1985 Holden Commodore SL review from Australia and New Zealand
"Comfortable cheap motoring"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump.
Engine needed replacing at 102000 km due cracked pistons.
5 speed manual gearbox very clunky between 1st & 2nd gear since purchase.
Odometer stopped working at 150000 km.
Starter motor replaced at 150000 km.
General comments?
I believe the Holden black 202 motor was at the end of its development and this last effort was just too much for a 20 year old design to handle
I replaced the original motor at 102000 km and then again at 170000 km.
Very poor paint quality, the sun exposed surfaces have deteriorated badly in my opinion.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1989 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 202 Black Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Isuzu KB Series |
| Date of Entry | 6th November, 2003 |