1981 Holden Commodore VC review from Australia and New Zealand
"The car is a very reliable and economical car to drive, everything on the old girl is original"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front struts needed replacing. It had four worn tyres. And there was some minor spots of rust.
General comments?
It handles well after I put new struts in it and changed the tyres from 14" to 15". I get about 10 kilometres per litre of fuel, and that is even with the Verajet carby. I changed the seats and console from VC to VH as I found the velour was more comfortable and didn't burn my skin like the old vinyl. I have only just pulled the motor out to replace the gaskets, not that the car had any oil leaks what so ever, but after nearly 25 years of service, I felt a change would be good. I have also noticed there are no water leaks in the cabin. I also put a new radiator in her as the old one was clogged. She goes like the clappers, and holds it's own against some of the newer Commodore V6's.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.3 Litre aspirated Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 124789 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 162156 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Fairlane |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2004 |