1987 Holden Calais VL review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After only 2 months of purchasing the car I noticed slime in the radiator. Not just slime but sludge. I found out this meant either a blown head gasket or a cracked head. I had one week and $1000 to fix it, and for 4 days and $900 I did it myself incl. a full sevice. I'm told they're prone to it but I drove it well then and I still do now but it hasn't happened again, in fact apart from servicing, I haven't had to put a spanner to it!
General comments?
Best value for money Holden - if you get a good one!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | RB30 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 138000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Cortina |
| Date of Entry | 1st September, 2000 |