1999 Holden Acclaim aclaim II review from Australia and New Zealand
"In 2003, I would expect better from a manufacturer - my almost 20y old Honda with 210,000ks better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water leaks - wet floor (flooded actually) after rains.
ABS light keeps coming on.
Engine Management light comes on.
Clunks/Bangs from gearbox/diff??.
Remote key-fob works erratically- now car won't even start - immobilizer now stuck on I believe - doors can only be manually opened.
Very thirsty - erratic fuel computer reading.
General comments?
Cheap and nasty is the feeling I get when I drive the VT - and particularly at almost $40,000 with all the bells and whistle - very poor value.
Diabolical in the wet - particularly as the ABS fails just when you need it most.
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| A typical big, cumbersome and poorly constructed Holden effort |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 201000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2003 |