1986 Holden Camira JD Executive sedan review from Australia and New Zealand
"In my opinion this car coast to much to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket
Cam Timing
Wiper motor
Indicator switch
Right rear door lock
Right rear seat belt
Front driver seat
Catalytic Converter
Radiator hose.
General comments?
All the things above have needed replacing or altering; I have owned this car for 4 months and has coast well over AUD$2000 for the above.
However when this car is running normally the handling and comfort is pretty good and the top speed (155kM+) isn't too bad for a small car. Holden dose not make parts for any of the Camira models any more so part can be hard to find and can be expensive e.g. The water pump on the JD coast almost double the amount of a falcon.
The 1.8L engine is a taught little motor a person I know run a engine for 2 months with a blown head gasket and the radiator fan not working and the engine was still in excellent condition besides the gasket.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 EFI Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 101000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2004 |