1979 Holden Commodore VB review from Australia and New Zealand
"A very solid reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch replaced at 135000 km.
Clutch pedal broke.
Clock works on and off.
Fuel gauge slightly inaccurate.
General comments?
This car is mechanically A1. Have never had any serious problems with it. The only major repair was a clutch replacement at 135000 km shortly after purchasing it.
Other minor things include the air filter working loose which affected fuel consumption. The fuel gauge appears to be not calibrated accurately.
Interior is immaculate. Plush red vinyl seat fittings. Very comfortable.
Performance is superb. The 202 red motor packs a load of punch. Loads of torque available at the lower end.
Reliability is equally superb. The car has never broken down once.
Handling is solid. No power steering, but feedback is very good. Can be a slight handful in the wet.
The only minor con is the fuel consumption. Returns between 12 - 12.5L / 100km in the city. Improves to 9 - 9.5L / 100km on the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 202 Straight Six Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130024 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 153008 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 17th September, 2003 |