1996 Holden Utility VS series 2 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Style, performance and practicality all in one"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No major faults yet.
General comments?
A very quick Ute. Especially with Pacemaker headers and 2.5 sports
exhaust.Ute also has a great note to it.
Being an S pack Ute came with bucket
seats which are very comfortable and hug
around the body well.
It has a modified
suspension:lowered on the front and
raised at the back with heavy duty Monroe shock absorbers. Works very well
and looks tough.
Interior is in the a very good condition.
No scratch or torn fabric. Nice color selection.
Has a positive feel on the road. A very
precise steering. Just like a Go kart.
Spacious cabin. And seats are very adjustable.
Motor, gearbox, diff are proved to be strong enough to handle an odd burnout
and a 220+km stunt down the road.
Auto gearbox is stronger and more reliable than a manual and shifts smooth.
A LSD diff sure helps to maintain a traction or lack of it therefor.
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  | A nice ute just waiting to be given more power! |
| A good reliable utility that lets you go just about anywhere |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 litre V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 153000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 157000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Utility |
| Date of Entry | 4th November, 2003 |