V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 195000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 276000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 8th January, 2003 |