1982 Holden Commodore VH review from Australia and New Zealand
"Honest, reliable first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I first purchased the car I have only spent $1500.00 mechanically.
The petrol tank required replacing in my first year of ownership as it had rusted through as had the radiator.
It has always had a disturbing pinging sound in the engine when climbing steep hills. I have had the car checked many time, but we can't seem to resolve the problem.
The car lacks guts and drains the fuel tank significantly on small to medium trips that involve inclines.
Front end shakes and wheel alignments and balances only solve the problem short term.
General comments?
The car starts first time in any climate, but really needs the gas pumped on ignition.
Very comfortable with plenty of room for luggage and passengers.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Six cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 203000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2003 |