1988 Holden Berlina VL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Excellent race performance, high maintainance cost"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first week of having my VL. New tires, heater cuts in out and still does, grease and oil change and new reg. and warranty. wiper pump doesn't work.
125,000 kms reverse lights and horn fail, fixed horn, but reverse lights blow again (not fixed since)
250,000 motor leaks oil, next day motor over heats. Replaced with recondition motor. All fluids replaced ie. brakes, gearbox, motor, diff..
280,000 distributor freezes, replaced cost $435 including tow-age fee's. replaced tyres with Perrilli 17' 235x 60 all round.
290,000 noticed leak around window screen, leaks badly into drivers floor pan, windows taken out and refitted.
300,000 speed stops replaced.
338.000 Thermostat not working. Every now and then, motor won't turn over, but has power to all other electrics. Has to be jump started from another car.
338.010 2wks from start of trouble, car will not start at all, not even with start from jump.
General comments?
Left wandering if it worth while fixing.
Yes when it is going, it goes very well. love driving it.
Good on petrol.
Has serious power, speed and excellent handling to boot!!
Roomy enough for the tall and 4 very active young boys.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Nissan 30 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100751 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 338010 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden HQ |
| Date of Entry | 20th October, 2003 |