1984 Holden Kingswood Utility WB review from Australia and New Zealand
"A head turner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major. Fuel pump @ 200,000,clutch @ 300,000. Usual hoses and belts over time.
General comments?
Put a Statesman Caprice front end on in '88, installed a 5 speed Toyota Seca transmission in '95. Total strip back and re-spray in '96 (Red). Skirts and brushed aluminium mags the only other extras. No roll bars or roo bars for this baby. A very neat, clean, square vehicle. A little heavy on the juice, but the 5 speed and tuned extractors improve fuel consumption on long trips of which this vehicle does many.
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| Couldn't ask for more |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 305000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden HR Utility |
| Date of Entry | 4th July, 2000 |