2004 Holden Calais VY Series 2 V8 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A SWB mafia car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Basically nothing has gone wrong so far.
General comments?
Great luxury SWB car.
Berry red colour looks very nice indeed.
HBD rear spoiler makes the car look better than ever.
It is so comfortable to drive. Has a lot of power (stock 235 kW). All the luxury items that you need that is standard. No need to pay $50 grand on a base model mercedes and BMW and then pay more for the options. The quality is excellent now a major step up from the previous models. It handles well. It's a joy to own and drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Gen III V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1100 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Commodore |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2004 |